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Not feeling festive yet? These are the best Christmas candles that will fill your home with a festive aroma
Updated 4 months ago
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Light one of these Christmas candles, pop on Love Actually and let the festive season commence…
Christmas is all about getting cosy and indulging in a festive classic. While the best Christmas film of all time may be up for debate (are you team Love Actually or The Holiday?), what isn’t is having a festive candle flickering in the background to bring the snuggly vibes.
If you don’t have the luxury of a real fireplace or are stuck with a fake Christmas tree, a candle can bring in the festive scents you need to make your room smell convincing enough for any visitors. Much easier than trying to hoover up pine needles, that’s for sure.
From pine-inspired to the aroma of roasted chestnuts, it’s never too early to light a Christmas candle. Whether you’re after a winning gift or looking to treat yourself (it is the season of giving, after all), we’ve rounded up the best home scent offerings for the festive season.
Best Christmas Candles 2024
Liz Earle Spiced Bitter Orange Botanical Candle
Take a moment to recharge in the madness with this relaxing, uplifting and unmistakably festive spiced bitter orange candle.
Shop Liz Earle Spiced Bitter Orange Botanical Candle at Boots, £37
Maison Margiela Replica By The Fireplace Candle
City dwellers might not have the luxury of cosying up by a log fire on a chilly winter weekend, but now we can pretend that we do thanks to this candle, which smells unmistakably similar. It’s arguably better than the real deal, too, because you don’t need to go out into the cold to get the logs. Winner.
Shop Maison Margiela Replica By The Fireplace Candle at Cult Beauty, £55
Diptyque Sapin Scented Candle
Byredo Ancient Sand Fragranced Candle
Shop Byredo Ancient Sand Fragranced Candle at Harvey Nichols, £70
Jo Malone London Roasted Chestnut Home Candle
Shop Jo Malone London Roasted Chestnut Home Candle at Cult Beauty, £59
Molton Brown Mesmerising Oudh Accord and Gold Luxury Scented Triple Wick Candle
If supersized candles are your thing, you’ll love this triple wick offering from Molton Brown. Oudh Accord and Gold is a seriously indulgent aroma that fills your whole room with its warm, woody scent.
Jo Loves Christmas Trees Home Candle
Shop Jo Loves Christmas Trees Home Candle at Cult Beauty, £55
Le Labo Cyprès 21 Classic Scented Candle
Shop Le Labo Cyprès 21 Classic Scented Candle at John Lewis, £68
Rituals Private Collection Black Oudh Scented Candle
Reminiscent of expensive aftershave, this rich scent is full of warm woody notes with a touch of spice but isn’t so overpowering that it will take your breath away – the perfect combination if you ask us.
Shop Rituals Private Collection Black Oudh Scented Candle at John Lewis, £41
Commune Nymphaea Nox Candle
Sunspel Oak Wood Candle
Bamford Cinnamon and Clove Christmas Candle
Shop Bamford Cinnamon and Clove Christmas Candle at Liberty London, £40
Cowshed Winter Warming Candle
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