This lights are up, fir trees are decorated, the mulled wine is bubbling away and the countdown to Christmas is officially on.
At last, it's perfectly acceptable to invest in a seasonal candle to make your space feel homely and warm and set the Christmas ambiance.
Whether you prefer the warming aromas of cinnamon or the lightness of fresh pine, these festive fragrances have become synonymous with this time of year. Some of the oldest and most widely-recognised perfume houses like Jo Malone and Diptyque have gone all out this year with speciality scents that will be sure to leave you feeling merry.
There are even options from Neom and Elemis to help you unwind and relax ahead of the party-season or recover post-celebrations when you’ve been burning the candle at both ends.
As well as the room-filling fragrance, these candles feature festive designs that will step your decorations up a notch and ensure you are fully in the seasonal spirit.
They are also sure-fire crowd pleasers and so, make the ideal gift for that person who has everything – after all, you can never have too many candles.
Warm your home this winter with our favourite Christmas candles.
Skandinavisk Onska Candle Gift Set
This Scandi inspired candle set might read JUL, SNÖ, TRÆ (Swedish for Christmas, snow and tree) but the delicate, yet distinctive bouquet, works well beyond the festive season. Our favourite? Snow - the scent is like breathing in clean woodland air after a heavy rain, it's light in fragrance but when you catch the scent it is nothing short of heavenly. Also sold separately.
£43 | Scandinavian Design Centre | Buy it now
Diptyque Holiday Candle Set
Any sincere candle collector knows a Diptyque candle set is bound to find its way to the top of Christmas wish lists. This beautiful set features three of the French perfume house’s new seasonal candles; the Sapin De Lumiere candle, a pine tree woodsy scent, the Amande Exquise that translates to exquisite almond and the combination of vanilla, amber, benzoin and lavender that makes up the Baume D'Ambre Candle. Offered in a stunning decorated vessel, it's not just the candle inside that makes this set so impressive - although we admit the candle bit is exactly why you should get it.
£86 | Space NK | Buy it now
Christmas Tree Candle Set
Create a unique centrepiece at your Christmas table this year with these wonderfully festive Christmas tree candles. Hand decorated in a snow and pinecone motif, the set includes one small and one large candle.
£9.99 | Not On The High Street | Buy it now
Emma Bridgewater Winter Animals Small Lidded Candle Boxed
It's safe to say that any candle from Emma Bridgewater will not disappoint, the illustrations alone make this one a great gift all by itself. Housed in a beautiful ceramic jar with a matching lid, this wonderfully festive candle looks lovely from anywhere in the room. The scent is light and void of any strong perfume, so If you like the ambience of candle glow but aren't too keen on fragrance, this is the candle to get. There is also a handsome London version featuring our famous skyline, an excellent gift for out-of-towners and locals alike.
£29.95 | Emma Bridgewater | Buy it now
White Christmas Large Candle
The best-selling White Company candle combines almond blossom, frankincense, neroli and honeysuckle to create a captivating smell that will become synonymous with the season. The three-wick candle is housed in an attractive silver star-embellished holder that will stand out on your mantle or coffee table. The triple wick also makes good use of dispersing the scent in larger rooms.
£60 | The White Company | Buy it now
Frosty Gingerbread by Yankee Candle
Yankee Candle has mastered the art of Christmas candles with an extensive array of flavours housed in the label’s signature jar design. Alongside the fan favourite scents like All is Bright and Balsam & Cedar, Frosty Gingerbread is a holiday must-have. The candle combines seasonal specialities like cinnamon, vanilla frosting and nutmeg for an unmistakeably delicious scent.
£19.19 | Yankee Candle | Buy it now
Jo Loves Log Fires A Scented Candle
Wrap up from the cold with the warming scent of this Jo Loves Christmas candle. The Log Fires option blends smoky woods and Lapsang Souchong tea to transport you to the countryside, sitting in front of a toasty fire with a blanket and board games with the whole family.
£55 | Space NK | Buy it now
Starry Starry Night Candle
Bella Freud’s signature minimalist chic design has been translated onto this stylish candle. But it is not just the monochrome pattern that has made this candle a highly sought-after Christmas addition, the fragrance blends frankincense, agarwood, cedarwood and tobacco flower with notes of nutmeg, tonka bean and ginger musk for a warm and homely feeling.
£48 | Amara | Buy it now
Christmas Candles Set
With Christmas just round the corner, your decorations should be out in full force but if they look sorely lacking this year, we think this candle set will help. This 14-set candles spell out ‘Merry Christmas’ with a stylish red typography.
£15 | Not on the High Street | Buy it now
Festive Spice HO HO HO Candle
Prepare to feel festive with this spiced candle from Next that offers a stylish addition to your Christmas decorations. Light the candle, pop on a Christmas film, sit back and relax with a glass of mulled wine for the celebrations done right.
£6 | Next | Buy it now
Neom Christmas Wish 3 Wick Candle
Make all your Christmas wishes come true with this candle from Neom - or at least the wish of your house smelling less like Brussels sprouts and more like fresh baked Christmas joy. Composed of 100 per cent natural fragrances, this candle is comprised of a blend of 13 essential oils such as mandarin, cinnamon & tonka bean, to allow yourself a moment of calm between the inevitable storm.
£45 | John Lewis | Buy it now
Katie Loxton Let It Snow Scented Candle
Treat yourself to a Katie Loxton candle and the sweet smell of salted caramel and vanilla. The room-filling fragrance will make you space feel that extra bit homely and welcoming after a long winter’s day. Especially lovely for those with a sweet tooth/nose.
£16.99 | John Lewis | Buy it now
Cire Trudon Nazareth Scented Candle
Set the ambiance this Christmas with the luxurious Cire Trudon candle. The festive scent has top notes of orange, cinnamon, grapefruit and tangerine and is housed in a hand-blown glass vessel with the brand’s signature gold heritage crest detail.
£78 | Liberty | Buy it now
Ex Nihilo Lait D’Epices Candle
With this Ex Nihilo candle, think egg nog – milk and cinnamon – but way more luxurious. Combined with notes of hazelnut, the perfect blend of sweet and spice results in a seasonal staple scent that you will be sure to love.
£55 | Harrods | Buy it now
Floris cinnamon & tangerine scented candle
Transform your space with Floris’ best-selling seasonal fragrance where oriental citrus scents are combined with orange, tangerine and the rich blend of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg to give the candle that extra Christmassy touch.
£70 | Selfridges | Buy it now
Orange Bitters Home Candle
As part of the label’s Christmas collection, the London-based house has added an extra festive touch to the festive fruit cocktail that makes up its stand-out candle of the season. Sweet and bitter oranges are combined with a base of sandalwood and amber and housed in a sophisticated gold embellished holder.
£47 | Jo Malone | Buy it now
