The Christmas season just doesn’t feel complete without candles. Whether you prefer refreshing fir, sweet gingerbread, or something spicy, we have the perfect Christmas candles to choose from this year!
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1. Snif Old Saint Wick
If you’re in search of a refreshing, festive candle that doesn’t lean too sweet, Old Saint Wick by Snif may be a top contender. It’s an elegant Christmas candle composed of fresh Siberian pine, balsam fir, jasmine, and rosemary, and warmed up with sandalwood and apple.
2. Jo Malone Ginger Biscuit Home Candle
Jo Malone brings warmth and richness to the Christmas season with Gingerbread Land, an irresistible blend of cinnamon, ginger, caramel, and roasted hazelnuts. It all comes together to perfectly emulate the scent of gingerbread fresh out of the oven.
3. NEST Holiday
NEST is well known for its high quality fragrances and candles, but one of its classics is its seasonal Christmas candle, Holiday. It’s designed to be the “quintessential aroma of the season” and incorporates Mandarin orange, pine, pomegranate, with hints of cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, and amber to create a wonderfully balanced festive candle.
4. Boy Smells Spiritous
Spiritous by Boy Smells is elegant and refined, but without taking itself too seriously. Notes of davana, ginger, and saffron are grounded by the deep notes of coffee, patchouli, and vetiver to create a vibrant, joyous scent that maintains its refinement.
5. Shearer Candles Frankincense and Myrrh
Frankincense and myrrh have deep roots in the Christmas season, going all the way back to origin of the holiday. Their rich, spicy scents are softened with musk and vanilla to create a deep, heady scent perfect for those looking for something other than pine or ginger in a Christmas candle.
6. Foton Pearled Candle Yummy Yule
Foton does candles differently. Pour the scent pearls into any heat safe container you have on hand, add the wick, light, and enjoy. To refresh the candle, just replace the wick and relight! Their scent Yummy Yule is reminiscent of irresistible cinnamon buns and is a perfect choice to warm up cold winter days as Christmas approaches.
7. NEOM Christmas Wish
NEOM leans on essential oils and organic fragrances to develop their luxurious, complex candles. Christmas Wish is a fruity scent that features Mandarin orange and cinnamon but is warmed and softened by velvety tonka bean to make a relaxing, comforting experience.
8. Glasshouse Fragrances Gingerbread House
Gingerbread House by Glasshouse Fragrances is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Caramel, almond, clove, vanilla, and cinnamon all come together to perfectly replicate the joy and comfort of freshly baked gingerbread.
9. Capri Blue Tinsel & Spice
Tinsel & Spice from Capri Blue achieves a delicate balance between the fresh scents of juniper berry and forest woods and the softer notes of vanilla, Mandarin orange, and cinnamon. It’s a well rounded Christmas candle ideal for those looking for a holiday fragrance that is not overly sweet or piney.
10. Thymes Frasier Fir
If woody, crisp scents are your favorite, Thymes’ Frasier Fir is an excellent option. Bright Siberian fir, relaxing sandalwood, and hearty cedarwood come together for a fresh scent that works not only for Christmas, but the winter days beyond.
11. Homesick The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker from Homesick is a delightful, warm Christmas candle that leads with notes of pecan, cinnamon, and clove. These top notes are supported by a robust structure of musk, ginger, vanilla, sandalwood, and watermint to envelop the room in a festive, rich scent.
12. Diptyque Pomander
Candied orange peel and heady cloves come together in Diptyque’s nostalgic candle, Pomander. It’s a classy scent perfect for those in search of something festive and refined.
13. Sweet Water Decor Hot Cocoa + Peppermint
Bring the sweet aroma of Sweet Water Decor’s Hot Cocoa + Peppermint into your home this season for a deliciously complex fragrance experience. Sweet Water Decor plays all the greatest hits in this candle, with notes of milk, peppermint, cappuccino, brown sugar, hot cocoa (obviously), balsam Peru, and French vanilla.
14. NEOM Cosy Nights
We have another fantastic Christmas candle option from NEOM with Cosy Nights, a heady, relaxing blend of sandalwood, frankincense, and nutmeg. We love that it feels comforting and festive without leaning too sweet, making it a versatile choice that isn’t limited to the Christmas season.
15. Aerangis Silver Skyline
Aerangis takes inspiration from New York City winters for their clean, complex scent, Silver Skyline. Aerangis uses aromatics like cedar and citrus to enliven a base of balsam and suede, all of which come together to evoke the bustling, joyful Christmas season in New York.
16. LAFCO New York Woodland Spruce
Woodland Spruce from LAFCO New York is the perfect casual cool Christmas candle. Spruce, juniper berries, fir, and birch lay a crisp foundation, but what makes this candle feel special is the addition of earthy palo santo.
17. Diptyque Etincelles
Diptyque has done it again with their seasonal Christmas candle, Etincelles. It’s a cozy combination of sweet coffee and chocolate balanced with the earthiness of fire and wood, creating a rich, comforting aroma perfect for the holidays.
18. Homesick White Elephant
Homesick’s White Element is a refreshing, yet comforting candle that perfectly evokes the merriment of the classic Christmas game. It’s a warm, complex scent, featuring: candied orange, yuzu fizz, cardamom, clove, champagne, gingerbread, cassis, teakwood, and balsam fir.
19. Shearer Candles Cranberry & Ginger
Shearer Candles brings us an offering of Cranberry & Ginger, a vibrant blend of red berries, ginger, and orange liqueur. It’s a joyful, bright fragrance that is a welcome break from the sweeter gourmand scents.
20. Capri Blue Apple Cider Social
Apple Cider Social by Capri Blue is one of those perfect transitional Christmas candles with one foot in cozy fall, one in brisk winter. Crisp apple, decadent pear, cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg blend seamlessly to deliver a warm, delicious scent for Christmas.
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