There’s nothing like lighting a festive candle to make your home feel cosy during the countdown to Christmas! We absolutely love snuggling up on the sofa with a Christmas candle filling the room with classic winter scents (just remember to blow them out before you doze off!).
Whether you’re looking for a luxurious treat or some affordable alternatives, here’s our round-up of the best Christmas candles!
Best Christmas candles for 2024
Hampton & Astley Freshly Baked Gingerbread
Editor's pick
- Buy now from Hampton & Astley (£35.09)
This is our editor Rebecca's favourite candle of all time. That's right - she reckons it's not just the best Christmas candle, but the best candle, full stop.
'We’ve all been around one too many sickly-sweet candles, so you’d be forgiven for assuming that a scent calling itself Freshly Baked Gingerbread might be an addition to that overpowering club,' she says.
'But this candle genuinely smells like pulling a pan of warm homemade gingerbread out of the oven. The wafts of ginger, allspice and vanilla are so enticing, you’ll have to fight the urge to sink your teeth into it. It's become a part of my Christmas routine - once the candle is lit, the festive season has arrived!'
Buy now from Hampton & Astley (£35.09)
Mandarin, Clove & Cinnamon Light-Up candle
- Buy now from Marks & Spencer (£10)
Nothing says Christmas cheer like the smell of spicy cinnamon and cloves punctuated with the freshness of zingy mandarin, which is what you get in this M&S candle, a steal at £10.00. Plus, we absolutely adore the design - light the flame and the streetscene comes alive with glowing moon, stars and windows lighting up the night sky. Magical!
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Buy now from Marks & Spencer (£10)
Yankee Candle Peppermint Pinwheels
Peppermint Pinwheels was one of our favourites from Yankee Candle's 2022 Christmas candle range. The mint scent is surprisingly delicate - your home won't smell like a Polo, but rather a sweet candy cane.
The scene is inspired by peppermint pinwheel biscuits, and we guarantee this candle will make your home feel cosy and festive in no time - no baking required!
The White Company Fir Tree botanical candle
- Buy now from The White Company (£35)
The White Company is always an excellent choice for clean and fresh scents and the brand's delightfully presented candles make for stunning Christmas gifts. This fir tree winter candle has notes of eucalyptus, pine and cedar so you can sit back and let it transport you to a snowy forest! An easy way to bring the freshness of a crisp, winter stroll indoors, place this winter candle on your coffee table for the most relaxing of night's in.
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Buy now from The White Company (£35)
Hampton & Astley Freshly Baked Cinnamon and Almond
- Buy now from Hampton & Astley (£35.09)
Hampton & Astley's Freshly Baked Cinnamon and Almond candle is Christmas vibes in a jar. Cinnamon and almond are two scents which can easily be sickly or overpowering, but here you'll find them perfectly balanced. Blending authentic notes of fresh-rolled marzipan, sweet vanilla and spicy cinnamon, there's none of that artificial, synthetic smell that's all-too-common among Christmas candles.
Buy now from Hampton & Astley (£35.09)
Woodwick Fireside candle
This fireside scented candle from Woodwick is a must-have for any home at Christmas. Not only does it give off the scent of a warm, wood fire, but it also has a wick that crackles as it burns - it sounds just like heavy raindrops on a roof. A gorgeously soothing sound to accompany your cosy night curled up on the sofa with a cup of hot chocolate! As the candle is fairly unique too with the addition of the crackle, it would make an excellent Christmas gift.
If you’re looking to purchase this on online, be aware that although it appears grey on the website, it’s actually a soft muted green. It’s available in a number of sizes.
John Lewis Mistletoe & Eucalyptus Gel Scented Candle
- Buy now from John Lewis (£21)
As the name implies, John Lewis's Mistletoe & Eucalyptus candle is bursting with the refreshing scent of winter foliage, transporting you to an atmospheric woodland walk without having to set foot outside!
The candle is suspended in a gel surround filled with woody botanicals, to add even more festive atmosphere.
Yankee Candle Arctic Frost
You're spoilt for choice when it comes the range of Christmas Yankee Candle scents. The company's Arctic Frost candle has a burn time of up to 80 hours, so you can enjoy the scent of eucalyptus, peppermint along with hints of lavender, rosemary and vanilla, all throughout the winter season.
The lid conveniently doubles as a platform base so you can show off your new home accessory with pride, and we like the more unusual square candle jar design. This winter candle features two wicks, so you can enjoy even more of a magical glow!
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