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The Best Christmas Scented Candles For Your Festive Home
Make your Christmas home smell amazing this year by decorating with layers of festive fragrance. We’ve rounded up our top Christmas scented candles that no Winter should be lacking.
Make your Christmas home smell amazing this year by decorating with layers of festive fragrance. We’ve rounded up our top ten Christmas scented candles that no December should be lacking.
There isn’t one scent that defines the festive period – instead, our homes become layered with nostalgic notes that are as important to embracing the Christmas spirit as any other decoration, meal, or tradition. From fresh Christmas tree pine, orange and clove pomander decorations, hot cider and mulled wine, all the way to the glittering scent of fresh snow, Christmas fragrances are incredibly evocative.
Of course, we don’t all live in snowy log cabins, baking sweet treats daily and enjoying real fireplaces – sometimes we have to get creative with how we add these layers of fragrance into our homes to get the same effect. This is where our expert candle makers come in. We’ve rounded up some of the best Christmas scented candles you can burn throughout the festive period to fill your home with layers of seasonal scent.
The first festive fragrance that every home should be imbued with during December is the fresh woody notes of pine needles and fir trees. We’ve rounded up all our favourite Christmas tree-inspired scents here so that you can get that “real tree” scent without any of the mess.
With the festive season comes a need for warmth and cosiness. The fragrance of spices, baking, and traditional decorations entwine to create a sense of nostalgia that sweeps us back to magical childhoods both imagined and experienced. We rounded up all our favourite winter spice-infused candles here.
A roaring fireplace is a winter staple, and even if you don’t have the real thing, adding fragrant smoky scents to your home will create a wonderful ambiance. We’ve got an amazing selection of fireplace-inspired scents making it incredibly hard to pick a top three. You can view all our smoky fragrances here.
If you’ve ever spent time in the winter mountains, you’ll know how glorious the scent of fresh snow, glittering landscapes, and frosted trees can be. These notes are more delicate, making them harder to capture in candle form, but some of our favourite scent makers have done so beautifully. Think early mornings as you step outside the log cabin, breathing in the cold fresh air.
The Best Festive Home Fragrances
The Christmas Tree Scented Candle by Brooklyn Candle Studio is a cosy, aromatic blend of pine and spruce with rich base notes of cedarwood inspired by the most wonderful time of the year. Also infused with fir needle, spearmint, and patchouli essential oils.
The Nordic Cedar Candle by Aery envelopes you in a blanket of cosy fragrance. The scent straddles woody, warm and fresh at the same time as the cedar notes are sprinkled with warm spices and a hint of citrus – a tree dressed in festive pomander.
The Winter Currant Scented Candle by LAFCO is a sparkling scent made for celebrations. The sweetness of heliotrope is infused with juicy redcurrant and a hint of mandarin nectar to create a delicious concoction that livens up your home.
The SNÖ (Snow) Candle by Skandinavisk captures the beauty of fresh winter snow as it lays itself across the frozen landscape. The crisp scent of fresh air is warmed by the infusion of winter berries and rich woodland. Far from cold, this fragrance captures the reflection of early morning light as it glitters through delicate icicles and frosty windows.
The Catskills Scented Candle by Brooklyn Candle Studio is inspired by tranquil hikes in the woods after an autumn rainstorm, crunchy leaves, and fallen pine needles underfoot. Take a trip to the Catskill Mountains with woody notes of cedar and juniper all wrapped up fresh air.
The Spiced Pumpkin Candle by P.F. Candle Co. is a seasonal scent only available during Fall. It features the fragrance of ripe pumpkin, creamy butter, and brown sugar, topped with toasted cinnamon and nutmeg. Delicious.
The Winter Oranges Scented Candle by La Montaña is a warm, spicy, zesty blend of Valencia orange, cinnamon, red apple, and clove. Cheering, cosy and comforting. A perennial winter favourite.
The Pine Candle by Tatine features woody evergreen notes blended with balsam oil. A sweet forest aroma with both crisp and warm resinous notes. Inspired by the whispering pines of Northern Wisconsin, holding strong personal memories. An aroma for all seasons.
The invigorating scent of atlas cedar combines with a gentle touch of smokiness and spice. Reminiscent of relaxing by the burning fire in a cosy wooden chalet surrounded by nature.
The earthy forest fragrance of pine and balsam fir, it’s scent will inspire a nostalgia for hiking through the warm Californian mountains. The woody notes are balanced by warm amber, vanilla and spicy black pepper. A great choice for early autumn, and cosy evenings in you’re imaginary cabin.
Portable Fireplace is the perfect way to bring the luxurious homely feeling of a real fire into any room. The smokiness of this scent is opulent and sensuous; smooth woody notes are brought to life thanks to the inclusion of resinous warmth and soft ash.
The Taiga Candle by 42Pressed takes its inspiration from secluded conifer forests. Imagine white spruce and hemlock covered with frozen moss and a hint of fresh mint.
The Single Bells Scented Candle by Cancelled Plans features festive notes of clove, cinnamon, cream, vanilla, apple, pine, cedar, and cypress. You already know who this is for.. and no judgement if it’s for you.
Inspired by ancient pine trees, damp from the first rainfall in autumn. Fresh notes of pine needle, eucalyptus and silver fir are warmed with a base of earthy moss. This candle encapsulates the great outdoors – early morning woodland walks, among glittering rays of sunshine and dense foliage.
The Redhead Candle by Boy Smells is grounded in redwood cedar, while notes such as frankincense, amber, and cashmeran add a regality. Vetiver and ginger add spice, while saffron and poppy add an exoticism.
The It’s Freezing Outside Scented Candle by Cancelled Plans features festive notes of fir, camphor, pine, clove, cedar, patchouli, tonka bean, and smoke. It’s the “Well I guess I’m not leaving my house again today” candle you didn’t know you needed.
The Hinoki Fantôme Candle by Boy Smells features a resinous aroma of smoking Japanese cypress and jasmine petals. Warm and meditative with an element of earthy spice notes. An absolute cold-weather necessity to warm and invigorate the senses.
The Woodsmoke Scented Candle by Brooklyn Candle Studio is the quintessential mini-fireplace — complete with the steady, calming flicker of a flame and the smoky, rich aroma of burning wood. Light this candle and notice notes of cedar leaf, labdanum, incense, and leather rounding out a rich smokiness.
The Montana Forest Scented Candle by Brooklyn Candle Studio is inspired by the fresh evergreens that grow in the airy mountains of Montana. It’s a scent reminiscent of nature in a far-off place featuring an original blend of blue spruce, pine, and camphor essential oils and fragrance.
The Toasted Pumpkin Scented Candle by Brooklyn Candle Studio is the perfect scent symphony of toasted pumpkin seeds, cardamom, nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon notes.
The Cinnamon Bark Scented Candle by LAFCO features the captivating aroma of sweet pink pepper with the warmth of spicy cinnamon over a base of smooth tonka. An alluring scent for the quintessential holiday ambiance.
The Into The Woods Candle by Our Lovely Goods evokes the fresh natural aroma of evergreen pine, with hints of clove and bergamot.
The Three Kings Scented Candle by La Montaña is a woody winter scent filled with cedarwood, frankincense, myrrh, alongside pine needles, turrón (almond nougat) and brandy.
The Hazelnut Torrone Scented Candle by LAFCO features the mouth-watering aroma of a traditional Italian confection. Created by combining the essence of slow-roasted hazelnuts, coated in dark honey and gently into a velvety mixture of sugar and sweet vanilla. A delectable scent that pays homage to a charming, old-world holiday tradition.
The Fairytale of New York Candle by Bella Freud is inspired by the ultimate punk rock love song, written by Shane MacGowan, the wild genius of rock and roll. Its harsh and poetic tenderness is charged with romantic feeling and is the influence behind this captivating smell. Top notes of blood orange and coriander are evoked by a heart of mimosa and saffron with a veil of smoky tobacco flower. The strength and beat of the base contains rich notes of oud, myrrh resins, patchouli, musk and amber oils.
A Christmas classic, only available in the run-up to the festive season. It features top notes of orange blended with a warm and spicy base of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove.
The fresh fragrance of fir trees is blended alongside warmer notes of aged-leather and lily of the valley. This refreshing scent captures the magic of log cabins deep in the Nordic north, where home meets the green and mysterious outdoors.
Full of the nostalgia and traditions associated with Scandinavia at Christmas. It’s the warming fragrance of roaring fires, hearty food, warming drinks, and at the center of it all, the family home. A richly spiced scent with bold notes of baked gingerbread, melted honey, cloves, and warm glogg.
An autumnal favourite – fresh and invigorating, capturing the scent of dense, old-growth forest with notes of blue spruce and cedar. Bright citrus notes add a refreshing element.
This bestselling fragrance by LAFCO has been designed with a winter ski chalet in mind – the scent of fresh pine and cedarwood intermingle with warm leather, frankincense, and sandalwood, before layers of smoke gently curl through.
The limited edition Festive SKOG Candle by Skandinavisk takes you into the heart of vast northern pine forests. The fresh fragrance of pine needles and fir cones, birch sap and woodland lily of the valley. This refreshing scent captures the magic of log cabins deep in the Nordic north, where home meets the green and mysterious outdoors.
The TAKKA Candle by Skandinavisk is filled with the magnetic pull of the hearth. Imagine the crackle of dried moss and brushwood as the fire takes hold, the smokey notes of burning logs, golden resin oozing from the pine, and the glow of faces mesmerized by the flames.
The NORDLYS Candle by Skandinavisk reflects the magical wonder of the Northern Lights, famous for their symphony of light, colour and movement across cool Norse skies. Beautifully balanced and refreshing, this candle features citrus notes blended with sea salt, giving it a crisp and mysterious fragrance.
The Winter Spice Candle by Our Lovely Goods features a spicy festive scent filled with the delicious aroma of cinnamon, orange zest, and cardamom.
The Fireside Oak Scented Candle by LAFCO features the comforting aroma of a festive fireside gathering. Created by blending aromatic oakwood and smoked vetiver with rich golden amber and creamy sandalwood, the result is a warm and inviting scent for a cozy ambiance.
If you read a round-up post featuring Christmas candles and SKOG by Skandinavisk hasn’t been included, don’t trust it! Thankfully Lisa Joyner at House Beautiful agrees with us and Skog is listed alongside some really lovely choices saying “Warming, magical and unmistakably Christmassy, SKANDINAVISK’s mini scented candle is remarkably delightful.”
Over at the US version of House Beautiful their team listed the 24 Amazing Candles That Smell Just Like the Holidays. Cire Trudon’s Ernesto Candle gets a high mention with the team saying “This Christmas candle packs all the heat. With base notes of tobacco and amber and head notes of rum and bergamot, it’s sure to get you in the holiday spirit. ”
At Good Housekeeping, Charley Ward rounded up the best scented candles for the festive season. Charley’s list is filled with elegant fragrances from brands including Jo Malone, Roja Parfums, and Diptyque. Evermore’s latest fragrance release Smoke is included, with Charley saying “If you like intense, moody scents, go for this one. It’s smoky and intriguing, reminiscent of bonfire night and the crackling flames of your winter log fire.”
Later in the list, Aery’s Nordic Cedar candle is described as “a rich, sophisticated mix of saffron, oudh, and neroli, encased in a beautiful minimal white votive. It looks – and smells – far more expensive than it is. ” – we couldn’t agree more.
On the Evening Standard, Ellie Davies picked out the best Christmas candles for gifting and creating a cosy ambiance. She says “Scent has a powerful way of transporting us and is closely linked with memory. But it also has an overwhelming ability to set a mood. So it makes complete sense to switch your home’s signature scent during this time of year to ignite the seasonal spirit.”
Ellie’s list features a wonderful combination of festive fragrances from some of the best designer candle makers. Of course, Skog gets the mention it deserves saying “you won’t be able to resist the seasonal magic with this one.” The Boy Smells new Holiday collection also get’s its place on the list with Ellie saying “For Christmas 2021, there is a brand new scent in the line-up. Figurare takes a contemporary twist on a fig leaf-based aroma with a hint of black pepper and cardamom as well as rose, lavender and fir balsam. The candle joins the relaunching of Broken Rosary with its notes of cedarwood, rose water and orris as well as De Nimes, a candle based on the French city with earthy violet, eucalyptus and blueberry and darker wood undertones.”
On this year’s Harper’s Bazaar roundup of the best winter candles for Christmas, Roberta Schroeder picked Bella Freud’s Peace and Love candle. The list itself isn’t the longest but has some lovely choices.
We have too many amazing festive candles to be able to list them all in this post, so it’ll be well worth checking out our entire collection of Christmas candles – we won’t judge if you decide you need them all!