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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. And it’s 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.
Neom Perfect Peace 1 Wick Candle
Neom candles are so satisfying to light because they burn so evenly, and this particular scent is ideal for the cosy season. Lime peel, fir and myrrh all make for a calm but festive blend that will linger well after it’s been blown out.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Mon Beau Sapin Scented Candle
A snowy forest trapped in a glass jar, this alpine aroma centres around the woody freshness of a newly chopped Christmas tree. If you’re not jetting off for the festive season, this smell will make you feel like you’re cosied up in a cabin in the woods.
Jo Malone London Orange Bitters Classic Candle
Morish, juicy and rich, this zesty scent, infused with orange and sandalwood, will create a festive atmosphere in no time. It’s like a Christmas cocktail in a jar.
Bamford Chestnut and Cashmere Candle
Nothing says winter quite like the smell of roasted chestnuts. Bamford has made the festive snack chic with this nutty concoction of spicy amber, vetiver and peppers to create an aroma that will have your senses yearning for a savoury treat.
Liberty LBTY. Fragrance Merry Reverie Scented Candle
Sometimes dialling up the heating isn’t enough to encourage the cosiness we yearn for during winter, but this cedarwood, pine needle and white sage blend is guaranteed to make you opt for a night in over the pub this Christmas.
The White Company Winter Botanical Candle
Doubling up as a decorative ornament and a festive scent, The White Company’s Winter candle is back. Cinnamon, clove and oranges make a spicy, zesty cocktail that will be an instant winter warmer.
Jo Loves Christmas 2026 Layered Candle
We know about scent layering, but it applies to candles, too. Jo Loves has done all the hard work for us and layered a festive trio of smoky log fires, nutmeg and incense, and Christmas trees for the ultimate holiday scent experience.
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.
Diptyque Sapin Scented Candle
It’s not Christmas until one of Diptyque’s limited edition festive scents gets lit. Sapin’s woody, fresh pine-inspired fragrance has our hearts. It will transport you to a forest woodland in one sniff.
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.
Le Labo Cyprès 21 Classic Scented Candle
This scent is for you if your ideal festive holiday is a wooden retreat in the middle of nowhere. Fresh juniper is combined with spicy clove, while smoky incense is subtly dimmed by floral patchouli.
Commune Nymphaea Nox Candle
If you love the fruity side of the festive season, this mix of blood orange, clove, tonka bean and bergamot will be the perfect addition to your coffee table this Christmas. Not only is the packaging recyclable, but the candle itself is made from soy and beeswax, making it paraffin-free.
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