Scented Candles: Christmas Gift Ideas

Choosing scented candles for Christmas and the winter months is an opportunity to infuse your space with cosy, festive, and comforting aromas. The right fragrance can evoke cherished memories and create a warm and inviting ambiance during the festive months. These scented candles not only fill your home with the essence of the season but also make wonderful gifts for loved ones. Here are some excellent choices, along with examples from reputable brands*:

Spiced Cinnamon: The warm and spicy scent of cinnamon evokes feelings of holiday baking and festive cheer.

Bath & Body Works Cinnamon Spiced Vanilla

Yankee Candle Spiced Banana Bread

Yankee Candle Cinnamon Stick 

WoodWick Cinnamon Chai  scented candle with wooden wick

       

Pine or Balsam Fir: The fresh, crisp scent of evergreen trees is a classic choice, reminiscent of Christmas trees and winter forests.

Kringle Candle Christmas

Tiziana Terenzi Spicy Snow scented candle with wooden wick

Bath & Body Works Land of Snow

Village Candle Cardamom & Cypress

    

Vanilla and Sugar Cookies: Sweet, comforting fragrances like vanilla and sugar cookies evoke the cosiness of holiday desserts.

Yankee Candle Vanilla Cupcake Scented Candle

Bath & Body Works Iced Coconut Milk

Country Candle Vanilla Cupcake Scented Candle

Tiziana Terenzi  Almond Vanilla scented candle with wooden wick

          

Gingerbread: Gingerbread scents combine warmth, spice, and a touch of sweetness, perfect for winter.

Flagolie Glam Gingerbread

Bath & Body Works Orange & Ginger

WoodWick Ginger & Turmeric scented candle with wooden wick

Cereria Molla Gold Edition Ginger & Orange Blossom

Spiced Orange: The zesty, citrusy notes of oranges combined with spices like cloves and nutmeg create an inviting aroma.

Parks London Aromatherapy Fresh Orange Blossom scented candle

Diptyque Oranger scented candle

Voluspa Japonica Goji Tarocco Orange

Parks London Cedarwood & Orange Spice

   

Peppermint, Candy Cane & Marshmallow: The cool and refreshing scent of peppermint is a delightful choice for the holiday season. Peppermint is a key component of the traditional candy cane, a popular Christmas treat. The scent of peppermint can instantly bring to mind the joy and festivity of the holiday season. The combination of peppermint's freshness with the sweet warmth of marshmallow can create a delightful and inviting atmosphere.

Bath & Body Works Crushed Candy Cane

Milkhouse Candle Co. Christmas Enchanted Peppermint

Kringle Marshmallow Morning

Country Candle Candy Cane Lane

Frankincense and Myrrh: These traditional Christmas scents add a touch of spirituality and mystique.

Tiziana Terenzi Lillipur scented candle with wooden wick

Vila Hermanos Churchill

Smells Like Spells Frigga  scented candle with wooden wick

Ambientair The Olphactory Frankincense scented candle

Frosted Berries: Berries are associated with winter, and their sweet, fruity scent can be quite inviting.

Bath & Body Works Blueberry Sugar

WoodWick Crimson Berries scented candle with wooden wick

WoodWick Spiced Blackberry scented candle with wooden wick

Cereria Molla Boutique Raspberry & Black Vanilla

 

Warm Woods: A comforting blend of woody notes creates a cozy, fireplace-like atmosphere.

WoodWick Trilogy Cozy Cabin scented candle with wooden wick

WoodWick Fireplace Fireside scented candle with wooden wick

Bath & Body Works Vanilla Birch

Bath & Body Works Fireside

  

 * These are just some examples out of many amazing scents. If one of the products is out of stock, please check alternatives out of the large collection of scented candles you can find on the website of our supplier.