45 Best Candle Gifts in 2023

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Best Limited-Edition Scented Candle Set

Apotheke 12 Days of Christmas Mini Candle Gift Set

Best Limited-Edition Scented Candle Set

Apotheke 12 Days of Christmas Mini Candle Gift Set

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They'll have an assortment of 12 festive scents to choose from with this timely mini candle set. From woodsy Tonka Oak, to the fresh and earthy Wild Mint and Ivy, your friend will enjoy discovering each scent.

Best Oversized Candle

Loewe Large Cypress Balls Candle

Best Oversized Candle

Loewe Large Cypress Balls Candle

The largest size of Loewe's Cypress Balls candle makes it simple to channel the holiday spirit. And if your friend or family member usually opts for a fake tree, its woody, aromatic scent is the perfect option to light during the holidays, especially since it burns for up to 80 hours.

Best Scented Candle for Stress Relief

D.S. & Durga Be Still Candle

Best Scented Candle for Stress Relief

D.S. & Durga Be Still Candle

The friend who needs a reminder to woosah a little more frequently will definitely enjoy lighting D.S. and Durga's incense and Himalayan cedar-scented candle, which has a burn time of up to 60 hours.

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Best Candle Collab

Jones Road x The George The Candle

Best Candle Collab

Jones Road x The George The Candle

Two of makeup legend Bobbi Brown's brands—Jones Road and her New Jersey-based boutique hotel, The George—teamed up to create a signature candle. Its warm yet fresh notes of patchouli, neroli, and grapefruit add a crisp, seasonal scent to any room.

Best Votive Scented Candles

Nest New York Festive Scented Votive Candle Trio

Best Votive Scented Candles

Nest New York Festive Scented Votive Candle Trio

This set of three luxe glass candles burn for up to 28 hours, and are the perfect addition to any holiday gathering. Plus, they each feature comforting seasonal scents, like birchwood pine and vanilla bean.

Best Luxury Scented Candle Set

Dior Scented Candle Discovery Set

Best Luxury Scented Candle Set

Dior Scented Candle Discovery Set

If you prefer to gift a candle set that's ideal to light any time of year, consider this trio of luxe, evergreen option from Dior. It contains their Ambre Nuit, Eden-Roc, Thé Osmanthus scents that range from woodsy to gourmand.

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Best Scented Candle for the Decór Minimalist

Aesop Aganice Aromatique Candle

Best Scented Candle for the Decór Minimalist

Aesop Aganice Aromatique Candle

Aesop's minimal Aganice Aromatique won't clash with a friend's home aesthetic, with a combination of notes like cardamom, mimosa, and tobacco. If they're already fans of the brand's culty hand soaps, we're betting this candle gift will be right up their alley.

Best Scented Candle for Glossier Fans

Glossier You Scented Candle

Best Scented Candle for Glossier Fans

Glossier You Scented Candle

Gift them the scent of Glossier You in canister form with this candle version of the brand's signature orange blossom and neroli fragrance.

Best Scented Candle for The Standard Hotel Enthusiasts

Snif x The Standard Private Hours XL Candle

Best Scented Candle for The Standard Hotel Enthusiasts

Snif x The Standard Private Hours XL Candle

Fragrance brand Snif teamed up with The Standard Hotel to craft this spiced rum, leather, and cashmere-infused candle—which is the perfect scent for date night.

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Best Hand-Poured Scented Candle Trio

P.F. Candle Co. Limited Winter Classics Bundle

Best Hand-Poured Scented Candle Trio

P.F. Candle Co. Limited Winter Classics Bundle

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Not only does each candle in this set burn for up to 50 hours, but their Douglas fir-, amber wood-, and juniper-noted scents expertly set the tone for ultimate holiday joy. Plus, their green glass vessels feature decorative gold foil embossing that should fit right in with the rest of their seasonal décor.

Most Artistic Scented Candle

Piecework Fire For One Candle

Most Artistic Scented Candle

Piecework Fire For One Candle

If your friend or family member is a fan of Piecework's eye-catching puzzles, they'll be thrilled to receive this fragrant soy candle from the brand. It features a fragrant notes of geranium, tomato leaves, and musk.

Best Scented Candle for Côte D'Azur Lovers

Oribe Côte D'Azur Scented Candle

Best Scented Candle for Côte D'Azur Lovers

Oribe Côte D'Azur Scented Candle

Anyone who swears by Oribe's beloved Côte D'Azur-scented products will love this elegant glass candle from the brand that replicates its Calabrian bergamot, black currant, and Sicilian orange notes.

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Best Luxe Scented Candle

Cartier Les Écrins Parfumés Cartier Pétales

Best Luxe Scented Candle

Cartier Les Écrins Parfumés Cartier Pétales

Help a partner upgrade their collection with this sophisticated floral candle from Cartier that's created to be lit alone or with an accompanying scent for maximum olfactory impact.

Best Scented Candle for Grace Jones Fans

Boy Smells Grace Candle

Best Scented Candle for Grace Jones Fans

Boy Smells Grace Candle

Any long-time Grace Jones fan can appreciate unboxing this black pepper and waterlily scented candle from her collaboration with Boy Smells. She previously told Bazaar, "When we spoke to Jérôme Epinette, who was developing the scent with Boy Smells, we had a wonderful conversation. He has traveled to Jamaica. He knew exactly what I would want in a scent. It's funny because he kind of provoked answers out of me, because, for me, making and developing a perfume is like an alien landing on Earth."

Best Scented Candle for Home Cooks

Diptyque Odor Removing Candle with Basil

Best Scented Candle for Home Cooks

Diptyque Odor Removing Candle with Basil

Whether your friend or family member loves to cook or just enjoys a spotless home, consider gifting them this odor-absorbing candle from Diptyque that's ideal for any room in the house.

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Best Scented Candle That's Also a Fragrance

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Scented Candle

Best Scented Candle That's Also a Fragrance

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Scented Candle

It's not just one of the best fragrances of all time, it's a whole vibe: Fans of Baccarat Rouge 540 will be happy to know the iconic scent is also available in candle form.

Best Mint-Scented Candle

Trudon Abd El Kader Classic Candle

Best Mint-Scented Candle

Trudon Abd El Kader Classic Candle

Here's a 9.5-ounce candle that features the soothing scent of Moroccan mint tea. It also burns for up to 65 hours, and works for just about any occasion.

Best Scented Candle for Floral Fans

Homecourt Steeped Rose Candle

Best Scented Candle for Floral Fans

Homecourt Steeped Rose Candle

Here's a candle with a ceramic vessel they can use to store knick knacks like rings or earrings once its wax burns down. It combines notes of rosewater, Egyptian geranium oil, and a hint of vanilla.

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Best Scented Candle for House Parties

Brooklinen Gather Candle

Best Scented Candle for House Parties

Brooklinen Gather Candle

Now 28% Off

The name of this popular candle says it all. Help them invoke the feeling of togetherness with this on-the-nose candle from Brooklinen, featuring a blend of amyris and olibanum.

Best Scented Candle for Travelers

Hotel Lobby Paris Nuit Candle

Best Scented Candle for Travelers

Hotel Lobby Paris Nuit Candle

Can't gift them a trip to Paris this year? This sandalwood, rum, and mahogany-scented candle is basically the next best thing. Its cotton wick burns for up to 65 hours, and aims to channel a late night visit to a Parisian lobby bar.

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