17 Christmas candles that will make your home smell festive

One of the bestselling Christmas candles from The White Company is their Winter Signature. It was created over 21 years ago by their founder and has stayed popular for a reason. It simply captures the essence of Christmas with the spicy and warming scent.

A reviewer said: "A beautiful scented candle... My daughter's favourite candle and mine too. A gentle but wonderful scent that fills the home, helps you relax. A very fresh but relaxing perfume; I love it."

This Neom Christmas candle has a comforting blend of 13 pure essential oils that will help you unwind and relax during the busy festive period. We love the brightly coloured packaging and warming notes of cinnamon, mandarin and Tonka to name a few.

Issy, a reviewer said: "This candle smells soo festive and it's beautiful packaging makes it perfect for gifting this Christmas. It has a really nice balance of citrus and woody scents. I can't wait to light when hosting or even for a cosy night in."

How cute is this Anthropologie Christmas candle? You essentially have two decorations in one as when you take the lid off, you have your very own snow globe! We love that you can customise the globe with a letter of your choice, making it a wonderful gift for a friend or family member.

One happy reviewer said: "I love the cute snow globe scene as a topper for the candle vessel. The scent is one of my favourites, too! It’s about as tall as a typical hard cover book so review the dimensions before purchasing. This would make a great gift for folks who are into Christmas décor and yummy candles."

With 40 hours of burning time, this warm and welcoming fragrance is nice to have when you have guests over for the festive season, or if you're simply relaxing on the sofa in the evening. The little gold foil additions to the the print on the box and sticker are so cute.

A reviewer said: "I bought as a gift so can't comment on burning but smells divine and Christmassy without being sickly sweet or overpowering."
Another reviewer put: "A beautiful candle that smells amazing and very Christmassy. I bought it as a present and they loved it."

Of course, it wouldn't be Christmas without a Yankee Candle (or 10) and this is one of the classics. A large jar should provide you with notes of pine, eucalyptus, birch and balsam all through December, thanks to the lengthy 150 hours of burn time.

A reviewer said: "I decided last Christmas that I should try and be a bot more festive, so pushed the boat out with some Yankee Candles. This one was perfect. Not too much in your face scent wise, which is perfect you don't want cinnamon rammed down your throat. I really liked it and got many nice comments from guests."

M&S always have marvellous Christmas candles and this year they have a selection of small and affordable options to kit your home out with (or gift to your family or friends). This one depicts a lovely snow village scene and when you light the wick it will cause the LED lights around it to turn on.

One reviewer said: "I am looking forward to putting this up with the rest of the Christmas decorations. It is bigger than I expected but with lovely detail."
Another reviewer wrote: "I light this in the evening instead of putting the light on, gives a lovely glow and smells amazing."

Countdown to the big day with this Advent calendar candle kit from Not On The High Street. Neatly kept inside a glass jar are 24 candles, each with little gold scripture to mark which number they are. Each day, simply take out the corresponding candle that matches the date and place it onto the lid and light it until it melts down.

One reviewer put: "A pretty item to have on your mantelpiece fit Christmas."
Another reviewer said: "This item was just as described. It is so cute."

This 100 percent natural wax candle boasts gorgeous scents of musk, cedar wood balance, cassis and mandarin, to create a warm Christmassy fragrance. We love the hand-illustrated design - it's worth paying that little bit extra for!

A reviewer put: "This candle is delicious and beautiful. It’s become a staple in our household. If you’re a fan of fig, red currant and citrus - this warming and fresh flavour is great."
Kate, another reviewer said: "I love the beautifully decorated pot - it's very unique. The fig smell is delicious. Having spent an absolute fortune trying to find good candles I am relieved to have found Polkra’s beautiful collection. I will buy more."

We love the unique design of this Christmas candle bauble; the shimmering glass adds another dimension of light. It is small in size and would therefore make a brilliant stocking filler for anyone who is obsessed with candles.

A happy reviewer said: "I wanted something unique for our coffee table. I got the orange hoping it was a good blend with coral/pink and I think the coloring is spectacular! The smell is amazing. I usually go for sweet food scents or the famous volcano scent. This is pleasant."

Creating magnificent shadow and light play, this limited edition Diptyque Mimosa candle set comes with a holiday lantern and carousel to pop it into. The candle itself has a fresh, light and floral scent which will remind you that spring is around the corner.

A reviewer said: "The Diptyque Lantern Set includes a Mimosa candle, a fresh delicate yellow floral scent the lantern is a beautiful candle accessory, rotating and projecting shadows when the is lit. I always look forward to the limited edition releases each year from Diptyque, this set is prefect for the holiday season and would make a wonderful gift. I would highly recommend it."

A safer alternative to the traditional method of putting lit candles on the tree. They use a really thin wire to give a floating effect. The other standout feature is the twinkling. Oh, and you can also control them through the remote which is handy as you don't need to crawl under the tree.

A reviewer put: "I wanted these last year so when I saw that Dunelm were doing them again I skipped down earlier today to buy two boxes - I was not disappointed! I am a traditionalist when it comes to Christmas decorations - the natural looking the better - I'm not a glitter girl. They were easy to pop the battery in and operate with the handset and I got a complete surprise when they started to twinkle."

Hand-poured in Cornwall, the lovely waft of fragrance you get from this St Eval candle as soon as you open the lid just screams Christmas. They use a combination of mineral and vegetable wax, to give you a stable burn.

A reviewer said: "I love St Eval candles and this has become my absolute favourite. It’s like receiving a warm, comforting hug and evoking all that’s good. It's not too overpowering in strength, like some of the Christmassy ones can be, which for me it makes all the more delightful and for any time in the year when you need a warm hug."

Whether you’re warming some essentials or heating up your room, you can’t go wrong with some Christmas tealight candles! This particular scent from Shearer Candles is fruity with a bit of a ginger kick. There's 8 in total, so you should get lots of use out of them.

A reviewer put: "I love strong scented candles so that’s why I bought them. I am extremely disappointed when candles don’t deliver, but I caved in and got a pack. I have to say hand on heart that these candles DO smell and strong as well so I’m chuffed with that."

An aromatic blend of classic festive fragrances such as cloves and cinnamon encased in a red and gold tin. Inside, you will find red, orange and green pieces of wax too.

A reviewer said: "I love the scent of this candle and amazing value when you compare it to similar candles. I buy it every year and it truly makes me feel Christmassy."
Jo, another reviewer said: "I love this scent! It calms me down and creates a wonderful Christmas mood in the house, making the joy last even after Christmas is over."

While it may not be a Christmas-themed fragrance, this intensely indulgent floral oud candle from Sanctuary Spa is perfect to gift for a Secret Santa present, as it's super stylish and slick, yet totally affordable!

One happy reviewer wrote: "Do not hesitate and purchase this... It will be the best gift you have given to yourself. The candle is worth its value for money as the burning time is very long. I feel like royal every time I smell it in a room."
Another reviewer said: " A lovely smell which permeates the space in which it is placed. I would recommend it."

With a 52 hour burn time, this candle is scented with fig, which is said to relieve stress, making it perfect for those busy days in the run-up to the big day.

Reviewed by Arabella Horspool, our Commercial Content Writer: "This Daylesford candle smells wonderful and I love that you can reuse the jar once the wax has finally burnt away. It makes a fantastic gift for people that like to collect candles.

Up next is this unique pinecone candle from TigerBayGifts at Etsy which will look lovely on your Christmas dinner table. You can choose between white or gold, depending on your colour scheme preferences and you can purchase up to 17 at a time.
A reviewer said: "These are lovely, well made and nicely detailed. They arrived well protected in bubble wrap. I was very pleased and I would certainly buy from this seller again, thank you."