PEOPLE editors share their favorite holiday candles of 2023.
From budget-friendly finds to uber-luxe splurges, read on for a variety of candles (all available for purchase today!) that are sure to bring some holiday cheer into your home.
01of 15DUET SprucedDUET Spruced.DUETOne tester calls this three-wick candle the “ultimate holiday gift” thanks to the festive packaging topped with a cute bow. The simple, iridescent jar blends seamlessly into anyone’s home while notes of evergreen, crisp apple and winterberry gently fill the space. Another tester says, “bonus points for the extra-long matches that give you plenty of time to light each wick without burning your fingers!”Buy It!$44,duetcandles.com
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DUET Spruced
DUET Spruced.DUET
DUET
One tester calls this three-wick candle the “ultimate holiday gift” thanks to the festive packaging topped with a cute bow. The simple, iridescent jar blends seamlessly into anyone’s home while notes of evergreen, crisp apple and winterberry gently fill the space. Another tester says, “bonus points for the extra-long matches that give you plenty of time to light each wick without burning your fingers!”
Buy It!$44,duetcandles.com
02of 15Ranger Station Cowboy ChristmasRanger Station Cowboy Christmas.Ranger StationIt’s all in the details! This soy wax blend candle is hand-poured into a cocktail glass that’s meant to be repurposed once the candle is fully burned. Enjoy the smooth aroma for over 30 hours then pour your favorite mixed drink into the glass once cleaned. One staffer wrote, “Notes of whiskey and Montana juniper add a rustic twist to an otherwise traditional holiday candle, and the simple cowboy hat design is a cute touch!”Buy It!$39,rangerstation.co
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Ranger Station Cowboy Christmas
Ranger Station Cowboy Christmas.Ranger Station
Ranger Station
It’s all in the details! This soy wax blend candle is hand-poured into a cocktail glass that’s meant to be repurposed once the candle is fully burned. Enjoy the smooth aroma for over 30 hours then pour your favorite mixed drink into the glass once cleaned. One staffer wrote, “Notes of whiskey and Montana juniper add a rustic twist to an otherwise traditional holiday candle, and the simple cowboy hat design is a cute touch!”
Buy It!$39,rangerstation.co
03of 15Brooklinen GatherBrooklinen Gather.BrooklinenLooking for a no-fuss holiday candle? Brooklinen’s “Gather” is made with clean ingredients, from the soy and coconut wax blend to the cotton wick. It can complement multiple dinners and holiday parties throughout the season thanks to its 60-hour burn time. The blend of cedar, vetiver and amber create a cozy atmosphere that is perfect for the holidays and “can also be used throughout the entire year thanks to the subtle scent combo.”Buy It!$28,brooklinen.com
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Brooklinen Gather
Brooklinen Gather.Brooklinen
Brooklinen
Looking for a no-fuss holiday candle? Brooklinen’s “Gather” is made with clean ingredients, from the soy and coconut wax blend to the cotton wick. It can complement multiple dinners and holiday parties throughout the season thanks to its 60-hour burn time. The blend of cedar, vetiver and amber create a cozy atmosphere that is perfect for the holidays and “can also be used throughout the entire year thanks to the subtle scent combo.”
Buy It!$28,brooklinen.com
04of 15Enlighten PumpkinEnlighten Pumpkin.Enlighten“It’s hard to find a candle that smells exactly like a freshly-baked pumpkin pie — especially without giving off an artificial vibe — but this candle hits the nail on the head,” one tester says. This eco-friendly candle comes in three sizes and features a mouthwatering scent profile of cinnamon, vanilla, clove and ginger. Plus, it’s dye and additive-free!Buy It!From $12,enlightencandles.com
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Enlighten Pumpkin
Enlighten Pumpkin.Enlighten
Enlighten
“It’s hard to find a candle that smells exactly like a freshly-baked pumpkin pie — especially without giving off an artificial vibe — but this candle hits the nail on the head,” one tester says. This eco-friendly candle comes in three sizes and features a mouthwatering scent profile of cinnamon, vanilla, clove and ginger. Plus, it’s dye and additive-free!
Buy It!From $12,enlightencandles.com
05of 15FABLERUNE Winter BalsamFABLERUNE Winter Balsam.FABLERUNEPine tree-scented candles are “a must during the holiday season,” one tester says, and this one replicates that scent perfectly without feeling overwhelming. Another adds, “When this candle burns, it reminds me of a winter wonderland. I can see myself using this well into February, especially on a snowy day!”Buy It!$22,fablerune.com
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FABLERUNE Winter Balsam
FABLERUNE Winter Balsam.FABLERUNE
FABLERUNE
Pine tree-scented candles are “a must during the holiday season,” one tester says, and this one replicates that scent perfectly without feeling overwhelming. Another adds, “When this candle burns, it reminds me of a winter wonderland. I can see myself using this well into February, especially on a snowy day!”
Buy It!$22,fablerune.com
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Harlem Candle Co. Holiday Nightclub Map
Harlem Candle Co.
Buy It!$54,harlemcandlecompany.com
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Yankee Candle Christmas Cookie
Yankee Candle
Buy It!From $13,yankeecandle.com
08of 15Bath & Body Works Fresh BalsamBath & Body Works Fresh Balsam.Bath & Body WorksWoodland balsam, crisp eucalyptus, fir branches, and cedarwood melt together in this holiday favorite that one editor describes as “aChristmas treelighting and a winter wonderland forest bottled up into one candle!” Meanwhile, another editor adds, “Ho ho ho yes, I’d buy this again… and burn it after Santa and his sleigh are long gone.“Buy It!$12.95,bathandbodyworks.com
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Bath & Body Works Fresh Balsam
Bath & Body Works Fresh Balsam.Bath & Body Works
Bath & Body Works
Woodland balsam, crisp eucalyptus, fir branches, and cedarwood melt together in this holiday favorite that one editor describes as “aChristmas treelighting and a winter wonderland forest bottled up into one candle!” Meanwhile, another editor adds, “Ho ho ho yes, I’d buy this again… and burn it after Santa and his sleigh are long gone.”
Buy It!$12.95,bathandbodyworks.com
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LAFCO Fireside Oak
LAFCO Fireside Oak.LAFCO
LAFCO
Buy It!From $50,lafco.com
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homesick Ski Trip
Homesick
Buy It!$28.50,homesick.com
11of 15WoodWick Frasier FirWoodWick Fraser Fir.WoodWickA favorite among many of our editors, this candle hits the nail on the head when it comes to recreating the scent of a festive evergreen. “I can’t deny it smells great — just like a fresh-cut tree, emphasis on fresh,” one editor says, while another says that the wooden wick’s “crackle is a nice, cozy touch.“Buy It!From $24,woodwick.yankeecandle.com
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WoodWick Frasier Fir
WoodWick Fraser Fir.WoodWick
WoodWick
A favorite among many of our editors, this candle hits the nail on the head when it comes to recreating the scent of a festive evergreen. “I can’t deny it smells great — just like a fresh-cut tree, emphasis on fresh,” one editor says, while another says that the wooden wick’s “crackle is a nice, cozy touch.”
Buy It!From $24,woodwick.yankeecandle.com
12of 15Infusion Candle Co. Cozy CashmereInfusion Candle Co.This hand-poured soy candle reflects notes of plum, peony, patchouli, and leather. A staffer describes it as a “clean and subtle scent” that can be used as a “cozy bedroom candle” all year round. Extra points for the cute travel tin!Buy It!$16,infusioncandleco.com
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Infusion Candle Co. Cozy Cashmere
Infusion Candle Co.
This hand-poured soy candle reflects notes of plum, peony, patchouli, and leather. A staffer describes it as a “clean and subtle scent” that can be used as a “cozy bedroom candle” all year round. Extra points for the cute travel tin!
Buy It!$16,infusioncandleco.com
13of 15Otherland Cinnamon MuskOtherland"Can’t go wrong with a cinnamon-scented candle for the holidays,” one staffer says of this candle’s Ceylon cinnamon, creamy almond, and amber musk blend. “It filled the entire room nicely and evoked a festive mood the second I lit it!“Buy It!$37,otherland.com
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Otherland Cinnamon Musk
Otherland
“Can’t go wrong with a cinnamon-scented candle for the holidays,” one staffer says of this candle’s Ceylon cinnamon, creamy almond, and amber musk blend. “It filled the entire room nicely and evoked a festive mood the second I lit it!”
Buy It!$37,otherland.com
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Predominantly Black Winter Harvest
Predominantly Black Winter Harvest.Predominantly Black
Predominantly Black
Buy It!$25,predominantlyblack.com
15of 15Spoken Flames Winter Full of WonderSpoken FlamesMixing notes of cedar leaf, lemon, and winter forest, this slow-burning candle lasts over 50 hours. It’s an all-natural coconut wax blend that aims to convey a snow day and winter forest escape combined. “I like the crackle, and it’s super cute how it gets glittery when you light it,” an editor adds.Buy It!$34,spokenflames.com
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Spoken Flames Winter Full of Wonder
Spoken Flames
Mixing notes of cedar leaf, lemon, and winter forest, this slow-burning candle lasts over 50 hours. It’s an all-natural coconut wax blend that aims to convey a snow day and winter forest escape combined. “I like the crackle, and it’s super cute how it gets glittery when you light it,” an editor adds.
Buy It!$34,spokenflames.com
source: people.com
