Best scented candles for Christmas

There is nothing better in the lead up to Christmas than returning home on a chilly evening and lighting a few candles to fill your home with the festive scents of the season. Here we have compiled a selection of our favourite scented candles available this year.

Crackling Wood Fire Jar Candle, £23.99, Yankee Candle

If you can’t spend your Christmas beside an actual roaring fire, you can substitute the scent of burning cedarwood and nutmeg with this gorgeous jar candle from Yankee Candle.

Cinnamon Spice Candle, £1.49, H&M

This small cinnamon candle burns for 14 hours and the aroma is perfect for Christmas time. It’s also a handy little stocking filler at only £1.49.

Neom Organics London “Wish” Candle, £30, John Lewis

With 13 pure essential oils that make up a gorgeously spicy scent, this candle by Neom Organics London, is designed help you unwind. Once ignited, this simply adorable candle is a Christmas town come to life.

White Christmas Candle, £25, The White Company

This limited edition candle looks delicate and elegant whilst giving off sweet notes of almond blossom.

Frankincense and Myrrh Star Candle, £15, M&S

What says Christmas more than frankincense and myrrh? This candle from M&S combines both, with undertones of sandalwood. Edged with gold glitter, the ceramic star container would also make for the perfect centre piece.

Mulled Wine Jar Candle, £8, Next

Take in the warming fragrance of blended mulled wine spices with this cute jar candle from Next. That is, if it’s too early for actual mulled wine.

Winter Scented Candle, £11.24, New Look

We adore the spicy aroma of this winter scented candle from New Look. The rose gold packaging is an added little bonus!

Ginger Bread Candle, £1, Dunelm

Even though the wrapping on this gingerbread house candle from Dunelm is simple, the warm scent of freshly baked gingerbread is making us feel seriously merry. Plus, it’s an absolute steal at only £1.

 Sophie Cook