Written by Sara Macauley I Photographs by Tom Baker / EyeEm
TO FRAGRANCE YOUR HOME THIS WINTER
Whether you’re well versed in the art of hygge, or just want to make your home a little bit more festive this winter, candles are the perfect no mess, no fuss option. Tealights, jars, candelabras – whichever form you choose, dotting candles around your home creates an undeniably cosy, tranquil atmosphere. We’ve rounded up a list of the best festive candles to get your home smelling lovely this season.
BEST FOR: AMBIENCE Woodwick Crimson Berries Woodwick candles are blended with sustainable soy wax, which is one of the many reasons they’re loved by us. Designed for a slow, clean burn, their candles burn for 60-100 hours, which is great news for those of us who have a candle burning at every possible moment. The main sell of these candles is their specially designed wick which crackles as it burns. Who needs a log fire when you have one of these? The Crimson Berries scented candle is made up of a blend of juicy Christmas berries, with a touch of warm spice and mistletoe essence. If it’s a festive feel you’re after, this candle should be top of your list.
BEST FOR: A TOUCH OF LUXURY Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir The mecca of candles, there’s a reason Pomegranate Noir is one of Jo Malone’s best-selling candles. If it’s a luxurious scent you’d like, this cult classic is a crowd pleaser. A rich and fruity scent, it’s blended with juicy pomegranate and raspberry with heady notes of Casablanca lily and guaiac wood. The glass packaging of this candle with its signature Jo Malone logo is just as good as the scent itself, so this is one to set pride of place on your coffee table or mantle piece.
it’s perfect for creating a magical Christmas atmosphere.
BEST FOR: AESTHETIC Diptyque Amande Gourmande Diptyque are renowned for creating beautiful scents year round, but their AmandeGourmande candle is truly a winter showstopper. With notes of bitter almond essence, heliotrope and tonka bean, it evokes a magical scent that’ll fill your room with fragrance. Plus, it’s presentation is top notch. Presented in a beautiful jar with geometric prints, and folklore-inspired artwork, it’s a candle that will attract compliments.
Best for: A Christmas Feel Crabtree & Evelyn Noel For an unmistakably Christmassy candle, look no further than Crabtree & Evelyn’s deliciously festive Noel version. Blended with festive scents like mulled spices, Fraser fir spruce and zesty citrus cutting through the top, it’s perfect for creating a magical Christmas atmosphere. The candle should burn for approximately 20 hours, creating a twinkling glow in your home and leaving you feeling suitably excited for Christmas day.