If you’ve only just dug out your winter coat, this may sound alarming, but Christmas is well and truly on the way, The first sign? Space NK’s annual Shimmering Spice candle has landed.
To the uninitiated, the retailer’s limited-edition Christmas candle is somewhat of a cult hero: loved by regular shoppers, the blend of cinnamon and spice signals the start of cosy season in homes across the country.
Really, the appeal is easy to see: a sweet scented candle is the easiest way to make your home feel just a little bit festive – and, this year in particular, it seems we’re all ready to embrace the comfort and joy of December.
From classic vanilla-spiked scents to bracing pine blends and a few modern, unexpected twists on tradition, there are so many stellar Christmas candles arriving at the moment. And it’s not just about the scent, either: today’s best candle brands are raising the game with limited-edition votives, decadent details and extravagant, centrepiece-worthy vessels.
Below, see the Christmas candles the Bazaar team will be burning come December (if we can wait that long)…
The best Christmas candles to burn this year
Trudon Altair Candle
As the oldest candlemaker in the world, Cire Trudon – which is celebrating its 380th anniversary this year – knows exactly how to craft a centrepiece-worthy vessel. This year’s divine Christmas offering comprises four limited-edition candles, each one hand-painted with gold leaf, which shines through the votive once the wick is lit.
The scent of the season? It has to be the new Altaïr, which combines spicy rose with powerful oud, offering something a little left of the traditional Christmassy notes.
Bamford Geranium Christmas Candle
Floris Cinnamon and Tangerine Candle
From the brand that famously made the late Queen’s perfume of choice, this festive candle stays true to tradition with an aroma of sweet, spiced cinnamon and juicy tangerine.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Mon Beau Sapin Candle
Trust Francis Kurkdjian to turn the traditional scents of Christmas into something truly indulgent. The renowned perfumer’s ode to the Christmas tree is a nose-twitching take on pine that evolves into a resinous, woody aroma that smells spookily just like the real thing.
Acqua Di Parma Bosco Candle
Acqua di Parma’s festive scents are always a delight, and this year is no different. Bosco will transport you straight to a snow-topped mountain, with notes of aromatic pine over lingering cedar.
Jo Malone London Ginger Biscuit Home Candle
Jo Malone London’s festive collections are a joy every year. Fusing the brand’s sophisticated scents with a touch of light-hearted joy, this year’s line-up takes you on a trip into a fantastical gingerbread house. The limited-edition candle comes in a warm sepia-tinted votive and burns with a scent that’s all sugar and spice.
