Get your home into the festive spirit with these 10 best Christmas candles. There’s nothing quite like a Christmas candle to make your home feel just a little bit festive! Not only do they bring festive cheer into the home but they also fill the air with beautiful scents, perfect for a warm and cozy winter setting.
There are so many great scents that tap into the magic of the Christmas season! If you like the olfactory strength of the Christmas tree consider opting for notes of Siberian pine and fir tree. If you prefer the wonderful scent of firewood think of notes of cedarwood, amber, juniper, and tobacco. Or if you like the classic warm scent of freshly baked gingerbread opt for notes of vanilla, candied chestnuts, and nutmeg.
Also, French candlemakers like Trudon and Diptyque have created gorgeous limited-edition vessels making them perfect for gifting. So without further ado, keep reading below to see and shop the best Christmas candles that will turn your home into a festive holiday oasis.
Top photo: the French candle maker Trudon, Christmas 2021.
The 10 Best Christmas 2022 Candles
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1. Trudon Fir
I’ve bought this fabulous Trudon Fir candle and I can tell it smells just like a real Christmas tree! I absolutely love this very fresh wintery smell. Notes: leather, Siberian pine, fir tree, guaiac wood, Chinese cedar, myrrh, Spanish cistus, absolute incense, patchouli. Shop Trudon Fir candle.
2. Diptyque Sapin
Notes of mountain pines on a cold winter night and a woody accord emblematic of the holidays warmed by unexpected accents of mimosa. Shop Diptyque Sapin candle.
3. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Mon Beau Sapin
Mon Beau Sapin candle is inspired by the balsam fir. Its woody and slightly resinous scent evokes the scent of the traditional Christmas tree. Shop Maison Francis Kurkdjian Mon Beau Sapin.
4. Trudon Gabriel
I just love this warm and very comforting scent! It’s one of my favorite Christmas candles. Notes: birch wood, glace chestnut, cashmere wood, moss, cedarwood, musk, patchouli. Shop Trudon Gabriel candle.
5. Diptyque Feu de Bois
One of Diptyque’s best-selling candles, Feu de Bois just smells like a chimney fire! One of my favorite candles for the winter season. Notes: birch, cade wood, burned wood, cedar, smoke, smoked wood. Shop Diptyque Feu de Bois candle.
6. Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace
I absolutely love this candle! It just smells the sweetness of a winter evening by the fireplace. Notes: pink pepper, orange flower petals, clove oil, chestnut accord, guaiac wood oil, cade oil, vanilla accord, Peru balsam, cashmere. Shop Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace.
7. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Pain d’Épices
If you love the charming scent of freshly baked gingerbread you’re going to love this candle! A gourmand fragrance with notes of orange, honey, cinnamon, and anise. Shop Maison Francis Kurkdjian Pain d’Épices.
8. Trudon Felice
I just love this gourmet scent of candied fruits and nutmeg with hints of vanilla and honey. It’s a very comforting and gourmand scent for the Holiday season. Notes: Christmas spices, mandarin, orange, clove, candied fruit, nutmeg, cedarwood, honey, vanilla. Shop Trudon Felice candle.
9. Diptyque Pomander
I just adore this delicious spicy scent! Notes: Christmas spices, candied peels, oranges, cloves, spicy and fruity notes. Shop Diptyque Pomander candle.
10. Diptyque Citrouille
If you adore the gourmand scent of freshly baked pumpkin pie you’re going to love this candle! Notes: green accents of the fruit’s flesh, mouth-watering spicy notes, delicate flavor of chestnuts. Shop Diptyque Citrouille candle.
Et voilà! I hope this guide to the best Christmas candles will get you in the holiday spirit. If you have any questions, please let me know in the comment below.
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