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The 33 Best Scented Candle Gifts to Give This Year

These luxurious picks are worthy of any countertop or side table.

By Jenna Rosenstein, Tiffany Dodson and Lindy Segal

The best scented candle gifts are perfect for virtually any situation—from evergreen surprises for your favorite host or hostess, to a thoughtful present for anyone on your shopping list who has you stumped. And with so many exceptional options to choose from, we understand that it can sometimes be tough to narrow down the right choice for a friend or family member—especially those with particular tastes.

Whether you're looking for a customizable set or a one-and-done luxe find, we've taken the liberty of doing the hardwork for you by handpicking 33 of the best scented candle gifts from across the internet, from beloved brands like Loewe, D.S. and Durga, and more, that are sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. Read on for our fail-safe and supremely elevated home fragrance picks for anyone with a discerning nose.

Looking for more gift ideas? Check out our top picks of the best beauty, skincare, and perfume sets to shop now.

Best Oversized Candle

Loewe Large Cypress Balls Candle

Large Cypress Balls Candle
Best Oversized Candle

Loewe Large Cypress Balls Candle

$375 at NET-A-PORTER
Credit: Net-A-Porter

The largest size of Loewe's Cypress Balls candle makes it simple to channel the holiday spirit. And if your friend or family member usually opts for a fake tree, its woody, aromatic scent is the perfect option to light on Christmas, especially since it burns for up to 80 hours.

Best Scented Candle for Self-Care

D.S. & Durga Be Still Candle

Be Still Candle
Best Scented Candle for Self-Care

D.S. & Durga Be Still Candle

Credit: D.S. & Durga

The friend who needs a reminder to woosah a little more frequently will definitely enjoy lighting D.S. and Durga's incense and Himalayan cedar-scented candle, which has a burn time of up to 60 hours.

Best Luxury Scented Candle

Dior Ambre Nuit Scented Candle

Ambre Nuit Scented Candle
Best Luxury Scented Candle

Dior Ambre Nuit Scented Candle

Credit: Dior

If you prefer to gift a scented candle with more of a subtle scent that's not overpowering, consider this popular, evergreen option from Dior. One satisfied customer notes that its warm, lingering fragrance smells, "unbelievable."

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Best Scented Candle for Glossier Fans

Glossier You Scented Candle

You Scented Candle
Best Scented Candle for Glossier Fans

Glossier You Scented Candle

Credit: Glossier

Gift them the scent of Glossier You in canister form with this candle version of the brand's signature orange blossom and neroli fragrance.

Most Artistic Scented Candle

Piecework Dangerous Mood Candle

Dangerous Mood Candle
Most Artistic Scented Candle

Piecework Dangerous Mood Candle

Credit: Revolve

If your friend or family member is a fan of Piecework's eye-catching puzzles, they'll be thrilled to receive this fragrant soy candle from the brand that features notes of bergamot, rose, and ceaderwood.

Best Scented Candle for Nature Lovers

Liis Bo Scented Candle

Bo Scented Candle
Best Scented Candle for Nature Lovers

Liis Bo Scented Candle

Credit: Olivela

Featuring notes of tobacco leaves, Redwood pine, and white cedarwood, this beloved, vegan candle is made with soy and coconut waxes for a clean burn.

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Best Scented Candle That's Also a Hair Fragrance

Oribe Côte D'Azur Scented Candle

Côte D'Azur Scented Candle
Best Scented Candle That's Also a Hair Fragrance

Oribe Côte D'Azur Scented Candle

Credit: Bluemercury

Anyone who swears by Oribe's beloved Côte D'Azur-scented products will love this elegant glass candle from the brand that replicates its Calabrian bergamot, black currant, and Sicilian orange notes.

Best Vacation-Inspired Scented Candle

Costa Brazil Vela Candle | Jungle

Vela Candle | Jungle
Best Vacation-Inspired Scented Candle

Costa Brazil Vela Candle | Jungle

Fragrance can transport you to a time or place, and that's precisely what this luxe, 100-percent natural candle from Costa Brazil does: take you away to the Amazonian rainforest.

Best Floral Scented Candle

Cartier Les Écrins Parfumés Cartier Pétales

Les Écrins Parfumés Cartier Pétales
Best Floral Scented Candle

Cartier Les Écrins Parfumés Cartier Pétales

Credit: Cartier

Help a partner upgrade their collection with this sophisticated floral candle from Cartier that's created to be lit alone or with an accompanying scent for maximum olfactory impact.

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Best Scented Candle for Home Cooks

Diptyque Odor Removing Candle with Basil

Odor Removing Candle with Basil
Best Scented Candle for Home Cooks

Diptyque Odor Removing Candle with Basil

Credit: Diptyque

Whether your friend or family member loves to cook or just enjoys a spotless home, consider gifting them this odor-absorbing candle from Diptyque that's ideal for any room in the house.

Best Scented Candle That's Also a Fragrance

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Scented Candle

Baccarat Rouge 540 Scented Candle
Best Scented Candle That's Also a Fragrance

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Scented Candle

It's not just one of the best fragrances of all time, it's a whole vibe: Fans of Baccarat Rouge 540 will be happy to know the iconic scent is also available in candle form.

Best Mint-Scented Candle

Trudon Abd El Kader Classic Candle

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Abd El Kader Classic Candle
Best Mint-Scented Candle

Trudon Abd El Kader Classic Candle

Now 25% Off
Credit: Bergdorf Goodman

Here's a 9.5-ounce candle that features the soothing scent of Moroccan mint tea, burns for up to 65 hours, and works for just about any occasion.

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Best Scented Candle for House Parties

Brooklinen Gather Candle

Gather Candle
Best Scented Candle for House Parties

Brooklinen Gather Candle

Credit: Brooklinen

The name of this popular candle says it all. Help them invoke the feeling of togetherness with this on-the-nose candle from Brooklinen, featuring a blend of amyris and olibanum.

Best Woody Scented Candle

Otherland Scented Candle in Kindling

Scented Candle in Kindling
Best Woody Scented Candle

Otherland Scented Candle in Kindling

Credit: Otherland

For those who like their candles to smell like, well, fire, this smoky, incense-inspired scent from the beloved brand is a dream.

Best Fresh Scented Candle

Krigler Opus Verde Good Fir 11 Scented Candle

Opus Verde Good Fir 11 Scented Candle
Best Fresh Scented Candle

Krigler Opus Verde Good Fir 11 Scented Candle

Credit: Krigler

If you know someone who wants to fill their home with the scent of the crisp outdoors without the hassle, look no further. This candle combines fir, eucalyptus, mint, and cardamom for a warm yet refreshing scent.

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Most Vibrant Scented Candle Set

Boy Smells Hypernature Votive Candle Set

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Hypernature Votive Candle Set
Most Vibrant Scented Candle Set

Boy Smells Hypernature Votive Candle Set

Now 20% Off

Boy Smells' coconut-and-beeswax candles are on every influencer's coffee table for a reason. Their utterly giftable set contains five fun votives including Polyamberouse, a smoky, sexy scent everyone will fight over.

Best Natural Scented Candle

Sidia Braless Candle

Braless Candle
Best Natural Scented Candle

Sidia Braless Candle

Credit: The Detox Market

You know that feeling of putting on a comfy sweatshirt and cuddling up on a chilly day? Sidia put that feeling into a candle, thanks to notes of clove, cashmere musks, and patchouli. Get one for your best friend (and yourself).

Best Scented Candle With a Wooden Wick

Jean Gray Candle Co. Rich Auntie Energy

Rich Auntie Energy
Best Scented Candle With a Wooden Wick

Jean Gray Candle Co. Rich Auntie Energy

A blend of santal, coconut, pineapple, and cocoa butter, this wood-wick candle is a gorgeous gift for anyone—but particularly, yes, those with RAE (Rich Auntie Energy).

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Best Reusable Scented Candle

Nette Suede Fringe Candle

Suede Fringe Candle
Best Reusable Scented Candle

Nette Suede Fringe Candle

Credit: Nordstrom

There's something comforting about the blend of spicy cardamom, amber, and sandalwood that never fails to help us relax. Additionally, this candle's neutral vessel works nicely for small beauty storage.

Best Small Batch Scented Candle

Henry Rose Torn Scented Candle

Torn Scented Candle
Best Small Batch Scented Candle

Henry Rose Torn Scented Candle

Credit: Neiman Marcus

These small-batch candles are just as obsession-worthy as the brand's fragrances. Hand-poured in California, this rich vanilla-and-vetiver scent is a hit. As one reviewer writes: "I purchased the 'Torn' candle as gift. When the gift was opened everyone raved about about the wonderful scent!"

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Jenna Rosenstein
Beauty Director
Jenna Rosenstein is the Beauty Director at BAZAAR.com. While attending NYU, she held internships at Women’s Wear Daily, Bloomingdale’s, Harper’s BAZAAR (as Glenda’s intern!) and Allure, the latter of which she parlayed into her first job as the Beauty Assistant. She left Allure three years later as the Senior Beauty Editor, spent a few months at Refinery29 in the same title overseeing branded content, before finally landing back at BAZAAR to oversee all digital beauty content. When she's not testing every lipstick known to mankind, getting zapped by new lasers, or interviewing experts and celebrities, you can find Rosenstein re-watching Star Wars movies, reading books about new discoveries in science and health, and playing with her Bombay cat named Maddie.
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Associate Beauty Commerce Editor

Tiffany Dodson is currently the associate beauty commerce editor at Harper’s Bazaar, where she specializes in trend forecasting, building relationships with major and emerging brands, and crafting shopping stories—from holiday gift guides to product road tests. Tiffany's work has previously been featured in outlets like SELF, Bustle, and Teen Vogue, and she's been quoted as a commerce and beauty expert in publications and platforms like The Business of Fashion and NPR’s Life Kit podcast.

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Lindy Segal is a beauty writer and editor. In addition to regularly contributing to BAZAAR.COM, she also writes for Glamour, People, WhoWhatWear, and Fashionista, among other publications. She lives in New York City with her Chihuahua mix, Barney.

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