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Revolve/Piecework Puzzles Best Oversized Candle
Loewe Large Cypress Balls Candle
Best Oversized Candle
Loewe Large Cypress Balls Candle
Credit: Net-A-PorterThe 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
Best Scented Candle for Self-Care
D.S. & Durga Be Still Candle
Credit: D.S. & DurgaThe 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
Best Luxury Scented Candle
Dior Ambre Nuit Scented Candle
Credit: DiorIf 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
Best Scented Candle for Glossier Fans
Glossier You Scented Candle
Credit: GlossierGift 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
Most Artistic Scented Candle
Piecework Dangerous Mood Candle
Credit: RevolveIf 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
Best Scented Candle for Nature Lovers
Liis Bo Scented Candle
Credit: OlivelaFeaturing 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
Best Scented Candle That's Also a Hair Fragrance
Oribe Côte D'Azur Scented Candle
Credit: BluemercuryAnyone 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
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
Best Floral Scented Candle
Cartier Les Écrins Parfumés Cartier Pétales
Credit: CartierHelp 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
Best Scented Candle for Home Cooks
Diptyque Odor Removing Candle with Basil
Credit: DiptyqueWhether 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
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
Best Mint-Scented Candle
Trudon Abd El Kader Classic Candle
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Credit: Bergdorf GoodmanHere'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
Best Scented Candle for House Parties
Brooklinen Gather Candle
Credit: BrooklinenThe 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
Best Woody Scented Candle
Otherland Scented Candle in Kindling
Credit: OtherlandFor 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
Best Fresh Scented Candle
Krigler Opus Verde Good Fir 11 Scented Candle
Credit: KriglerIf 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
Most Vibrant Scented Candle Set
Boy Smells Hypernature Votive Candle Set
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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
Best Natural Scented Candle
Sidia Braless Candle
Credit: The Detox MarketYou 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
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
Best Reusable Scented Candle
Nette Suede Fringe Candle
Credit: NordstromThere'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
Best Small Batch Scented Candle
Henry Rose Torn Scented Candle
Credit: Neiman MarcusThese 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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