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Scents can trigger emotions and memories, so, in the case of Christmas-y smells, they might bring to mind other festive periods you’ve had in the past and how you felt at the time. You might have felt loved, if you were surrounded by family and friends, grateful to be around those people or sentimental, reflecting on the year you’ve had.
One of the best ways to bring a Christmas-y scent into your home is with a candle. Not only can its flickering flame be a soothing sight, but a candle can really allow a smell to fill a space, with the scent often lingering long after you’ve blown it out. And these days, there is no shortage of options for Christmas candles.
From a candle smelling of blended spiced apple and red berries to another with a simple pine tree scent and yet another that’ll treat your nose to cookies, freshly baked, these are a few of our favourite Christmas candles. Might we suggest you gift yourself one of these to burn during the festive season?
Jo Loves Fig Trees A Home, $110
Amber, fig tree and cedar notes feature in this candle, created by perfumer Jo Malone. The resulting scent is fresh and green. The candle is hand-poured and comes in a hand-blown glass jar with a silver lid for the top, should you wish to preserve the scent.
Glasshouse Fragrances Under the Mistletoe, $59.95
Glasshouse Fragrances is known for its strong-scented candles, and so you can rest assured this festive candle will have your home smelling like it’s the holidays. The candle’s notes include orange, cinnamon and caramel, while its jar design makes it look like lights are on in a house.
Moss St. Fragrances Cinnamon and Green Apple Candle, $39.95
Grab this limited-edition candle while it’s in stock. The candle will have your home smelling like zesty lemon, nutmeg and apple. Plus, to make it a gift that keeps on giving, you can use the green jar it comes in after it’s finished to hold your toothbrush and paste or pens.
Wavertree and London Santa’s Cookies Candle, $36.95
This hand-poured candle smells of blended caramel, vanilla and chocolate cookies. It’s triple-scented so the scent is strong, and the candle has a burn time of up to 60 hours.
Palm Beach Fir and Cedarwood Candle, $44.95
Slip straight into the holiday spirit with this cedarwood, clove and sandalwood candle. It also has notes of eucalyptus, pine and orange. The candle will last you throughout the entire festive period, with a burn time of up to 80 hours.
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