12 Best Holiday Candles for 2024 to Get You in the Holiday Mood

Once November rolls around, I’m ready for some holiday cookies and gift shopping. While it may be too early to put up your tree (don’t judge if you do!), scented candles are the perfect way to create a festive atmosphere in your home. Everyone loves them and they make a great gift when you don’t know what to get someone.

There are so many new scents this holiday season that I’ve compiled a list of the very best limited-edition debuts and shopper favorites to buy right now. Whether you prefer the smell of home baking or prefer gourmet scents, there is something for everyone. It’s time to put away the pumpkin candles and light something new! Even better: Some of these are currently on sale at Nordstrom and Amazon, so you’ll want to add them to your cart ASAP.

12 Best Scented Candles for the 2024 Holidays

1. Atmosphere by the fireplace: Feel the warmth and comfort while sitting by the fireplace (without soot) with Replica’s. By the fireplace scented candle. Notes of vanilla, balsam, clove and more are packed into this selection for the ultimate holiday comfort. — US$60 (regularly $70) at Nordstrom
2. Rich Mom’s Choice: My fellow vanilla lovers will appreciate the combination of oud and santhal in Voluspa’s heavenly scent. Santal Vanilla smell. One buyer says“The scent is luxurious and fills the entire room with a warm, soothing aroma that is both calming and sophisticated.” — US$34 on Amazon
3. Sublime and inspiring: In the 10 years since the Harlem Candle Company was founded, it has become a cult favorite among celebrities and candle lovers. Try Lovea scent of rose, sandalwood, apple and clove that comes in a gorgeous glass holder with a James Baldwin quote. — US$65 on Amazon
4. Happy memories: Fill your home with the scent of a crackling winter fire with Firewood pharmacy scented candle. This wonderful option emits a soothing, familiar aroma and burns evenly. — US$46 on Amazon
5. Fashionable and seasonal: Chai tea with cardamom, jasmine petals and vanilla are the key notes of the fan-favorite Boy Smells scent. Holiday smellslimited edition release. If tea isn’t your thing, don’t miss Magnolia Bakery. Banana pudding cooperate! — US$48 in Nordstrom
6. Ideal gift: Jo Malone London perfume lovers can immerse themselves in the atmosphere Roasted chestnut aroma with notes of caramel and cloves. It’s ready for a gift! — 70 US dollars (regularly $82) at Nordstrom
7. Retro: If you are among the many fans of the viral sunscreen brand Vacation (which also makes perfume!), try the winter wonderland. Royal Pine Deluxe candle. Let it captivate you with notes of spruce, pine, cedar, tonka bean and more. — US$36 on Amazon
8. Looking good: This gift is worthy Etoile (Star) Candle Diptyque has elegant packaging and a matching floral sandalwood scent: “The Etoile Scented Candle from Diptyque is the true epitome of elegance and warmth. Designed with a shimmering constellation motif, it not only serves as a charming piece of decor, but also fills the room with a luxurious scent that will enchant the senses,” raved one happy shopper. —50 US dollars and up at Nordstrom
9. Christmas in a candle: Pomegranate, citrus, pine, spice and vanilla create a warming, limited edition fragrance. holiday scent from beloved home fragrance (and perfume) brand Nest. — $43 and up (regularly $50) at Nordstrom
10. New York Approved: An incredible gift for any New Yorker lost at home. Each Bond No.9 fragrance is named after a city district. Greenwich Village has delicious notes of coffee, caramel, patchouli and more to sink your teeth into. — US$125 at Bloomingdales
11. Sweet set: Try the three scents yourself or treat your recipient to a gift. Lafko trio Notes of absinthe plum (notes of black plum, mandarin zest and mulled sandalwood), forest spruce and white maple bourbon. — US$52 on Amazon
12. Good enough to eat: Mint, sugar cookies and vanilla beans are mixed to create Voluspa a festive scent that may have you craving the sweet candy snack. — US$30 in Nordstrom