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From winter thyme to sugarplum, to pomegranate, time to scent surround, says Sam Wylie-Harris.
Sam Wylie-HarrisTuesday 25 November 2025 08:00 GMT
open image in galleryFragrant Christmas candles are full of festive charm (St Eval/PA)
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When it comes to creating a comforting ambience, the flicker of a scented candle is one of the highlights in the holiday season.
Especially the associations we feel when a room is infused with our favourite fragrance – and sets the mood for those wintry evenings.
From Christmas wrapping to home comforts, to hosting and setting the right tone, here’s how to amp up the atmosphere with the strike of a match…
1. Little Moments Melts Scented Candle Tin – Christmas Tree, £9, 100ml, Little Moments Melts
Looking to enhance the piney scent of a fresh tree… or lift your faux with some festive aromas? This candle is perfect for smaller spaces.
2. St Eval Winter Thyme, Christmas Scented Tin Candle, £15, 220g, St Eval
With a twinkling, fairytale illustration featuring woodland fairies and snow-dusted trees, this candle complements a pre-lit snow-flocked garland; or spruce with its herbal aromas of winter greenery and thyme.
3. Sugarplum Bliss 1-Wick Scented Candle, £25, 200g, Lower Lodge Candles
Playful pink bows are trending big time this Christmas… and this pretty Sugarplum Bliss candle makes an aromatic statement; with top notes of plum and peach, hints of rose, jasmine, with sweet vanilla adding an air of comfort and cheer.
4. The White Company Winter Mercury 3-Wick Bauble Candle, £30, 250g, The White Company
A festive favourite, The White Company have reimagined their winter candle and encased it in a beautiful silver bauble. With enticing aromas of warming cinnamon, cloves and spiced oranges, its charismatic fragrance is rooted in all things Christmasy.
5. Connock Kukui 3-Wick Candle, £70, 760g; Kukui Reed Diffuser, £42, 100ml Connock England
Said to be inspired by the ‘wild, natural beauty of the Hawaiian Islands and warm, softly scented air’, expect a sun-kissed fusion of heady florals, gardenia and jasmine; with woody, sultry undertones and hints of sandalwood. We’re thinking a sanctuary of calm.
6. Pomegranate 2kg Luxury Scented Candle, £100, Lower Lodge Candles
Bearing the fruits of Christmas and symbol of good luck, look forward to fruity, fresh pomegranate fanned with rich cloves, pomegranate and raspberry; with cedarwood, soft musk and earthy patchouli at its base. Topped with a gold lid, it’s one for self-gifting and setting the scene for elegant soirées.
