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19 romantic Valentine's Day candles to set the mood at home

From rose-scented candles to sexy massage candles

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Updated: February 12, 2023

If you want to set the mood this Valentine’s Day, put the champagne on ice and get ready to burn for your loved one – by lighting one of these Valentine’s candles on Tuesday February 14. 

From the sexiest scents to pretty in pink candles, dial up the romance at home with one of these romantic candles for Valentine’s Day...

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Blooming lovely light-up candle, £10, Marks & Spencer

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Turn down the lights and burn this M&S candle for the ultimate in ambience; once lit, mini LED lights in the jar light up to highlight the glitter. Gorgeous.

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A Sensual Floral Pairing Layered Candle, £170, Jo Malone

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Jo Malone's dreamy candles now include this sensual scent, infused with an intoxicating blend of peony & blush suede, with pomegranate noir.

Burning love candle, from £14.99, Etsy

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This stylish apothecary style candle can be personalised with not only a heartfelt or sexy message, but the scent too!

Boy Smells Slow Burn candle, £54, Space NK

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Engage your senses and enjoy the warmth, welcoming scent of this candle. Think black pepper, incense and tonka.

A Home Candle, £55, Jo by Jo Loves

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A fresh, full-bodied fragrance of grapefruit, bitter orange, lime and spearmint make for one delicious blend.

Bella Freud Loving candle, £50, Cult Beauty

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A delicious blend of tuberose, amber and sandalwood epitomise love in this chic candle.

Goutal Ambre et Volupte candle, £44.10, Escentual

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Hints of spice blend with a soft vanilla base to create a tender scent, that's sultry, classic and rich. 

Delicious Rhubarb & Rose candle, £42, Molton Brown

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This floral-fruity fragrance is a bestseller, with fans loving its tart rhubarb and musky vanilla blend.

Lauren Dickinson Provocateur Scented Candle, £60, Fortnum & Mason

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This cheeky candle has the trimmings of silk, cotton and brass for a full-bodied and indulgent fragrance sure to light up your February 14.

Ruby Garrett candle, £75, Ralph Lauren

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A fresh essence of citrus with the rich, earthy notes of saffron and frankincense in an iconic Ralph Lauren glass jar. Sporty types, this was made for you.

Love Ya candle, £13.50, Amazon

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A sweet smelling blend of tobacco and vanilla is housed in an equally sweet jar.

You're My Type candle, £5, Revolution Beauty

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Love Islanders would definitely gift this candle to the one they're coupled up with on February 14th.

Lelo Flickering Touch Candle, £29, BeautyBay

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This vanilla and chocolate candle not only smells divine, but the wax can be used as massage oil too. Talk about setting the tone.

Lea red heart painted candle, from £14, Etsy

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We love this beautifully hand-painted candle for Valentine’s chic.

Aphrodisiac candle, £10.99, Etsy

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Don't light this candle unless you're feeling the vibes, as it's pheromone infused and will really set the tone, if you know what we mean...

Pride & Prejudice book candle, £48, Noble Objects

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If Mr Darcy is top of your fantasy list, light this Pride & Prejudice candle and let your imagination run wild.

Personalised candle, from £19.99, Amazon

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Send your beau this beautifully personalised candle for V day and you’ll be in their good books for months, promise.

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Queen Jam candle, £35, Boujee Bougies

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Much like its namesake, Queen Jam is a Finnish conserve made from raspberries and bilberries - and this candle is just as sticky, fruity and fresh. 

Single rose candle, £12.88, Etsy

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Don't gift flowers - gift flower candles. These single-rose candles are cute and flirty, and bound to get you in your loved ones good books.

Tuberose and cashmere candle, £20, The White Company

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Just the name of this candle sounds sexy! The White Company's candle is a luxurious scented blend of velvety cashmere and fresh white tuberose.

Thisworks Love Sleep Seduction candle, £35, Lookfantastic

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Indulge in the art of seduction with thisworks’ candle, scented with ylang ylang, patchouli and frankincense.

Ginori 1735 x Luke Edward Hall Rajathra Palace Candle, £140, Liberty

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Trust us, this candle is a valentines gift you can't go wrong with. Designed by the one and only Luke Edward Hall, this gift is aesthetic, romantic, and thoughtful - what more could your valentine ask for?

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