9 best scented candles to give as gifts over the holidays

You can't have a candle roundup and not include Jo Malone London, can you? It's synonymous with thoughtful gifting. Fill the room with juicy pomegranate and smoky guaiacwood carried on the warm evening air.

Diptyque and cold cosy nights go together like mince pie and cream - it's a match made in heaven. This is from the festive 2023 collection and is inspired by the definition of the phenomenon in the Encyclopédie des Lumières, the Parisian label imagines each and every one of its fragranced creations in glass vessels decorated with flame-shaped motifs. The Sapin aroma embodies the zesty, comforting aroma of a freshly mounted tree, primed and ready to be dressed up for the holidays. 

Glossier launched two permanent candles in 2022 and now for 2023's festive period we have one more in the line up. Designed to transport you wherever the sea and mountains meet, the new Sandstone candle is housed in a sage green glass vessel, intentionally designed as a special memento to be repurposed long after the candle is gone. The fragrance freshens up any room with notes of Sandalwood, Clary Sage, and Fig Leaf. Made with a vegan, non-paraffin, soy-and-coconut blend.

Personalised by the Jo Loves team and carefully labelled by hand, it's a gift they're sure to love and treasure. An artisan scented candle, hand-poured in England and beautifully presented in a luxurious gift box. The glass that holds the candle is hand-blown and is accompanied by a silver and glass lid to keep the wax dust-free. You can even add a personalised label. 

Elemis is a brand you just can't go wrong with. This year you've got the choice of an english rose escape or a dash to the the Mediterranean. Whichever one you choose, you've made the right decision.

Introducing the Maison Francis Kurkdjian scented candles for the holidays - the final touch to creating an enchanting festive atmosphere. The iconic Mon beau Sapin scent will be joined by two new limited-edition scents: Jasmin d'hiver and Rose des Neiges. Perfect for igniting when getting home after a long day before settling down on the sofa and diving into your favourite book. 

This is the gift for the ultimate fashionista in your life, or the stylish guy in your life. Discothèque’s Crisco Disco scented candle will infuse your interiors with intoxicating notes. Encased in a signature three-colour gradient glass vessel with matching recyclable ombré packaging, this candle is formulated, crafted and hand-poured in the UK using sustainable, high-grade vegan wax.

Acqua di Parma brings out candles and the brand loyalists certainly love them. Bosco is part of the festive collection and has notes to scent the home with the crisp, clean winter air of the mountains. In a holiday ambiance inspired by the fresh forest air, the scent of fir trees and frosted pine needles blend with the invigorative freshness of eucalyptus, while the contrasting notes of cloves add a touch of warmth.

The Space NK Holiday candles are pretty much iconic at this point, and Shimmering Spice has already sold out. But do not panic, Winter Pine is still available and you're going to love it just as much. Bursting with notes of pine, eucalyptus, and rosemary, there's also a woody base with a hint of jasmine