Holidays & Occasions Gifts 15 Best-Smelling Candles That Make the Coziest Gift for Everyone On Your List By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on January 25, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Uncommon Goods When deep in the throes of Christmas shopping season, there is nothing more frustrating than being totally stumped on what to get everyone on your list. Between your mother, cousin, and bestie, it can become so overwhelming that you end up snagging a dozen gift cards and tapping out. Instead, how about a candle? Candles are both one of the easiest gifts to pick up on the fly, as well as one of the most universally liked gifts when received, especially with festive holiday scents like Fraser fir and spiced pomander on the shelves. With just the flick of a match, the whole home can turn into a comfy, cozy retreat that lasts long beyond the season—which means your friend, family member, or coworker are going to be raving about your good present selection for months to come. Score. Odds are, there's a candle for every person on your Christmas shopping list. Here are 15 best-smelling picks to give this year—and you might even want to throw in an extra for yourself. Our Top Picks NEST New York Holiday Candle at Nordstrom Jump to Review Homesick Candles at Amazon Jump to Review Capri Blue Fir & Firewood Jar Candle at Anthropologie Jump to Review Anthropologie Glass Candle at Anthropologie Jump to Review Uncommon Goods Uncorked Wine Candles at Uncommon Goods Jump to Review MyMindfulMemories Personalized Photo Candles at Etsy Jump to Review Cancelled Plans Candle at Cancelledplans.us Jump to Review TheDancingWick Dough Bowl Candle at Etsy Jump to Review SSleng Cactus Tealight Candles at Amazon Jump to Review PyroPet Cat Candle at Amazon Jump to Review NEST New York Holiday Candle Amazon View On Nordstrom View On Walmart View On Sephora Spread the joy of this annual limited-edition classic that fills your home with the scents of pomegranate, mandarin orange, pine, cloves, and cinnamon with a hint of vanilla and amber. Shop three different sizes. Homesick Candles Amazon View On Amazon View On Homesick.com View On Uncommon Goods There might be a whole slew of Southerners missing home a little bit extra this holiday season—and these candles make the perfect gift that represents a piece of home. Like a great big hug that happens to smell heavenly. Capri Blue Fir & Firewood Jar Candle Anthropologie View On Anthropologie This winter-scented candle gets high marks in terms of cozy holiday aromas and counter appeal. You'll definitely want to throw in an extra just for yourself. Anthropologie Anecdote Holiday Glass Candle Courtesy of Anthropologie View On Anthropologie If you could turn the memory of hanging out under the mistletoe into a candle, it would be this smoky, sultry scent with notes of black currant and amber. Uncommon Goods Uncorked Wine Candles Courtesy of Uncommon Goods View On Uncommon Goods Nothing sets the dinnertime mood like these wine-inspired candles made in up-cycled wine bottles. Snag your favorite vino scent and pair it with movie night. MyMindfulMemories Personalized Photo Candles Etsy/MyMindfulMemories View On Etsy Want to go the extra mile? This customizable candle allows you to submit photos, text, or both to include on the jar. You can also choose from 25 different scents. Cancelled Plans Candle Cancelled Plans View On Cancelledplans.us View On Nichehouseofintimates.com View On Osmology.co Let's be real—sometimes we actually don't mind when plans get cancelled. That means more Hallmark movie-watching on the couch with this comfy candle burning. TheDancingWick Dough Bowl Candle Etsy View On Etsy For something that can double as a pretty tabletop display or centerpiece, try out dough bowl candles. Light all the wicks at once to create the coziest atmosphere. SSleng Cactus Tealight Candles Amazon View On Amazon How could we say no to these adorable mini candles that look straight from the plant nursery? Scatter about your counter or coffee table to bring a space to life. PyroPet Cat Candle Amazon View On Amazon We all have a cat lover or two on the list—this candle will match their favorite feline. Choose from six different colors. Uncommon Goods 60 Hour Candle Amazon View On Amazon View On Wayfair View On Wayfair This coiled beeswax candle got tons of buzz thanks to being designed to burn way longer than traditional shapes. Plus, it's an instant conversation starter in the home. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit