21 gorge candle gifts for your nearest and dearest this Christmas

Stating the obvious here, but this Beauty Pie candle will make a fab birthday present. With a sweet vanilla and sugar-almond blend, it’s a good chance to remind your bestie of all the bday cakes you’ve scoffed together over the years.

Psst…Beauty Pie subscribers get a £40 discount.

Fancy treating your pal to a spa day without spending hundreds of dolla? Try this gorgeous candle collection from wellness gurus Neom. Each votive is filled with a beautifully calming scent to help relax, refresh and soothe the mind.

It’s hard to choose a favourite from Wavey Casa’s bubble candle range tbh — they’re all so cool. This cheeky ‘Drama Queen’ candle is a decoration in its own right, and is sure to up your mate’s #shelfiegame.

The bubble-gum pink is our fave, but it’s also available in green and white.

A fresh take on Boy Smell’s best selling Kush scent, this stylish candle is inspired by the wild west — think rugged cowboys, warm suede and slick leather boots. Beautifully packaged in a black glossy holder, the votive is as sexy as the scent.

Is ‘sexy campfire’ a thing? Cos that’s the only way we can describe Diptyque’s smokey woodfire candle. Seriously, it’s seductive AF so it’s perfect to gift your crush.

Maison Margiela’s luxury candles are so fun. Each scent represents a specific moment in time, whether it’s a romantic beach walk or a relaxing bubble bath.

Fresh and light, this one perfectly captures the feeling of a lazy Sunday morning — snuggling under the sheets without a care in the world.

This Jo Malone London candle is a good one for the mother figure in your life. Not only does it smell divine, but the floral votive is one of the prettiest we’ve seen — and it's a little different than gifting her a bunch of flowers!

Buy this and you’ll be supporting a good cause; 75 percent of the profits of each sale goes to the Mental Health Foundation.

With sweet notes of coconut and zesty lime and mint, this Urban Apothecary candle will remind your giftee of girly holidays and cocktails in the sun (remember those?). The sleek black jar is chic af, too.

Ever wanted to spend a night in a leather booth of a posh Hollywood hotel, sipping cocktails with your crush? Filled with warming leather, whisky and amber, this candle is basically the next best thing, so give one to the object of your affection and see if they'll take the hint.

Remember the good ol’ days spending hours in Hollister, trying to channel those uber-cool Californian surfer vibes? This sea salt candle smells exactly like that — breezy and beachy.

We’re sensing some serious ~mystical~ energy right now, and it’s all thanks to Anthro’s Zodiac candle (and the upcoming Christmas mercury retrograde, no doubt). Presented in an enchanting astrology-inspired holder, it’s deffo one for your gal’s crystal shelf.

This soothing aromatherapy candle is a fab gift for anyone who struggles to unwind. A heady blend of chamomile and sandalwood creates a calming ambience, ideal for chilled nights watching Netflix.

Here's a thoughtful Christmas option; this gift set features a v cute mini scent diffuser, mini home spray and votive candle. It's a great pick for the person who is obsessed with home fragrances (and the White Company, obv).

Nest’s holiday candle is one of our fave Christmas picks this year: notes of pine, cloves, cinnamon and citrus make up a comforting, sweet scent that’s perfect for evenings in front of the fire. Even unlit, the scent throw is seriously impressive.

You've probably seen these body candles everywhere, and while they're made for looking rather than burning, they'd make a great addition to any shelf. The gold detailing on this one adds a lil Christmas magic.

You just can’t go wrong gifting a Yankee candle; they’re affordable, cheerful and always smell ace. Inspired by Christmas cookies, this candle is filled with creamy vanilla bean, butter and cinnamon — a mouth-watering pick for the BFF with a sweet tooth.

Trying to pull? This cheeky ‘Hot Stuff’ candle should get the message across. Scent-wise, it’s a complex blend of light florals, sweet musks and refreshing fruity notes.

For just under £7, it would make a cute Secret Santa gift.

When French perfume house Bon Parfumeur launched its candle range in 2021, we were excited to try — and haven't been disappointed since. Packed with aromatic herbs, this lil number will liven up a space instantly. A creamy vanilla undertone sweetens it up, making for a luscious aroma that any giftee will find hard to resist.