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10 of the best Christmas-scented candles of 2021

Deck the halls with fabulous festive fragrances! - by Amber Manto
  • 12 Oct 2021

The tree may be up, the Christmas lights hung and the halls decked, but no home is complete without the perfect signature scent.

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It’s a well-known fact scent is one of the strongest memory triggers we have. Whether it’s the smell of a roast cooking that takes you back to those Sunday family dinners of your childhood, or the crisp pine notes of a decorated December tree – smell can transport you to another time and place. Which is why it's important to have a signature scent for big occasions. To help you pick a seasonal fragrance this year, we've rounded up the best festive-scented candles on the market, so you can make it a Christmas to remember.  

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1. White Christmas: Cedar Leaf & Fruity Clove, Glasshouse $54.95

We don't want a lot for Christmas... but we do want this and so will you! Notes of Cedar Leaf, Fruity Clove and Fir Balsam with transport you straight to Europe amongst snow-capped trees, while hints of Eucalyptus will remind you of everything that's magical about this time of year right here at home. 

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2. Gingerbread Cookies, Circa Home, $44.95

With a fragrance so close to the real deal, you'll swear you have a batch of these baking in the kitchen. Featuring sugar, spice and all things nice, this festive flame features notes of golden syrup, biscotti and brown sugar. Handmade in Australia using natural soy wax, high-quality fragrant oils and lead-free cotton wicks, it's simply scent-sational.

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3. Wedgwood Christmas 8cm Filled Candle, $49.95

Inspired by festive traditions and symbols, this pick features a delicate Christmas Tree illustration and lustrous platinum banding accents. The festive scents of juniper and white heather will tempt you to unwrap this beautifully boxed candle before Christmas morning.

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4. Christmas Pudding Candle, Wavertree & London, $36.95

Hand-poured and with 60 hours' burn time, this so-good-you-could-eat-it fragranced candle combines sweet spices, citrus peel and brown sugar with hints of brandy and rich raisins. Even if you're not a fan of the taste of Christmas pudding, you will be a fan of this fragrance.  

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5. Merry & Bright: Pineapple Mint Fizz, Glasshouse, $54.95

'Tis the season for sugared shortbread but if you're looking for something to transport your space to a summer getaway, indulge in a candle that smells just like a mojito. Spearmint, strawberry and cardamon notes combine to produce the ultimate tropical concoction of fruity sweetness with a jasmine base.

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6. Passionfruit Pavlova Soy Candle, Palm Beach, $44.95

It just wouldn't be Christmas without breaking out a Pavlova, the king of all desserts. With base notes of marshmallow and top notes of passionfruit, this one's an Aussie Christmas staple. Featuring two 100% cotton wicks that ensure a clean and even burn for up to 80 hours, this fruity candle is perfect to gift or treat yourself to.

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7. Festive Favour Candle: Xmas Pud, The Aromatherapy Company, $14.95

Nothing says Christmas like a scrumptious pudding, and with this candle you can have any room smelling sweet and spicy in no time at all. With notes of tart citrus and aromatic spices of nutmeg and cloves - it's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas!

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8. Christmas Tinsel, Wavertree & London Australia, $36.95

Fizzy, fruity and fun, this candle is the 2020 Christmas party we'd love to have but which social distancing restrictions don't allow. Hand-poured in Australia and with a 60-hour burn time, this soy wax candle will be the gift that keeps on giving. 

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9. Raspberry & Rhubarb, Circa Home, $44.95

The scent of decadent raspberry and tangy rhubarb is crammed full of Christmas cheer into this handmade candle. This festive fragrance will ensure tis the season to remember.

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10. Under the Mistletoe, Glasshouse, $21.95

There will be no sneaky kisses with strangers under the mistletoe this year but this charismatic blend of cinnamon, apple and red berries will evoke the same exciting feeling. Dressed to impress in a luxurious velvet-touch box and with a designated area to write who it's to and from, there's no need to buy a separate card!

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