12 best Christmas candles for 2024 to get you in the festive spirit

Once November rolls around, I’m ready for Christmas cookies and gift shopping. While it may be a little too early to put up a tree (no judgment if you do!), scented candles are the perfect way to create a festive atmosphere in your home. They are so universally loved and make great gifts when you don’t know what to get someone.

Since there are so many new fragrances this holiday season, I’ve put together a list of the absolute best limited edition debuts and customer favorites worth shopping now. Whether you prefer the smell of homely pastries or prefer lofty scents, there is something for everyone. It’s time to pack away those pumpkin candles and light something new! Even better: Some are currently on sale at Nordstrom and Amazon, so you’ll want to add them to your cart ASAP.

12 Best Scented Candles for the Holidays 2024

1. Vibes by the fire: Get the warm, cozy feeling of sitting by the fire (without the soot) with Replicas By the fireplace scented candle. Notes of vanilla, balsam, clove and more are packed into this pick for optimal holiday comfort. — $60 (regularly $70) at Nordstrom
2. The rich mother choice: My fellow vanilla lovers will love the mix of oud and santal in Voluspa’s heavenly Santal Vanilla smell. A says the shopkeeper“The scent is luxurious and fills the entire room with a warm, soothing aroma that feels both soothing and refined.” — $34 at Amazon
3. Soaring and inspiring: In the decade since Harlem Candle Company was founded, it has grown to a cult following among celebrities and candle lovers alike. Attempt Lovea scent of rose, sandalwood, apple and clove that comes in a beautiful glass container with a quote from James Baldwin. — $65 at Amazon
4. Happy memories: Fill your home with the scent of a crackling winter fire Firewood from Apotheke scented candle. This delicious option gives off a soothing, familiar scent and burns evenly. — $46 at Amazon
5. Trendy and seasonal: Chai tea with cardamom, jasmine petals and vanilla are the key notes in the popular Boy Smells’ Holiday scentsa limited edition edition. If chai isn’t your taste, don’t miss the Magnolia Bakery Banana pudding to collaborate! — $48 at Nordstrom
6. The perfect gift: Jo Malone London perfume lovers can immerse themselves in a… Roasted chestnut scent with notes of caramel and cloves. It is delivered ready-made! — $70 (regularly $82) at Nordstrom
7. Retro: If you are one of the many fans of the viral sunscreen brand Holiday (who also makes perfumes!), try the winter wonderland Royal Pine Deluxe candle. Let yourself be carried away by notes of spruce, pine, cedar, tonka beans and more. — $36 at Amazon
8. Looks good: This one is gift-worthy Étoile (Star) Diptyque candle has elegant packaging and a matching floral sandalwood scent: “Diptyque’s Etoile scented candle is a true embodiment of elegance and warmth. Designed with a shimmering star sign motif, it not only serves as a captivating decor piece but also fills the room with a luxurious scent that enchants the senses,” raved one happy shopper. —$50 and beyond at Nordstrom
9. Christmas in a candle: Pomegranate, citrus, pine, spices and vanilla create a warming limited edition holiday scent from the beloved home fragrance (and perfume) brand Nest. — $43 and up (regularly $50) at Nordstrom
10. NYC Approved: An incredible gift for any New Yorker losing their home; the Bond No.9 fragrances are each named after a city district. Greenwich village has delectable notes of coffee, caramel, patchouli and more to immerse yourself in. — $125 at Bloomingdales
11. A sweet set: Try the three scents yourself or surprise a giftee with them Lafco trio of Absinthe Plum (notes of black plum, mandarin peel and mulled wine with sandalwood), Woodland Spruce and White Maple Bourbon. — $52 at Amazon
12. Good enough to eat: Peppermint, sugar cookie, and vanilla bean combine for one Voluspa festive scent that makes you long for a sweet candy snack. — $30 at Nordstrom