20 Candles to Cozy Up Your Home This Winter
From Byredo to Boy Smells.
As the chill of winter sets in and the nights stretch longer, it’s the perfect time to embrace the cozy, comforting ambiance of the season. Winter is about hunkering down, unwinding and indulging in moments of warmth and relaxation. What’s one of the simplest and most effective ways to create a serene atmosphere? Lighting the perfect winter candle.
Whether you’re looking to fill your space with soothing scents that calm your mind, energize your spirit or evoke the nostalgic warmth of the holidays, we’ve curated a selection of the best winter candles to elevate your home. From rich, spicy fragrances to soft, woodsy notes, these candles will set the tone for a season of rest and rejuvenation.
Byredo “Woods” Candle
This candle from Byredo offers a rich and layered experience, with the fragrance of Tuscan leather weaving through its heart. It has a calming base of white cedarwood and ambroxan that lingers. Light it to transform your space into a peaceful woodland escape, perfect for unwinding and finding your calm.
Vacation “Royal Pine Deluxe” Luxury Scented Candle
This luxurious pine candle from Vacation celebrates the cozy season, featuring a blend of balsam pine, Siberian pine needle and Norwegian spruce. It evokes the feeling of a winter getaway in the heart of the wilderness. Light it to bring the crisp, invigorating scent of the great outdoors into your home, creating a festive, cozy atmosphere for the most discerning holiday celebrants.
Boy Smells “Broken Rosary” Candle
Back by popular demand and available only during the holiday season, Boy Smells’ “Broken Rosary” candle ignites your senses. It’s a captivating blend of wood and rose, made to immerse you in warm cedarwood and refreshing rose water — it’s giving ancient monastery.
Snif “Crumb Couture” Candle
Snif’s “Crumb Couture” candle is the ultimate treat for your senses. It’s the scent of those warm pastries we all crave, with notes of croissant accord, wild berry jam and blackcurrant that evoke the perfect bite. Add in toasted vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood, and you’ve got a fragrance that’s as warm and comforting as flaky layers straight from the oven.
Better World Fragrance House “Winter Warmth” Candle
Better World Fragrance House’s “Winter Warmth” candle brings the essence of winter’s charm into your home. Crisp notes of fresh mint and ripe apples mix with soft musks, while hints of strawberry and balsam add a touch of warmth and sweetness.
Salt and Stone Santal & Vetiver Candle
This candle from Salt and Stone mixes rich amber with the smooth, earthy notes of Australian sandalwood, cedar and vetiver. It also has a hint of cardamom, adding a touch of spice to its tranquil, woody feel.
Diptyque “Feu du Bois” Candle
This classic scent from Diptyque is deeply nostalgic, evoking memories with its dense and woody fragrance — it feels like a perfect winter evening by the fire.
Phlur “Vanilla Smoke” Scented Candle
This fragrant candle from Phlur wraps you in comfort, offering a sense of connection to both its smokiness and gathering around the fireplace. Spice and smoky balsam notes are layered with sweet incense, warming up any room you choose to house this candle.
Flamingo Estate Adriatic Muscatel Sage Candle
The rich presence of sage inspired the creation of this candle from Flamingo Estate. Its scent is deeply purifying and earthy, with an edge that’s gently balanced by a subtle, sweet undertone.
Dior “Ambre Nuit” Candle
This candle from Dior captures the cozy, invigorating feeling of wandering through a city like Paris on a cool night — fresh yet comforting, with a touch of festive spirit decorating its streets. Our favorite combination of notes, rose and amber, are woven together to create this powerful scent.
Flammes “Pompons Jaunes” Candle
Rose, lavender, neroli and vanilla come together in this Sagittarius-inspired candle that reminds us to receive joy while we’re going through the journey of this holiday season.
P.F. Candle Co. Teakwood and Tabacco Candle
P.F. Candle Co. calls its Teakwood and Tabacco Candle the “Boyfriend Candle.” It will create a sense of peace and coziness in your space with its notes of leather, orange and teak.
Space “Due West” Candle
Resin, hemp and citrus invite you to experience the outdoors, indoors. Space‘s candles are also refillable, so you’ll be able to purchase an insert of any scent you’d like to switch out this smell when you’re done.
Charlotte Mensah “Awakening” Candle
Luxurious and beautiful, this sweet candle is stunning enough to put on your mantle for months to come. Here, warm patchouli and cedar burn in unison with fruity raspberry, blackcurrant and spice give buyers an enticing scent experience.
Glossier “Sandstone” Candle
If you love smelling like Glossier, now your living room can smell like it, too. The brand’s “Sandstone” smells like pink pepper, iris and ambrette — a woody bouquet with fresh neroli, pear, citrus and cypress rounding out this Big Sur-inspired candle.
Otherland “Dessert First” Candle
It may be the season of giving, but it’s also the season of sweets — so, why not opt for a delicious-smelling environment instead of a woodsy one? You can switch things up with Otherland‘s dessert-inspired scent.
Le Labo “Pin 12” Classic Candle
This candle from Le Labo offers the perfect winter atmosphere with its crisp pine scent, balanced by the smoothness of musk and a teeny touch of amber.
Homecourt “Cece” Candle
“Cece” from Homecourt combines the depth of cedarwood smoke with the warmth of cardamom, the spice of cinnamon and the smoothness of white leather, all designed to mirror founder Courtney Cox’s unique taste.
Cander Paris “Fête” Candle
“Fête” means party in French and, aptly, this candle screams festive. With notes of pomegranate, cardamom, citrus and cinnamon, it’s the dreamiest scent for fun or downtime during the holidays.
Loewe “Roasted Hazelnut” Candle
This scent from LOEWE is like opening a fresh jar of nutella — sweet, full of aroma and rich enough to fill up your entire home with delight.
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