Without a real pine tree and round-the-clock baking, it can be tricky to infuse your home with all the scents of a cosy Christmas. So, instead of stocking up on 10kgs of brown sugar or slaving over endless gingerbread houses, we’ve discovered the ultimate festive mood-setting hack to go hand-in-hand with your holiday glam: Christmas candles.
Seeing as December is smack bang in the midst of our summer, drinking hot cocoa and roasting chestnuts by the open fire aren’t typical 30-degree day activities. So our favourite Christmas fragrances are more inspired by summer fruit, fresh florals, salty swims and a spritz in the sun.
So, whether you’re craving a cosy white Christmas or a beachy summer scent, light these Christmas candles up for your best-smelling silly season yet.
The best Christmas candles Australia
Ecoya Holiday: Fresh Pine Goldie Candle
Nothing says Christmas quite like the smell of fresh pine. But if you can’t get your hands on a fresh tree, Ecoya’s signature Christmas candle will fill your home with festive fragrance – think notes of pine, rosewood and citrus. The limited edition candle also doubles as a table centrepiece, with a brushed gold vessel that can be repurposed after the last drop of max has melted away.
$54.95 at David Jones
Glasshouse Fragrances Night Before Christmas Candle
Inspired by the most magical night of the year, the limited edition Night Before Christmas candle will infuse the air with the sweet scent of plum pudding, sweet treats and festive fruits. As for the limited edition packaging? We’re obsessed!
$59.95 at Adore Beauty
Cinnamon & Green Apple Large Soy Candle
Spicy, fruity and ultra-festive, this Cinnamon & Green Apple-scented candle is a gourmand lover’s dream. With notes of lemon, nutmeg, apple and vanilla, it’s zesty with a hint of sweetness and will fill the air with the scent of homemade apple pie.
$39.95 at Myer
Palm Beach Collection Sunset Bellini 420g Scented Soy Candle
Crack open the bubbles early with this bellini-inspired candle from Palm Beach. It’s Aussie Christmas in a jar, featuring notes of lime, passionfruit, strawberry and vanilla – a scent so good you’ll want to eat it.
$44.95 at The Iconic
Salt & Pepper Smells Like Candle Pavlova
What’s an Aussie Christmas without everyone’s favourite dessert? This candle is a sweet tooth’s sensory paradise, and guaranteed to bring the Christmas cheer to every household.
$29.95 at Myer
Hunter Candles December
Looking for a Christmas candle that isn’t sickly sweet? Meet your perfect match. Fresh, earthy notes of pine, rosemary, cedar and leather combine to form a masculine scent that will bring a hint of European white Christmas energy to your living room.
$55 at The Iconic
Mojo Candle Co Candy Cane Beer Bottle Candle
Sugary and sweet with hints of peppermint and eucalyptus, this candy cane candle perfectly encapsulates Christmas in Australia. Packaged in a recycled beer bottle vessel, it’s sure to add a festive, funny touch to every room.
$38.90 at Hard To Find
Wavertree & London Gingerbread Candle
What’s the best scent for a Christmas candle? Gingerbread, of course! Deck the halls with a warming scent storm of brown sugar, buttery ginger and syrupy honey, without even turning the oven on. The nostalgic scent of this limited editon Christmas candle will knock your (gingerbread) socks off with every burn.
$36.95 at Myer
Santa Maria Novella Christmas Scented Candle
Fusing notes of sweet orange, lily of the valley, almonds and cloves, this spicy vanilla candle from Santa Maria Novella packages all the rich, nostalgic fragrances of the festive season into one chic pillar. Need we say more?
$95 at Santa Maria Novella
The Aromatherapy Co. Festive Favours Xmas Pud Candle
Christmas pudding is a silly season staple. And now you can enjoy this decadent treat without having to stuff yourself silly every day of December. Leave that till the 25th. And maybe the 26th, 27th and 28th…
$49.95 at David Jones
Have you tried any of these Christmas candles? If not, which one would you most like to try?
Smells like pavlova sounds interesting
I prefer the real Pav !!
Not so into candles.
I’ve never had a Christmas themed candle, but all of these look great.
I did have a spicy one one year but I worry about littles near candles especially at xmas when they are over excited.
The Glasshouse Fragrances Night Before Christmas Candle looks so different and Christmasy. I really like it.
Fresh pine sounds so fresh and beautiful.
I don’t really do candles (though I have quite a few) but a lot of these sound nice. Can’t see paying $95 for one.
No I prefer diffussers as safer
I’ve got my eye on the Glasshouse candle!
I also like the sound of the gingerbread candle! I can imagine it would smell amazing
i agree totally
Hunters December candle is my pick here; I don’t really like sweet smelling or food smelling candle scents
They look pretty but I’m over having candles.
yes to gingerbread and pavlova, no to pine
It is so hot right now, lighting a candle is the last thing I want to do!
Love the cinnamon and apple smells, reminds me of Christmas in Germany!
Didn’t realise candles are still so popular. I’m not a fan, except for some plain ones for black outs.
No I no longer buy candles and have a torch for black outs.
I might keep my eyes open for that Glasshouse limited-edition candle in the Boxing Day sales.
Me too, it does’nt have to be used solely for Christmas.
The sugarplums one sounds amazing
I would love to try them all.
OOh, candy cane, want. Also last one has cool jar
Beautiful gift ideas.
They sound so good!
If I was smelling – Salt & Pepper Smells Like Candle Pavlova all day, I think I would be constantly hungry. I love Pavlova.
I love scented candles. I’d buy them all.
I’m not a fan of candles. I don’t hate them, I’m just not very enthusiastic.
wow never heard of some of these, sound divine