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Diptyque’s new venture is refillable candles. We like this earthy green holder, and the cool, green smell is very Zen as well. Plus, we can never argue with sustainability.
All I want, especially in winter, is the smell of a fireplace.
The signature smell of Ralph’s NYC men’s flagship is wonderful in the colder months. Valencia orange, clove, cinnamon, and amber add up to a citrus-spicy masterpiece.
Want to get them thinking of summer days? Brooklen Candle Studio’s Maui is one of our favorite interpretations, mostly down to those base notes of sea moss and driftwood.
They all smell generally woodsy, but they’re all great, crackling candles.
Focus on what they love. And if they love golf, we have the candle for them. Made to smell like a freshly cut fairway, which is probably where they’d rather be.
A big part of the holiday season is the smell of pine trees, apples, and warm, woody scents. Pair that with a stunningly intricate illustration of festive winter scenes and you have Glasshouse Fragrances’ Winter Wonderland candle.
Literie’s candles are each inspired by a specific place or experience. This one called “Ice Skating in Central Park” smells like a cup of hot chocolate you’d sip from while waiting for the Zamboni to smooth the ice rink.
Know someone who loves candles but already has so many candles to burn through before you can even think about buying them another one? Here’s a halfway pause on the smells. Instead, consider a candle accessory.
This candle wicker and snuffer set from Le Labo is the perfect gift. For optimal burn and scent throw, these little tools are necessary.
Another fun candle accessory is this lighter from Luma.
This one is for the friend who loves bourbon. Lafco mixes the essence of barrel-aged bourbon with white maple wood and vanilla bean for a decadent fragrance—and up to 50 hours of burn time.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard all the buzz about the final season of Stranger Things. Otherland has a totally rad quartet of candles inspired by the sci-fi TV show, including this one called “The Lair,” which captures the essence of Mike, Will, Dustin, and Lucas playing Dungeons & Dragons in the basement. (But don’t worry, it actually smells like white cypress and, somehow, trading cards.)
Lavanila’s vanilla grapefruit fragrance is about as fresh as it gets. I use the brand’s hair and body mist of the same scent all the time.
I’m literally burning this Apotheke candle while I write this article. It’s vibrant, citrusy, and floral with notes of bergamot, tangerine, dahlia, vanilla, and amber.
Rose is a tough addition to candles, because it can just become only rose. P.F. Candle Co. doesn’t fall into that. The sandalwood pairing brings plenty of woodiness to match the floral rose.
Everyone’s favorite smell, and in that monochrome black, there’s a reason it’s always a holiday best seller.
“Freshly uncanned tennis balls,” oh fuck yes, I’m in.
The scent of summer. Loewe does it single scent and gets it perfectly matched.
Spicy, smokey, musky, and leathery, it’s as seductive as a candle can get.
Woody library shelves, backed by the crisp clean of parchment and a fiery dose of amber.
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