From the sweet smells of balsam to the spiciness of chai tea to cozying up by the fire—it’s never too early to start celebrating the holidays—especially with these delicious candle scents that will be sure to capture the mood (and nostalgia) of the holiday season.

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Fig Tree Mini Candle, Diptyque

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One of the best fruity holidays scents—captured in a candle. In addition to fig bark, this Diptyque candle also features notes of leaves and fruits, which is the best combination for the colder months.

$50

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Ash Candle, Boy Smells

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This smoky candle from Boy Smells is ideal for the nostalgia of sitting around the burning fire with loved ones, featuring notes of charcoal and palo santo.

$55

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Canoe Coconut Wax Candle, Hollow Tree

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Inspired by the forests in the Pacific Northwest, this scent from Hollow Tree smells exactly like an early morning walk through the musky woods with hints of pine needles and juniper wood.

$45

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Pinon Standard Candle, P.F. Candle Co.

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This subtle woodsy candle from P.F. Candle Co smells like the end of a fire with notes of Pinon (pine) logs and cedar. It also comes in a keepsake amber jar that can be repurposed after you’ve burned through the candle.

$30

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Milk and Sugar Scented Candle, Mala The Brand

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What could be better than the smell of fresh-baked cookies? This candle from Mala The Brand embodies vanilla and cinnamon (you might even want to eat it.) But this scent will last long after the batch of cookies is done.

$60 

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The Pillar Candle, This Candle Is Lit

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This is not your regular pillar candle— the candle, from the Toronto-based company This Candle Is Lit, is the perfect decor for a holiday family dinner—it’s chic, but has an element of intrigue with its textured base. It comes in classic white, which effortlessly embodies the snow.

$23

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Chai Candle, Byredo

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Inspired by Byredo founder Ben Gorham’s childhood, this milky tea scent is sweet and will inspire you to create your own memories.

$115 

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Horse Sense, Pour L'Air

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The holidays are a time for reflecting. Try Pour L’Air’s leather and mint blend which evokes a sense of freedom and lets your mind wander and relax during this buzzing season.

$80

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Hygge Scented Candle, Skandinavisk

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Embrace the cozy feeling with this Hygge scented candle from Danish company, Skandinavisk. It features calming notes of black tea and cinnamon which will keep your nose feeling cozy.

$53 

 

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Vanilla Bean 3-Wick Candle, Bath and Body Works

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Everybody loves vanilla. This classic scent from Bath and Body Works is bound to evoke a sense of nostalgia as it burns throughout the day and into the evening.

$26

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Fa La Lovely Balsam & Cedar Pressed Glass Candle, Illume

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This best-selling classic scent from Illume smells like a snowy walk in the forest. Notes of cinnamon and eucalyptus make this a perfect scent for the holidays. It also comes in a chic green glass jar which can be used for decor year-round.

$20

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Tree-Shaped Wax Candle, GlucksteinHome

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While it doesn’t smell like a Christmas tree, this candle from GlucksteinHome is the epitome of holiday cheer with a gold, sparkling base that will light up any part of your house.

$12

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Winter Spruce Candle, Pottery Barn

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Walk right into a winter wonderland with Pottery Barn’s Winter Spruce candle. With notes of green apple, clove and Siberian fir—we can almost hear the sleigh bells ringing.

$42

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The Swirl Next Door, MMANN Candles

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A fun take on the traditional pillar candle, this swirl one from MMANN Candles is sure to spruce up any table during the holidays and swirl up (get it?) a conversation. Handmade in Toronto, the candle comes in various colours from white to green to red—all ideal for the holidays.

$45

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Christmas Wish Candle, NEOM

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Inhale the warm, soothing aromas of the season with this candle from NEOM. Notes of cinnamon, mandarin and tonka bean will help you unwind, and embrace the peaceful moments of the upcoming holidays.

$56

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