The best scented candles for summer

The best scented candles for summer | These Four Walls blog

It’s bright sunshine one minute and thundery downpours the next – it must be the Northern European summer! And with that in mind, I’m continuing my seasonal guides to the best scented candles by rounding up my favourites for the warmer months.

I’m always amazed by the power of fragrance to transform the ambiance of a space, spark distant memories or transport us to other places, and at this time of year I tend to find myself drawn towards heady scents that evoke sun-drenched days in the garden and balmy evenings under the stars. I’m also yearning for a bit of escapism in the form of fresh, coastal-inspired fragrances and scents that conjure up the Mediterranean and beyond.

After a lot of deliberation I’ve narrowed my 2025 selection down to the 21 below, with some old favourites alongside a few new discoveries. I’ve tried and tested many of them myself, and most are produced by small brands and independent makers using natural ingredients. I hope you find something you like!

The best scented candles for summer | These Four Walls blog
  1. ‘Wild Mint & Camellia’ candle by OLIV (£16.95 for a standard jar or £34.95 for a large three-wick one; also available as an oil, a reed diffuser and wax melts) – a clean, uplifting summer fragrance with notes of refreshing wild mint among sweet florals
  2. ‘Sundown’ candle by Kip Candle Co (£34 for a standard jar, £55 for a large three-wick one or £30 as part of a travel-tin trio; also available as a reed diffuser) – a blend of bergamot, eucalyptus, thyme, jasmine, cedarwood, iris and amber that conjures up beach sunsets, fading light and summer bonfires
  3. ‘Mandarin’ candle by Miller Harris (£55) – layers of Sicilian green mandarin, grapefruit, herby marjoram, geranium and orange, with a base of cedar, moss and sweet musk
  4. ‘Santorini’ candle by Brooklyn Candle Studio (£33 for a standard jar, £55 for a two-wick one, £86 for a large three-wick jar or £15 for a travel tin; also available as a reed diffuser and a room spray) – a mix of woody sandalwood, earthy amber and fruity redcurrant and fig to make you dream of Greek island escapes
  5. ‘Redolent’ candle by Beloit (£17.20 for a jar or £9.70 for a travel tin) – a blend of sensual jasmine and comforting vanilla, evoking walks through the warm Italian countryside
  6. ‘Sicily’ candle by Sincerely Lumière (£42 for a jar or £18 for a travel tin) – layers of zesty citrus and delicate white flowers over peppery basil, caraway seeds, velvety patchouli and green vetiver, inspired by sultry Sicilian summer nights
  7. ‘Wild Garden’ candle by Essence + Alchemy (£48 for a jar or £28 for a refill) – a timeless scent evoking the damp earth, fresh florals and perfumed leaves of a rain-drenched garden after summer showers
  8. ‘California’ candle by Ash + Ember (£22 for a standard jar or £50 for a large one; also available as an oil) – a fresh, energy-boosting blend of sweet orange, grapefruit and bergamot that will lift your mood throughout the day
  9. ‘Tides’ candle by Evermore London (£36 for a standard jar or £60 for a large one) – a heady mix of wild fig, thyme and cedar, reminiscent of dusty paths leading to sandy Mediterranean beaches
  10. ‘Seychelles’ candle by Helm London (£29) – notes of bergamot, bright orange and rich amber over warming coconut and vanilla, inspired by travels around the Indian Ocean
  11. ‘Summer 25’ candle by Great House Farm Stores (£58 for a candle in your choice of ceramic vessel or £28 for a refill) – a gently fruity scent with green and vegetal notes, reminiscent of sweet wild figs and twisting greenhouse vines
  12. ‘Jardin de la lune’ candle by Earl of East (£24 for a standard jar or £50 for a large one; also available as a room spray and incense) – a luxurious ode to the gardens of Versailles, where hundreds of tuberoses perfumed the night air
  13. ‘Moon’ candle by Evermore London (£36 for a standard jar or £60 for a large one) – layers of delicate rose and spicy saffron over a smoky base of vetivert and cade, evoking nocturnal flowers unfurling under the light of the moon
  14. ‘Illumination Jasmine’ candle by Ostens (£65) – the radiant fragrance of night jasmine drifting through open windows on a Mediterranean summer evening
  15. ‘ØY’ candle by Skandinavisk (£35 for a standard jar or £19 for a small one; also available as a reed diffuser) – a blend of crabapple, dog rose, water mosses and green leaves that takes you to a peaceful uninhabited island somewhere in Scandinavia
  16. ‘Midsummer 24’ candle by Norfolk Natural Living (£29.50 for a jar or £25 for a refill) – notes of fig seed, jasmine, gardenia, vetiver and cedarwood that capture the sultry, enchanting allure and lingering light of a warm midsummer’s evening 
  17. ‘Potted Geranium’ candle by Harvest Skincare (£32) – the uplifting, herbaceous and gently sweet scent of geraniums, inspired by strolls along sun-kissed French cobbled streets flanked by balconies bursting with flowers
  18. ‘Herbanum’ candle by Verden (£55; also available as a reed diffuser) – the purifying, botanical essence of fresh herbs and wild grasses
  19. ‘Light’ candle by Evermore London (£36 for a standard jar or £60 for a large one) – an uplifting combination of bergamot, grapefruit, petitgrain and rosewood, inspired by sun rays filtering through citrus groves
  20. ‘Citrus + Basil’ candle by Hobo + Co (£22 for a standard jar, £36 for a large one or £12 for a travel tin; also available as a reed diffuser and wax melts) – a fresh, summery fragrance with zesty lemon, lime and mandarin over herby notes of basil
  21. ‘Beam’ candle by Cedar (£35 for a jar or £25 for a refill; also available as an oil) – a bright, sunlit scent with citrus notes and a twist of spice
The best scented candles for summer | These Four Walls blog
The best scented candles for summer | These Four Walls blog

Top and bottom two images by Abi Dare; all other photos via the respective brands above

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