The best scented candles for Christmas & winter

The best scented candles for Christmas and winter | These Four Walls blog

Winter is almost here and Christmas won’t be far behind, so it’s time for my annual round-up of the best seasonal scented candles, updated for 2025 to include new discoveries alongside some old favourites.

Below are spicy scents inspired by mulled wine and baking, fresh green scents that evoke fir trees and frozen forests, nurturing scents to ground and comfort, and smoky and sophisticated scents that are ideal for cocktails or late nights by the fire. I’ve also included lots of options that aren’t specific to the festive period to help you get through the cold months ahead – and to ensure there’s plenty of choice for those who don’t mark Christmas. I’ve focused largely on independent makers who use natural wax, and I’ve avoided anything too heavy or cloying. I hope you find something that appeals! 

The best scented candles for Christmas and winter | These Four Walls blog
  1. ‘ARKTIS’ candle by Skandinavisk (£35 for a standard jar, £48 for a large two-wick one or £19 for a small one; also available as a reed diffuser) – a blend of woods, sage and spearmint, inspired by the frozen Arctic wilderness that stretches across northern Norway, Sweden and Finland
  2. ‘Advent’ refillable candle by Cedar (£35 for a standard jar, £25 for a refill or £15 for a travel tin) – a spicy mix of orange, fir, cinnamon and nutmeg with a hint of vanilla, evoking Christmas memories, seasonal indulgence and winter relaxation
  3. ‘Cedarwood & Pine’ candle by Plum & Ashby (£33 for a standard jar or £15 for a small one; also available as a reed diffuser) – an earthy, verdant scent with pine needles, moss, wood and herbs to recreate snow-dusted winter scenes
  4. ‘Nordic Fireside’ candle by Aery Living (£30 for a standard jar or £13 for a small one) – a cosy, comforting scent that speaks of wintry evenings by crackling log fires, with bergamot and orange over rustic notes of smoked musk, amber and birch
  5. ‘Altar’ candle by Byredo (£70) – a blend of clove, bud bay, carnation, ylang ylang, guaiac woods and Hatian vetiver that evokes founder Ben Gorham’s memories of winter family nights in Stockholm
  6. ‘North’ candle by Evermore (£37 for a standard jar or £60 for a large one) – layers of pepper, cinnamon, tobacco and mysterious black oud, inspired by the North Star burning bright against a velvety winter sky
  7. ‘Mirth’ refillable candle by Essence + Alchemy (£48 for a standard jar or £28 for a refill) – a joyful blend of citrus, nostalgic spices and earthy evergreens, reminiscent of traditional midwinter celebrations and named after an Olde English word for merriment
  8. ‘Balsam Fir + Bergamot’ candle by Hobo + Co (£22 for a standard jar, £36 for a large one or £12 for a travel tin; also available as wax melts and a reed diffuser) – a fresh, uplifting mix of balsam, oakmoss and bergamot that conjures up mountain forests
  9. ‘JUL’ candle by Skandinavisk (£35 for a standard jar, £48 for a large two-wick one or £19 for a small one; also available as a reed diffuser) – an evocative blend of baked gingerbread, cloves, spiced oranges and mulled wine, inspired by Christmas gatherings on cold winter nights
  10. ‘Wonder’ refillable candle by Great House Farm Stores (£56 for a standard ceramic jar or £28 for a refill) – a blend of spruce, herbs and petrichor (the only oil to capture the aroma of rain and snow), evoking the beauty of starlit winter nights
  11. ‘Noel’ aromatherapy candle by Ash + Ember (£22 for a standard jar or £50 for a large three-wick one) – a cosy, anxiety-lowering mix of sweet orange, mandarin, cinnamon and clove
  12. ‘No 5 Winter’ candle by tuLA (£16) – a soft, earthy scent with a light citrus accord, designed to anchor and balance the soul as the seasons change
  13. ‘Smoke’ refillable candle by Essence + Alchemy (£48 for a standard jar or £28 for a refill) – a grounding, meditative medley of warming cinnamon, bay leaf and vibrant evergreens over a rich smoky base
  14. ‘Fir Balsam & Winter Berries’ candle by Plum & Ashby (£33 for a standard jar or £15 for a small one; also available as a reed diffuser) – an inviting, rounded scent with sweet winter fruits and cinnamon bark weaving through a heart of fir, cedar and birch
  15. ‘Around the Tree’ refillable candle by Great House Farm Stores (£56 for a standard ceramic jar or £28 for a refill) – a spicy blend with notes of stone and coal, evoking the smouldering embers and twinkling tree lights of late Christmas evenings 
  16. ‘Revere’ candle by Sincerely Lumière (£42 for a jar or £18 for a travel tin; also available as wax melts) – an opulent, seductive and mysterious scent with heady crushed tobacco leaves and warming spices softened by hints of sweet honey and golden amber 
  17. ‘Ember’ candle by Evermore (£37 for a standard jar or £60 for a large one) – a dark, spicy accord of amber, sandalwood, patchouli, clove and star anise, evoking the glow of burning embers and the mystery of nature
  18. ‘Nord’ refillable candle by Cedar (£35 for a standard jar, £25 for a refill or £15 for a travel tin) – a crisp scent inspired by endless tundras and Arctic forests, with eucalyptus, juniper, fir, cypress, patchouli and nutmeg
  19. ‘Nordic Forest’ candle by Wick + Wonder (£17) – layers of spruce, eucalyptus and sage that transport you to a peaceful Scandinavian wilderness
  20. ‘Winter Pine’ candle by LA Bruket (£63; also available as a reed diffuser) – the essence of a Nordic forest in its stillest and most silent season, with pine needle, rosemary, eucalyptus, fir and mint evoking evergreen trees laden with snow 
  21. ‘First Snowfall’ candle by Norfolk Natural Living (£29.50) – a blend of amber, jasmine and mint, inspired by the glistening dawn light on freshly fallen snow 
  22. ‘SNÖ’ candle by Skandinavisk (£35 for a standard jar, £48 for a large two-wick one or £19 for a small one) – a clean blend of winter berries and frozen wood, inspired by white winter light and sub-zero skies
  23. ‘White Winter’ candle by OLIV (£16.95 for a standard jar or £34.95 for a large three-wick one) – a festive combination of cinnamon and cloves with a hint of orange
  24. ‘Festivum’ candle by Verden (£60) – a joyful, seasonal blend of warming woods and spices
  25. ‘Frankincense + Myrrh’ candle by Hobo + Co (£26) – a warm, woody accord with notes of frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood, cedar and musk, presented in a festive gold tin
  26. ‘Cinnamon + Frankincense’ candle by Woodspring Co (£8.50 for a small jar or £20 for a large one) – a classic Christmas scent with spicy cinnamon and warming balsamic undertones of frankincense
  27. ‘Northern Lights’ candle by Aery Living (£30 for a standard jar or £13 for a small one) – an intriguing scent celebrating the magic of the Aurora Borealis, with layers of musk, wild berries, moss, balsam and pine
  28. ‘Norwegian Spruce’ candle by OLIV (£16.95 for a standard jar or £34.95 for a large three-wick one) – a fresh and woody mix of Siberian pine, cinnamon, clove and fir that resembles the smell of a Christmas tree
The best scented candles for Christmas and winter | These Four Walls blog
The best scented candles for Christmas and winter | These Four Walls blog

You might also like my autumn candle selection, which has plenty of cosy, smoky and nature-inspired options – take a look here.

Top image courtesy of Cedar; bottom two images by Abi Dare. Collage photography via the respective brands and makers

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