I love holiday scented candles.  They make your home feel so festive.  I always save mine until November so I can really get into the holiday spirit.

I’ve tried A LOT of candles over the years and found many of them to be too cloying or just plain bad.  Here are my favorites.

White Cypress – I’ll be honest.  I’ve graduated beyond Voluspa candles.  I don’t normally buy them but make an exception for two of their limited edition holiday scents because they’re that good.  This one smells like a walk in a winter wonderland.

Après-Ski – a beautiful blend of spruce and cypress. This candle has excellent throw.

Crushed Candy Cane – not cloying or synthetic, this smells fresh and happy.

Birchwood Pine – another luxurious Christmas tree scent, this one has base notes of rich musk and amber.

Lips Incense Holder – super chic to display and a great option for those who prefer incense over candles.

Incense – this incense brand is clean burning thanks to the essential oils they use. I adore the Cedarwood and Black Spruce.

Fallen Fir – I’ve written about Otherland candles before for their excellent throw, non-toxic ingredients and low price point. This one is described as “Christmas in a box.”

Charcoal – if you like masculine scents, this woodsy scent makes you feel like you’re cozied up in front of a fireplace. I go for the diffuser because it’s so elegant.

Wick Trimmer – I used scissors for years but hated cleaning them.  I finally bit the bullet and got a wick trimmer.  #soworthit

Broken Rosary – This has all of the warm, spicy notes you want during the holidays – cinnamon, cardamom and cedarwood.

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