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Its impossible to get bored.
Sure, technically Thanksgiving is a holiday, but plenty of fall candles fit the Thanksgiving mood just fine.
But once December hits?
Its time to enjoy the seasons best scents.
What can I say?
They really know how to nail a holiday candle.
In particular, this blend of candied apples, pears, and oranges is a reviewer favorite.
And I dont know about you, but that could not bemoreopposite of the isolatedpandemicwinter Im going to have.
So yes, I will be living vicariously through these candles.
But if youre worried about it being a little too strong, dont worry.
The sugar-cookie and vanilla-bean scents soften it around the edges.
Very Merry blends sweet cranberry with citrus, clove, and cinnamon.
Its even in the name.
But dont worry, I mixed it up.
This affordable option includes orange and eucalyptus.
You know, just in case you need a side of spa-likerelaxationwith your holiday.
Elwell Gingerbread Soy Candle
Elwell
Warning: You might want to eat this candle.
Or at least start craving cookies.
That’s just what happens when you mix together ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and vanilla.
Um, yes yo.
But in case you could’t picture what thatactuallysmells like, it includes orange, red currant, and cedarwood.
Glow Candle Bar Spiked Cider Candle
Glow Candle Bar
Apple cider is typically afall scentfor me.
I feel like I could get through Christmas with these scents alone.
It might sound like there’s a lot going on for one candle, but don’t worry.
The scents mix together seamlessly to smell like the holiday season.
OKcollective Candle Co. Mulled Wine Soy Candle
OKcollective Candle Co.
This candle is just as delicious as its namesake.
I mean, c’mon don’t.
But I get the temptation.
This pairs one pairs peppermint and cranberry with Moss Agate, a gem associated with healing and new beginnings.
Perfect for the upcoming new year.
No, no it would not.
And their balsam and cedar blend is aclassic.
Probably due to the unique combination of cherry, clove, cinnamon, and amber.
You will, too.
With this lit, you might just think someone is making latkes in the next room.
We stan a versatile fragrance.
Malin + Goetz Dark Rum Candle
Malin + Goetz
Hot buttered rum, anyone?
At least, that’s my take on it.
Candle Co. Smoky Cinnamon Special Candle
P.F.
This one has apple, saffron, blackberries, black currant, and amber.
Malicious Women Candle Co.
Seasonal Depression Candle
Malicious Women Co.
Raise your hand if youve ever felt personally called out by a candle.
Because, uh, yeah.
This is my winter experience in a nutshell, but better smelling.
If onlyseasonal depressionactuallysmelled like warm apple pie.
Harlem Candle Co. Holiday Luxury Candle
Harlem Candle Co.
This candle pays homage to iconic jazz singer Billie Holiday.
Malicious Women Candle Co.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest Winner Candle
This eggnog-scented candle has a kick: nice warm notes of bourbon.
Exactly what I need to get through the holidays.
And when you’re done burning whichever you choose, you’ll want to reuse the festive tin.
Yankee Candle Christmas Cookie Large Jar Candle
The other classic Yankee candle holiday scent?
If you’ve beencraving a nice warm huglately, well, this candle won’t give you one.
(JK, you probably care what it smells like.
But luckily it’s right there in the name: fresh and earthy notes of juniper and pine.)
Threshold Sugar & Spice Stacked Glass Tree Candle
LOOK HOW CUTE.
(There should be more pink holiday decorations in general, dont you think?)
This time, your choices are Candy Cane, Cherub Chai, or Velvet Pine.
Or, you know, all three.
(Sorry, Im a bad influence.)
Predominantly Black Hollie Berry Candle
Ahhh.
Is there anything cozier than drinking a big mug of hot chocolate in front of a fresh-smelling Christmas tree?
