19 romantic Valentine's Day candles to set the mood at home


From rose-scented candles to sexy massage candles


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Carla Challis
Carla ChallisCommerce Partnerships Editor
Updated: February 12, 2023

If you want to set the mood this Valentine’s Day, put the champagne on ice and get ready to burn for your loved one – by lighting one of these Valentine’s candles on Tuesday February 14. 

From the sexiest scents to pretty in pink candles, dial up the romance at home with one of these romantic candles for Valentine’s Day...

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Light up candle from M&S

Blooming lovely light-up candle, £10, Marks & Spencer

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Turn down the lights and burn this M&S candle for the ultimate in ambience; once lit, mini LED lights in the jar light up to highlight the glitter. Gorgeous.

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A Sensual Floral Pairing Layered Candle, £170, Jo Malone

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Jo Malone's dreamy candles now include this sensual scent, infused with an intoxicating blend of peony & blush suede, with pomegranate noir.

A 'Burning Love' candle in a box with shredded paper and a white paper bag.

Burning love candle, from £14.99, Etsy

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This stylish apothecary style candle can be personalised with not only a heartfelt or sexy message, but the scent too!

Red candle labeled 'Slow Burn' by Kacey Musgraves and Boy Smells.

Boy Smells Slow Burn candle, £54, Space NK

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Engage your senses and enjoy the warmth, welcoming scent of this candle. Think black pepper, incense and tonka.

Red candle with 'Jo Loves' branding, featuring a silver lid and red label.

A Home Candle, £55, Jo by Jo Loves

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A fresh, full-bodied fragrance of grapefruit, bitter orange, lime and spearmint make for one delicious blend.

Red 'Loving' candle with lit flame next to red box with 'Loving' written on it.

Bella Freud Loving candle, £50, Cult Beauty

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A delicious blend of tuberose, amber and sandalwood epitomise love in this chic candle.

Red cylindrical Goutal Paris candle with white wick, no people visible.

Goutal Ambre et Volupte candle, £44.10, Escentual

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Hints of spice blend with a soft vanilla base to create a tender scent, that's sultry, classic and rich. 

Molton Brown Candle

Delicious Rhubarb & Rose candle, £42, Molton Brown

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This floral-fruity fragrance is a bestseller, with fans loving its tart rhubarb and musky vanilla blend.

Fortnum Candle

Lauren Dickinson Provocateur Scented Candle, £60, Fortnum & Mason

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This cheeky candle has the trimmings of silk, cotton and brass for a full-bodied and indulgent fragrance sure to light up your February 14.

Ralph Lauren Modern Equestrian scented candle in red glass with horse design next to its box.

Ruby Garrett candle, £75, Ralph Lauren

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A fresh essence of citrus with the rich, earthy notes of saffron and frankincense in an iconic Ralph Lauren glass jar. Sporty types, this was made for you.

A pink cylindrical candle with a heart-shaped hand design and 'LOVE YA' text.

Love Ya candle, £13.50, Amazon

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A sweet smelling blend of tobacco and vanilla is housed in an equally sweet jar.

A pink candle from Revolution Beauty London reads 'You're My Type' in gold script.

You're My Type candle, £5, Revolution Beauty

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Love Islanders would definitely gift this candle to the one they're coupled up with on February 14th.

Black cylindrical candle container with silver lid and brown wooden ring on top, labeled 'LELO'.

Lelo Flickering Touch Candle, £29, BeautyBay

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This vanilla and chocolate candle not only smells divine, but the wax can be used as massage oil too. Talk about setting the tone.

Sculpted white candle shaped like a human figure with red hearts, next to another white candle.

Lea red heart painted candle, from £14, Etsy

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We love this beautifully hand-painted candle for Valentine’s chic.

Aphrodiasiac Candle

Aphrodisiac candle, £10.99, Etsy

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Don't light this candle unless you're feeling the vibes, as it's pheromone infused and will really set the tone, if you know what we mean...

Candle with peacock design and 'Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen' text.

Pride & Prejudice book candle, £48, Noble Objects

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If Mr Darcy is top of your fantasy list, light this Pride & Prejudice candle and let your imagination run wild.

Black candle with gold text 'Stars can't Shine without Sarah' on a wooden table next to a magazine.

Personalised candle, from £19.99, Amazon

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Send your beau this beautifully personalised candle for V day and you’ll be in their good books for months, promise.

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A cylindrical black candle with a pink circle in the center displaying 'baujee bougies' in white.

Queen Jam candle, £35, Boujee Bougies

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Much like its namesake, Queen Jam is a Finnish conserve made from raspberries and bilberries - and this candle is just as sticky, fruity and fresh. 

Sexy candle

Single rose candle, £12.88, Etsy

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Don't gift flowers - gift flower candles. These single-rose candles are cute and flirty, and bound to get you in your loved ones good books.

Sexy candle

Tuberose and cashmere candle, £20, The White Company

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Just the name of this candle sounds sexy! The White Company's candle is a luxurious scented blend of velvety cashmere and fresh white tuberose.

A white candle next to a red box labeled 'thisworks love sleep seduction candle'.

Thisworks Love Sleep Seduction candle, £35, Lookfantastic

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Indulge in the art of seduction with thisworks’ candle, scented with ylang ylang, patchouli and frankincense.

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Ginori 1735 x Luke Edward Hall Rajathra Palace Candle, £140, Liberty

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Trust us, this candle is a valentines gift you can't go wrong with. Designed by the one and only Luke Edward Hall, this gift is aesthetic, romantic, and thoughtful - what more could your valentine ask for?

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