24 of the best scented candles you need in your life right now

We all know that staying in is the new going out, and with winter still being on the radar, why not celebrate with a batch of glorious scented candles? Not only are they a fail-safe gift for loved ones, but they give your home that cosy touch on those dark evenings. We have rounded up our pick of the candles you need in your life right now - from luxurious offerings to inexpensive waxes that won't break the bank. Grab a hot drink, a warm blanket and get scrolling...

Pine & Eucalyptus candle, £48, Jo Malone London

Jo Malone London has started 2020 with a limited edition version of their iconic English Pear & Freesia Collection. Fresh and with that just-ripe feeling, this scent combines pears, white freesias, amber, patchouli and woods, all housed in a swish glass votive. 

Solis Rex scented candle, £85, Cire Trudon at Net-A-Porter

We are officially in love with Solis Rex - a stunning candle from Cire Trudon. This beautiful gold design is inspired by the parquet floors at the Château de Versailles' famous Hall of Mirrors. Fancy, right? It has fresh notes of Green Leaves and Eucalyptus, bursts of orange and a smattering of pine. Light this when you have guests over, and we guarantee they will all be swooning...

Sweet Orange Spice, £19.99, Yankee Candle

How could we do a candle feature without mentioning the world's most famous candle brand? Yankee Candles are known for their sumptuous scents in every flavour imaginable, and our current fave has to be the Sweet Orange Spice. A fabulous aroma of cinnamon, clove, ginger and pumpkin when lit, it's totally warm and inviting.

Friendship candle, £80, Jo Loves x HELLO!

Here at HELLO! you can see we love a candle, so it made perfect sense for us to collaborate with Jo Loves. Take a look at our limited-edition Friendship Layered Candle! Each of the three layers represents a powerful, pure white flower - just like the bond between friends. You can even get it personalised with you and your bestie's name. 

Bizarre Brandy candle, £42, Molton Brown

Not everyone loves fresh, floral notes; some people prefer something a little more pungent. Molton Brown's Bizarre Brandy Single Wick Candle is encased in a lovely 1920's style jar and includes ginger and citrus orange, with essences of aged brandy and coffee. Mmm! It's the Great Gatsby in a pot and we just know you're going to love it.

Orris Mimosa Candle, £29.90, Rituals

If you enjoy fresh, floral scents that aren't too heady, you will be obsessed with this blooming lovely candle by Rituals. It smells like a bouquet of flowers and the champagne coloured jar would look fabulous in your living room.

Limeleaf and ginger scented candle, £31.50, Von Norten

The Von Norten brand is inspired by nature with powerful ingredients. The idea is that a home should be filled with a touch of nature and kindness. If you fancy something different in your home? You must try this! 

Deep Sleep Heavenly Candle, £26, This Works

Anyone else feel like hibernating this time of year? This Works Deep Sleep Heavenly Candle contains calming essential oils of Lavender and Chamomile. Just light a few hours before bedtime and we guarantee you will nod off with ease.

Fireside' HearthWick Woody and Earthy, £27, WoodWick

WoodWick's HearthWick Flame candle is super rich and spicy.  With the natural blends of amber, vetiver and musk, it will fill your whole house with goodness.

Smoke candle, £48, East 

Encased in hand-blown glass and made entirely of natural ingredients, the Essence + Alchemy Smoke Candle perfectly captures the feeling of wandering through fragrant woodland with the comforting aromas of sweet smoke in the air from distant fires. A very grounding essential oil blend to help warm the psyche.

Signature Candle, £12.50, The Sanctuary

If you're on a budget, we suggest you try the Sanctuary Spa's Signature Candle.This cute tin features the brand's signature musky oriental scent that's fruity yet relaxing. With a £12.50 price tag, you could buy one for every corner of your living room...

Vanilla & Cedarwood Boxed Candle, £8, Boots

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Inspired by the English countryside, this inexpensive yet classy candle smells just like a fragrant English garden. Naturally made, there's no mineral wax, or harsh preservatives. And for under £10, you can't go wrong....

Diptyque Baies and Roses carousel set, £90, Net-A-Porter

When we first clapped eyes on this stunning set, we just knew we needed it, ASAP. Diptyque’s Carousel Scented Candle offering contains two of their best-loved fragrant candles - Roses and Baies - with a pretty gold feature that you attach to the rim. Once the candle is lit, the gold charms spin. How bouji?

Soothing Glow Candle, £32, Elemis

If you want to fill a space with a lovely, calming scent, look no further than the Soothing Glow Candle by Elemis. It contains  lavender, eucalyptus and geranium and will uplift your mood instantly. As always, the packaging is top-notch; it comes in a pretty gift box and the votive itself is encased with a metallic silver wrap, so ideal for this time of year.

Fresh Hesperides Grapefruit Scented Candle, £45, John Lewis

This long-lasting grapefruit aroma is ideal for warming up any room. Fresh and full of natural oils and waxes, this clean scent is a wonderful treat that can be used throughout all the seasons.

'Joy' scented candle, £45, Kalmar

Incredible aroma aside, we are loving this yellow jar. It really does bring us joy as it's namesake suggests; so vibrant!  Designed to uplift you, the scent contains ginger and lemon. Once lit, it will pep you up in no time. 

Neroli Tea Candle, £91, Penhaligon's

Are you a tea lover? Yep, us too! Penhaligon's has created a range totally dedicated the great British tradition of tea drinking. Based on some of the world’s most popular teas – Earl Grey, Assam and Neroli (Lady Grey), this offering scents your home expertly and has a distinctive citrus flavour.

Santa Baby Candle, £55, Victoria Cator

We are totally obsessed with Victoria Cator's new festive offering 'Santa Baby'. It has notes of lime, orange and mandarin mixed with Nordic Pine. Encased in this glamorous vase, it's the ideal gift and would look incredible in anyone's living room.

Tuberose and Amber Candle, £18, Dune London

Next time you pop into Dune for a fancy pair of shoes, why not check out the brand's new candles? We are loving their 'Home' fragrance - it has notes of tuberose, amber and violet, as well as vanilla. The perfect touch of luxury!

Sisley Campagne Candle, £58.50, Harrods

 Sisley's candles are so stylish - especially this delight. The Campagne has an unusual scent which is bold yet beautiful, with top notes of bergamot, lemon and basil, heart notes of green tomato leaves, jasmine and plum with base notes of oak moss, patchouli and vetiver. Plus, this stunning green glass is unbelievably chic…

Cheirosa '62 Candle, £47, Sol de Janeiro @ Space NK

From the makers of the famous Brazilian Bum Bum cream comes a stunningly summery, beach-ready candle by Sol de Janeiro. Known as the Cheirosa '62 Candle, this home fragrance features a warm, sweet scent with natural aromas of caramel, pistachio and vanilla. So moorish! Housed in a zany orange glass votive, this stunning creation has a burning time of a whopping 45 hours.

MOR Northern Lights Candle, £35, Feel Unique

MOR's Northern Lights Candle is a gorgeous, glamorous offering that's fresh, yet totally striking. We love the art deco lid and cute snowflake charm - it's almost too pretty to use! With notes of sandalwood, refreshing saltwater and Iris, it's Nordic vibes in a jar.

Olivia Rubin x Etsy Sweet Cinnamon Scented Large Jar Candle, £26, Etsy

If you had to put ALL the scents of Christmas in a jar - fashion designer Olivia Rubin's new candle collection is for you. This buttery vanilla offering is spicy and fragrant and is ideal for the festive season.