Holiday Beauty Candles 2015
13 Pretty Candles That Make Gorgeous Gifts For Spa-Lovers
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One of my favorite moments of getting a spa treatment is that first step into the venue. I'm instantly hit with aromas of lavender, eucalyptus, and rose. It's undoubtable that scent has the ability to transport and relax us. And when you combine the aromatic powers of candles with the holiday season, it's just a jolly good time! Even if I don't have time to bake my family treats, I can light up a gingerbread or pumpkin candle to get a whiff of that sweet scent. Or since my urban apartment lacks a fireplace, I know I can still enjoy a woodsy fragrance with a musky pine burner. Keep reading to discover my favorite sweet and spicy candles of the holiday 2015 season.
Diptyque Sapin Candle
The Candle: Diptyque Sapin Candle ($35)
The Scent: The exterior is designed by painter Julien Colombier, who was inspired by mysterious forests and enchanted jungles. The wax draws notes from pine trees and mandarin.
Oribe Cote d'Azur Scented Candle
The Candle: Oribe Cote d'Azur Scented Candle ($62)
The Scent: If you constantly sniff your strands every time you apply an Oribe hair care product, then you need this candle that features the brand's signature smell — bergamot, black currant, Sicilian orange, jasmine, sandalwood, and amber.
Jo Malone Roasted Chestnut Candle
The Candle: Jo Malone Roasted Chestnut Candle ($195)
The Scent: This is Christmas dessert in wax form thanks to nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, and caramel — with a hint of smokiness.
Archipelago Pumpkin Soy Candle
The Candle: Archipelago Pumpkin Soy Candle ($22)
The Scent: Straight pie. Burn this one during Thanksgiving dinner and beyond.
Aerin Rose de Grasse Candle
The Candle: Aerin Rose de Grasse Candle ($65)
The Scent: Roses (obvi)! But these are not grandmotherly florals — these are fresh, beautiful garden roses even a millennial would embrace.
By Kilian Candle
The Candle: By Kilian Candle ($185 for the holder, $80 for the candle refill); available Nov. 9
The Scent: Customize the art-deco bottle by choosing your favorite out of these four fragrances.
- French Boudoir: tuberose bouquet
- Loukoum: vanilla, glazed sugar, and orange blossom
- Noir Ottoman: rose, woods, and musk
- Song of Songs: oud, incense, and amber
Nest Hearth Candle
The Candle: Nest Hearth ($38)
The Scent: Not only does the packaging look like it should be positioned above a wood-burning fireplace, but it smells like it too. You can thank oud wood, frankincense, and smoky embers for that. This one is a ski house must!
Rituals Oriental Light Candle
The Candle: Rituals Oriental Light Candle ($65)
The Scent: The marriage of myrrh and cardamom is both warm and spicy. Plus the ruby glass bottle is printed with the motivating words, "Accept what is, let go of what was and have faith in what will be."
The Little Market Gingerbread Candle
The Candle: The Little Market Gingerbread Candle ($24)
The Scent: Fill your home with the aroma of freshly baked cookies — minus the calories. (But if you also make treats — we won't judge!) By the way — Lauren Conrad is a founding partner of this site that employs women around the world to create these artisan goods.
La Mer Limited Edition Candle
The Candle: La Mer Limited Edition Candle ($80)
The Scent: Just like La Mer's luxe skin care ingredients, this candle draws inspiration from the sea. Expect a beachy scent, perfect for that December getaway.
Arquiste For J.Crew Dark Pine Candle
The Candle: Arquiste For J.Crew Dark Pine Candle ($45)
The Scent: This is one you can comfortably light at your boyfriend's place, as it has masculine, rugged American wilderness inspiration. More specifically, it draws notes from the pine trees that covered the mountains of the Sierra Nevada range in the mid-19th century. Expect a mix of pine, juniper berry oil, mountain air, sweet almond, and cedar. You'll want to snuggle while sniffing this candle!
Elemis Spa Light Candle
The Candle: Elemis Spa Light Candle ($47)
The Scent: Orange and cinnamon blend flawlessly for this soothing spa scent.
Bvlgari Eau Parfumée Au Thé Bleu Prestigious Ceramic Candle
The Candle: Bvlgari Eau Parfumée Au Thé Bleu Prestigious Ceramic Candle ($98)
The Scent: Expect to be put in a restorative mood as this wax contains relaxing notes of lavender, violet, and iris.
