The smells of winter are coming on the backs of the cooler fall winds, bringing with them a few flurries and the clean air of the coldest months to come.
Candles — be they big and small, one wick or of Bravo’s controversial three-wick variety — are the easiest way to set the winter mood and make any room warm and bright with a flicker of a flame and a yummy scent to go with.
Best yet, a candle is one the best and easiest gifts to give during the holiday season, as who wouldn’t want a delicious scented candle to help make their home merry and bright?
The Post combed through the lot and found the best winter candles that have a seasonal scent, funny slogan and even have gifts inside the wax that make your gift into a double whammy. Read on and let the scents of gingerbread and sugarplum dance through your head while doing so.
Sweet Water Decor Winter Candle, $20
We went literal with this one to kick off the list.
The Sweet Water Decor Winter candle is everything we think of when it’s that time of the year. It has notes of pine, sage, rosemary, eucalyptus and cedar to evoke a woodsy winter adventure without ever leaving the warm house.
Grove Co. Limited Edition Sparks of Joy Spiced Berry Scent, $16.95
Feel at home with this cozy candle and limited edition winter scent.
Grove Co. has a scent called “Scents of Joy” smelling of cranberry and winter spices to inspire warmth and freshly mulled wine without lifting a finger. The candle itself is clean, made of soy wax and natural fragrance made of essential oils.
Diptique Limited-edition Snowflake Candle, $78
There’s something magical about the wintertime and Diptique knows just how to capture it, bottle it and put it into a candle.
This limited edition scent is called Flocon, or their Snowflake candle for easier nomenclature. Not only is the blue swirling packaging perfect for a holiday gift, but the cool winter scent with lighter floral notes is a winter winner, too.
Nest New York Holiday Classic Candle, $44
Nestle into some blankets and light this candle and have yourself a cozy Christmas at home.
The Nest New York seasonal scent is out, aptly named Holiday Classic. The vessel itself if stunning, made of gold detailed glass that will look amazing on your hearth or on your holiday dinner table. The scent is equally amazing, smelling of pomegranate, mandarin orange, pine and more.
Brooklyn Candle Studio Sweet Fig Candle, $28
If you’re dreaming of figgy pudding or sugarplums, check out Brooklyn Candle Studio for your new favorite winter candle hall. They hail from New York, and are always eco-friendly so you can enjoy the smell but not the smoke.
“Made in Brooklyn, New York with 100% soy wax for an eco-friendly clean burn. We use lead-free cotton wicks and premium fragrance oils infused with essential oils. Our candles are vegan, cruelty-free, phthalate-free, and petroleum-free,” reads the product page.
Free People Winterberry Candle, $38
Tis the season for holiday gifting and Free People is here to help.
They curated their very own candle gift guide, and this seasonal scent is at the top of the list. It smells of rhubarb, fig leaf and ripe winter berries, making you home smell like a winter wonderland. Plus, it comes in a super giftable red box so you won’t even need to worry about wrapping.
Fireside Spruce 5-Wick Clay Seasonal Candle, $24.99
Nothing lasts forever…except Evergreen trees and maybe this five-wick candle.
Sold at Target, this massive 25oz candle is perfect for your holiday dining table set up or for the front hall, as the five wicks will light up any large space with the scents of pine and wood. It also makes for a great hostess or host present that anyone would be thrilled to receive.
Homesick Candles, $34
If you’re homesick for somewhere or feeling stir crazy in your own home, these candles are for you. Or, if someone on your gifting list can’t make it home for the holidays, this is the perfect little piece of home they need.
Homesick has the remedy with their collection of scents inspired by destinations all over the world — and the comforting memories associated with them. The 13¾-ounce jar has a burn time of 60 to 80 hours, making this the longest vacation ever, no comp-time needed.
Birthdate Candles, use code NYPOST5 for 5% off your order
Here’s a birthday candle you won’t want to blow out.
These customizable candles are a perfect birthday gift that is as unique as they are aesthetically pleasing to have in your own home. Simply enter in the recipient’s birthdate and the candle company does the rest, adding a horoscope label to the candle that shows their zodiac, strengths, weaknesses and the official name of the date they were born.
Brightland Digestif Candle, $42
There’s nothing better than a beautiful holiday meal and a table setting with candles, and nothing worse than leftover stale cooking smells.
Brightland now has a candle for both needs, serving as a digestif for your kitchen to burn during or after cooking and leave lit on the table while you sip real digestifs after your meal. The candle itself smells of Neroli, black pepper and Vetiver and can burn up to 40 hours.
Cappuccino Triple Wick Candle, $69
Celebrate the start of winter with Sicily Hill and their ultra-luxe candle set that comes in a leather-bag-inspired candle box, complete with a buckle and handle should you want to transport the candle in style. As suggested by the site, this will transform your home into your favorite coffee shop without ever leaving home, so you can have your pumpkin spice latte and smell the fresh cappuccino at the same time.
“Enjoy this candle in the mornings as you sip a cup of coffee, read a book, and prepare for the day ahead,” reads the product page.
Here For The Burn, $35
If you’re sick of sending emails and video meetings from home, kick off the fall with a bit of humor.
From candle company Here For The Burn, there is a choice of three different scents, no matter the message. The first is mango guava, reminding us all of the warmer days ahead. The second is more earthy bergamot, green grass and Tonka bean and the newest arrival is a Moroccan amber, with warm notes perfect for the start of winter.
ESPA Positivity Candle, $48
Cross your favorite aromatherapy oils with the warmth of a great candle and you get this pick from ESPA Skincare.
“To help you see the world in a better light, burn our brightly-scented Positivity Aromatic Candle to ease negativity. This hand-poured natural soy wax candle is infused with our unique Positivity Signature Blend, which harnesses the potency of aromatherapy oils using a spirit-lifting combination of Jasmine, Gardenia and Rose Geranium,” reads the product description.
Malaya Organics Candle Moroccan Rose, $60
Back to the eco-friendly aspect, here is another candle that smells so good, you will light it far more often than once in a blue moon.
From Pink Moon — as part of their Eco Home collection — the Malaya Organics candle collection is hand-poured with 100% natural, pure coconut wax that burns cleaner than soy.
“An enticing floral bouquet with notes of Rose, Osmanthus, Geranium, Bitter Orange and Bergamot wraps you in a heady and clean aroma that is seductive and timeless,” reads the product page.
Caramel Coffee Jackpot Candle, $24.99
You’ve hit the jackpot with this candle.
A two-in-one gift, Jackpot Candle comes in a variety of sweet scents like lavender, birthday cake and caramel latte. And just beneath the wax surface lies the second gift: a ring worth anywhere from $15 to $5,000. Pick a ring size to make sure the jewelry will fit, and then burn the wooden wick until your ring is revealed.
Yankee Candle Twinkling Lights, $31
From the experts on all things candles, the trending scent of fall is Twinkling Lights, and not just for your tree.
The largest size, a 22-ounce jar, purportedly burns for 110 to 150 hours. To get specific, the candle combines notes of almond, milk, jasmine, fir and of course a sprinkle of holiday joy.
Grow Fragrance Amber Santal, $34 or two for $60
Celebrate the smells of winter with a warm amber candle that is also good for the environment.
Grow Fragrance products are 100% plant-based, toxin-free and safe for your home and everyone in them. The company believes in full transparency when it comes to its ingredients, listing them right on the site.
“99% of candles on the market today have petroleum-based ingredients, whether in the wax itself or in the fragrance, which pose potential health risks. We combine perfumery expertise with an unrivaled commitment to using only the purest, plant-based ingredients, to offer home fragrance that’s safer and more natural, without compromising on beautiful scent,” reads the product page.
Fornasetti Scented Candle, $215
This one is for the luxe lovers out there, although the $215 candle may be too pretty to ever light.
From designer Fornasetti, this 10-ounce candle is decorated with your choice of design between lips or stunning architecture, handmade on an Earthenware jar, with a hand-poured wax that gives off a scent of Mediterranean herbs, wood tones and incense.
“Italian painter, sculptor, interior decorator and engraver Piero Fornasetti has one of the largest and most recognizable bodies of work. His muse, 19th-century operatic soprano Lina Cavalieri, inspired his most famous designs. Now reimagined by his son, Barnaba, the iconic legacy of art can be found in a line of home décor. Every piece created is painstakingly handcrafted making no two pieces alike,” reads the product description.
Overose Nudesse Pink Candle, $58
When in doubt, go with pink to lighten any mood and add a pop of color to any room.
This candle, sold at Sephora, is pink on the inside and out, giving off a delicious scent of roses and rain. The Overose brand is a Parisian perfume house, so it’s no wonder the scent of this candle is reminiscent of a top-shelf parfum de Paris.