Candles Candles Candles! Gift Guide

It’s been awhile since I’ve overspent on a designer candle. Those days are behind me, although I do like to splurge once in awhile on my favorite Diptyque candle. There are more options now and at more affordable price points without forsaking design, creativity and quality. There’s also some that quickly rise to a certain cult status known for its designer brand name.

For this holiday season opt for well designed and worth the price from brands who are adding more style and charm into ethically made candles. 

Paddywax - french bistro baguette scented candle

PADDYWAX * FRENCH BISTRO BAGUETTE CERAMIC SCENTED CANDLE * £20 226grams (8oz)

D.S. & Durga - Big Sur candle

D.S. & DURGA* BIG SUR AFTER RAIN CANDLE * $70

THE PARMATILE SHOP * TAPER CANDLE SET * $65

GLOSSIER * SCENTED CANDLE * $45

Flamingo Estate Jasmine Damask Rose Candle

FLAMINGO ESTATE * JASMINE DAMASK ROSE SCENTED CANDLE * $64 8oz

LOEWE * TOMATO LEAVES SCENTED CANDLE * £88

August & Piers - darling candle

AUGUST&PIERS * DARLING WAX SCENTED CANDLE * $84

PREDOMINANTLY BLACK * A MADNESS CANDLE * $35

SNIF * CRUMB COUTURE SCENTED CANDLE * $46

Liis - a scented candle for the Jane Austen reader

LIIS * TEMPER AFFECTIONATE * $65 

*Ideal for the Jane Austen reader 

*UPDATED November 20, 2025

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