No winter is complete without luxury scented candles to make a space feel cosy, warm and inviting. Beautifully packaged and infused with opulent aromas, the best designer candles are a magnificent addition to any home.
Whether you want quality scented candles for your own home, or you’re thinking of the perfect winter gift. Here are 12 of the best designer candles perfect for the home.
- 12 Best Designer Candles For Winter
- 1. Tom Ford Private Blend Tobacco Vanille Candle
- 2. Diptyque Ambre Candle
- 3. Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka Home Candle
- 4. Potion Paris Vanilla & Musk Creation Candle
- 5. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Candle
- 6. YSL Le Vestiaire Des Parfums Tuxedo Candle
- 7. Maison Margiela REPLICA By The Fireplace Candle
- 8. Le Labo FIGUE 15 Candle
- 9. Byredo Burning Rose Candle
- 10. Molton Brown Black Peppercorn Three Wick Candle
- 11. Penhaligons Anbar Stone Candle
- 12. Roja Dove Amber Aoud Candle
- Our Top Pick
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
12 Best Designer Candles For Winter
I’ve selected 12 of the best designer candles for winter to provide incredible style and comforting warmth to your home.
1. Tom Ford Private Blend Tobacco Vanille Candle
Review
The Tom Ford brand is synonymous with Hollywood chic – their decadent scents are perfect for those who crave something utterly extraordinary.
The scent is much the same as the classic Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille fragrance; Sweet vanilla mingles with rich tobacco for a refined and complex experience.
Presented in a simple, dark glass shell with clean lines. This candle is perfect for those who like sweetness and warmth without too much spice and has about 40 hours of burn time.
Top Notes:
Vanilla, Tobacco
Mid Notes:
Cocoa, Tonka Bean
Base Notes:
Sweet Wood Sap, Dry Fruit
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2. Diptyque Ambre Candle
Review
A French institution, Diptyque is known for producing luxurious yet simple scents which are genuinely intoxicating.
Rich, resinous, and spiced, this candle is a perfect winter warmer that can provide a twist on the classic ‘festive’ palette; Opulence that can’t be ignored.
Presented in a simple, cylindrical, transparent glass shell with the classic Diptyque ovular label. Expect 35 to 40 hours of burn time from this elegant designer candle.
Top Notes:
Tonka Bean
Mid Notes:
Cedar, Spices
Base Notes:
Amber, Musk
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3. Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka Home Candle
Review
Iconic London brand Jo Malone has been known for its high-quality, scented candles since its launch in 1990. They remain one of the best designer candles on the market!
Do not let the simplicity of the ingredients throw you; this candle has a powerful, sweet, and warming scent. Rich myrrh and crowd-pleasing tonka bean are festive without being overwhelmingly spiced or resinous.
Offering around 45 hours of burn time and housed in a grey glass jar with a metallic lid, this candle will make a wonderful gift for anyone.
Top Notes:
Vanilla
Mid Notes:
Tonka Bean
Base Notes:
Myrrh
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4. Potion Paris Vanilla & Musk Creation Candle
Review
Potion Paris has made waves on social media and fashion magazines for its unique presentation and approach to perfumery.
The Vanilla and Musk Creation candle provides a sweet, rich, and exotic scent that will fill your room with its enticing musky vanilla aroma. Wow!
The black glass, gold top, and pretty box make it really beautiful to look at – this candle really comes ‘gift ready’. Better yet, you can get up to 45 hours of burn time from one candle.
Top Notes:
Orange, Pear, Green Notes
Mid Notes:
White Florals, Orchid, Toffee
Base Notes:
Vanilla, Praline, Musk
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5. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Candle
Review
There are few fragrance houses in the world today which have a reputation to match Maison Francis Kurkdjian – a candle like this is a treat in every sense of the word.
Like the original Baccarat Rouge 540 fragrance, this candle is spiced, smooth, and rich. Wood and saffron collide with complex nuances of resin for you to enjoy.
The white and red jar presentation, in particular, is wonderfully festive and will catch the eye in any room it resides in.
A whopping 55 hours of burn time, this candle is remarkably durable – this is an investment that ensures you get your money’s worth.
Top Notes:
Saffron
Mid Notes:
Hedione
Base Notes:
Ambroxan, Cedar, Amberwood
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6. YSL Le Vestiaire Des Parfums Tuxedo Candle
Review
Yves Saint Laurent are synonymous with feminine elegance, beauty, and luxurious indulgence in every aspect of their work – their candles are no different.
Modelled on the iconic Tuxedo fragrance, this candle is a perfect winter warmer infused with musky ambergris and patchouli lifted by violet leaf.
The clean, white and silver colour scheme and the weighty jar make it easy to recognise the quality. You can expect 40 to 45 hours of burn time from this candle.
Top Notes:
Violet Leaf, Bergamot
Mid Notes:
Rose, Black Pepper, Lily-of-the-Valley
Base Notes:
Ambergris, Patchouli, Vanilla
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7. Maison Margiela REPLICA By The Fireplace Candle
Review
The REPLICA range is one of Maison Margiela’s most popular; an evocative, high-quality range of scents representing certain moments; Cue the roaring fire.
This candle’s sweet berries, smouldering nuttiness, smoky notes and warming vanilla has just the right amount of warmth to light up any room.
The simplicity of the jar itself is incredibly effective in making the candle look beautiful, which is always a bonus! Burn time is 40 hours.
Top Notes:
Red Berries
Mid Notes:
Chestnut
Base Notes:
Clove Oil, Cashmeran, Vanilla
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8. Le Labo FIGUE 15 Candle
Review
Ethical, New York-based brand Le Labo has garnered a niche following in very little time thanks to their no-nonsense approach to creating good quality products and stunning fragrances.
The scent that this candle produces is initially of fruity fig & berries. It quickly becomes rich, resinous, and musky. A fantastic set of olfactory layers that evolve throughout the 50 hour burn time.
This pure soy cotton wicked candle comes in a thick, curved glass jar and can be personalised (making it an excellent gift).
Top Notes:
Fig, Blackcurrant
Mid Notes:
Amber
Base Notes:
Musk
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9. Byredo Burning Rose Candle
Review
Luxury European brand Byredo has had a cult following since they first launched in 2006 – their fragrances and candles offer a high-quality blend of attention-seeking notes.
Delicate notes of fragrant rose bloom into a robust cloud of rich leather and dark wood for an all-consuming home fragrance experience like no other.
The matte black jar is simple and somewhat utilitarian, but this adds to the charm. Boasting an average burn time of 55 to 60 hours, it’s one of the sturdiest candles on this list.
Top Notes:
Rose Petals
Mid Notes:
Leather, Rose Absolute, Violet
Base Notes:
Birch, Ebony
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10. Molton Brown Black Peppercorn Three Wick Candle
Review
As suppliers to the Royal family, Molton Brown are an iconic British brand with a vast array of decadent soaps, handwashes, fragrances, and of course, candles.
Spicy and zesty notes so prominent before the candle is actually lit quickly mellow into a softer, fruitier version of themselves, cocooned in herbal and woody notes. Bravo Molton Brown!
It’s stunningly beautiful to look at and has a heavy, high quality feel to it. Available in two sizes, this candle can burn for 30 and 55 hours, respectively.
Top Notes:
Black Pepper, Lemon, Ginger
Mid Notes:
Coriander Oil, Basil
Base Notes:
Vetiver, Oakmoss, Ambergris
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11. Penhaligons Anbar Stone Candle
Review
British perfumer Penhaligon’s create exquisite scents which are timelessly elegant. This Anbar Stone scented candle is something special indeed.
Rich cinnamon, tonka and sweet honey give the scent an almost gourmand edge. Deepened by the resinous aroma of amber, this candle is luxury personified.
This 200g candle is a luxurious treat for anyone. A wonderful Christmas or Birthday gift, in particular, because of its beautiful presentation – the wooden presentation box is quite remarkable.
Top Notes:
Cinnamon
Mid Notes:
Honey, Tonka
Base Notes:
Amber
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12. Roja Dove Amber Aoud Candle
Review
British perfumer Roja Dove has created some of the most coveted fragrances on the planet. So, how good are his candles?…. awesome!
The mix of rose, saffron, and oud makes this candle a thing of true luxury. Its spiced character has hints of sweetness, zest, and floral notes, making it complex and seductive.
The jar’s simple matte black and gold presentation is pretty much in step with the scent itself, plus the weighty feel only adds to the luxury. Available in 300g or 1kg sizes.
Top Notes:
Lemon, Bergamot, Lime
Mid Notes:
Rose de Mai, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Fig
Base Notes:
Cinnamon, Saffron, Benzoin, Orris, Birch, Amber, Aoud
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Our Top Pick
We chose Tom Ford Private Blend Tobacco Vanille Candle as the overall winner. Warm, smokey and sweet, it’s designer candle heaven.
Conclusion
The best designer candles are stunningly beautiful in both appearance and scent. So, no matter which you choose for your home or give as a gift, you can be confident that you will enjoy something of unparalleled luxury.
Further Reading
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Ingrid is an avid perfume collector, fragrance writer & reviewer, fragrance Youtuber and Friend member of the British Society of Perfumers who has worked in the fashion industry for over 30 years.
