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With December finally gracing our doorstep, the season of Christmas candles is officially here, meaning it's time to bring out all the warm, spicy and cosy scents to help us get into the festive spirit. After all, the big day is less than a month away, and let's face it, singing along to Mariah Carey and re-watching Love, Actually (among other Christmas movies)aren't the only jolly ways of getting in the mood ahead of the holidays. Just imagine getting a whiff of refreshing pine, toasty cinnamon, or gingerbread while you're all cosied up with homemade mulled wine… sounds dreamy, right? It's the most wonderful time of the year, indeed.

From the likes of Jo Malone and Yankee Candle to NEOM and Diptyque, there's a flurry of brands out there that have put out a collection of festive winter candles out there for your nostrils to enjoy. And that's just brands – don't even get us started on all the different scents and fragrances. After all, all of us have different memories and associations with the holiday period, so whether you're into fresh pine, woody cedar, spicy cinnamon or sweet citrus, there's a bit of something here for everyone. Side note: festive candles also make amazing Christmas gifts too.

Best Christmas candles at a glance:

• NEOM Christmas Wish 1 Wick Candle: WAS £18 NOW £15.30, LookFantastic
• Jo Malone London Pine & Eucalyptus Home Candle: £58, Sephora
• Jo Loves Christmas Trees Home Candle: £55, Space NK
• Fortnum's Christmas Votive Candle 65g: £25, Fortnum & Mason
• Winter Medium Botanical Candle: £32, The White Company

If you're finding it difficult to narrow down your choices, don't worry – we're here for you. We've put together a carefully curated list of all the best Christmas candles that suit every budget and preference. And yes, this includes all the trending candles that you might spot on TikTok, as well as some cult classics and more recent launches that are new in the market. We've also made sure to include some vegan and natural candle options, as well as some alternatives for those of us who prefer aroma diffusers or wax melts. So once you hit that ‘checkout’ button, kick back on the sofa and enjoy all the scents that the holidays have to offer.

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Why we love it: Looking for a Christmas candle that contains 13 essential oils? We've got just the thing. With natural scents such as mandarin, cinnamon and tonka bean, this product is one of the best wax candles for anyone who wants to fill their home with a festive mood. 

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Why we love it: Make your living room smell like a pine forest enveloped in snow with this home candle from Jo Malone. Coupled with the scent of eucalyptus, this candle is decorated with etches of snowballs and has a burn time of about 45 hours – plenty of time to get you in the festive mood.

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Why we love it: Jo Loves has done it again. This one smells just like a Christmas tree and features notes of lavender, incense and amber. It's made with hand-poured vegan wax that burns cleanly and creates a warm ambience in your home.

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Why we love it: When it comes to good-smelling candles, Yankee Candle is always a safe bet. And with this festive fragrance, you can turn any home into a Winter Wonderland. Housed in a large jar, this candle smells like pine and has notes of eucalyptus and birch. 

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Why we love it: This glass jar candle is designed to look chic on any coffee table. It'd made with high quality, hand-poured paraffin wax that ensures a nice, even burn. The scent features notes of white musk and heliotrope.

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Why we love it: Sweet orange, clove, cinnamon and ginger aren't just ingredients for a good mulled wine – they're also great Xmas notes that form the perfect winter candle. Did we mention that all ESPA candles are also made with natural wax infused with pure essential oils? You can shop the whole collection, which also features fragrances such as frankincense and myrrh.

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Why we love it: Looking for gift ideas for someone who loooves candles? This 12-piece set is the perfect gift, featuring a variety of woody and sweet scents that can be used as a countdown to Christmas Eve. You can even split up the gift box and use each candle as stocking filler for the entire family.

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Why we love it: Sweet cinnamon, juicy orange and warming clove – does it get any better than this? Fortnum & Mason's festive Christmas candle is made with 100% sustainable natural wax and comes in a gorgeously-decorated glass candle holder that features the brand's iconic design.

Why we love it: A candle that doubles as a Christmas decoration? Sign us up. This candle is designed to look like a snowflake and smells like a magical cedar forest. It's also incredibly affordable, making it perfect as a Secret Santa gift. 

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Why we love it: A gingerbread house wax burner is exactly what everyone needs this festive season. The house features a tealight holder at the bottom, which is used to heat up the wax melt located in the ‘attic’. 

Why we love it: If tea light candles or reed diffusers just don't cut it anymore, be sure to check out this 5kg scented candle from John Lewis. Featuring a festive blend of spicy cinnamon, clove and orange, as well as warm spices and sandalwood, this candle is iconic and a holiday must-have thanks to a burn time of up to 100 hours.

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Why we love it: Having been founded in 1884, Carrière Frères knows a thing or two about candles. Made using organic rapeseed wax, this home fragrance carries an aroma of Siberian pine and candied ginger – perfect for getting you in the holiday mood. 

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Why we love it: A famous pillar candle that's essentially become known as “the smell of Christmas” over the years. Featuring a hard wax outer shell and a soft inner core, it has a spicy and warming scent that features notes of cinnamon, clove and orange.

Why we love it: If candles aren't your thing, you can still enjoy the smell of winter using an aroma diffuser. With this set, you can fill your living space with holiday scents such as honey, amber and cedar, tangerine and winter spice.

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Why we love it: Nothing says ‘comforting’ like the smell of wood fire, chocolate and coffee. Made with paraffin wax, it provides an even burn and an even nicer scent to carry you through the winter season.

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What are the best Christmas candles? 

It depends entirely on your own personal preference and taste. If you're looking for something on the sweeter side, you might want to try out the NEOM Christmas Wish Candle, which features notes of mandarin, cinnamon and tonka bean to help you relax and unwind. Chocolate lovers can opt for the Diptyque Etincelles Scented Candle to satisfy their sweet tooth too. 

Otherwise, many of us might prefer a more natural and ‘outdoorsy’ scent come Christmastime. If you want to fill your living room with the smell of fresh Siberian pine, you may want to give the Carrière Frères Siberian Pine & Candied Ginger Scented Candle a go. And if you're looking for something spicy, try out John Lewis' iconic Winter Spice Inclusion Scented Candle, which comes in a whopping 5kg size and has a burn time of up to 100 hours.

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For more shoppable beauty content from Glamour UK Commerce Writer Denise Primbet, follow her on Twitter @deniseprimbet and Instagram @deniseprimbet.

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