If you think that candles should only be reserved for birthday cakes, blackouts and special occasions, we’re here to ask you to reconsider. Although there are many great options under $20, a scented candle will typically cost you a pretty penny. So, if handing over upwards of $50 seems expensive, then consider the possibility of being transported from your inner-city apartment to the gardens of Kyoto, courtesy of fragrance notes like camellia and lotus.
Or perhaps walking along the lapping ocean in Portofino is more your style? In that case, a candle enriched with sea salt and lemon zest will lead you there. Cheaper than an international plane ticket, right?
Not to mention as the weather cools down, the flicker light of your scented candles flame will double as a method of keeping your home cosy and warm. Delightful.
So whether you like to light an uplifting floral to begin your day or something a little smokier to wind down as you enjoy dinner, here are six scented candles that we keep coming back to..
MOR Bedtime Stories Fragrant Candle
Made from 100 per cent natural soy wax, MOR’s hand-poured candle has been fragranced with cinnamon, vanilla and floral notes to create a sophisticated cosiness that will help you wind down and drift off to sleep (after you’ve blown the flame out, obviously).
Have you tried the MOR Bedtime Stories Fragrant Candle? Leave us a review and let us know what you thought…
$39.95, David Jones
CIRCA Amber & Sandalwood Soy Candle
If you typically lean toward a smokier fragrance but still don’t mind a touch of floral, CIRCA’s blend of amber and sandalwood, mixed with magnolia and vanilla will appease both your sweet and spicy sides.
Have you tried the CIRCA Amber & Sandalwood Soy Candle? Leave a review and let us know what you thought…
$39.95, Myer
Glasshouse Fragrances Kyoto in Bloom – Camellia & Lotus Soy Candle
With so many delicious scents within their range, when it comes to Glasshouse, it can be next to impossible to settle on one. However, take it from us, the Japanese-inspired mix of camellia, lotus, amber and fresh lime, AKA ‘Kyoto In Bloom’ is a scent that will continue to impress you from season to season.
Have you tried the Glasshouse Fragrances Kyoto In Bloom? Leave a review and let us know what you thought…
$49.95, Adore Beauty
Natio Delight – Raspberry, Vanilla and Sandalwood Scented Candle
Here’s a solution if you like sweet scents but your partner doesn’t. By combining sandalwood with vanilla and raspberry, this candle is a pleasant balance between earthy and fruity.
Have you tried the Natio Delight – Raspberry, Vanilla and Sandalwood Scented Candle? Leave a review and let us know what you thought…
$19.69, Chemist Warehouse
Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Home Candle
Perhaps you live by the ocean and want to amplify the fresh, crisp scent that blows off the shoreline. Or, maybe you’re miles away from the sea, wishing to be transported. Whichever category you fall into, simply light a match and enjoy 45 hours of burning time bliss.
$99, Myer
Santa Maria Novella Massage Candle
While this porcelain pot houses what looks and smells like a luxe candle, the oriental and spice fragranced wax actually melts down and transforms into a beauty treatment. After lighting the wick and enjoying as normal, dip your hand into the melted wax (the melting point is body temperature so you won’t burn yourself) and indulge in a nourishing massage oil.
$95, Myer
Main image credit: @santamarianovellaaustralia
Do you burn candles at home? If so, which is your favourite?
I love Jo Malone’s Wood Sage and Sea Salt and have all the variations of it except for the candle.
Also, recently smelt Glasshouse’s Kyoto in Bloom and it is divine.
I think you and I must have similar tastes in fragrances, Ruby!
Wood Sage and Sea Salt is gorgeous!
I love the smell of MOR perfume, so I think I would love MOR Bedtime Stories Fragrant Candle.
The Natio Delight would be my choice because of scent and price.
I do like Natio products. Will check this one out next time that I am in the shops
Yes, I want to try the Natio one, too!
Ditto. I have quite a few of their skincare products.
It sounds divine
I love a quality candle – I only have one fear about them and that is if my cat would walk over the top of it – so I have a rule to myself that if I leave the room, I blow it out.
yes and I know if I have the grandies over I don’t light either as so easy to have an accident
Oh yeah I didn’t think of that but I will keep it in mind for when they are more elderly. xoxo
Understandable and good that you are being careful Clearcrystalwater.
Thanks Sooty yes I have a vision of this happening and so avoid the cat-astrophe. 🙂
Same here with my cat as she loves climbing on all windowsills!
Yep! Same issue as me Lucy!!
I have the Glasshouse Kyoto in Bloom perfume so I wonder if the candle smells the same.
I was in Myers yesterday and they still had some Christmas boxed candles marked down to half price. What a bargain
Some candles are so expensive, but there are so many new brands popping up that are affordable. I received one for Christmas 2020 and it was purchased in Coles, absolutely beautiful scent and nothing wrong with it, $15! My favourite time of the year to burn candles is autumn and winter, it just makes the house feel cosy and there isn’t usually any doors or Windows open so the whole house gets the benefit of the lovely scent. Favourite scents are coconut & lime, vanilla and sandalwood.
Yes winter is lovely to have a lovely scented candle on a dreary cold day
I’m yet to try the Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt, but I’ve heard a lot of rave reviews for it. I like heavy & spicy scents like sandalwood. Violets are also a favourite, but it’s hard to find things with violet notes.
I have an old Glasshouse candle that has violet notes.
Love candles, prefer floral and fresh scents.
I love the bedtime ones and also the kitchen ones which replace cooking scents -really lovely
How to butn money fast? Buy a candle. I have Circa in tropical mango papaya scent, got at Rewards Room. It is great. Surprised that packaging is not more luxe for the price.
How to *burn* [typo].
Yes, you are literally burning money! I love the glow of candles but prefer the economy of wax melts!
Raspberry and vanilla sound yummy! I love anything with vanilla in it
These would smell amazing!
omg want to try them all especially the Santa Maria Novella
Mews collective have amazing candles and they come in the most amazing ceramic vessel’s and become a decorative piece when empty.
I have tried a few on the list including the Glasshouse and Circa. Would love to try the others.
I love the sound of the natio one. It is also a reasonable price.
I agree that some scented candles are waaaay expensive. I just bought myself an diffuser with a USB connection so now I can plug it in whilst at the computer and select whatever essential oil scent I like.
Yes candles can be expensive but if you buy from KMart they can be thrown away when you get tired of them. They are really good value and look nice as well.
I’m not sure I can justify spending almost $100 on a candle! I’m sure they smell amazing
CIRCA Amber & Sandalwood Soy Candle sounds like it would be a lovely fragrance.
I’m a huge fan of Cire Trudon!
The Natio Delight sounds like a nice combination of scents and is reasonably priced.
Oooo the MOR one sounds lovely.
I would love to9 try the Jo-Malone candle.
The massage candle sounds interesting.
This is the first time I’ve heard of MOR bedtime stories fragrant candle – sounds good!
I have two candles in my home atm – love the way the house smells so good from burning them and love that they are soy and safe
I haven’t tried any of these but they sound lovely.