From fresh to floral, discover your perfect candle scent. (iStock)
The right scented candle makes for an easy and thoughtful last-minute Valentine’s Day gift. Shop trusted brands like Yankee Candle, WoodWick, and Voluspa, with prices starting at $12 and burn times that last well beyond the holiday.
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Original price: $24.99
An easy Valentine’s candle that doesn’t cost a fortune. (Amazon)
Yankee Candle remains a go-to for budget-friendly candles that truly fill the room. This floral-forward pick blends rose and apple peel for a soft, romantic feel. Made with a plant-based wax and a natural-fiber wick, it burns for up to 150 hours and delivers constant fragrance from start to finish.
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Original price: $29.99
Romance in the soft glow of these floral candles. (Amazon)
This sweet set of Valentine’s Day candles makes a great gift. Each translucent glass jar features themed icons that glow when lit, while the freesia-scented fragrance burns clean. It’s perfect for date nights, cozy evenings and Valentine’s decor.
This candle is a mix of sweet and spicy. (Amazon)
Celebrate your unique love story with this Homesick candle. Notes of blackcurrant and cardamom create a warm, romantic scent, while organic cotton wicks and a soy wax blend deliver a clean, even burn.
This candle’s jar is beautifully detailed but the scent is the real star. (Amazon)
Wind down with the La Jolie Muse Santal Rose candle, featuring a daisy-embossed jar and a soft blend of rose and warm sandalwood. Made with soy wax and a cotton wick, this clean-burning candle lasts up to 40 hours — and looks stunning on display even after the wax is gone.
This sweet smelling gift lasts longer than roses. (Yankee Candle)
This mini candle gift set arrives in a Valentine’s-ready box with three scents: Fresh Cut Roses, Cherie Lollipop and Caramel Kiss. It’s a sweet gift that lasts longer than flowers.
Nest candles lean more luxury in price, but they burn beautifully and fill a room fast. (Nordstrom)
Nest New York candles are the kind you gift once — then buy for yourself. This Wild Mint & Eucalyptus scent blends mint, basil, eucalyptus and Thai ginger for a crisp, fresh burn. Housed in a frosted sage-tinted glass jar, it offers up to 60 hours of burn time and smells like a luxury hotel bathroom.
Original price: $30.99
This candle has a soft floral scent and a crackling wood wick. (Kohl’s)
Love the soothing crackle of a wooden wick? Woodwick’s Vanilla & Sea Salt candle delivers, blending vanilla blossom, sea salt and jasmine for a warm, soft floral scent. Housed in the brand’s flared hourglass jar with its signature Pluswick, it burns evenly with a fireplace-like crackle for up to 120 hours.
Premium candles
These premium candles elevate the experience with longer burn times, layered fragrance profiles and striking vessels designed to be displayed.
All the pleasure of a sweet macaron without the guilt. (Amazon)
Snif’s Guilty Pleasure candle leans sweet, blending raspberry and almond notes for an indulgent but balanced scent. The 8.5-ounce candle burns for more than 50 hours and comes in gift-ready packaging. For a strawberries-and-chocolate vibe, Snif’s Big Flirt candle offers a similarly playful option.
Original price: $54.95
NBA fans will love lighting this candle on game days. (Aroma360)
The Aroma 360 NBA My Way Candle is made for basketball fans. Each candle blends notes of leather, sandalwood and amber for a warm and inviting scent. Each team has its own unique graphic.
Original price: $70
A splurge-worthy candle made for a special night in. (Amazon)
If you’re willing to splurge a little, Maison Margiela’s Replica Afternoon Delight candle is worth it. The scent is warm and sweet, thanks to notes of amber, sandalwood and vanilla, and it fills the room, sets the mood for a special night in.
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A cult-favorite candle in a gift-ready travel tin. (Amazon)
Capri Blue’s iconic Volcano candle features a bright blend of tropical fruits and sugared citrus. It comes housed in an unmistakable cobalt blue glass vessel that looks chic on any surface. A great gift for any occasion – especially Valentine’s Day.
This candle sets the mood with a romantic warm glow. (Amazon)
Voluspa’s Cherry Gloss candle was made for Valentine’s Day. Rose and ripe cherry notes are balanced by a subtle hint of leather, and, once lit, the deep red glass jar gives off a warm glow that instantly makes a night in feel more special.
Treat your home to the delicate floral scents of this Jo Malone candle. (Jo Malone)
Jo Malone’s Orange Blossom candle is a splurge, but its smooth, long-lasting burn and refined scent make it worth the buy. Fresh and lightly sweet, it blends orange blossom and clementine flower with warm vetiver and orris, lingering beautifully long after it’s extinguished.
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FAQs
What is a gourmand scent?
A gourmand scent is one that smells good enough to eat — think dessert-inspired notes like vanilla, caramel, chocolate, cinnamon or even buttered popcorn. These candles often feel warm, inviting and sweet, like you just walked into a bakery.
What’s the difference between soy, paraffin and beeswax candles?
Soy, paraffin and beeswax are different types of candle wax, and they each have different origins. Soy and beeswax candles are usually cleaner burning (meaning they produce less soot), while paraffin tends to have a stronger scent. If you’re picky about what goes in the air, go for soy or natural blends.
What kinds of candle wicks are there?
There are more candle wick types than you might expect. Cotton wicks are the most common, known for their steady, clean burn. Wooden wicks burn more slowly and create a fireplace-like crackle, while hemp wicks — often used in all-natural candles — deliver a consistent flame. No matter the style, trimming your wick before each burn helps your candle last longer and burn cleaner. Scissors work, but a wick trimmer does it best.
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