The best scented candles to burn right now
A scented candle is the perfect home decor. Not only can they fill your home with a fragrant aroma, they're also an easy way to inject a bit of colour or texture onto a windowsill, bedside table or kitchen countertop.
Not to mention they make lovely gifts for a new homeowner or anybody with a love of candles.
If you have a bath, we'd highly recommend having one lit during a tub full of bubbles, for an indulgent, pampering treat at the end of a long day.
There's no shortage of scented candles to shop, especially as many high-street brands have upped their game to launch affordable homeware ranges.
We've compiled our top 12, featuring our favourite luxury, mid-range and affordable treats.
The best scented candles to shop now
Zara amalfi sunray aromatic candle | £15.99 from Zara
This is one of our favourite candles on the high street. It's a refreshing blend of bergamot, mandarin and orange flower that has been created for Zara in collaboration with Jo Malone. Inspired by sun-soaked Italian streets on holiday, it's perfect for getting rid of smells in the kitchen after cooking.
This Works Deep Sleep Heavenly Scented Candle | £26 from John Lewis
Wind down after work and get ready to hit the hay with this relaxing candle. It's a therapeutic fragrance of calming Lavender and soothing Roman Camomile essential oils.
Flowers Signature Candle | £20 from The White Company
If you're a fan of floral scents, invite a full bloom into your home with this flower-inspired candle from the experts at The White Company. Inspired by an English country garden, it's made with notes of jasmine, rose, neroli and patchouli.
Pomegranate Large Mercury 3 Wick Candle | £25 from Marks & Spencer
Should you prefer a fruitier fragrance, opt for this pomegranate scent from Marks & Spencer. Uplifting and invigorating, we also love the glittery glass jar which adds a touch of opulence.
Diptyque Baies Scented Candle | £54 from Space NK
A reliable luxury candle brand is undoubtedly Diptyque, whose offerings burn evenly and envelope a room in fragrance. Bais is one of its most popular scents, a beautiful blend of blackcurrant leaves and Bulgarian rose.
Alma Mosaic Bergamot & Mandarin Scented Candle | £22.50 from Oliver Bonas
A sweet treat for your abode, this bergamot and mandarin scented candle is the perfect pick-me-up, and has a burn time of 40 hours.
Boy Smells Rhubarb Smoke Scented Candle | £45 from Selfridges
This luxurious metallic purple candle is a statement windowsill addition. A blend of rhubarb, incense, black tea, white birch, it smells as good as it looks.
Cheena Glass Candle | £26 from Anthropologie
A winner from Anthropologie is this glass candle that is almost too pretty to burn. Fresh and woody, it a mix of eucalyptus, cedarwood, patchouli, vetiver and pure amber.
& Other Stories scented candle in Perle de coco | £17 from & Other Stories
Perfect for decorating a dresser, bathroom or kitchen, this coconut, vanilla and caramel scent from & Other Stories is ideal if you like a sweet scent to fill your home with.
Scented candle in glass holder | £9.99 from H&M
For just under a tenner, this colourful candle is an olfactory treat. Warming and rich, it features cardamon, cedar and smoky incense.
Beauty Pie Clean House Luxury Scented Candle | £20 from Beauty Pie for members
Looking for a fresh, clean scent? Opt for this refreshing blend of musk, lavender, freesia and magnolia from Beauty Pie.
Rituals The Ritual of Ayurveda Scented Candle | £23.50 from John Lewis
Bodycare brand Rituals has a whole range of scents spanning candles, diffusers, body creams and lotions. One John Lewis shopper said of this Indian rose and sweet almond oil blend: "The fragrance is lovely and not overpowering like some candles I have used before."
