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I also have a full storage cabinet and half a coat closet filled with candle backups.
Source images: Kara McGrath and courtesy of brands; Collage: Laneen Wells
All that is to say: Ive tested a lot of these things.
Its not good for a cheap candle; its justgood.
agourmandcandle can be a risk.
Lighting the Diptyque Friandise Candle.
What it smells like:crisp and floral
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D.S.
& Durga Before Common Ensens Candle
D.S.
& Durga is the brand to browse if youre shopping for a fragrance connoisseur who seems to have everything.
Lighting the Diptyque Friandise Candle.
The little orange bow on top means you don’t even need to wrap it.
The red jar looks absolutely stunning once its all lit up.
It blends notes of four (four!)
Lighting the Bath & Body Works Tree Farm Candle.
Whichever of those situations your giftee would rather be in, Im certain theyll love this candle.
Its sweet and juicy but balanced out with cozy notes like cedarwood and orris.
All three scents lean woody and herbaceous; a trio of olfactory strolls through different types of snow-covered forests.
Lighting the Bath & Body Works Tree Farm Candle.
What it smells like:dry and woody
P.F.
14 Campfire Candle
P.F.
Candle Co.
No.
Lighting the Blueme Gold Cheer Candle.
14 Campfire Candle
Why it’s worth it:For the holidays, P.F.
If youre not sure which to pick, it also offers a pre-builtScent Mood Votive Set.
The Vanilla Smoke candle is a cozy, rich scent thats perfect for lighting on cold winter nights.
Im partial to the savory basil scent, but the brand sells seasonal options like pine and fresh snow.
For a gift that keeps on giving, sign your pal up for Fablerunes monthly candle subscription.
Theyll get a new, seasonal candle every month until you cancel.
Lighting the Glasshouse Festival of Lights Candle.
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Lighting the Before Common Encens Candle
Lighting the Voluspa Crushed Candy Cane Candle.
Lighting the Royal Pine Deluxe candle.
Lighting the Le Labo Cyprés 21 Candle.