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Nothing guidesAllureeditors into theholiday spiritlike the best winter candles.
Adam Friedlander
Yet, sometimes, finding your dream cozy candle takes a bit of guidance.
The thought offlorals in Decembermay raise a brow, but we swear this is the exceptionandthe new rule.
Tester feedback:Content director Kara McGrath can’t get enough of this rosy candle.
Content director Kara McGrath holding The Maker’s Rose Room Candle
Tester feedback:“I adore fruity notes but they can venture into sickly-sweet territory very quickly.
“It smells like a cocktail I want to cozy up with on a nippy winter day.”
Like, actually, yum.
Content director Kara McGrath holding The Maker’s Rose Room Candle
It’s nostalgic, timeless, and a crowd-pleaser (gifters, this one’s for you).
Nest’s Birchwood Pine Candle is a herby rendition of the classic scent incorporating birchwood and amber notes.
“This candle mimics the smell of that fresh-cut Christmas tree, without the mess.
Commerce editor Sarah Han’s lit Jo Malone Orange Bitters Candle
You don’t even have to light it to smell itit’s that good.”
It’s festive-fresh, and the green jar is reminiscent of a pine tree in your blurry peripheral vision.
At the base lays a blend of salted musk, wet stones, and driftwood.
Commerce editor Sarah Han’s lit Jo Malone Orange Bitters Candle
“I burned through this candle so fast because I was eager to have it lit every day.”
), so when this Cardamom Chestnut Candle hit the scene, we were tickled.
Its snuggly energy makes for a wick you’ll want to light time and time again.
Contributing commerce writer Annie Blackman’s lit Maison Louis Marie Le Long Fond Candle
In addition to the cardamom and chestnut notes, this candle features vanilla and warm wood.
Tester feedback:Contributor Deanna Pai can’t get enough.
“I’m obsessed with this gourmand candle, which has made my home office feel cozy and welcoming.
Contributing commerce writer Annie Blackman’s lit Maison Louis Marie Le Long Fond Candle
Shopping market editor Angela Trakoshis lighting Nest’s Birchwood Pine Candle
Shopping market editor Angela Trakoshis lighting Nest’s Birchwood Pine Candle
Associate special projects manager Talia Gutierrez’s lit Lafco Woodland Spruce Candle on her desk
Associate special projects manager Talia Gutierrez’s lit Lafco Woodland Spruce Candle on her desk
Senior editor Jesa Marie Calaor holding her Future Society Floating Forest Scented Candle
Senior editor Jesa Marie Calaor holding her Future Society Floating Forest Scented Candle
Contributor Deanna Pai’s lit Apotheke Cardamom Chestnut Candle
Contributor Deanna Pai’s lit Apotheke Cardamom Chestnut Candle
