The best smelling Christmas candles are not always the ones in the northern gift guides. Those lean on pine, cinnamon and clove, which suit a snowy room. Ours is a hot summer Christmas. A floral candle can feel lighter, fresher and just as festive, and it makes an easy gift.
Best Smelling Christmas Candles for a Summer Day
Think about where your gift will be lit. In a warm house, a heavy spice can feel stuffy by the second hour. Flowers such as jasmine and lavender sit more softly in the air. They also work well after the lunch dishes are done, when everyone wants to sit down. Many people also save their candle for the cool of the evening, and a fresh floral suits that moment well.
Browse the Floral range and pick a scent that feels like a garden at dusk. Our Summer collection is another way to find something that suits the season.
Is a floral candle a good gift?
It is often a gentle choice, but taste is personal. Think about whether she likes soft, garden smells or sweeter ones. If you are unsure, a small set or a tealight gives her room to try.
Christmas Gifts for Her That Feel Thoughtful
A UK fragrance gift guide from Marie Claire calls scent one of the hardest things to give. One of its experts often suggests a set of minis, so the person can find her favourite. That is a magazine's view, but it fits what many of us feel at the shops.
The same guide sorts gifts by scent style, such as woody or sweet, rather than by name. That is a handy habit. Ask yourself what she already burns, then stay in that style.
- Notice what she lights at your place.
- Pick a scent style, then pick a jar.
- Add a lighter or wick trimmer.
The gifts for her page narrows it down quickly.
A Gift Under $50 She Will Actually Use
You do not need to spend a lot to give something warm. Many people keep a candle for a quiet night, so a smaller gift often gets used first. Have a look at gifts under $50, then wrap it with a handwritten note about when to light it. A candle also keeps well in a drawer until the big day, so you can shop early and wrap at your own pace.
Quick answers
What is the best candle scent to give at Christmas?
Pick a scent style she already likes. If she loves garden smells, go floral. If you are unsure, choose a small set so she can try a few.
Are florals too light for Christmas?
No. In an Australian summer, a floral can feel just right. It is lighter than spice and still feels warm and festive on the table.
If you are buying for someone else this year, start with the gifting page and work backwards from her favourite scent style.
Related reading
- Christmas Fragrance Candles For A Hot Australian Summer: how to pick a festive scent in the heat.
- A Jasmine Candle Explains What Floral Really Means: a closer look at the floral family.
- Lavender Candle Gift Ideas For Someone Who Can't Switch Off: a gift for a slow evening.
