Christmas scented candles make a good gift for the person who loves to bake. The smell of cookies in an oven is hard to wrap up, but a candle comes close. Christmas is hot in Australia, so you also want a gift that suits a summer evening. Here is how to choose well, and how to keep it small and thoughtful.
Why Small Scent Gifts Are Having A Moment
Beauty editors are pushing sampling this year. Who What Wear says fragrance advent calendars let you try lots of scents before you pick a favourite. That is their view on perfume, but the idea works for candles too.
A small gift is easy to open and easy to love. It also lets the person find their own favourite. Nobody feels stuck with a huge candle they do not like.
What is a good Christmas candle gift for a sweet tooth?
Pick a bakery scent from the Indulgent range. At the time of writing, it lists two cookie wax melts, Cookies For Santa and Sugar Cookie Noel, plus Banana Walnut Bread tealights.
Build A Gift Around One Scent Memory
Think of the kitchen she grew up in. A scent can remind you of a place or a person, and that is often what makes a gift feel personal. You do not need a big budget for it. A thoughtful note matters more than the size of the box.
Start with the gifts under $50 page. Add a pack of scented tealights or two sets of melts. Tuck in a card that names the memory, such as Sunday baking at Nan's place.
- Pick one scent that suits her kitchen.
- Choose a small size she can try.
- Add a handwritten card with the memory.
Christmas Candles For A Hot Australian Summer
Pine and spice can feel heavy in 35 degree heat. A sweet baking scent is a gentler fit. Suggest she lights it once the evening cools, after the sun goes down.
Fans and open windows disturb a flame, and the National Candle Association guide says to keep candles clear of them. If you are browsing for her, the gifts for her page narrows it down fast.
Quick answers
When should you buy Christmas scented candles?
Early is easier, because you can pick a scent you love without a rush. Look at what the site lists today, because ranges change from week to week. If a scent you want is there, grab it.
Do scented candles suit a hot Australian Christmas?
Yes, if you light them in the evening once the room cools. Keep the candle away from fans and open windows, and never leave a flame alone.
If you are not sure where to begin, the Indulgent range has the cosy bakery scents. Choose one, wrap it, and add a note about the kitchen it reminds you of.
Related reading
- Candles And Fragrances That Bring Back A Real Memory: how to pick a scent with a story.
- Why Good Smelling Candles Now Come In Small Gift Sets: more ideas for small gifts.
- Lavender Candle Gift Ideas For Someone Who Can't Switch Off: a calm gift for a busy friend.
