Scented candle gift ideas

We hand-picked every candle gift in this guide from the range we stock. We chose each gift for who it suits and what it does, such as a scent they will enjoy, a fun shape or a keepsake.

We also made sure the guide has a mix of kinds and budgets. You will find candles for friends, mums, hosts and gifts for someone who has lost a loved one, so you can find the right gift for the person in your life.

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The best scented candles for a friend are the ones that feel special out of the box and suit their taste. These six are chosen to match a range of moods, from witchy and moody to soft and floral. Each one has a clear scent, a set burn time and a look that makes it a good gift to give.

Witching Hour White Sage Candle (£7.49)

Ready to give straight from the box, this glass candle has a white sage scent and burns for approximately 21 hours. It comes in a colour cardboard box, so there is nothing else to wrap. At 8.5 cm tall, it fits well on a windowsill or bedside table. It is a fine pick for a friend who loves a witchy, earthy feel in the home.

Best for: Witchy friends and Secret Santa.

Midnight Bloom French Tulip Tube Candle (£8.49)

A keepsake they'll hold on to, this tall glass tube is scented with French tulip and wrapped in a black Midnight Bloom print. It burns for approximately 55 hours, so it lasts a long time. At 20 cm tall, it makes a bold statement on a shelf. A hang tag comes with it, which makes it easy to give as it is.

Best for: Fragrance fans and mums.

Stardust Fairy Moss and Fern Candle (£8.49)

A pretty piece for the home, this candle has a moss and fern scent and sits in deep green glass with a golden fairy design. It burns for approximately 35 hours. It comes in a matching colour cardboard box, so it is ready to give. It suits a friend who loves fairies or a cosy, green-toned room.

Best for: Fairy lovers and close friends.

Coconut Moon Phase Candle in Glass Tube (£8.49)

Made to be noticed, this tall glass tube has a moon phase design and a coconut fragrance. It is 21 cm tall and burns for about 25 hours. A paper wrap is included in the box. It is a lovely choice for a friend who loves the moon or a witchy, star-filled style.

Best for: Moon lovers and witchy friends.

Lavender Soy Candle in Glass Pot (£6.49)

Small, thoughtful and well priced, this soy wax candle has a lavender scent. It comes in a reusable glass jar with a cork lid, so the jar can be kept and used again. It burns for approximately 20 hours. The brown paper label and jute twine give it a natural, homely look. It makes a warm gift for a housewarming or a mum who loves lavender.

Best for: Lavender lovers and housewarmings.

Watermelon Shaped Candle Jar (£9.49)

Thoughtful without being fussy, this scented candle sits in a ceramic jar shaped like a fresh watermelon. It is 12 cm tall and burns for approximately 16 hours. It comes in a colour cardboard box, so it is ready to give. It is a fun choice for a friend who likes bright, playful things, or a teen who enjoys a cheerful gift.

Best for: Playful friends and teens.

The best candle gifts for a host or dinner party are the ones that suit a candlelit table. Our hand-picked choices include dipped tapers, a Flower Flip holder that takes a tealight or a dinner candle, and glass holders. Together they bring a warm glow to any table.

Dipped Taper Candles, Set of 3 (£9.49)

Sweet, simple and personal, these three dipped taper candles are a lovely thank-you for a host. Each one is made from unscented paraffin wax and burns for about 3 hours, enough for a relaxed evening. They come in vibrant colours in a cardboard box with a window. Set them out on the table and let the evening glow.

Best for: Hosts and dinner party guests.

Flower Flip Tealight Holder Garden Jade (£6.49)

Hand-picked for a candle lover, this Flower Flip holder in garden jade pressed glass is a lovely pick for a host. It measures 7 x 4 cm and holds either a tealight or a dinner candle, so one holder works for both. The garden jade colour is a calm choice for any table setting. Light it for a candlelit meal and watch the glass catch the flame.

Best for: Candlelit dinners and new homes.

Blue Moon Votive Candle Holders, Set of 3 (£8.49)

A calm, pampering gift for someone who loves a quiet evening. This set has three glass votive holders, each with a moon-themed design. They take tealights or small votive candles, so they sit neatly on a shelf or table. The set weighs 295 g and comes in a colour cardboard box, so it is easy to give. Moon lovers will enjoy the soft glow.

Best for: Moon lovers and quiet evenings.

Mosque Incense Cone and Tealight Holder (£6.49)

Great for a new home, this ceramic holder has a decorative mosque design. It takes either incense cones or tealights, so you can choose what suits the room. It stands 12 cm tall, 10 cm wide and 10 cm deep, and weighs 295 g. It is a thoughtful pick for Eid and Ramadan. Please never leave a lit candle or incense unattended.

Best for: Eid and Ramadan gifts.

Heart Candle Holder Sign (£13.99)

Something they'll show off, this heart candle holder sign is made from natural brown-toned gamal wood and metal. It measures 38 x 22 cm and has a carved space for one tealight, so the light sits right in the heart. It has a sturdy base to stand on a table. It suits a mum, or a couple who love a cosy home. Slight variations in the wood are natural, so each one looks a little different.

Best for: Mums and couples at home.

Fun candle gifts that make people smile are the strawberry and apple jars, two spell candle kits and a set of candles whose wax turns red. Each one brings a playful twist for a friend, mum or host, plus simple burn and care details.

Strawberry Shaped Candle Jar (£9.49)

Calm, scented and easy to love, this strawberry jar makes a fun gift for friends, teens or a Secret Santa swap. The candle sits in a ceramic jar shaped like a freshly picked strawberry, with about 16 hours of burn time. It measures 11 cm tall, 10 cm wide and 10 cm deep. It comes in a colour cardboard box, ready to give. A bright, cheerful pick for anyone who likes to smile.

Best for: Friends and Secret Santa swaps.

Apple Shaped Candle Jar (£13.99)

A gift for the kitchen they'll use, this candle sits in a jar shaped like a juicy red apple. It is a scented paraffin wax candle with about 16 hours of burn time, and it doubles as kitchen decor. At 11 cm tall, 11 cm wide and 11 cm deep, it makes a thoughtful gift for a new home or a teacher. It comes in a colour cardboard box, so it is ready to give.

Best for: New homeowners and teachers.

No Bad Vibes Spell Candle Kit (£6.49)

This No Bad Vibes spell candle kit is a fun pick for a witchy friend. Inside are 12 black unscented paraffin spell candles, a wooden spell candle holder and one spell, all in a window box. The box is 11 cm tall, 7 cm wide and 4 cm deep, so it is an easy stocking filler. Do not burn for more than one hour at a time, and never leave a lit candle unattended.

Best for: Witchy friends and stocking fillers.

Vampire Tears Candles, Set of 4 (£5.49)

A cosy treat for winter evenings, this set of four black paraffin wax candles has a fun twist: the wax turns red as it melts. Each candle is 25 cm tall, 2 cm wide and 2 cm deep, with about 4 hours of burn time. They come in a picture box with a window. A great pick for gothic gift lovers, and a playful choice for a friend who likes something dark. Do not burn for more than 1 hour at a time.

Best for: Gothic gift lovers.

Moon Magic Spell Candle Kit (£6.49)

For anyone who collects spell candles, this moon magic kit includes 12 white unscented paraffin spell candles. You also get a wooden spell candle holder and one spell, all in a window box. The box is 11 cm tall, 7 cm wide and 4 cm deep. It suits a witchy friend who loves the moon. Do not burn spell candles for more than one hour at a time, and never leave a lit candle unattended.

Best for: Moon lovers and spell fans.

Gentle remembrance tealight holders suit someone who has lost a loved one, especially a mum, grandma or close friend. Both gifts hold a tealight and carry a soft, heartfelt message, one with a butterfly and one with a feather.

Butterflies Appear Remembrance Tealight Holder (£6.49)

A gift for quiet moments. This white MDF tealight holder carries a delicate grey butterfly and the words 'Butterflies appear when loved ones are near'. It holds one standard tealight on top. It's a gentle way to remember someone, for a mum, grandma or friend who would treasure a thoughtful keepsake. Just never leave the lit candle unattended, and let the butterfly message do the talking.

Best for: Mums and grandmas who miss someone.

Personalised Memorial Tealight Holder (£11.99)

A little luxury for a candle lover. This glass tealight holder has a white feather held inside and a memorial verse, either 'Robins appear' or 'In our hearts'. The tea light is not included, so add your own. It suits family, friends or grandparents who want a personal tribute. You can add two lines, up to 15 and 20 characters, printed exactly as you type them, such as a name and dates.

Best for: Families remembering a loved one.

Every pick at a glance: who it suits best and how it is sent.

Gift	Best for	Delivery
Witching Hour White Sage Candle (£7.49)	Witchy friends and Secret Santa	Same-day dispatch
Midnight Bloom French Tulip Tube Candle (£8.49)	Fragrance fans and mums	Same-day dispatch
Stardust Fairy Moss and Fern Candle (£8.49)	Fairy lovers and close friends	Same-day dispatch
Coconut Moon Phase Candle in Glass Tube (£8.49)	Moon lovers and witchy friends	Same-day dispatch
Lavender Soy Candle in Glass Pot (£6.49)	Lavender lovers and housewarmings	Standard dispatch
Watermelon Shaped Candle Jar (£9.49)	Playful friends and teens	Same-day dispatch
Dipped Taper Candles, Set of 3 (£9.49)	Hosts and dinner party guests	Same-day dispatch
Flower Flip Tealight Holder Garden Jade (£6.49)	Candlelit dinners and new homes	Standard dispatch
Blue Moon Votive Candle Holders, Set of 3 (£8.49)	Moon lovers and quiet evenings	Same-day dispatch
Mosque Incense Cone and Tealight Holder (£6.49)	Eid and Ramadan gifts	Same-day dispatch
Heart Candle Holder Sign (£13.99)	Mums and couples at home	Standard dispatch
Strawberry Shaped Candle Jar (£9.49)	Friends and Secret Santa swaps	Same-day dispatch
Apple Shaped Candle Jar (£13.99)	New homeowners and teachers	Same-day dispatch
No Bad Vibes Spell Candle Kit (£6.49)	Witchy friends and stocking fillers	Same-day dispatch
Vampire Tears Candles, Set of 4 (£5.49)	Gothic gift lovers	Same-day dispatch
Moon Magic Spell Candle Kit (£6.49)	Moon lovers and spell fans	Same-day dispatch
Butterflies Appear Remembrance Tealight Holder (£6.49)	Mums and grandmas who miss someone	Same-day dispatch
Personalised Memorial Tealight Holder (£11.99)	Families remembering a loved one	Made to order

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Scented candles, fun candle jars and candle holders suit friends, mums, hosts and anyone who loves a particular scent, making them a thoughtful, easy gift for many people. Pick your favourite above, add a free e-card with your message, and we'll send it straight to them. More ideas: Self-care gift ideas · Housewarming gift ideas · Cosy Christmas gifts.