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If, like us, you've got a serious candle connoisseur in your life (think: someone with entire closets dedicated to their collection and who spends hours waxing poetic about the best brand of candles), you might be wondering what to get them.

Luckily, the easiest (and perhaps most obvious) route is a scented candle—which, contrary to what you may have heard, is a not a lame or impersonal gift. In fact, in our experience, candles have always been a good gift for birthdays, holidays, and any other reason to celebrate your scent-loving friends and family members. Whether you give them a year's supply via a candle subscription box, something from a splurge-worthy luxury brand, a pillar that smells like straight-up pumpkin pie (or another signature fall fragrance), a sophisticated soy votive, a romantic candle that'll set the mood, or one that'll fill their home with a festive Christmas fragrance, you can't go wrong. Not to mention that there are so many unique candle gifts on the market—from zodiac-themed scents for the horoscope-obsessed to personalized prayer candles that'll depict them as a saint.

If you really want to light up their life, though, consider putting together a candle gift set that not only includes their all-time favorite flame, but also a variety of presents that go with candles, like wick trimmers, snuffers, high-tech lighters, fancy matches, and statement-making tees. Or you could include an affordable bottle of wine, a great new book, and a soothing bubble bath, all of which are good gifts to pair with a candle.

Ahead, the best—and most unique—gifts for candle lovers which are guaranteed to be a match made in heaven.

Your zodiac lover's perfect present is written in the stars—thanks to this soy wax candle. Not only does it feature a cool illustration inspired by their zodiac sign, but it also comes in one of three scents, including magnolia, forest, and invigorating. (Psst: You can easily find the candle that corresponds with other zodiac signs here.)

Pair these hand-poured jar candles with one of the best new books for a great gift for any reading buff. Each one has a scent inspired by locations in one of seven literary classics: Peter Pan, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Jane Eyre, Pride & Prejudice, Little Women, The Great Gatsby, and War and Peace.

This exotic-smelling candle comes in a gorgeous lace-like vessel.

Here's a gift that will really satisfy your loved one's burning desires: Vellabox is a monthly subscription service that'll deliver high-quality, artisan-crafted candles straight to your friend or family member's doorstep—along with a surprise gift, like a bath soak or a chocolate bar—ensuring they'll stay well stocked all year long. (Note: Boxes start at $13 per month and can be upgraded to include larger 8 oz. candles.)

As if the cheeky message wasn't enough to draw you in, this bold candle also comes in five alluring scents: metallic rose, lavender and sage, spicy blood orange, tobacco flower and vanilla, and sparkling birch. 

These intricate candles release one of seven heavenly scents—from pine and vanilla (Mountain Walk) to grapefruit and bergamot (Havana)—when burned, but they're so pretty you'll be tempted to display them indefinitely. 

If your friend or family member lights a candle the second they walk in the door, they're probably aware that their cozy habit can really start to add up. Which is exactly why they'll appreciate a candle wick trimmer, like this stylish brass one. It'll not only prevent candle jars from turning black, but more importantly, it'll make candles last much longer since they'll burn properly.

Better yet, you could get them a fancy-schmancy candle care set that contains a wick trimmer, as well as a wick dipper and bell snuffer—both of which are ideal for extinguishing your flame. The candle snuffer quickly snuffs out the flame, keeping smoke from filling the room and wax being blown astray. The wick dipper, on the other hand, pushes the candle wick into the melted wax, which helps to douse the flame without any smoke, and prevent soot from coating the inside of your candle vessel. Not to mention that covering the wick in wax will help make it easier to relight.

Is your favorite candle lover also a nature lover? Help them bring the great outdoors indoors with a hand-poured soy candle inspired by one of the national parks: The fragrance for Joshua Tree has notes of white sage, cedarwood, and eucalyptus; the blend for Redwood includes oakmoss, sage, citrus, and damp earth; Zion's scent is made with notes of desert lavender, sage, and dried herbs; the mix for Yellowstone contains vetiver, pine needle, and amber; and Yosemite's fragrance combines cedarwood, amber, orange, and spices. 

Chances are, your favorite candle connoisseur has a graveyard of glass jars and metal tins that they don't know what to do with—and that's exactly why this DIY kit will light up their life. It comes with everything they need to turn their own candle into a new one, including 10 oz. of coconut blend wax (scented with one of three equally intoxicating fragrances), a lead-free cotton wick, a wooden wick holder, and a matchbox.

This is a classic for a reason: The sophisticated-looking votive overtakes your space with the fresh and fruity scent of roses and blackcurrant leaves. 

With notes of pumpkin, orange zest, vanilla, and cinnamon, this candle smells just as good as your favorite fall latte tastes. To peruse more pumpkin-scented candle options, head here.

As they say, the more the merrier—which is exactly why we're recommending this mini advent calendar from beloved candle brand Voluspa. It includes 12 of their bestselling fragrances—including santal vanille, white cypress, baltic amber, and spiced pumpkin latte—all of which are packaged in their signature embossed votives.

A glass of vino and a candle that mimics the scent of your varietal of choice? We can't think of a better way to "wine" down at night. 

Your loved one is practically guaranteed to get all fired up—thanks to this candle, which is crafted specifically for the day they were born. Using insights gleaned from astrology, numerology, and tarot, each of the Birthdate Candles' soy and coconut wax blends include a customized scent that matches the inner spirit of those born on that day, along with a personality reading containing details about their strengths, weaknesses, and more. 

Show your loved one just how much you worship them, with this hilarious custom prayer candle. Just submit a front-facing photo of your divine loved one and a custom message—and consider your (gift-giving) prayers answered. 

A great gift for anyone who's far from home (a college student or a far-flung BFF, for example), these candles are specially formulated to evoke your state's signature smell.

Add a graphic T-shirt to their wardrobe with this fun top that claims: "I Think I Have Too Many Candles, Said No-One Ever."

Your friend or family member's birth month flower will be in bloom all year long—thanks to these hand-poured soy wax candles. Each one is crafted with a distinct fragrance designed to capture the unique notes and nuances of each flower: warm and fruity honeysuckle for June, delicate and soothing morning flory for September, soft and clean carnations for January, warm and sunny daffodils for March, and so on. 

Help your friend or family member meet their perfect match—with this hand-blown glass cloche from Skeem Design. The striking vessel—which is an updated version of the style Oprah picked for 2019's list of Favorite Things—is filled with 120 of the brand's best-selling, four-inch-long matches and features a striking strip on the side. Not to mention that it can be reused as a terrarium or display cloche. 

Your favorite jet-setter can embrace the scents of adventure—even from the comfort of their couch—thanks to these gorgeous luxury candles from artisanal candle company Bohéme. Each of the fragrances are inspired by a different sun-drenched destination—Tahiti featured notes of sea salt, gardenia, and hibiscus leaf; Havana includes notes of bergamot and cumin; Asti contains notes of white muscat, purple grapes, green apple, and jasmine—and will last up to 50 hours.

Chances are, your friend or family member already has plenty of candles in glass jars and metal tins. So, for a gift that'll truly turn heads, you can't go wrong with one of these statement-making molded wax candles, which are inspired by the Roman busts of yesteryear.

Your loved one will be whisked away to a Parisian garden thanks to this soy wax candle that's packaged in an equally pretty gift box. 

They can make their own soy wax candles with this starter set that comes with four different dyes, fragrances, cotton wicks, and tins for a fun DIY project.

Trust us: This will be your candle connoisseur's new flame. Not only does this chic candle feature a gorgeous mercury glass design (complete with an etched monogram), but it'll also fill your loved one's house with a stunning woodsy scent (thanks to notes of petit grain, neroli, gardenia, jasmine, orange blossom, ylang, vanilla, and narcissus) for over 50 hours.

A more sustainable option than stick matches or butane lighters, this flameless lighter is powered by USB and provides 130 lights per charge. It's pretty cute, too. 

Even if your favorite candle aficionado has shelves stocked with options from Nest and Voluspa, there's a 99.99% chance they don't have this: A soy candle decorated with photos of their nearest and dearest. Simply pick your favorite design and scent (options include (Indigo and Lavender), upload your photos, and Shutterfly will take care of the rest. 

This special gift is personalized with names, a date of your choosing, and a map of a special city. That's not all, though: A scent reminiscent of Champagne adds an extra-special touch.