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Cookies and cloves and cocoa—oh my!

Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked cookies hot from the oven, cozy flannel pajamas, frost-covered pine trees, and a piping cup of hot cocoa. No, we’re not describing a picturesque Christmas morning—we’re talking about the best-scented candles of the holiday season. It doesn’t matter if you’re ready to dive right into the holidays now or you’re just looking for a festive candle to count down to December 25th—these candles will get you in the holiday spirit.

Whether you’re more into a smoky fireside, a zippy winter cranberry, a fresh pine, or a sweet cinnamon-apple scent, these blissful picks will give you that cozy ambiance you crave all winter long. Each candle will ignite your memories with nostalgia and warmth for the most wonderful time of the year. Your perfect Christmas candle awaits.

Apple pie with extra ice cream, sugar cookies fresh from the oven—is there any aroma more apt during the holiday season than that of Grandma’s kitchen?

Get your holiday gleam on with this shiny gold and matte white candle that offers smoky, moody tones of spices and amber. 

No fireplace to roast chestnuts? No problem. This candle will give you all the holiday cheer that carolers sing about in the classic tune. 

What better way to countdown the most wonderful time of the year than a calendar marking the moment until the big day? A well-crafted blend of vanilla and mint, this soy wax candle will be your go-to all winter. 

If the sweet scent of snickerdoodles doesn’t get you in the holiday spirit, we don’t know what will.  

Whether you're long overdue for a vacation or unable to visit your family for the holidays, this candle will whisk you away to the top of the mountain. With the alluring oud wood and clove leaf scent, it smells like the perfect holiday adventure (I simply can't get enough).

Cinnamon, clove, red berries, and orange all come together to create a dreamy translucent candle you’re sure to be obsessed with for the entire season.

This cozy apple cinnamon candle is one you'll want to save right before the holidays come to a close. When the wax is out of the pot, use the seeds within the label to plant flowers just in time for spring!

From its beautiful illustration of a cool winter day to the crisp, earthy scent—all this candle needs is a cup of hot cocoa to give you all the feels.

The packaging of this hunter green candle alone is worth applause and perfect for gifting! The inviting blend of Siberian pine, apple blossom, sandalwood, and fir balsam will convince your family that Saint Nick is knocking at the door.

This luxe holiday candle from Ralph Lauren features notes of red currant, juniper, and evergreen and comes in an elegant crimson jar. 

Opted for a faux tree this year? That doesn’t mean you have to give up the scent of the real thing. Light this candle and you'll never know the difference. 

With its ice-like exterior and leafy spearmint scent, this frosted rosemary candle will feel like a brisk, winter day.

With its crackling wooden wick, this candle doesn’t just smell like the holidays (because who can say no to a hot toddy on a cold winter night?)—it feels like them, too. 

This Christmas candle packs all the heat. With base notes of tobacco and amber and head notes of rum and bergamot, it's sure to get you in the holiday spirit. 

This candle’s got the best of both worlds: tangy cranberry and warm musk. 

Longing for the rustic warmth of a roaring fire? This candle has you covered with notes of Alaskan cedar, smoky embers, and incense. 

Swathed in a green-and-gold design, this candle is inspired by Billie Holiday’s favorite perfume, Emeraude. It features notes of green pine, eucalyptus, hyacinth, cedarwood, and balsam fir.

The cinnamon-and-clove scent of this candle smells just like warm, freshly baked gingerbread—no oven required. 

Fresh fig combines with notes of musk, coconut milk, and cedar for a fragrance that perfectly epitomizes “cozy.” 

For an added touch, you can have this pine, cedar-, and cinnamon-scented candle monogrammed. Yes, really! 

Jackie Aina's candles never fail to capture the best smells and moods year-round. This duo set will send a zing of citrus through your home after dinner is served. 

What could be more festive than a candy cane-scented candle in a perfectly coordinated red-swirled tin?

If you prefer a fresh and fruity scent, Velvet Pear—with its notes of Anjou pear, crisp apple, lemon leaves, peony, white musk, and amber—is the perfect pick.

Inspired by everyone’s favorite holiday drink, this candle will have you craving a hot mug of pepperminty cocoa after just one whiff.