We may earn a commission for products purchased through links in this article 8 affordable candles with the most luxurious scents These scented candles are our favourites for £20 and under

Who doesn't love a gorgeous scented candle? Particularly when we are set to spend a lot of time inside our homes as the weather gets cooler.

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They make a lovely gift for a friend or family member, too - and if you don't want to stretch the budget, there are plenty of brilliant affordable options with beautiful, unique scents. Whether your fragrance of choice is floral, fruity or nostalgic, we've rounded up our favourite options under £20…

This delicious smelling candle is infused with immortelle, basil, cypress, eucalyptus and litsea cubeba for a zesty, fresh aroma that'll instantly lighten the mood. Light on a summer's evening - and you'll feel as though you've been whisked away to the French countryside, enjoying a glass of vino.

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If you're stuck for ideas, you can't go wrong with The White Company. The Seychelles scent is loved by all for its warming and cocooning scent.

Seychelles candle, £20, The White Company

We can't get enough of this gorgeous offering from everyone's favourite chocolate shop, Hotel Chocolat. This votive houses notes of sweet honey and delicious figs. Sounds good enough to eat, doesn't it? Comforting yet fresh, it looks much more expensive than its price tag suggests. 

Honey & Fig Votive Candle, £12, Hotel Chocolat

Express yourself with these statement ceramic candles! Choose your hand gesture from a thumbs-up to a-okay and the pinky promise sign - they come in a range of on-trend muted hues, too.  

Impressions Tobacco Vanilla Candle, £19, Trouva

This would make the ideal gift for a bookworm, right? The 'vintage bookshop' scent is described as 'a musky blend of oud wood and smoky driftwood', and it's a hit with online shoppers. It's made with 100 per cent soy wax, too, which is a sustainable and natural alternative to paraffin wax.

We love the delicious candles from OctoLondon, which are hand-poured using soy wax and scented with essential oils. Italian Garden is made with a therapeutic blend of rosemary, sweet orange and sage.

Italian Garden scented candle, from £21, OctoLondon at Etsy

Sanctuary Spa is well-loved for its affordable-but-effective products, and we love these vegan candles, which offer an impressive 260g of wax for the £12.50 price tag. 

Sanctuary Spa candles, £12.50, Boots

Shoppers are raving about the calming M&S 'sleep' candle - it's part of the brand's exclusive Apothecary range and it features a rich blend of essential oils including lavender, eucalyptus, vetiver, jasmine and chamomile – which all have restful and relaxing qualities. Perfect for keeping on your bedside table.

Sleep Scented Candle, £7.50, Marks & Spencer

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