19 Best Luxury Candles to Burn 2022 - Top Candles Scented and Unscented

2022-07-22 20:06:38 By : Mr. KK JUN

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From cult-classics to bedside table staples. strike a match and light the wick on these indulgent and fabulous picks.

If the last two years have taught us anything, it's that a bit of luxury and daily indulgence can make a huge difference with how you feel. With more time in our homes, and with winter upon us, there's no better time to add a comforting, hypnotic scent to make your space feel that much more special. Whether you want to feel the sun on your face, with sultry warms wafts of fig in every sniff, or make your space a bit cozier with comforting cashmere scents, there's a fabulous candle option for that. And while your luxury options are vast, there are a few brands that we find ourselves striking a match for often and regardless of season.

From cult-classic burns, such as Cire Trudon's Abd-El-Kader and Diptyque's Tuberose (a Meghan Markle fave!) to the brands with the most beautiful votives and sculptural pieces around, and even some holiday picks in between, these are the best luxury buys any candle lover should own.

Cire Trudon is known as the oldest candlemaker in the world— even crafting scented wax and wicks for French kings. So, if anyone has perfected the art of candles it's them. From the packaging to the actual scents, just about any option is gorgeous. But the Abd El Kader, a refreshing mix of Moroccan mint, ginger, lemon, jasmine, and vanilla, is a particularly swoon-worthy pick.

Strike a romantic note with a larger size of Diptyque's Tubereuse candle. Between the beautiful glass votive and the sultry waft of the milky white flower, it makes the perfect touch to just about any living space. 

Fashion's most famous scent. A seductive blend of amber, coco, vanilla, cedar, spices, musk, sandalwood will add some sexy ambiance to just about any setting. 

Whisk yourself away to the Amalfi coast with one of Tom Ford's most famous scents in candle form. A blend of neroli, Italian bergamot, Sicilian lemon, mandarin, orange flower, and lavender will waft gently through your surroundings, making it feel as though you're floating on a boat somewhere far away even if you are just lounging at home. 

Indie brand D.S. & Durga is known for the intoxicatingly inventive combinations of notes in their perfumes—and their candles are no different. Strike a warm and spicy note with a hint of fig, cardamom, saffron, and ginger. 

Envelop yourself in the soft floral scent of orange blossom, clementine leaves, and water lily. Bonus: not only does this candle have great throw (and cold throw), but Jo Malone London candles are known for their beautiful packaging and the metal lid keeps your candle from getting dusty—key when it comes to keeping the burn in good condition.

Vacation's calling with this not-too-sweet take on a verdant and woody fig. If you close your eyes, you can almost feel the soft heat of the summer sun on your face.

A holiday classic—and for good reason— because it's the perfect crackling fireplace scent with a sophisticated blend of rich oud wood, frankincense and smoky embers.

Maybe a trip to the Cote D'Azur isn't in your future anytime soon. You won't feel like you're missing out with Sud's citrus, thyme, and lavender blend that is almost as good as a trip to Provence. Almost.

A fresh citrus scent that is sharp and clean—and isn't an ounce cloying—is hard to come by. But if anyone is going to pull it off, it's fragrance master Jo Malone, CBE creative director of Jo Loves. This burns 200 hours, so you'll definitely want to log some hours at your abode to enjoy it. 

Fans of SATC will recognize this candle collab from the curators of Every Outfit on SATC and Yowie. Perfect for that person who just can't wait for the reboot.

Calming and relaxing lavender makes for a delicious pairing with bitter orange oil, neroli blossom, and palo santo berry. We'd expect nothing less from Heretic, which specializes in fragrances that are just a little more than your average classic scent.

Heady and romantic doesn't even begin to cut it when it comes to the lush white florals in this burn. Sniff freesia, magnolia, and neroli and will spring to come.

If you're looking for a candle that is more a piece of sculptural design than it is a scented ornament, Nlumec is the way to go. Sure, this ethically sourced beeswax burn is beautiful and geometric to start with, but it also looks lovely as it melts. 

Fine scents are synonymous with Guerlain, who have recently changed the game with insanely gorgeous scented candles that are refillable. And with a glossy votive like that, you'll want to keep it forever.

Who doesn't love a votive that you can reuse? L'or de Seraphine specializes in the beautiful ceramic casing for their candles, which are individualized per scent. This blend? Orange, bergamot, and neroli. 

Memo Pari's amber scent is rich and seductive, but its vessel is also unexpected and the kind of piece you want to place proudly. 

It's not really a luxury candle round-up unless Fornasetti is involved. This distinct vessel matches the distinct fragrance mix of wild and aromatic Mediterranean herbs and the earthy scents of pine sap, samphire, and ambergris.

Go globe-trotting with A.V Paris. Your destination? A lush lawn in Cambridge, with green, vegetal notes from violet leaves, galbanum, verbena, and spicy effusions of cinnamon leaf wafting through the breeze. Romantic, isn't it?