If you ask me, you can never have too many candles — especially when it comes to scented candles. Beyond the fact that candles are an easy way to decorate your home, lighting one up at the end of a stressful day and letting its fragrance fill the room is a simple yet luxurious way to calm your nerves.
Luckily, there’s no shortage of high-quality, luxury candles out there to buy online. Depending on what speaks to you, you can lean into the holidays with a Christmas candle that smells like pine, peppermint or eucalyptus. Or, if fruity scents are more your vibe, shop designer candles with notes of apple or berry. And all you floral lovers out there can opt for an intoxicating rose blend paired with everything from vanilla to hints of lemon.
Of course, fancy candles aren’t always the most affordable — that’s why I made sure that all of the picks on this heavily vetted list are under $100 and made to burn for hours on end. So go ahead and treat yourself or a special person on your last-minute holiday gift list to one of these top picks that smell just as good as they look.
1
Affordable Luxury
Glasshouse Fragrances
Naughty & Nice Candle
| Size |
13.4 oz. |
| Burn time |
80 hours |
2
From a Buzzy Candle Brand
Hotel Lobby Candle
Spa Candle
| Size |
9.75 oz. |
| Burn time |
65 hours |
3
If You Love the Scent of Roses
Home Court
Steeped Rose Candle
| Size |
8 oz. |
| Burn time |
60 hours |
4
Best Luxury Holiday Candle
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Pomme d’Amour Scented Candle
| Size |
6.3 oz. |
| Burn time |
Unlisted |
5
Popular Designer Candle
Diptyque
Baies Candle
| Size |
6.5 oz. |
| Burn time |
60 hours |
6
If You Love the Smell of Cookies
Harlem Candle Co.
St. Nicholas Luxury Candle
| Size |
11 oz. |
| Burn time |
80 hours |
7
Luxury Gift Set
Brooklinen
Scented Candle Set
| Size |
3.5 oz. |
| Burn time |
Not listed |
8
If You Like Masculine Scents
Le Labo
Palo Santo 14 Candle
| Size |
8.6 oz. |
| Burn time |
60 hours |
9
For Campfire Vibes
LAFCO
Ski House Feu de Bois Candle
| Size |
15.5 oz. |
| Burn time |
90 hours |
10
Expensive But Worth It
Harlem Candle Company
Love by James Baldwin Ceramic Luxury Candle
| Size |
12 oz. |
| Burn time |
85 hours |
11
Perfect for Cold Winter Nights
Jo Malone London
7 oz. Pine and Eucalyptus Home Candle
| Size |
7 oz. |
| Burn time |
45 hours |
12
Rich Fragrance
BYREDO
Safran Candle
| Size |
8.5 oz. |
| Burn time |
Not listed |
13
If You Like Fruity Scents
MacKenzie-Childs
Highbanks Holiday Candle
| Size |
21 oz. |
| Burn time |
66 hours |
14
Makes a Great Gift
Diptyque
Mini 5-Piece Candle Set
| Size |
1.2 oz. |
| Burn time |
Not listed |
15
A Jar with Meaning
L’or De Seraphine x Sheila Bridges
St. Nicholas Park Medium Ceramic Jar Candle
| Size |
6.4 oz. |
| Burn time |
45 hours |
16
If You Love the Scent of Fresh Laundry
Voluspa
French Linen Luxe Candle
| Size |
30 oz. |
| Burn time |
80 hours |
17
For Design Lovers
Michael Aram
Olive Branch Candle
| Size |
13.5 oz. |
| Burn time |
60 hours |
18
Smells like “Warm Firelight”
Haand
Benevolence Farm x Haand Candle
| Size |
8 oz. |
| Burn time |
Not listed |
19
For a Splash of Color
LAFCO
Woodland Spruce Candle
| Size |
6.5 oz. |
| Burn time |
50 hours |
20
Unique Scent
Nette
Queen Candle
| Size |
10 oz. |
| Burn time |
Not listed |
Monique Valeris
Senior Home Editor
Monique Valeris is the senior home editor for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand’s home decorating coverage across print and digital.
