Whether it’s pine needles, gingerbread or that fresh winter air, certain scents have a way of letting us know Christmas has arrived. Below, we’ve shared our fave holiday candles, sure to keep you merry and bright the season through.
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woodsy. Handmade from premium soy wax, the North Shore candle ($38) by Vancouver Candle Co. is blended with spruce, coriander and mandarin. Strike a match and instantly transport yourself to the top of Grouse Mountain!
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classic. Pomegranate, pine and cinnamon feature in Nest’s Holiday candle ($23-$56 at Sephora), with sprinkles of vanilla and amber. Will pair perfectly with your mug of mulled wine as you cosy up by the fire.
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sweet. Blended with clean-burning coconut wax and with notes of tart plum, cherry, toasted hazelnut and powdered sugar, Voluspa’s Visions of Sugar Plum candle ($38 at Nordstrom) will fill your home with a delicious cookie-like aroma. Tip: once the wax is gone, use the elegant iridescent glass jar for jewelry storage.
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fresh. Wake up to scents of balsam, cedar, eucalyptus and cinnamon with Illume’s uplifting Balsam and Cedar candle ($40 at Indigo). The lovely mercury glass holder can also be re-purposed as a home for your new succulent.
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perky. Complete with gold-pressed packaging, Linnea’s Light’s limited-edition Pepperberry candle ($54 at The Cross) will add some pizazz to the room with a unique blend of bayberry, ceylon cinnamon and sparkling pepper.
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sophisticated. Hand poured in Calgary, the Suede candle ($28) by Milk Jar warms with notes of spiced bourbon and leather. Cast a soft glow as you sip your classiest Christmas cocktail.
