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The holiday season is in full swing. It’s the time of year for snuggling up at home under your favorite blanket, sipping a cup of hot cocoa, and watching all the best holiday movies. For your holiday nights in, setting the mood is essential, and nothing makes a space cozier than a good candle. Candles can instantly change the vibe of your surroundings. Want to feel like you’re baking cookies? Or like you’re in a snowy forest? There are candles with scents that fit all of the above.
And when it comes to picking the perfect holiday candle to light up your home, Bath & Body Works has got you covered. They seriously have a candle to fit every taste and occasion. Not to mention, they bring in a ton of new scents for the holiday season. In fact, their selection is so vast, it can almost get overwhelming trying to settle on one to purchase. But fear not! As an avid candle burner (especially those from Bath & Body Works), I have lots of recommendations. I’ve sifted through Bath & Body Works’s entire holiday range to curate a list of the best of the best candles that they have to offer. No matter your taste or what you’re looking for, there’s something here for everyone. And BTW, candles make great gifts, so look no further for your holiday shopping.
Crushed Candy Cane ($28)
Nothing says Christmas quite like peppermint, and this candle smells like a candy cane straight off the tree. Its classic scent is super minty, but with a touch of sweetness.
Peppermint Marshmallow ($26)
For a more sugary, sweet peppermint, this candle is your perfect pick. The peppermint scent is offset by fluffy marshmallows, creating a perfectly balanced mix.
Vanilla Bean Noel ($28)
Vanilla Bean Noel is a Bath & Body Works classic scent that returns year after year in both candles and body care products. With notes like warm caramel, vanilla bean, and sugar cookies, it’s no wonder this is a fan favorite.
Santa’s Milk & Cookies ($28)
Remember leaving milk and cookies out for Santa on Christmas Eve? Burning this sweet candle is basically the adult equivalent of that tradition.
Sugared Snickerdoodle ($28)
Every night can smell like you’ve got warm cookies baking in the oven with this candle. Imagine vanilla cookies coated in cinnamon and sugar. It doesn’t get yummier than this.
Cookie Butter Truffle ($26)
This candle has a richer cookie fragrance, compared to the light fluffy scent of Sugared Snickerdoodle. The cookie butter note makes it smell decadent, with whipped cream and vanilla making it even sweeter.
Fresh Balsam ($26)
Christmas tree scents are the epitome of the holiday season. Even if you’ve opted for a faux tree this year, your home can still smell like balsam with this fresh, crisp candle.
Vanilla Balsam ($28)
If sweet scents are more your style but you still want some of the classic Christmas tree scent, this candle is your perfect middle ground.
Hot Cocoa & Cream ($26)
Chocolate scents can be hard to nail, but Bath & Body Works has managed to create a super realistic one. This candle is seriously intoxicating, with a creamy chocolate aroma accented by a light marshmallow note. This candle is my go-to year after year.
‘Tis the Season ($26)
Not all holiday candles need to smell like baked goods or trees. This candle is scented like red apples, clove, and cinnamon, leaning on the fresher side.
Cinnamon Sugared Pecans ($26)
This candle is also uber realistic. You know the irresistible scent that lingers around carts selling roasted nuts? This candle smells exactly like that, with notes of cinnamon, brown sugar, and roasted pecans.
Frosted Cranberry ($28)
We often associate fruity scents with spring or summer, but this candle encapsulates the essence of the holidays. Iced cranberries, blonde woods, red apple, and tonka beans make for a scent that is light yet cheery, and perfect enough to burn year round.