I smelt festive candles at Boots and found money-saving deals from Yankee Candle

09 December 2023 , 21:00

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I took a trip to Boots to find the best festive candle fragrances to buy this season

Boots is the place to shop for all your skincare, makeup, and fragrance needs, but you might not realise that the retail giant has even more to offer. On a recent trip to the store, I stumbled across a range of Christmas candles from popular brands Yankee Candle, Woodwick, and more.

Candles have a place in your home at all times of year, but especially now when many people are trying to make their space a snug oasis away from the cold. While you can splash out on candles from the likes of The White Company and Neom elsewhere, at Boots you can nab yourself some lovely alternatives with prices starting at £7.50.

After smelling just about every festive scent they had available at Boots, here are my top picks for every fragrance fanatic this season. From sweet baking scents, to earthy pine tree options, there's a candle in this round-up to suit all tastes - I even found a Pomegranate Candle that was just like Jo Malone, but for a fraction of the price.

Best Christmas candles at Boots

Yankee Candle Signature Large Jar Scented Candle - Christmas Eve

The Christmas Eve candle is the perfect pick in the run-up to the big day (Yankee Candle)

At this time of year, the Yankee Christmas Eve candle is one of the most popular picks and I can see and smell why. The festive red jar doubles up as a gorgeous decoration, and the scent of sugared plums and candied fruits will fill your home with a delicious fragrance. You can currently save £7.50 by shopping for it online at Boots.

It has notes of orange, nutmeg, praline, and vanilla so is best suited for those who prefer sweeter candles. Other shoppers agree that this is a "Christmas must," with one person commenting: "The smell of this Christmas candle will leave you and everyone who smells it in the Christmas mood!"

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Woodwick Medium Candle - Fireside

Woodwick's Fireside Candle is an ideal alternative if you don't have a fireplace in your home (Woodwick)

If you're a fan of Woodwick candles, it's more than likely that you've smelt their classic Fireside scent. The woody fragrance smells just as it says on the jar - reminiscent of a burning fireplace, with notes of amber, musk and vetiver. It's designed to capture the essence of a cosy evening sitting by a warm fire, and it works perfectly alongside the clever crackling sound that is so iconic with Woodwick candles.

While I could only smell it in store, I have previously lit the Woodwick Vanilla Candle and you can read how it transformed my living room this winter here.

Eau de Maison Pomegranate Scented Candle

Shoppers can nab a Jo Malone style candle for over £40 less at Boots (Boots)

I couldn't believe it when I saw the price of this Jo Malone candle dupe - especially after smelling it and realising it's almost like the Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir candle, but for £46 cheaper. The packaging is also very similar, so you won't even have to light it and it will still look stylish in your home.

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Landon Tyler Gourmand Jar Candle - Gingerbread

I love the rustic style of this gingerbread candle jar from Boots (Boots)

Gingerbread is a versatile scent that can transition any home from autumn to winter. It was the rustic jar that first drew me to this candle, but I loved the combination of spicy ginger and sweet cinnamon scent. Other reviewers say that it's "brilliant for the festive season," and it "smells divine."

This jar is a little smaller than the other picks, so it'll fit perfectly into a small corner of your home, such a bedside table or mantlepiece.

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Painted Lid Large Candle - Mountain Pine

Pine is a lovely option for Christmas if you prefer woody over sweet scents (Boots)

This mountain pine candle will give your home a fresh scent this season and as it smells just like a real Christmas tree it's a great pick if you have a faux tree but want your home to be scented like the real deal. As well as having a beautiful fragrance, the lid has been painted with a winter forest scene, for a unique finishing touch.

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Yankee Candle Large Jar Scented Candle - Christmas Cookie

Reviewers say the scent of this candle is 'long-lasting' (Yankee Candle)

This Yankee Christmas Cookie candle smells like festive baking, so it's an inviting option to light if you're welcoming guests into your home. Fragranced with vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and sugar, it would also make a thoughtful Christmas gift for any candle lovers in your life.

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You can also find candle deals on Amazon, with 26% off the Yankee Candle Black Cherry and Clean Cotton Gift Set and 37% off the Yankee Candle Large Jar in Christmas Magic.

Lucy Addicott