Top 24 Best Gifts For Candle Lovers

For candle lovers and the candle obsessed, the gifting options are literally endless. But we know your favorite "candle person" likely has discriminating taste, so finding gifts for them can be a tricky endeavor. That's why we've scouted the best candle gifts out there that are truly lit. Candle subscription boxes? Of course! Coolest candles? Check! Gift sets? You betcha! We even found some (gasp) non-candle choices and accessories (if you dare) for our gift guide. Read on for our favorite finds that are sure to please the family member, friend, flame, neighbor, teacher, or another giftee on your list. It turns out that yes, candles really are a good gift for birthdays, thank-you's, holidays, National Candle Day on December 5, or any gifting occasion – even "just because".

Check out our latest Candle Subscription Box reviews to find even more gift inspiration.

Best Candle Subscription Box Gifts

1. Vellabox — natural candles, hand-poured in the USA

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The Cost: Lucerna Box: $10 per month, plus $3 shipping. Ignis Box: $20 per month, plus $3 shipping. Vivere Box: $30 per month, with free shipping. Save with longer commitments. Subscribe here!

About This Box: Vellabox is a monthly candle subscription that sends 1-2 high-quality jar candles in your choice of size (see options below). You can count on every candle being hand-poured in small batches, and toxin-free. Your clean-burning candle will come nestled cozily in a reusable drawstring bag, alongside an info card that dishes the details about the scent that's about to fill your home and the independent candlemaker or small business from where it was sourced. Each Vellabox also comes with a little treat, like a food or beauty item.

Candle Size: The Lucerna Box ($10 per month) sends one 4 oz candle, the Ignis Box ($20 per month) sends one 8 oz candle, and the Vivere Box ($30 per month) sends you both the 4 oz and 8 oz candles, totaling 12 oz.

Burn Time: Varies per subscription tier and per candle. Vellabox sources its candles from a different small business each month. Up to 25 hours for 4 oz candles, 50 hours for 8 oz candles.

Check out our Vellabox reviews and Vellabox details for more info on subscribing. Ships to the U.S. for $3 for the two smaller boxes, and free for the largest box. 

2. Nest New York — stylish candles and diffusers in etched glass

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The Cost: Classic Candle 3-month subscription: $40 per month, plus $10 shipping. Classic Candle & Reed Diffuser 3-month subscription: $86 per month, plus $12 shipping. Save with 6- or 12-month commitments. Subscribe here!

About This Box: With the Monthly Scent Subscription Box by Nest New York, choose either a Classic Candle or Classic Candle & Reed Diffuser shipment every month in your choice of 3-, 6-, or 12-month subscriptions. Each month's featured fragrance has been carefully crafted "with a proprietary premium wax formulated to burn cleanly and evenly." But while the fancy fragrances change, you can expect the snazzy striped etched-glass vessels to remain consistent each month. And if you're thinking about buying this subscription as a gift, it’s already perfectly packaged.

Good to Know: The 12-month Classic Candle subscription comes with a full-size candle, plus a votive.

Candle Size: 

• Full-size candles are 8.1 oz.
• Votive candles (for 12-month Classic Candle subscription only) are 2 oz.
• Reed diffusers are 5.9 fl oz.

Burn Time:

• 50-60 hours for full-size candles.
• 20-28 hours for votives.
• 90 days of continuous scent for reed diffusers.

Read our Nest reviews for more info. Ships to the U.S. only. Free shipping on orders of $100 or more for addresses in the contiguous U.S. 

3. Purple Vertigo — seasonally inspired, vegan soy-wax candles with personalization

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The Cost: $49 per month plus shipping for two 16 oz candles. Save with 3, 6, or 12-month subscriptions. Subscribe here!

About This Box: If you love a handmade vegan soy-wax candle and a warm and cozy fragrance, Purple Vertigo Candle Club could be your new fave. Each month, you get two huge 16 oz jar candles infused with essential oils. When you subscribe, they'll send you a list of scents you can choose from. Don’t feel like choosing? No worries. You'll get the scents chosen for that month automatically. You can also contact the owner to personalize your labels. All candles are phthalate-free, made with pure soy wax, and with cotton wicks for a clean burn. The fragrances are cruelty-free and infused with essential oils.

Good to Know: If you're shopping on the Purple Vertigo Etsy Store, note that some candle stickers contain swear words, edgy phrases, and other really hilarious and delightfully inappropriate things. Just a heads-up if you're browsing with kids or don't enjoy this kind of humor.

Candle Size: 16 0z.

Burn Time: 100+ hours.

Read our Purple Vertigo review for more info. Ships to the U.S. only.

4. Introverts Retreat — candles, novels, snacks, and more for staying indoors

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The Cost: $25.99 per month plus shipping for the Read & Relax box. $39.99 per month plus shipping for the Read, Relax & Recharge box. Save with longer commitments. Subscribe here!

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About This Box: Introverts Retreat is a monthly subscription box for anyone who considers themselves a member of the Stay Indoors Club! If you sign up for the Read & Relax box, you can expect to receive a used book in excellent condition by a female author (your choice of genre); an exclusive bookmark; 8 oz hand-poured scented soy candle; and 10 oz of bath salts or a 4 oz handmade bar of soap (your choice). The Read, Relax & Recharge box includes all of that, plus a sweet or savory snack; ground coffee, loose-leaf tea, or cocoa (your choice); and one extra bath or body care item such as body butter, scrub, a bath bomb, or shower steamer.

Good to Know: This subscription also offers a Read tier (book, snack & choice of coffee, tea, or cocoa only) for $18.99 per month plus shipping or less for longer commitments.

Candle Size: 8 oz.

Burn Time: Not indicated.

Check out our Introverts Retreat review for more info on subscribing. Ships to the U.S. and Canada.

5. Wickbox — luxury candles picked to match your scent preferences

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The Cost: $29.95 per month plus shipping for the Medium box. $39.95 per month plus shipping for the Large box. Save with longer commitments. Subscribe here!

About This Box: If you love luxe candles in eye-catching containers, Wickbox is where you'll find them! You'll indicate your scent preferences at the start, and Wickbox will surprise you with a seasonal scent that you'll be sure to love. After burning through each candle, you're encouraged to clean out the jars and use them as vases, storage, or other ways to creatively reuse these pretty pieces. If you decide to gift this candle subscription, it's like two presents in one.

Candle Size: Specific sizes vary per box.

Burn Time: 

• 30-60 hours for a medium-sized candle in the Medium box.
• 60-100 hours for the large-sized candle in the Large box.

Check out our Wickbox reviews and Wickbox details for more info on subscribing. Ships to the U.S. for $5 and worldwide at varying rates.

6. Scent — high-end, design-led contemporary candles from around the world

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The Cost: $65 per candle with free shipping. Choose whether you'd like to receive one monthly, every other month, or quarterly. Subscribe here!

About This Box: If you love contemporary candle brands like Calming Park, SOH, Joya, and Maison Balzac, you can get in on a Scent candle subscription! Begin by creating your scent profile, which will indicate the notes you know you like, what atmosphere you like to create in your home, and more. Scent will then choose a home fragrance that's suited to you, so you can add it to your mantel, dresser, or bathroom counter with intention and take joy in a thoughtful design element that also smells amazing. A unique scent from this high-end subscription makes a fantastic gift for the design-minded friend who seeks out the latest and greatest in home upgrades.

Candle Size: Varies per month.

Burn Time: Varies per candle.

Ships to the continental U.S. for free.

Want more candle subscription recommendations? Check out our lineup of the Best Candle Subscription Boxes for more fabulous finds. Read on for more perfect presents to brighten their day.

Unique Gift Ideas for Candle Lovers

7. BOXFOX Fireside Gift Box

The Cost: $90

When you want to make a grand gift gesture, keep LA-based BOXFOX on standby. You can treat your bestie or favorite host with a carefully curated Fireside Gift Box brimming with distinctive items. It includes a handwritten note upon delivery if you can't be there in person. This great gift box contains a P.F. Candle Co. Mini Spruce Candle, BOXFOX candle snuffer, keepsake ceramic mug,  cozy socks, and the legendary Camino Verde Hot Chocolate Mix from Dandelion. It's a warm and comforting collection sure to inspire relaxing around a crackling fire with loved ones.

8. Hudson Grace Merci Matches

The Cost: $14

Make your candle gift oh so extra with a set of oversized Hudson Grace Merci Matches printed in England. These 4" matches not only make a fabulous statement, but they ensure your candle wick is always within reach. When the candle burns down some, these matches make it easy to light it again and again.

9. Urban Stems The Good Vibes Gift Box

The Cost: $60

The Good Vibes Gift Box is sure to sprinkle a little magic in your favorite candle lover's life. It's simply enough with the 3.5" succulent plant nestled in an (omg) unicorn planter; add the rainbow-hued Apotheke "Candy Store" scented candle – featuring notes of vanilla, coconut, and amber – and it just couldn't get any cuter. But it does. Enter Prism Powder, a fine edible glitter that adds sparkle to their favorite cocktail or beverage. Friends (hint, hint) if you need a little aromatherapy, you can get your very own candle set.

10. Skeem Design Match Cloche

The Cost: $30

Help the host spark conversation with this intriguing vintage-inspired Match Cloche by Skeem Design. A soon-to-be centerpiece of their décor, the 7"-high x 3"-wide glass cloche is hand-blown and contains 120 signature 4" matches. Look closely for the flint striking strip on the side and cork stopper at the bottom. Once the matches are gone (if they actually want to use them), it can be used as a display piece.

11. Glow & Grow Candle Grow Kit

The Cost: $35

Give your candle lover or family member a recyclable gift: the Glow & Grow Candle Grow Kit, with a hand-poured 12 oz soy-blend candle in a choice of three fragrances, Herb Flower, Desert Oasis, or Wildflower. The fun doesn't stop there! Once the candle burns out, the ceramic vessel is reused as a planter with the included seed kit. Your friend can watch as daisies, basil, or aloe (depending on the kit) grow, and enjoy the fruits of their labor. The kit also includes seeds, soilless grow medium, plant food, and activated carbon to help the plants thrive.

12. ILLUME Gold Candle Snuffer

The Cost: $12

When you need to reach into deep hurricanes or lanterns (or, just look fancy), the ILLUME Gold Candle Snuffer comes to the rescue. A sleek, modern take on an old-fashioned essential, it has the practical function of reducing smoke and preserving the wick when extinguishing candles. This one has a movable hinged cylinder to get the job done gently and effectively. We also like the attractive price of this snuffer for the quality. Pair it with the ILLUME Gold Wick Trimmer (see below) to make a great gift for your fave candle lover or loved one.

13. The Wooden Wick Co. Mindful Soul DIY Candle Kit

The Cost: $47.95 (1 candle) or $79.95 (2 candles)

Let the candle lover on your list get crafty with the Wooden Wick Co. Mindful Soul DIY Candle Kit. No experience required! A great idea for Valentine's Day, date night, a holiday gift, or just because, the kit comes packaged in a pretty giftable box and in your choice of 1 or 2 candles. Create your zen with palo santo and sage fragrance essential oil, natural wax, wooden wick, bamboo mixing spoon, matte white aura glass vessel, natural cork lid, and easy-to-understand instructions.

14. Homesick Celebration Candle

The Cost: $34

Thank You, Mom. Birthday Party. Let's Toast. Thanks. A wonderfully smelling and nostalgic Homesick Celebration Candle hits just the right note for your family member, loved one, or best helper. Your gift recipient is guaranteed to love their fragrant aromatherapy gift that's soon to become their new favorite candle. Homesick candles are hand-poured in America and lovingly crafted with a blend of different scents that's as unique as your memories. The 13.75 oz candles have a burn time of 60-80 hours and come in a stylish box that's perfect for gifting. You can make it personal with a handwritten note on the packaging ($5) or printed note the candle ($15).

Choose from 4 designs: 

• Thank You, Mom candle has top notes of bergamot, lavender, and sage; mid notes of jasmine and ylang ylang; and base notes of sandalwood, musk, and lily.
• Let's Toast candle has top notes of mandarin, grapefruit, and orange; mid notes of apple and pineapple; and base notes of Champagne grapes.
• Birthday Party candle has top notes of butter, cream, and vanilla; mid notes of sugar cane, caramel, and allspice; and base notes of citron, tonka bean, and cocoa.
• Thanks candle has top notes of oud wood and lemon flower; mid notes of cucumber, pink melon, and kiwi; and base notes of patchouli and musk.

Each Homesick candle gift idea comes in a reusable glass jar and contains a natural soy wax blend, premium organic cotton wick, and custom fragrance essential oils. Candles are cruelty-free, non-toxic, and contain no lead, plastics, parabens, synthetic dyes, or phthalates.

15. Soy Giving Candle

The Cost: $24

We can all use some good vibes right now and here's the perfect inspiring message for that exceptional friend, family member, or candle lover in your life. This Natural Life 9 oz World Better Soy Giving Candle features essential oils and comes in a colorful printed glass jar with a wood lid. The soy wax candle envelops your space with neroli fragrance, which comes from the blossom of the bitter orange tree. Neroli is sweet with notes of honey, green, and spice. Candle burn time is 50 hours. The single wick is lead-free and made of natural fibers. Pair the candle with Natural Life cottage matchboxes to make the perfect gift for your loved one. When the candle burns out, they can reuse the glass vessel as a sweet reminder.

16. Stag & Peach Co Candle T-Shirt

The Cost: Starts at $24.95

Pumpkin candles... Christmas candles... candles in every possible scent... candle intervention, anyone? For that die-hard candle collector you know, the perfect T-shirt has arrived. She can proudly wear her I Think I Have Too Many Candles Said No One Ever T-Shirt when out and about or during her next aromatherapy session, which is like every night. This Stag & Peach Co shirt is well made in soft 100% jersey cotton, with a fun vintage feel.

17. Birthday Wish Candle

The Cost: $30

Now you can illuminate your candle lover's next trip around the sun with a unique vanilla and orange birthday cake-scented candle. This hand-poured Birthday Wish Candle is topped with crystals to encourage them to set an intention for the year ahead. It's curated to bring love, happiness, positivity, abundance, joy, inner peace, cleansing, stress relief, and wisdom throughout the year. Crystals include rose quartz, citrine, peridot, ametrine, aquamarine, howlite, rhodonite, and lapis lazuli. It contains natural oils, orange oil, a cotton wick, and natural soy wax.

18. RaRaw Botanicals Self-Care Package Gift Box

The Cost: $55

Share the love and feel like you're right there for your bestie with this RaRaw Botanicals Self-Care Package Gift Box. It's the perfect at-home remedy to help reduce stress and pamper your loved one. The package includes an 8 oz oatmeal honey & milk soy jar candle in a rustic mason jar, 4 oz organic shea butter honey organic oatmeal soap, natural fibrous loofah, 1 oz jar of honey, mini honey wooden stick, and a mini Chuao honeycomb chocolate bar. It arrives packaged in a gift box with burlap ribbon.

19. ILLUME Gold Wick Trimmer

The Cost: $12

With basic candle care, there's more to just lighting the wick. To get the best candle experience, a cleaner burn, and to avoid black marks around the glass, it's best to use a wick trimmer like the ILLUME Gold Wick Trimmer. Keep the wick trimmed to 1/4 inch at all times or approximately every 4 hours of burn time. For best results, trim the wick before relighting when the candle's at room temperature. Pair this wick trimmer with the coordinating ILLUME Gold Candle Snuffer (see above) to care for your candles, or give the pair as an elegant yet practical host gift.

20. Elliana Hurricane Candle Holder

The Cost: $16 (small) or $32 (large)

21. Yankee Candle Personalized Candle

The Cost: 7 oz Small Tumbler: $22. 22 oz Large Tumbler: $34.50. 22 oz Original Jar Candle: $34.50. Set of 12 1.75 oz votives: $60

Now for just $5 extra, you can make a Yankee Candle your very own with a photo border label and gift message. A one-of-a-kind Yankee Candle Personalized Candle is a thrill for a family member, newlyweds, neighbor, teacher, or loved one who loves candles, especially iconic Yankee Candles. Yankee Candle makes designing your own candle easy. Select your candle form; choose your fragrance from popular seasonal and classic scents; upload your own image or pick from premade gift messages (like birthday, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Thank You, Congratulations); and add your personalized message on 1 or 2 lines of text.

Burn Time:

• Small 7 oz tumbler: 30-55 hours burn time
• Large 22 oz tumbler: 75-110 hours burn time
• 22 oz original jar candle: 110-150 hours burn time
• Set of 12 1.75 oz votives: up to 15 hours burn time for each votive

22. diptyque Roses Candle

The Cost: $74

If you're going for a splurge gift, the diptyque Roses Candle is an ultra-luxe fragrance experience for candle lovers and the candle obsessed. Made in France, this limited-edition diptyque candle is a celebration of the renowned perfume house's 60th anniversary. Not overly sweet but just perfect, the aromatic scent is fruity and floral, like rose bushes blooming with flowers in May. The candle is 6.7 oz with an approximate 60-hour burn time.

23. Voluspa Japonica Reed Diffuser

The Cost: $24

Candle lovers who like to mix up their fragrance experience will love the limited-edition 3.4 fl oz Voluspa Japonica Reed Diffuser. Powerful without being overwhelming, the custom diffuser is a beautiful non-candle, non-flame option and goes perfectly in rooms where you don't want a candle. This long-lasting diffuser is good for 4-6 months; flip the rattan reeds every other week for added life. It's made in the USA, not tested on animals, and free of phthalates, parabens, and sulfates.

Choose from your choice of several fragrances:

• Nissho-Soleil: Notes of sun-kissed pineapple, tangerine, and creamy vanilla (fresh).
• Crane Flower: Ripened grapefruit with geranium, lavender, and nectar. Inspired by the birds of paradise flower (floral).
• Panjore Lychee: A citrus-tinged blend of cassis and Asian pear (floral).
• Mokara: Orchid, white lily, and spring moss (floral).
• Goji Tarocco Orange: Cold-pressed tarocco orange blended with sun-dried goji berries (fresh).
• Santiago Huckleberry: Sweet and spicy, with hints of vanilla pod and sugarcane (fresh).
• Baltic Amber: Forest scents of sandalwood and cedar (spice).
• French Cade & Lavender: A refreshing blend of French cadewood, lavender, verbena, and moss (floral).
• Gilt Pomander & Hinoki: Holly berries, cardamom, and hinoki warm heart and hearth alike (spice).

24. Otherland Signature Gift Box

The Cost: Single Flame $36, The Threesome $89

For guaranteed wow factor, look no further than the Otherland Signature Gift Box. You can either gift a single 8 oz candle or build a 3-piece gift from the Core Collection and Manor House Weekend Collection. Otherland candles are hand-poured with a custom coconut and soy wax blend and the finest fragrance. The 100% cotton wicks ensure a smooth burn. They're free of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates and always cruelty-free. The glass tumblers are made in the USA and designed to be reusable (from a scrunchie holder to a place for pens). The candles are 8 oz each with a 55-hour burn time. Each Single Flame or The Threesome gift set comes with your own personalized message, plus the choice of occasion matchbox. Otherland also offers free shipping and free returns.

Otherland Core Collection: 

• Daybed: Rosebud, peony blossom, pear water.
• Canopy: California fig, ivy greens, summer dew.
• Rattan: Sandalwood, golden amber, warm musk.
• Chandelier: Champagne, saffron, leather.
• Kindling: Alaskan cedar, smoky embers, incense.

Otherland Manor House Weekend Collection:

• Dappled Wood: Sandalwood, toasted walnut, sweet hay.
• Crisp Cornflower: Cornsilk, golden husk, water lily.
• Mountain Lace: Elderflower fizz, Anjou pear, apple blossom.
• Cardamom Milk: Frothy milk, cardamom, praline woods.
• Tapestry: Burnt maple, smoky oud, vetiver.
• Sun Suede: Salty saffron, pink peppercorn, white suede.

Looking for more subscriptions to set the mood? We recommend browsing these lists, which are filled with subscriptions that tend to have some crossover with candle lovers:

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• Best Chocolate of the Month Clubs and Subscriptions

How many rooms in your house have candles awaiting their next big moment? Please, tell us all about your candle obsession in the comments!