A warm and snuggly home can make all the difference in spending time indoors, especially when it comes to a good candle. 

We got to test out some of the Christmas candles that are available on the market.

Not only are candles great for a secret Santa gift but also for purchasing for loved ones or even yourself for around the home. 

Prices range from £4.99 to £60 and can be purchased from a supermarket or online, all catering to everyone’s budget and needs. 

The candles tested come in a variety of smells and were given an overall score out of 10. The best one will set you back £10.99 and will transform the home, giving it a festive feel. Let’s take a look at the results. 

Christmas Pudding Multi Wick Candle

Price: £8 from Dunelm in-store or online. 

There’s no better smell than a Christmas pudding going in the background. The festive scent has notes of candied orange peep, spicy ginger, raisins and honey. Plus, it has a burning time of 32 hours. 

Overall score: 7/10.

Joy Essential Oil Aromatherapy Candle

Price: £28 from Spritz Wellness online plus delivery.

A slightly more expensive candle on the list, with aromas of cinnamon and orange. The two ultimate flavours of Christmas in our eyes (or smells for this matter). It is hand-poured in the UK and has a burning time of 45 hours. 

Overall score: 8/10

Uplift & Focus Soy Wax Candle - Sandalwood and Sweet Orange

Price: £30 from Leiho online plus delivery. 

This particular candle is handcrafted by two women from The Baytree Centre Charity in Brixton, London. According to the website, the sweet-smelling candle aims to “enhance mood and improve focus”. It has an impressive burning time of 55 hours. 

Overall score: 9/10

Winter Fir Special Edition Candle

Price: £40 from Urban Apothecary plus delivery. 

One of the most expensive on the list but it does live up to the price tag. It has a burning time of up to 60 hours and notes of pine needles, fir, balsam, eucalyptus, cedarwood, frankincense and myrrh. 

Overall score: 8/10. 

Wooden Lid Candle

Price: £4.99 from Aldi in-store or online. 

Customers can choose from Candy Cane Lane, Sleeps till Santa or Fireside Spice fragrances. A more affordable option on the list and a great gift as part of a secret Santa, it’s fun and does the job without having to shed loads of money on a candle. It has a burning time of 32 hours. 

Overall score: 7/10

Thalion Rhubarb Sparkle

Price: £60 from Thalloderm plus delivery.

The luxurious item is a twist on the traditional candle as you have to pour the ‘dust’ into a suitable container. Once you have done this you can light the candle with this particular smell having notes of champagne and rhubarb. For this price, the candle comes with 15 wicks and two wicks with a sustainer. A beautiful smell that goes around the home with a burning time of 140 hours. 

Overall score: 8/10

ST. Eval Embers

Price: £10.99 from Candles Direct plus delivery. 

A burning time of 45 hours, the delicious smell of orange and cinnamon is the perfect way to start Christmas. Despite being a smaller candle the smell doesn’t disappoint.

Overall score: 9/10

Fragrance Gift Box, Mulled Spice

Price: £25 from Murmur plus delivery.

This candle comes part of a set and contains one 50ml Mulled Spice fragrance diffuser with reeds and two 100ml Votive candles. There’s lovely notes of spiced cinnamon, vanilla and cloves mingle which leave an inviting smell around the house. 

Overall score: 8/10