It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The lights have been put up, presents under the tree joyfully await to be opened, and Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas’ is understandably back at the top of our playlists. The merriest season has arrived, and with it a host of holiday soirées. But Christmas doesn’t always have to be about vibrant parties or elaborate feasts to be meaningful. Sometimes, it’s about taking time to yourself—and enjoying the quiet too.
Picture yourself curled up on the couch with your favourite snacks, a bottle of wine, pressing play on a classic holiday rom-com, and of course, lighting up your favourite cosy Christmas candle. Who could possibly resist a deliciously scent-sational candle anyway?
Nothing elevates the home quite like a comforting scent—its flickering embers lending a subtle glow as its tantalising aroma transforms your personal space. And in sun-drenched Singapore, festive candles might be the closest thing we get to the cool scapes of winter, the fresh scent of pine, or the spiced rum you might order to warm up.
If you want to make merry this Christmas, then look to Vogue Singapore’s edit of deliciously scented candles that perfectly capture the cosy, warming spirit of the season. So what are you waiting for? Let it glow, let it glow, let it glow.
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Diptyque Sapin (Pine Tree) Candle
This scent requires no introduction. Perfectly embodying the spirit of the season in one chic gold jar. With notes of Siberian pine, resin, cedar, and moss, Diptyque’s limited edition seasonal exclusive Sapin Pine Tree candle is a classic scent associated with the holiday season. A sure short way to mimic a natural pine tree scent if you don’t have a tree or have opted for a faux one—sans the mess!
Diptyque Sapin (Pine Tree) Candle, $126, available at Tangs
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Byredo Winter Cabin Candle
One can always rely on the aromatic powers of a Byredo candle to imbue an environment with comfort and warmth. To that end, there’s no better way to revel in the festive spirit than by reaching for a delicious jar of Byredo’s Winter Cabin Candle. This limited edition offering is a cosy, joyous ode to a night spent by the fireplace. With smoky notes of birch and vetiver with the sensuality of patchouli and amber, it lends a warm and inviting touch to any space.
Byredo Winter Cabin Candle, $135, available at Escentials
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Jo Malone Orange Bitters Candle
Give your celebrations a citrusy twist with Jo Malone’s Orange Bitters Candle. Inspired by a winter cocktail, its zesty citrus notes are cut with bitter orange to create a blend that is gentle and truly one-of-a-kind. As it burns, rich sandalwood grounds the fragrance, making it festive yet sophisticated.
Jo Malone Orange Bitters Candle,$130, available at Sephora
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Dior Piste aux Étoiles Candle
In the hunt for the perfect holiday candle, well, look no more. With mouthwatering notes of caramelised almonds and cotton candy, Dior’s Piste aux Étoiles candle embodies the holiday season in its sweetest form. Quite simply delicious. And if that wasn’t enough, the beautiful flacon, adorned with gold designs by artist Pietro Ruffo, is ripe to be reused after the candle has burned through. As it’s a limited edition, make sure you stock up now.
Dior Piste aux Étoiles Candle, $173, available at Dior
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Maison Francis Kurkdijan Mon Beau Sapin Candle
Perfume the atmosphere with magic and woody goodness with Maison Francis Kurkdijan’s Mon Beau Sapin. Inspired by the nostalgic allure of a Christmas tree, its woody scent is based on the resinous balsam fir, which evokes the warmth of a forest full of fresh, wintery trees. Be sure to give the gorgeous white jar a second life after burning—perhaps as a pen stand?
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Scented Candle in Mon Beau Sapin, $162, available at Maison Francis Kurkdjian‘s Raffles City and Ngee Ann City boutiques
