Candle gift sets are the way to literally anyone’s heart, so consider this edit a one-stop-shop for your entire gift list

Candle gift sets are the most beautiful gift for any loved one – whether you’re searching for best friend gifts, gifts for mums, grandma gifts or gifts for sisters. Trust me. I know buying candle gift sets might not require much thought – but everyone adores a well-scented home. Particularly as they cosy up during the winter months and aim to elevate their self-care routine. The crux of any interiors obsession begins with an appreciation for scented candles – and you can simply never have too many. 

Candles have the astute ability to instantly set the mood of any atmosphere, depending on the fragrance you choose. So, by gifting a candle gift set, you’re actually giving the gift of a calm, warm and inviting space – or an uplifting and energised one. And what gift could possibly be better?

Sure, when buying a candle gift set, you do need to have some sort of an understanding of the person you’re buying for – even if that person is you. While throwing caution to the wind and being spontaneous works a lot of the time, in order to really hit the nail on the head, it’s good to know what smells they like – and which they don’t. You don’t want to end up buying someone who prefers The White Company’s famed winter candles a fruity, zesty summer candle if they’re to stand a chance of taking pride of place atop their coffee table.

We’ve curated an edit of the best candle gift sets on the market for the 2021 festive season down below, sure to inject opulence into their nights in whatever their preference (and your budget). As with a lot of gift sets, many of these sets include a variety of other things; like indulgent bath and body products, reed diffusers, room sprays and other home-scenting luxuries. Even socks. The White Company, we’re looking at you. 

Particular highlights? A Yankee Candle gift set is your bread and butter. Everyone knows the brand and, because they have so many iconic scents to choose from, there’s sure to be something your recipient adores. They’ve just released a four-piece candle gift set which includes three votive candles and one candle holder – and it comes in at less than £10. 

Elsewhere, luxury candle gift sets such as Diptyque’s Festive Treasures Candle Gift Set are a total treat. This year’s set is ideal for discovering the luxury fragrance brand’s three festive creations, each housed in coloured jars speckled with real gold. There’s Biscuit – a spicy candle reminiscent of festive baking, Pine Tree which boasts the aromatic freshness of mountain pines, and velvety, musky Snowflake. Divine.

ESPA has released a Fireside Jewels Candle collection, containing their four signature Soothing, Restorative, Energising and Positivity blends, while The White Company’s candle gift sets remain hugely popular. Our favourite? It has got to be the aforementioned Cosy Night Gift set which, as well as containing the brand’s iconic Winter candle, contains a super-soft pair of cashmere bed socks. All packaged together in a presentation box tied with a ribbon, no less.

After more gifting content? Beauty advent calendars are the ultimate festive gift, so don’t miss our epic round-up. We’ve also got gift sets for men, skincare gift sets, Christmas beauty gifts, perfume gift sets, gin gift sets. We’ve also got auntie gifts, gifts for boyfriends and the ultimate edit of gifts for her.

For more from GLAMOUR UK’s Associate Commerce Writer Georgia Trodd, follow her on Instagram @georgiatrodd.

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