From Royal Pine to Vanilla Smoke, These 13 Holiday Candles Are Incredibly Chic

Candle burning on a bedside table

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I accumulate candles like they're stamps, baseball cards, or any other traditionally collectible item. I love how they make my home smell warm and inviting (much to the enjoyment of my guests). Between the softly flickering flame and a drifting, lingering scent, they create an ambiance like nothing else. That's especially true during the holiday season when fresh pine, smoke, and citrus scents fill the air.

Don't think I'll buy just any holiday candle though. I'm a discerning beauty editor, and I require a candle to meet three requirements before I make it my own. First, it must be long-lasting. Second, the scent must be intoxicating. Third, the vessel must be chic (candles double as home decor). And after spending an undisclosed amount of time searching the internet, I think I've finally found the best holiday candles to buy this year. Keep scrolling to see the 13 that made my list.

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Kaitlyn McLintock
Associate Beauty Editor

Kaitlyn McLintock is an Associate Beauty Editor at Who What Wear. Although she covers a wide range of topics across a variety of categories, she specializes in celebrity interviews and skincare and wellness content. Having lived in Los Angeles and Austin, Texas, she recently relocated back to her home state of Michigan where she works remotely. Prior to Who What Wear, she freelanced for a variety of industry-leading digital publications, including InStyle, The Zoe Report, Bustle, Hello Giggles, and Coveteur. Before that, she held a long-term internship and subsequent contributor position at Byrdie. When she's not writing, researching, or testing the latest and greatest beauty products, she's working her way through an ever-growing book collection, swimming in the Great Lakes, or spending time with family.