Scent is a powerful aphrodisiac with the ability to take us back to sultry summer evenings on your honeymoon and the leather booth seat you both squeezed into on your first date. We think this is a wonderful excuse to indulge in the perfect Valentine’s Day candle to add to your collection. While each of us will have our own meaningful scents, certain fragrances are known for their romantic elements. Floral fragrances, such as those with rose, have long been associated with love and romance, while spicier, woody scents tend to be thought of as more sensual and exciting.
So, if you’re wanting to find the perfect scented candle to light on February 14, or you’re wanting to gift a scented candle to a special someone to show them how much they mean to you, below, we’ve rounded up our edit of the best scented candles to shop (or gift) this Valentine’s Day.
The best scented candles for Valentine’s Day 2025
01
Maison Balzac La Rose candle
$79.00, Maison Balzac
An ode to the rose in all of its form, this heady blend of tea rose, violet lead, rose geranium, rosewood and musk scents will kindle the sparks this Valentine’s Day.
Key features:
- Rose blend
- Soy and coconut wax
- 9.7cm X 7.3cm X 8.3cm
02
Lumira candle Persian rose
$85, David Jones
This candle’s sultry blend of rose, bergamot and amber is sure to set the mood for a romantic Valentine’s Day.
Key features:
- Sand-free
- Quick drying
- 400gsm
03
Trudon Madeleine Taper pink
$49.95 , David Jones
Visual aesthetics can be just as important as scent when setting the tone for a romantic evening. Whether you’re styling the table or lighting up the bedroom, these six pink taper candles will add a dramatic flair to your Valentine’s Day décor.
Key features:
- Set of six
- Taper candles
- Made in Normandy
04
Mango and Papaya soy candle 350g
$39.95, Circa
Fill even the largest rooms in your home with the tropical scent of summer when you light this elegant candle. With a ribbed glass vessel, it’s equally at home in the bathroom, hallway console or bedside table next to breezy curtains for a richly scented boudoir, making it the perfect Valentine’s Day candle.
Key features:
- Reusable and recyclable glass ribbed glass vessel
- Tropical fruity fragrance with top notes of Organe, Cassis, Passionfrit and Mango
- Handmade in Australia
05
L’Affair Bordeaux scented soy candle
$49.99, David Jones
Inspired by the romance of Southern France and its fragrant vineyards, this elegant candle contains a refreshing blend of saffron, geranium, jasmine and rose.
Key features:
- 400g
- Soy wax
- Glass jar
06
Jonathan Adler muse bouche 3-wick candle
$299, Jonathan Adler
Those preferring a spicier, woody scent will find it hard not to be seduced by the Jonathan Adler’s Muse Bouche candle’s blend of bergamot, mandarin, pepper, rose, sandalwood and suede.
Key features:
- Three wick candle
- Warm and woody
- Porcelain pot
07
TWG Bain de Roses scented candle
$139.95, David Jones
The luxurious TWG Bain de Roses candle will envelope your home in a bouquet of roses, black tea, white sandalwood, warm vanilla and fresh grapefruit.
Key features:
- Inspired by Provence
- Pink jar
- 600g
08
ECOYA Rosewater & Raspberry Madison candle
$49.95, Adore Beauty
With notes of bergamot, orange, lemon and tart green apple, this sorbet-inspired scent is sure to bring a little sweetness to your Valentine’s Day.
Key features:
- 400g
- 80 hour burn time
- Natural soy wax
09
King of Woods Indian sandalwood candle
$95, Heartwood
While it looks just about perfect styled atop your latest coffee table book crush, when lit, this subtle candle leans into the refined, woody aroma of spicy Indian sandalwood to feed your mind, soul and well-being. With essential oils harvested by the maker and blended with 100% soy wax, the fragrance profile promotes sleep, relaxation and mental clarity.
Key features:
- Burn time up to 65 hours
- 325ml
- Slow burn, long-lasting fragrance
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