A fragrance expert's best Christmas candles including Yankee Candles for under £4 and M&S

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Scented candles are a fabulous Christmas gift idea, particularly for those who seem to have everything.They not only make the home smell divine but also create a cosy ambience and serve as a luxurious indulgence that most people wouldn't splurge on themselves.

As a self-confessed candle hoarder, I've burned through hundreds in my lifetime and always have a stash ready to go. Now that my autumnal scents have been used up, I'm reaching for festive fragrances as we approach Christmas.Think rich spices, fresh pine and seasonal citrus fruits, all ideally presented in a jar that's a bit special or sparkly.

Here are my top picks for every budget... 11 best Christmas candles for 2024 Yankee Candle London Christmas Tea Signature Large Jar 567g: Was £29.99, now £20.99 from Debenhams NEOM Winter Wellbeing Candle Trio 3 x 75g: Was £48, now £38.40 from LookFantastic Diptyque Sapin Classic Candle 190g: £68 from Diptyque Yankee Candle Collection Gift Set: Was £60, now £29.50 from Boots The White Company Winter Mercury Luxury Votive Candle 95g: £16 from LookFantastic NEST New York Holiday Classic Candle & Diffuser Set: £95 from Sephora M&S London Light Up Scented Candle: £10 from Marks & Spencer ESPA Winter Spice Candle 200g: Was £45, now £40.50 from LookFantastic Liz Earle Spiced Bitter Orange Botanical Candle 220g: Was £37, now £27.75 from Liz Earle Space NK Shimmering Spice 3-Wick Scented Candle 400g: £42 from Space NK The White Collection Gingerbread Scented Candle 160g: £8 from Boots Lords Abernethy Forest Winter 3 Wick Candle 650g: £62 from Lords Yankee Candle London Christmas Tea Signature Large Jar 567g Was £29.99, now £20.99 from Debenhams Big, heavy and strongly scented, Yankee Candles are guaranteed crowd-pleasers.