16 Food-Scented Candle Gifts That Actually Smell Amazing

The sweet fragrance of this festive candle is perfect for when you don't feel like baking cookies but would like your home to smell like them. Anthropologie Boulangerie Jar Candle, $18 at anthropologie.com
 

This plum-inspired candle smells like the dreamiest, most delicious punch. (The mirabelle is a small, sugary plum.) We only wish there was a version of this candle to sip, but the sweet aroma will have to do. Carrière Frères Mirabelle Candle, $49 at amazon.com

Notes of cinnamon and sandalwood make this fragrance extra cozy. Toasted Chestnut Scented Candle, $16 at surlatable.com

The only thing more satisfying than gingerbread is frosted gingerbread, and this wintery candle hits all the notes. Frosted Gingerbread Soy Candle, $20 at surlatable.com

This macaron-inspired trio make the prettiest gifts for the holidays. Voluspa Holiday Macaron Candles, Set of 3, $39 at anthropologie.com

The rich cider aroma melds with notes of sparkling berries and grapes, cinnamon, and vanilla. Capri Blue Spiced Cider Candle Tin, $16 at anthropologie.com

This super-woodsy and long-burning candle smells almost as good as mulled cider tastes. Wax and Wick Mulled Cider Soy Candle, $35 at amazon.com

The super-rich scent will transport you to your favorite bakery. Milkhouse Candle Creamery Butter Jar Candle, Apple Strudel, 22-Ounce, $24 at amazon.com

Okay, hear us out—the scent is actually quite subtle, making it the perfect gift for pancake- and waffle-lovers alike.Crossroads Candles 26 Ounce Jar Candle, Buttered Maple Syrup, $26 at amazon.com

The warm, sweet fragrance of vanilla adds the perfect amount of cozy to any room. LAFCO New York House & Home Candle, Foyer Amber Black Vanilla, $63 at amazon.com

If you’re looking for a magnificently giant candle, this is one of the loveliest looking (and smelling) options you can buy. Giant Japonica Jar Candle, $198 at anthropologie.com

The Minnesota-based fragrance label Illume makes some of the most luxurious-smelling candles on the market including this mix of fruit and sweet cream. Boulangerie Jar Whipped Cream and Pear Candle, $18 at anthropologie.com

Dark berries and Bulgarian roses lend this luxurious candle a sweet edge. Dyptique Black Baies Candle, $98 at Saksfifthavenue.com

Bright bursts of peppermint, sugar cookie, and vanilla bean (and the gorgeous textured glass vessel) fill any room with festive vibes. Voluspa Crushed Candy Cane Candle, $16 at Nordstrom.com

This warm-scented candle offers notes of cinnamon, orange slices, honey crisp apple, and basically everything else you’d want to put in mulled red wine. Cardamom Spice Soy Candle, $20 at surlatable.com

This “travel candle” is perfect for taking on the road to give your hotel room a cozier feel. Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Travel Candle, $36 at nordstrom.com