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27 Best Valentine's Day Candles to Help You Set the Mood
If there was ever a day when a candle can be essential to setting the mood, it's Valentine's Day. And unlike holidays like Halloween and Christmas, the best Valentine's Day candles don't have to fall into a specific scent category (we still love you, pumpkin and pine). Whatever smell you think is most romantic is the right way to go. Of course, if you're not sure which aroma you want for this year, you can always rely on classics such as rose, vanilla, Jasmine and patchouli — each of which will fill your home with a great scent that's very appropriate for V-Day.
In this list of the top Valentine's Day candles, you'll find all of those, plus others to help you create the perfect ambiance for February 14 — whether you're hanging solo, throwing a Galentine's Day party or planning a romantic dinner for two. You'll also notice that many of the picks highlighted here would make a great gift for yourself, your significant other or any of your friends, especially if you're shopping at the last minute or just looking for something small to say "I love you."
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Best Valentine's Day Candle
HARLEM CANDLE CO. James Baldwin Love Luxury Scented Jar Candle
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Best Valentine's Day Candle
HARLEM CANDLE CO. James Baldwin Love Luxury Scented Jar Candle
One of my all-time favorite scents, you'll be greeted with a perfect mix of crisp and decadent notes thanks to the apple, elemi and spice clove. It also features a beautiful quote from Baldwin's If Beale Street Could Talk novel.
Yep, your favorite skincare brand has candles, and each one comes in a sleek jar to fit a minimalistic aesthetic. You can pick from the You Candle, which smells just like the brand's best-selling perfume, or the Orange Blossom Neroli Candle, featured here, that's a bit fresher.
First, you'll burn the candle for 10–15 minutes (there are so many great scents to pick from, but there's also a non-scented version!). Once you blow it out, the oil will be ready to use for massages. The brand says no cooling is necessary, but it's definitely worth a test before you pour directly on the skin.
This candle comes from the brand's collab with the one and only Kacey Musgraves. It offers a smokey incense smell that's rated highly for the intensity of the scent. "Truly one of the best candles out there! Love the scent, the design and the ambience it creates," one Boy Smells reviewer wrote.
For something that's a bit on the subtle side, you can't go wrong with the earthy aroma of Dusk. It also comes in this lovely canister that's inspired by California scenery during that time of day.
Tobacco and patchouli are an amazing combination if you like candles that are warm and inviting. Reviewers say that you won't be overwhelmed by the scent, but it can definitely fill a room.
If you enjoy lavender, you'll be pleasantly surprised how well it goes with the powdery addition of the musk. Amazon reviewers also say that this candle gives off a nice warm glow once lit.
However you're planning to celebrate V-Day, trust that this candle will make it better. It's crisp and floral thanks to the notes of lemon, violet, Jasmine and Douglas fir.
Mrs. Meyer's candles have so many great reviews on Amazon. Featured here is the peony scent that's bright and bold. But there are a bunch of others to pick from, including the highly-rated Lavender. Oh, and you'll get two for this price!
This candle has it all: a lovely scent, crackling wood wick and beautifully-designed glass jar. If you're looking for a candle that will make a real impression as a gift, this is the best choice.
For something a little more on the nose, this candle was created to remind you of love notes that have been tucked away in a box. So along with the fresh smell of rose and Jasmine, you'll get deep aromas thanks to the sandalwood and plum.
This brand creates one-of-a-kind candles for each day of the year. The candles all have different scents and offer personality descriptions for those born on that day. If they were born in February, this is sure to be a hit.
With 110-to-150-hour burn time, you'll be greeted with florals as soon as you light it, but you won't be overwhelmed with the fragrance thanks to the fruity top notes
If you prefer more "masculine" scents or are looking for a good gift for the special guy in your life, this one is for you. Because whiskey and caramel are the top notes, that's exactly how it smells.
The "Love You" soy candle has notes of lavender, geranium, warm mahogany and earthy wood. "I may have purchased one for my living room, my bedroom, and my office... Oops," one Amazon reviewer wrote.
The Etsy seller has a bunch of incredible scents to pick from, but we like the rose option as it comes with rose quartz stones, which encourage unconditional love.
Aptly named Boudoir Rouge, which loosely translates to red bedroom, you'll enjoy notes of cherry and violet. Reviewers say even when it's not lit, you can still smell the candle.
Michelle is the deputy director of the Hearst Lifestyle Group, where she helps oversee multiple brand's strategy efforts on digital. Previously, she was the deputy editor and managing digital editor for Good Housekeeping. She has over 10 years of experience writing and editing lifestyle content.