Scented candles

The scented candle is one of the easiest ways to enhance your living room or home office. The best scented candles create a luxurious, calming atmosphere that helps you relax instantly. Studies have even found that scented candles and oils can improve mental well-being and ease symptoms of depression. Notes of lavender and jasmine are known to help you relax and promote a good night's sleep, while citrus-scented candles are known to lift your mood. Like buying perfume, it's difficult to buy a scented candle online because you can't smell it yourself for obvious reasons. Floral, fruity scents versus rich scents – there is no right or wrong answer.

Not sure where to start? We've done the hard work for you and compiled the options for everyone's favorite scent, taking into account scent, look, feel and burn time. But first, here's what you should know before you buy.

Which brand of scented candles is the best?
For candles that look as good as they smell, it's hard to miss classic favorites like Jo Malone London and Diptyque. However, as with any high-quality scented candle, expect to pay a premium. You are paying for the quality of the perfumer who created the scent as well as the ingredients in the candle itself.