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25 Best Candle Gift Sets to Start Your Collection

An aroma for every mood.

Headshot of Nerisha PenroseBy Nerisha Penrose
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Like flowers and candies, candles have always been the go-to gift for lazy, last-minute shoppers whenever popular holidays like Mother's Day or Valentine's Day roll around. Receiving a candle as a gift can sometimes elicit eye rolls and scoffs, especially when you're unsure what brands provide the best throw (how strong and far a particular candle's aroma can spread) or what notes the receiver favors. Luckily, I consider myself a bit of a candle connoisseur and I'm here to lend a helping hand. I'm not ashamed to admit I house a treasure trove of candles in a closet—from mini to jumbo and everything in between—that span every budget and mood, collected over the years. From designer faves like Diptyque and Le Labo to Nest and Forvr Mood's fan-favorite scents, here are the 25 absolute best candle gift sets that will make you everyone's favorite gift-giver.

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Best For Aesthetics

HAUS AND SAGE Scented Candles for Home Luxury Candle Gift Set

Scented Candles for Home Luxury Candle Gift Set
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Best For Aesthetics

HAUS AND SAGE Scented Candles for Home Luxury Candle Gift Set

$66 at Amazon
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Envelope your space with this Amazon best-selling candle set that's built to last. The star of this gift set is the muted pink candle holder that can be filled with the two refillable candles enclosed in the package, or used to hold brushes and other tiny accessories dancing around your vanity. Also included is a gold wick trimmer to keep your candle burning properly for its 115-hour burn life.

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Best Accessories Set

Candle Therapy by WhimsyMe Wick Trimmer Set

Wick Trimmer Set
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Best Accessories Set

Candle Therapy by WhimsyMe Wick Trimmer Set

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Gone are the days of blowing out your candles using your mouth, as you can easily expel all types of bacteria into the wax blend. With this kit, which features a snuffer, wick tripper, wick dipper, and a long-stick lighter—you don't have to work too hard to preserve the life of your candle.

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Best Discovery Scent

Diptyque Iconic Trio Gift Set (Berries, Fig Tree, Roses)

Iconic Trio Gift Set (Berries, Fig Tree, Roses)
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Best Discovery Scent

Diptyque Iconic Trio Gift Set (Berries, Fig Tree, Roses)

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A burning Diptyque candle is a conversation starter in any room. If you've ever wanted to delve into the world of Diptyque after hearing your friends or colleagues rave about its goodness, set your sights on this trio gift set, highlighting the brand's most iconic fa-favorite scents like juicy floral Baies or the fresh bloom of Roses. Each candle retails for $74 alone, so this set gives you a major bang for your buck.

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Best For Different Rooms

Maison Margiela REPLICA Cozy at home Candle Set

REPLICA Cozy at home Candle Set
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Best For Different Rooms

Maison Margiela REPLICA Cozy at home Candle Set

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Your favorite Maison Margiela scents come in candle form, too. Each candle is designed to evoke a different sensory experience in separate areas of your space, from your bedroom to the living room to the bathroom, using the luxury house's coziest fragrances like Lazy Sunday, By the Fireplace, and Bubble Bath.

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Best Candle Lamp Warmer

MAIPSIG Candle Warmer

Candle Warmer
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Best Candle Lamp Warmer

MAIPSIG Candle Warmer

Now 49% Off
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If you prefer a smoke-less burning session, this candle warmer gets the job done safely, so you don't have to worry about forgetting to snuff the candle while you sleep or any soot accumulating over time.

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Best Woodsy Candle

Maison Louis Marie Bois De Balincourt No 4. Candle Set

Bois De Balincourt No 4. Candle Set
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Best Woodsy Candle

Maison Louis Marie Bois De Balincourt No 4. Candle Set

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Characterized by winter woods and smoky, earthy tones, this two-piece set marries the feeling of a sunny walk through an enchanting forest and the warmth of a cozy, remote cabin.

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Best For Stress Relief

NEST New York Wild Mint & Eucalyptus Candle Duo

Wild Mint & Eucalyptus Candle Duo
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Best For Stress Relief

NEST New York Wild Mint & Eucalyptus Candle Duo

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A spa-like trance awaits you with every light flick that touches this candle. Wild mint and eucalyptus permeate the room to awaken your senses and encourage relaxation.

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Best For Travelers

Voluspa Home Refresh Small Jar Candle Trio

Home Refresh Small Jar Candle Trio
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Best For Travelers

Voluspa Home Refresh Small Jar Candle Trio

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Voluspa's refreshing candle trio takes you worldwide—no passport needed. Indulge in the bright florals of French Cade-Lavender or the sweet, tangy notes of Kalahari Watermelon. If you like even deeper notes, light a match to Jasmine Midnight Blooms, which pairs Eygptian jasmine with dune grass for an earthy edge.

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Best Floral Set

LAFCO The Bouquet

The Bouquet
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Best Floral Set

LAFCO The Bouquet

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Nothing hurts more than your favorite candle running low. Thankfully, this set from LAFCO includes just about everything to keep the floral burst alive for a long period of time. Once your candles run out, reach for the diffuser or the room spray to maintain the burst of blooms emanating from this collection.

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Best For A Hotel Feel

Le Labo Candle Discovery Set

Candle Discovery Set
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Best For A Hotel Feel

Le Labo Candle Discovery Set

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You likely fell in love with Le Labo after discovering the heavenly aroma during a recent hotel stay. Here's a candle discovery set to relive the calming, soothing experience long after check-out.

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Best Citrus Blend

Baobab Collection Paris Candle & Diffuser

Paris Candle & Diffuser
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Best Citrus Blend

Baobab Collection Paris Candle & Diffuser

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A Parisian romance feels different to everyone. With this set, the love story is told through a blend of zesty lime and sweet tulip that feels like a spring morning in the city of love.

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Best Beach Scent

SOHO HOME Set of three scented candles

Set of three scented candles
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Best Beach Scent

SOHO HOME Set of three scented candles

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Soho Home gives a subtle nod to the sandy beaches and neutral palette of the Soho Roc House in Mykonos with a trio of candles playing tug-of-war with sweet and spicy, deep, and bright notes.

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Best Nocturnal Notes

Hotel Collection E11EVEN Gift Set

E11EVEN Gift Set
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Best Nocturnal Notes

Hotel Collection E11EVEN Gift Set

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Miami is as sexy and lively as it is tranquil and calming. The Hotel Collection's E11EVEN set—inspired by the Miami nightclub of the same name—allows you to take the bustling city home with seductive, nocturnal notes like bergamot, sandalwood, and vanilla bean.

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Best For Art Lovers

TRUDON Marie-Antoinette decorative candle

Marie-Antoinette decorative candle
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Best For Art Lovers

TRUDON Marie-Antoinette decorative candle

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Great for the art lover in your life, this candle is modeled after the famous Marie Antoinette sculpture housed in the Louvre. Sure, you can light it but marveling at its design atop any surface is even better.

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Best Candle Holder

Bath & Body Works Heart Pedestal Single Wick Candle Holder

Heart Pedestal Single Wick Candle Holder
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Best Candle Holder

Bath & Body Works Heart Pedestal Single Wick Candle Holder

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Your favorite candle deserves all the spotlight, so why not give it the recognition it deserves with this towering candle holder? Place your single-wick candle on the platform, which is held up by three hearts, to kickstart the conversation at any upcoming dinner parties.

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Best Shower Set

Seychelles Seychelles Indulgence Gift Set

Seychelles Indulgence Gift Set
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Best Shower Set

Seychelles Seychelles Indulgence Gift Set

Now 72% Off
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Inspired by the breezy, sunny beaches in Seychelles, this collection from The White Company invites you on an olfactory journey from bathtime to post-shower care. Light the candle in your bathroom while you indulge in the shower gel and body lotion; keep your hands soft and supple with the hand wash and hand cream to take the Seychelles aroma on the go.

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Best Spicy Set

MALIN+GOETZ Cannabis Votive Candle Duo

Cannabis Votive Candle Duo
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Best Spicy Set

MALIN+GOETZ Cannabis Votive Candle Duo

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No, this candle set doesn't smell exactly like the herb it's named after. Instead, Malin + Goetz whipped up a wax blend that's more woodsy than anything but has spicy and smoky notes reminiscent of the greens.

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Best Multipurpose Candle

Anthropologie Pettine Figural Candle By Anthropologie in Gold Size L

Pettine Figural Candle By Anthropologie in Gold Size L
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Best Multipurpose Candle

Anthropologie Pettine Figural Candle By Anthropologie in Gold Size L

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Here's an unassuming candle that doubles as a floral-coconut aroma when its lit, and an accessories holder when the wax is finally all dried out.

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Best Funny Gift

KatAndNat Scented Candle

Scented Candle
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Best Funny Gift

KatAndNat Scented Candle

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Light this candle when you're at your wit's end. It's not better than therapy, but it comes close.

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Best Splurge

Dior Scented Candle Discovery

Scented Candle Discovery
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Best Splurge

Dior Scented Candle Discovery

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If your palette leans spicy some days and sweet other times, Dior's candle discovery trio has a scent to fit your every mood. Figue Méditerranée conjures the feeling of the fresh seaside; 30 Montaigne is a warm blend of spicy notes while amber and rose notes battle it out in Ambre Nuit.

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Nerisha Penrose
Beauty Commerce Editor

Nerisha is the beauty commerce editor at ELLE.com, covering all things beauty (and fashion and music). She has a penchant for sneakers and nude lip glosses, and spends way too much time re-watching 90s sitcoms.

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