Candle Gift Ideas

Know someone that’s never met a candle they didn’t like? This is the perfect list to find a gift for them!

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Two geode candles one teal, one purple

Amethyst & Aquamarine Geode Candle

Want a unique candle they don’t already have? This handcrafted geode candle is perfect! Made with blended natural wax which replicates the sparkle and depth of a halved geode, inside the core of each candle is a natural amethyst or aquamarine gemstone. After the candle wax is burned, the geode can hold a tea-light and continue to be used as a candle holder.

Author Themed Candles

Perfect for candle lovers and budding authors, these author themed candles are available for Edgar Allen Poe, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, and more!

Skyline Tea Light Holder

Give the candle enthusiast in your life a way to remember their favorite destination with this skyline tea light candle holder. There are eight different iconic cities to choose from - Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Washington, and Seattle.

Handcrafted in the USA from solid steel, each matte black silhouette makes a striking impression by day and transforms into a glowing showcase at night.

Caramel Latte Surprise Ring Candle

This gift is like hitting the jackpot! If the candle lover in your life also loves coffee, they’re sure to appreciate the smell of this caramel latte scented candle. As an added bonus, the candle includes a ring (valued from $15 to $5,000) hidden within the candle!

3-in-1 Candle Accessory Set

The 3-in-1 kit is a practical gift for any candle enthusiast! It comes with a candle wick trimmer, a candle extinguisher, and a wick dipper.

The wick trimmer will prevent candle jars from turning black and make their favorite candle last longer, and the candle extinguisher and wick dipper will keep wax from flying off the wick and prevent wick smoldering.

Premium Soy Candle Making Kit

Think the candle connoisseur would like to try their hand at making their own candles Get them this DIY candle making kit!

This set is perfect for beginners. It includes natural soy wax, candle jars and tins, fragrance oils, wax dye, candle labels, wicks, a melting pot and more - everything they need to make their very own personalized candles.

Glass Helix Match Cloche

Forget keeping a box of matches in the junk drawer and struggling to find them when they need them, help the candle lover on your list keep those matches close at hand with this gorgeous decorative helix match cloche!

This cloche features hand-blown clear glass with a removable cork, which keeps the matches dry and safe. It also includes matches and has a convenient striking flint on the bottom.

Glow & Grow Candle Grow Kit

Help the candle lover in your life waste not, want not with their next candle! This soy-based candle comes in herb, desert oasis, or wildfire scents, and when it runs out the holder turns into a planter! We love that this two in one gift includes non-GMO aloe seeds, soilless grow medium, plant food, and activated carbon so it’s ready for planting as soon as the candle is gone.

Skeleton Skull Candlestick Holder

Perfect for spooky season, this vintage skull is painted to create an aged appearance, breathing a mysterious touch of realism into this deathly ornament. A layer of black acrylic polymer is applied to give the skull an appearance of antique polished bone, making it extra creepy when the wax starts coming out of the eye socket!

Indian Spice Massage Candle

Here’s another two for one candle gift option! This Indian spice massage candle creates a sweet and spicy aroma from a blend of cardamom, frankincense, and clary sage, and it then melts into a vegan massage oil that’s free from chemical additives, artificial fragrances and dyes.

First Down Hand Poured Soy Candle

Made from 100% soy wax for a clean burn, if the candle enthusiast in your life is a football fan this is the perfect gift! If you are looking for other football related gifts - check out our Football List.

Wine Scented Candles

What do you get for the candle and wine lover who has everything? How about this wine-scented candle? These eco-friendly, soy candles are meant to evoke the scent of classic wines including Cabernet, Champagne, Chardonnay, Rosé, and Pino Grigio.

Cream candle in glass with crystals on top

Mercury Retrograde Protection Candle

Give the candle lover in your life a chance to keep the universe from conspiring against them by giving them this Mercury Retrograde candle.

Covered with stress-relieving flowers like lavender and chamomile, plus crystals like blue kyanite and quartz, this candle will help them recharge!

Floating Lanterns

Have someone that wants candle-like lighting but can’t use actual candles? Light up their life with these star shaped floating lanterns! Each floating water lantern comes with an LED candle and waterproof wooden base.

These 100% biodegradable floating lanterns are made of eco-friendly material and can be used both inside and outside!

Mindful Moment Intention Candles

This mindful moment intention candle set is a great way to remind the candle lover in your life to take time for their mental well-being with a little help from the candles, incense, and aromatic salt vessel included in this set.

The set includes ten beeswax candles in six different colors (each corresponding to a different intention), five incense cones, and a vessel filled with sea salt, Himalayan salt, small gemstones, black sand, and bay leaves.

Cereal Themed Candle

If you know someone who loves all things cereal - this candle is for them. Each soy candle is scented with Fruit Loops & Cereal Milk note which is sure to relax the cereal lover! For more cereal related gifts, see the Cereal List.

Robot Wax Melting Lamp

Want another flame free gift option? Check out this robot candle wax warmer lamp! Instead of heating the candle from below, this lamp heats the candle from top to bottom. Soft halogen lights create the ambiance of burning candles, releasing the scent of a favorite candle to create a relaxing environment.

FLÎKR Fireplace

Your candle loving friend will be stoked to receive this candle alternative - a FLÎKR fireplace! This personal fireplace is made from concrete and can be used inside or outside. It’s fueled by Isopropyl Alcohol, has no carbon monoxide and no soot when properly ventilated. We also love that it’s food safe, making it perfect for s’mores!

The Little Book of Candles

Help the candle lover in your life stage their candles to illuminate their space and life. This book helps them learn how to use candles for creating unique spaces and how lighting affects their psychological mood. They’ll see their candles in a whole new light after reading this book!

Popcorn Scented Candles

If you know someone who loves all things popcorn, especially the smell - this candle is for them. They can have the smell of popcorn anytime they light this realistic looking candle. The candle is made from soy, vegetable, and beeswax, so it will burn clean. It’s so realistic someone may try to grab a hand full of this popcorn. If you are looking for the real thing, check out our Popcorn list.

2 in 1 Body Lotion Candle

This scented candle creates a soothing ambiance when lit, just like you would expect, but there’s more! The wax becomes a warm body lotion packed with coconut oil, botanical oils, and Vitamins A, K, and E.

If you want more unique candle gift ideas, be sure to check out the candle lovers list!

Candle Lighter

This is the most versatile candle lighter - it is rechargeable, flameless, and wind-proof. It is perfect for indoor or outdoor use. The candle lover in your life will appreciate this thoughtful and practical gift. The unique 360° rotatable gooseneck can be bend to any angle - it is especially useful for short wick candles.

Hoppy IPA Candle

Don’t worry, be hoppy and give the beer lover in your life this Hoppy IPA craft beer candle. It is made from soy wax in a repurposed glass with spicy, herbal, and grassy scents, hand poured in the USA.

7th Inning Stretch Candle

Given them this dirt and wood scented candle to burn while they wait for the 7th inning stretch to end. This soy candle is hand made in the USA and will burn from 30-50 hours long. As an added bonus, these candles are made from recycled glass.

Candle Grips

There is nothing worse than having beautiful candle holders with taper candles that are uneven. These candle grips solve the problem. They can be adjusted to fit and size or shape of candle. Give the candle connoisseur these candle grips to add to their arsenal of candle accessories.