How to Choose the Perfect Candle for Gifting (or Keeping for Yourself!)

There's something truly special about giving a candle at Christmas. It's thoughtful, personal and full of warmth. Whether you're choosing for someone else or treating yourself, the right scent can turn a simple gift into something unforgettable.

Here's how to find the perfect fragrance this festive season.

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Match Scents to Moods and Personalities

Scent tells a story. It captures emotion, memory and mood all at once, which makes candles such meaningful gifts. Here are a few ideas from the Backburner collection to help you find a candle that suits every personality.

For the calm and collected
Choose Haven, a peaceful blend of orange, lavender and soft florals resting on vanilla and warm woods. It feels like a deep breath after a long day.

For the one who loves a touch of gold
Gilded glows with raspberry, neroli, white honey and amber. It's radiant, confident and perfectly festive.

For the cosy homebody
Halo is soft and sweet, filled with peony, praline and patchouli. It's the scent of comfort on a winter's evening.

 

 

For the modern dreamer
Euphoria combines jasmine, orange blossom, vanilla and coffee for a scent that's sensual and effortlessly elegant.

For the romantic
Embrace is full of peach, magnolia and rose. It's gentle, feminine and timeless.

For the bold and brave
Valour bursts with citrus and settles into warm notes of leather, amber and cedar. Confident, striking and full of energy.

 

 

For the adventurer
Triumph captures freshness with sea salt, grapefruit and oakmoss. It's perfect for someone who loves a clean, uplifting scent.

For the refined and classic
Reign blends bergamot, apple and cinnamon with sandalwood and vanilla for a timeless fragrance that never goes out of style.

For the statement maker
Rival is deep, smoky and luxurious with saffron, oud and amber. It's the candle that lingers in the best way possible.

 

 

For the daring and earthy
Primal is bold, warm and grounding, blending leather, tobacco, musk and a hint of spice. It's perfect for someone who loves a deep, rich scent that makes a statement.

 

Candle Gift Ideas Under £25

Luxury doesn't have to be expensive. Every Backburner candle and wax melt is hand poured in our home studio in Louth, Lincolnshire using vegan and cruelty free ingredients.

Wax Melts – £12 per pack

Each pack includes eight melts, with around eight hours of fragrance per melt. They make wonderful stocking fillers or thoughtful gifts for friends and family.

 

Candles – £22 each
Each candle burns for around 40 hours and is inspired by fine fragrance. It's an affordable touch of luxury that fills your home with scent long after Christmas day.

Enjoy free delivery on all mainland GB orders over £25, so you can fill your basket with gifts and maybe one or two for yourself.

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A Little Gift for You Too

As you tick names off your gift list, don't forget to choose something just for you. Lighting your favourite Backburner candle turns an ordinary evening into something special. It's a moment of calm and self care during the busiest time of the year.

Explore the full collection here and find your perfect scent.

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