Once you’ve tried one of the best scented candles, there’s no going back.

They instantly transform your space, creating a glorious, sensory experience that can soothe frazzled nerves.

Whether you’re about to have a relaxing soak in the bath, or you’re ready to curl up with a book on a frosty winter’s eve, a beautiful scented candle can often be the icing on top of the self-care cake.

It can sometimes feel like scented candles are extortionately expensive, especially if you find yourself looking at three wicks rather than one, but that doesn’t always have to be the case. Although there are some divine designer and luxury brands, the high street has also stepped up its game, and there are shops that produce excellent quality candles for under £20.

Unsurprisingly, we’re scented candle fiends, so we’ve rounded up our favourites as we head into the festive season.

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Best scented candles at a glance:

• Best overall: Jo Loves A Home Candle Pomelo
• Best on a budget: Zara Black Vanilla Scented Candle
• Best luxury: Tom Ford Rose Prick Candle
• Best long-lasting: Earl of East Smoke and Musk Scented Candle
• Best for relaxing: Neom Organics London Scented Candle
• Best for anxiety: Lemongrass & Eucalyptus Candle

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Molton Brown Merry Berries & Mimosa

• Molton Brown Merry Berries & Mimosa Scented Candle, £42 from يوحنا لويس – اشتري هنا

Brand new this autumn, this limited edition candle from Molton Brown will get you in the mood to snuggle up by the fire with a warm drink in hand.

The wintry citrus flavours of the red berries and mandarin pair beautifully with the musky, woody notes of sandalwood and cedarwood to create a fresh but hearty winter fragrance.

It comes in stunning red and gold packaging and sits in a glass jar which is both chic and safe.

Perfect to warm up your own home or as a special gift for a loved one, we’ve tried this candle and can confirm it’s well worth the £42 price tag.

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Jo Loves A Home Candle Pomelo

• Jo Loves A Home Candle Pomelo, £55 from Cult Beauty – اشتري هنا

Started by Jo Malone, Jo Loves built its reputation on its signature scent, Pomelo. من المؤكد أنها جعلت ذلك معروفًا من خلال شخصيتها الكاريزمية, fruity and fragrant, the brand has used it in body washes, fragrances and candles, like this one.

Something we admire about Jo Loves is the punchiness of its scents across its products and this candle is no different.

With an impressive burn time of 37.5 ساعات, this candle can transform the scent of a room in no time and even after we distinguished ours, the scent lingered.

It’s a little pricier at £55, but for the amount of use this candle will give you, we highly recommend.

Earl of East Smoke and Musk Scented

• Earl of East Smoke and Musk Scented Candle, £20 from أعادت شركة هدى بيوتي إطلاق أحمر الشفاه السائل المطفي – اشتري هنا

Earl of East is a brand you may not have heard of, but you’ll be glad now that you have.

When we say this candle is long lasting, we mean it. Hand poured in London, it burns for up to 40 ساعات, releasing a musky, woody and outdoorsy fragrance throughout your home.

It’s also a brand that has been tagged with the ‘Project Earth’ label by Selfridges which means it’s sustainable and it takes care of and prioritises its workers.

So not only are you getting a quality candle, you’re doing your bit for the planet too.

م&S New York Light Up Scented Candle

• م&S New York Light Up Scented Candle, £10 from M&س – اشتري هنا

A real showstopper for an incredibly reasonable price, the New York Light Up scented candle from M&S is a must-have this winter.

Part of the Herbal family of fragrances, it has a relaxing and soothing effect, perfect for those dark evenings at home, curled up on the sofa reading a book or watching tv.

The real standout feature of this candle is, بالتاكيد, the skyline design on the packaging. By lighting the candle, you illuminate the sparkling artwork which emits a soft glow on to the space surrounding it.

Looking at this candle, you wouldn’t know it only costs £10, but that’s the case and we couldn’t be more impressed.

Neom Organics London Cosy Nights Scented Candle

• Neom Organics London Cosy Nights Scented Candle, for £35 from John Lewis – اشتري هنا

Over the last few years, Neom Organics has really asserted itself as one of the leading brands when it comes to aromatherapy and candles.

Based in Harrogate, all of its scents are distinctively Neom and the London Cosy Nights scented candle is no different.

New for winter this year, it focusses on nutty, woody scents from sandalwood, frankincense and nutmeg to create a warm, homely atmosphere.

إنه 440 grams and costs only £35 – we’re sold.

BYREDO Biblotheque Candle

• BYREDO Biblotheque Candle, £31 from Cult Beauty – اشتري هنا

This would be no scented candle edit without Swedish homeware brand Byredo.

With a number of famous scents like Gypsy Water and Mojave Ghost among its credits, we wanted to introduce you to a slightly lesser known fragrance.

Bibliotheque is combines the fruitiness of peaches and plums with the sweetness of vanilla and floral tones of peony and violet. Sound a little too light and floaty for you? لا تقلق, it’s all offset by a grittier scent of leather at its base to ground it.

Every scented candle lover needs the sleek, no fuss packaging of Byredo as part of their collection, and although not cheap at £31, it’s certainly worth the cash.

Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Candle

• Jo Malone London Pomegranate Noir Home Candle 200g, from £63 on Amazon – اشتري هنا

Splurging on an expensive candle is one way to guarantee that the aroma permeates the room and lingers even after the candle’s been blown out.

Jo Malone’s divine blends are favourites as gifts because of the beautiful packaging with bow included, and can completely change the mood of a room. Pomegranate Noir is a lovely scent that comprises pomegranate, raspberry, frankincense and patchouli for a rich, lasting aroma.

Bring this one out when you have people over you’re looking to impress.