The 16 best candles for Valentine's Day

Whether you prefer dreamy rose-scented candles or sultry, earthy aromas, the best Valentine's Day candles will satisfy every scent taste and instantly set the mood with their romantic scents.

Inspired by the romantic holiday, these festive candles exude scents reminiscent of traditional rose bouquets, decadent candy, and nostalgic romantic gestures. They'll instantly put you in the holiday spirit as they fill your home with feelings of love and relaxation. The best Valentine's Day candles also make a thoughtful gift for your special someone thanks to their decorative packaging. They're housed in pink and red vessels and adorned with hearts, lips, and flowers, creating a spirited and stunning piece of art that your loved one will love to show off.

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Discover the best Valentine's Day candles below that you'll want to keep burning long after February 14th.

Candle “Homesick Love Letters”

Relive the nostalgia of new love with Homesick's Love Letters Candles, featuring scents of rose petals, jasmine, sandalwood, peony, lemon and red plum.

Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Candle in Rose and Vanilla

Featuring the perfect scent of rose essential oil and vanilla extract, Bath & Body Works' Aromatherapy Candle in Rose & Vanilla will envelop your senses in a calming and relaxing aroma.

Paddywax Candles Impressions Candle in Heart

Housed in a festive jar that spreads love with its lovely illustration, Paddywax Candles' Impressions Candle in Heart offers a sweet scent of cinnamon, tobacco blossom and vanilla.

Diptyque Dancing Ovals 21 Roses Scented Candle

Released to mark the brand's 60th anniversary, Diptyque's Dancing Ovals 21 Roses scented candle features limited edition packaging that perfectly complements the iconic fragrance inspired by fresh rose bushes, evoking a fresh and floral aroma.

Tom Ford Rose Prick Candle

Inspired by the Eau de Parfum of the same name, the Rose Prick Candle by Tom Ford adds a sensual touch to traditional rose candles with its spicy-floral fragrance profile of Rose de Mai, Bulgarian rose and Sichuan pepper.

Nest Fragrances Rose Noir & Oud Scented Candle

Sensual and seductive from the moment you light it, Nest Fragrances' Rose Noir & Oud scented candle offers a sensual blend of rose de mai, smoky oud, frankincense, black leather and patchouli. This luxurious three-wick candle has a burn time of 100 hours and its festive glass vessel creates a romantic atmosphere.

Bond No. 9 New York Nolita scented candle

With notes of mandarin, freesia, lilies, rose, jasmine sambac, soft amber, musk and sandalwood, the Bond No. 9 New York Nolita scented candle achieves the perfect blend of feminine and spicy, while adding a touch of charm with its decoratively illustrated vessel.

Dedcool massage candle in scent 01 “Taunt”

Sweet, subtle and sensual: Dedcool's massage candle in fragrance 01 “Taunt” combines amber, vanilla and bergamot to create a scent that is both sultry and fresh. The wax also serves as a massage oil and gives your skin long-lasting moisture and a delicate scent.

Otherland Daybed Scented Candle

Hand-poured and made from a soy-coconut wax blend, Otherland's Daybed scented candle creates a romantic bed of roses for your senses with floral notes of rose buds, peony petals and pear water.

Voluspa Rose Otto Candle

Thanks to its elegant packaging, the Rose Otto Candle by Voluspa is a must-have for Valentine's Day. With its floral composition, achieved through a mixture of steamed, distilled Rosa Damascena flower tips and Bulgarian rose essential oil, it immediately spreads an atmosphere of love.

Capri Blue – Small candle in a glass jar in ivory primrose

Fruity pomegranate and orange are combined with floral primrose, ivory and conifer in Capri Blue's Ivory Primrose Mini Glass Candle. The result is a sweet floral candle that brings a touch of luxury to your candle landscape with its metallic silhouette.

Wonderland Home Candle in Violet Fields

Transport your senses to an aromatic and romantic field of violets with Wonderland's Home Candle in Violet Fields, a sparkling, floral-inspired fragrance of citrus, bergamot, peony, violet leaves and musk.

Chloe – 3-wick glass candle in Ylang Ylang

Housed in a stunning vintage-style textured glass vessel, Chloe's Ylang Ylang 3-Wick Candle fills your space with sensual notes of neroli, gardenia, ylang ylang, oakmoss and vetiver for an immersive sensory experience.

Illume – Boulangerie – Scented candle in a glass in Angel Food

For those who prefer sweet, bakery-inspired scents, Illume's Boulangerie Jar Candle in Angel Food is a candle that fills the room with the sweet and buttery aroma of vanilla, butter and caramel for a truly decadent experience.

Ginger June Candle Co. You're My Person Candle

The perfect gift for that special someone, the Ginger June Candle Co. You're My Person candle features notes of coconut, vanilla bean and musk for a scent just as sweet as your partner.

Madewell – Metal Cup Candle in Bergamot Amber

Get into the holiday spirit with Madewell's Metal Tumbler Candle in Bergamot Amber, a lemony floral candle with notes of musk and amber and a festive rose gold tumbler for added flair.

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