The best budget candles to buy now
NEW: Jo Malone x Zara Scented Candle Collection
When Jo Malone launched the Zara fragrance collection last year, our bottles of scent grew exponentially. As every single spritz was appealing, reminiscent of a high-end French fragrance boutique and also smelled very different from every other affordable spray out there.
With everyone’s household budgets being squeezed and we remain stuck in isolation, there are still things that can spark some joy. The Emotion candle collection available from zara.com at a very reasonable £15.99 – along with a selection of other brilliant budget-friendly candle finds that add a scented, sensory dimension to life in lockdown.
Zara Fleur De Patchouli candle, £15.99
SCENT NOTES: Peony, patchouli and guaiac wood.
Jo Malone CBE, founder of Jo Loves, says:
'The spirit of a night out in a hip nightclub with rock & roll blasting through the speakers.'
Read more ...Zara Waterlily Tea Dress candle, £15.99
SCENT NOTES: Vert de bergamot, spearmint and musk.
Jo Malone CBE, founder of Jo Loves, says:
'I am in love with this one. It's a warm fragrance whose character hangs in the air.'
Read more ...Zara Bohemian Bluebells Candle, £15.99
SCENT NOTES: Lavender, sandalwood and musk.
Jo Malone CBE, founder of Jo Loves, says:
'A long Sunday afternoon walk through the English countryside with spring in full bloom.'
Read more ...Zara Tubereuse Noir candle, £15.99
SCENT NOTES: ylang ylang, tuberose and sandalwood.
Jo Malone CBE, founder of Jo Loves, says:
'The scent of tuberose intoxicating the night air.'
Zara Amalfi Sunray Candle, £15.99
SCENT NOTES: Bergamot, mandarin and orange flower.
Jo Malone CBE, founder of Jo Loves, says:
'A sun-baked stroll through Italian streets with the echo of laughter, the clinking of cocktails and the relaxing spirit of the holidays.'
Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse Candle, £15.99
SCENT NOTES: grapefruit, mandarin and vetiver.
Jo Malone CBE, founder of Jo Loves, says:
'A provocative, fresh and citrus fragrance. It reminds me of the smell of white sand beaches.'
Read more ...Zara Ebony Wood candle, £15.99
SCENT NOTES: Pink peppercorn, clove and ebony wood.
Jo Malone CBE, founder of Jo Loves, says:
'Hints of wood and leather evoke the smell of a library filled with the classics. The dream refuge of a teenager.'
Read more ...Zara Fleur D’Oranger candle, £15.99
SCENT NOTES: Orange flower, neroli and ylang ylang.
Jo Malone CBE, founder of Jo Loves, says:
'Celebrations in the South of France full of moments of happiness.'
Read more ...THE OTHER AFFORDABLE CANDLES WE LOVE TO BURN
Maison Kitsune Mint candle, £17
Presented in a green printed glass, this fresh fragrance is created in collaboration with British perfumer James Heeley.
Maison Kitsune Mint candle, £17 – buy here
La Maison de Senteurs Verveine Citron Verbena candle, £7.50
Fragrance your home with fresh, citrussy lemon verbena.
La Maison de Senteurs Verveine Citron Verbena candle, £7.50 – buy here
Marks & Spencer Apothecary Uplift Travel Candle, £5
Infused with lemon, eucalyptus, lavender and rosemary, this lidded candle offers a revitalising odour, even when we're not going anywhere.
Marks & Spencer Apothecary Uplift Travel Candle, £5 – buy here
Tatine Tisane Collection Kensington Gardens Candle, £18
A scent of sweet spring flowers such as hyacinth, lily of the valley and orange blossom.
Tatine Tisane Collection Kensington Gardens Candle, £18 – buy here
Oliver Bonas Fig Scented Candle, £17.50
In addition to fig, enjoy top notes of tomato, bergamot, cassis and lavender.
Oliver Bonas Fig Scented Candle, £17.50 – buy here