The Complete Holiday Candle Guide for 2023

by The Calyan Team November 17, 2023

Excitement is in the air as the holiday season returns! It's that magical time of the year when we embrace the joy of festivities, delightful aromas, and the warm glow of holiday candles.

Indulge in the spirit of the season with scents that capture the essence of holidays, from the comforting Fir + Clove to the inviting Home + Holiday. Discover our curated list of holiday-themed candles to make your season both cozy and festive.

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Home + Holiday

Transport yourself to an afternoon filled with holiday baked treats, cinnamon, vanilla, and spice. When Christmas arrives, reach for one of these Home + Holiday candles.

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home and holiday black tumbler soy candle by calyan wax co

Fir + Clove

Experience a hay ride through pine trees with a cup of hot apple cider in hand. Available for a limited time only.

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Evergreen + Eucalyptus

Take a stroll through acres of pine trees, reminiscent of the search for the perfect Christmas tree for the family. This popular scent is a holiday favorite, especially as Christmas approaches.

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Aspen + Fog

Imagine a mountain trail surrounded by tall aspen trees, sitting by the campfire with friends, wrapped in a cozy wool blanket while gazing at the embers.

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Winter Pine + Berry (Whole Foods Market Exclusive)

Immerse yourself in the invigorating scent of crisp pine needles, perfectly complemented by the sweet undertones of winter berries. This limited-edition fragrance brings the essence of a snowy forest into your home, making it an ideal addition to your holiday celebrations.

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Apples + Maple Bourbon

Freshly picked apples blended with warm vanilla and spicy cinnamon create the #1 holiday candle, as voted by our customers. It's reminiscent of freshly baked apple pie on a cool December afternoon.

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Pumpkin + Spices

The sweetest and coziest pumpkin dessert, freshly baked and full of sugary, nutmeg-y goodness. No fall candle guide would be complete with out this delicious Pumpkin + Spices candle. Note: despite smelling like mouth-watering pumpkin desserts, this candle is not meant for consumption :).

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Cedar + Tobacco

Immerse yourself in the aroma of freshly chopped cedar firewood, subtly blended with the scent of faint pipe smoke.

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Vetiver + Tonka

Indulge in the cozy scents of cardamom and nutmeg on a rich bed of vanilla-like tonka bean. This luxurious and sophisticated scent has developed a cult following.

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Musk + Teakwood

Envision snuggling up by a wood-burning stove with warm and spicy aromas of sandalwood, black pepper, and patchouli.

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Redwood + Vanilla

An early morning stroll from the cabin through the redwoods, wrapped in your favorite cashmere sweater.

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redwood vanilla candle on a table next to a couch

Candle has powder-like after scent

I'm a fan of Calyan candles, started using 2 of their candles during last fall and the scents were dreamy! I was excited to use this candle, but after it was burning for a few minutes - it emitted a powder-like smell that led me to keep on sneezing. I went back to Whole Foods and sniffed their other "Spring" candles and found that they all had a powder-like undertone. So I don't know how these new scents were formulated, but sadly I can't seem to tolerate them bc of this powder-like smell.

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're sorry to hear that the scent did not meet your expectations and caused discomfort. The scents smell different for different noses sometimes. Our team is always working to improve our scents and we appreciate your feedback.
If you ever have any other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us!

-Dawson

Clean, inviting fragrance

This candle was gifted to me as a house warming present and quickly became my favorite thing about my new house.

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so happy to hear that Lemon + Sage Glass is now your favorite part of your new home. We strive to create clean and inviting fragrances, and we are glad to know that you are enjoying this one!

Best candles ever!!

I bought a small jar candle at a boutique shop and loved it so much, that I went to the website for more. My faves so far are evergreen & eucalyptus and vetiver & Tonka. I bought the three wick and let me tell you, you can smell it in the whole house, even my sister couldn't believe how fragrant it is. But the thing that really made me love these candles are how absolutely clean they burn, I've never seen candles burn so clean. I'm in love.

Hi Laura! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying Evergreen + Eucalyptus! It's a favorite here at the shop as well! Thank you for your support and we hope to see you again soon!

Love the brand, but not a fan of this scent

I bought this in the hopes of having a more grapefruit forward scent, but this is too floral and just one I don't enjoy. It's kind of the bummer about buying candles online, you really can't tell from the names and notes if it will mesh with your preferences. I'm sure i can return, but it's such a hassle so I'll probably give to a friend. Will definitely stick to my tried and true favorites from Calyan, and not purchase without smelling in person first...

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Grapefruit + Flora! We're sorry to hear that the scent wasn't what you were hoping for. We completely understand how frustrating it can be when scents don't align with our preferences. We appreciate your feedback! Thank you for your loyalty to Calyan and we hope you continue to enjoy our other scents. Have a great day!

Perfect for summer

Bought this to have on hand once the summer months arrive. Love this scent, it's an immediate beachy vibe.

Thank you for your review! Pineapple + Coconut is the perfect scent for those summer months!

Love this scent

I'm a big fan of this candle. Love the darker glass and the fact that there is a lid for after the candle is snuffed out. The scent is wonderful; fresh and clean. Highly recommend!

Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you love the Seaside + Citrus Matte! Also glad you are enjoying the lids! We hope you continue to enjoy the fresh and clean scent. Thank you for recommendation!

My Favorite Scent

In November of 2023, I began using Calyan Wax Company's amber jar candles every day in my office. I respect their purity, love their presentation and respect their mission.

At this point I've tried a few scents. Rose & Peony is my very favorite. Thank you, Calyan Wax, for bringing light to a dark world. We are grateful and happy to support your mission to stop human trafficking!

Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience with our Rose + Peony! It has been a hit! We are thrilled to hear that it has become your favorite scent and that you are part of our mission. We are grateful for your support in our efforts to end human trafficking!