For most of us Christmas and New Year`s eve looks like decorated spruce, sounds like jingle bells, tastes like champagne and lots of sweets, but what scent does it have? This is the time of unique celebratory atmosphere you want to remember for as long as possible. There is no better way to cherish good memories than to attach them to the delicious scents of exquisite candles. The experts of Luxury Lifestyle Awards examined the best candles with the most atmospheric aromas for you home in order to present the list of TOP 20 companies in the Luxury Candles category. These brands will add some delicate light, marvelous scent and unforgettable emotions to your festive mood.

Below you will find the list of different candles, any of which will be a perfect gift for your dearest people or a purchase to make your own home cozier. But first you should know the basic parameters for choosing the candles you need right now. According to purpose there are decorative and scented candles; according to shape and size they are classified into votive, tealight, pillar, floating, taper and ball candles. While choosing any top-quality candle the most attention should be payed to what the product is made from. The wax has to be completely natural: you must forget about the candles made from oil by-products and focus on the ones made from beeswax or soy wax for their long burn time and pleasant scent. There should be wick of pure cotton, and the scent should come from pure essential oils. Nature has already given us all we need, so why use harmful artificial ingredients?

Learning the characteristics of the scented candles, you may also meet the information about the levels of fragrance. Here is a brief clarification regarding fragrance notes. First aromas you smell are called the top notes. Once the top notes evaporate, the heart or the core of the scent appear – these are the pleasant middle notes. The final of fragrance are the basic notes that blend with the middle notes in order to create the full body of the fragrance.

Happy holidays shopping with LLA`s winning candle producers!

Everything this company produces is ultimately gorgeous and uplifting. Being a global luxury lifestyle brand, Aerin is set to design things that make life more beautiful and refined. All of the products are inspired by the brand’s founder, Aerin Lauder. Shop here for beauty supplies, home décor, fashion items, and, of course, luxurious candles! Note the Deluxe Oversized Candle Uzes Tuberose, distinguished by LLA.

Started as Anya Hindmarch’s business in London in 1987, the brand has since evolved into a successful global company. Creativity, modern craftsmanship and personalization are the cornerstones of the Anya Hindmarch trademark that offers a variety of accessories and design items, like men’s and women’s bags and purses, card holders, wallets, and also candles and diffusers. The winning limited-edition extra-large Jumbo All Over Stickers Candle Chewing Gum is decorated with 40 hand-applied stickers and created by perfumer Domitille Michalon-Bertier. Various aromas, such as fresh mint, Madagascan pink pepper, thyme and more blend harmoniously to create a refreshing herbal scent.

A beautiful blend of modern and traditional style, the brand boasts over 250 years of glassmaking expertise that later influenced all of its creations. The gorgeous Eclat de Nuit Scented Candle is part of Baccarat’s heritage collection. A luxurious crystal votive, crafted in France, 45 hours burning time, an unforgettable scent with notes of oriental ambergris, Bourbon vanilla and Indonesian patchouli will impress any connoisseur. This diamond-inspired candle and votive set would work greatly as a gift, or a way to spoil your lovely self!

This brand is valued for its exquisite and original collections that were at first inspired by the great African sceneries, namely the magnificent baobabs, but now convey unique messages of various exotic places. The Stones Agate Maxi Candle transmits the magic of the Minas Gerais Brazilian stones. The engaging and elegant scent of acai berry and amber will fill you with pleasant dreams and fantasies. Besides, each candle’s design is completely unique, as the craftsman arranges every stone pattern differently for a more personalized touch.

Trudon’s story begins in 1643 when Claude Trudon becomes the owner of a shop in Rue Saint-Honoré. The manufacture used beeswax to make its candles, and its motto “Deo regique laborant” meant “They work for God and the King”. Today, the company enlists well-known “noses” to create perfumes for the stories it wishes to tell. Each candle is still dripped and handmade, making for a luxurious manufacture that perpetuates the skills of the brand’s founder, Claude Trudon. The winning Nazareth Christmas Great candle is a perfect statement of the company’s legacy.

Saigon’s timeless elegance is the primary inspiration of Cochine. The brand captures the essence of romantic escapism through its range of luxurious candles, diffusers and fragrances. The White Jasmine & Gardenia candle, distinguished by LLA, combines white petals of Jasmine, Gardenia and Peony to convey the scent of sunny and flower-filled streets of Saigon. This four-wick candle will give you over 130 hours’ burn time and create a joyful atmosphere in your home. Each Cochine candle is made with the highest-quality ingredients, ethically and sustainably sourced: the finest essential oils, the creamiest botanical wax from renewable resources, and lead-free cotton wicks.

Experts of the Diptyque brand believe that you should carry your fragrance with you wherever you go, that is why they put their heart and soul into their products. Here you can find perfumed objects to wear on your skin, wrap around your wrist, or pin to your clothes. The recognized Indoor & Outdoor Feu de Bois Candle proves the brand’s statement that perfuming your home is an art that begins with candles, and that excellence should thrive in every corner of your life.

Being a highly creative brand and an Italian decorative arts company, Fornasetti communicates creativity, aesthetic pleasure, and zest for life. Its founders believe that everything can look great, candles included. The amazing Large Scented Candle Scimmie, distinguished by Luxury Lifestyle Awards, is a statement to this philosophy. Famous designs are combined with iconic fragrances for an unforgettable multi-sensorial experience.

This trusted, iconic brand makes customers happy with its legendary quality, authenticity, and the ability to always impress. Be it a gift for someone dear, or the much needed self-spoiling, Jo Malone products will always exceed expectations. Just like the winning Peony & Blush Suede Luxury Candle — a luxurious home accessory that will enchant you with its elegant, sweet, and tender scent. The candle will let you enjoy 220 hours of burn time; complimentary Jo Malone™ London matches are included.

Founded in 1888, Lalique is one of the crown jewels of France’s crystal glass industry. Through the company’s contemporary work in six directions — jewelry, decorative items, interior design, fragrances, art, and hospitality — Lalique revives and pursues the inspiring eclectic heritage of its founder René Lalique. The magnificent 130 Year Jubilee Edition Candle with notes of bergamot, cypress, vetiver, orris, patchouli, and more was inspired by the idea of a boundless ocean voyage in search of an ideal of freedom, beyond the horizon. Aromas of the ocean and the earth are fused together by the wind into this perfect luxurious fragrance.

Lladró is a great example of a successful Spanish brand that became iconic. The company is a unique mix of talent, audacity and meticulousness in the quest for excellence, leading in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of porcelain art creations. The Scheherazade’s Quarters Candle 1001 Lights. Unbreakable Spirit Scent is created in the shape of a tower, with a translucent porcelain container, and a red and gold lustre cover. This masterpiece was inspired by the magical world of the Arabian Nights tales. And just like those tales, the candle’s cassis, lotus flower and frankincense scent evokes exoticism, fantasy, and adventure.

The company was founded in Milan in 1970, and specialized in distribution of natural cosmetics and perfumes. It has been a long and exciting road, and today Cosval S.p.A is a successful global business that represents a number of amazing brands. The winning Locherber Milano’s Venetiae Candle will bring the atmosphere of Venice into your home with its fresh aquatic fragrance. The candle is topped by a luxurious briccole wood lid from the Venice lagoon. The product is 100% natural, contains no parabens, and is made from the highest quality ingredients — with respect to nature and the environment.

This company with an interesting name history (named after one of the owner’s twin boys) began producing hand poured natural candles in the early ‘90s. Max Benjamin’s unique home fragrance collections are appreciated around the world for their contemporary design, quality craftsmanship and use of natural ingredients. The amazing Infusion Deco Candle — Large is made from a blend of renewable plant-based waxes for a clean burn, is 100% natural, and topped with a lead-free Italian cotton wick. This candle’s scent is the one you won’t forget: top notes of green with a heart of lavender, and base notes of vanilla blend perfectly with patchouli, oak moss, and tonka bean. This beauty is presented in a handcrafted porcelain vase.

Professionals at Nest Fragrances believe that fragrances should be impactful in all spheres of life: make our days brighter, our mood — better, and our surroundings — even more exceptional. They believe that fragrance adds a powerful, purposeful dimension to our everyday, that is why they create the best and the most luxurious products for our homes, offices and bodies. The Holiday Grand 4-Wick Candle, distinguished by LLA, will definitely improve your mood every time you use it, foster personal expression, and convey a true sense of luxury.

Rachel Vosper is a leading British candle chandler and home fragrance expert, specializing in hand-poured candles and signature home fragrances. All masterpieces are created in her Belgravia atelier in the heart of London. With over 20 years of experience in the candle making industry, Vosper has designed and created bespoke candles for an array of high-end shops and private clients worldwide. For the winning Leather Collection, Rachel collaborates with London’s finest luxury leather supplier ALMA to create her beautiful leather candle sleeves, 100% handmade. You can choose any fragrance or color for your unique candle!

Ralph Lauren is the brand that needs no introduction. Truly unparalleled in everything the company creates — from women’s dresses to duvet covers — Ralph Lauren by right has millions of loyal customers worldwide. The Bedford Grand Candle, distinguished by LLA, is not an exception in this universe of excellence. An elegant blend of pine needles, juniper berries, cypress and vetvier creates a delicate, tasteful scent. This four-wick candle is made from premium vegetable wax. Wick is lead-free. An emerald green reusable glass holder, that features a separate gold-tone base with a “Ralph Lauren” engraving, is enclosed.

The company’s history dates back to 1852, when Jean-Baptiste came to Paris to collaborate with the Grimault & Cie laboratories, famous for their aromatic products. Led by passion and imagination, the chemist transforms a pharmacy into a large company. And to this day, La Maison Rigaud stays true to the principles of its founder, who said, “A great perfumer must be a veteran and a specialist. He is not only the one who succeeds in creating a fine perfume, but who also manages to transform into fragrance some of life’s most poetic manifestations.” The winning Bougie Parfumee Prestige Candle is a great example of all these values.

Created by a British perfumer Roja Dove, Roja Parfums is widely recognized as the world’s most luxurious fragrance house. The concept of Roja Parfums is simple: there is a perfect fragrance for everyone, thus the collection is represented by a balanced palette of scents, allowing each client to make their ideal choice. The Musk Aoud 760G Candle is the manifestation of mysterious sensuality. The base notes of Tonka Bean and Ambrette harmoniously combine with leather-like Labdanum and perfumery’s legendary Musk. Roja Dove calls this candle “totally unexpected and yet utterly compulsive.”

Manufactured and package entirely in the UK, the magnificent products of this brand are the result of Timothy’s travels around the world, and his discovery of the amazing scents existing in it — from his Grandmother’s English country garden, to the golden souks of Dubai, the incredible flower markets of Bangkok and rugged shores of Greece. The recognized Violette De Lune Neroli & Wild Jasmine Deluxe Candle offers 400 hours of burn time, so you can really soak in the original Neroli & Wild Jasmine scents. The candle boasts seven impressive wicks, and was inspired by the smells of bustling Marrakech.

This brand is a family business, established in the late 1960s by Cesare and Silvia Villari. The company’s creations are inspired by Capodimonte Porcelain and the Italian Baroque style, with quality being the foundation of it all. All Villari items are signed by the artist, Cesare Villari, as a guarantee of their authenticity. The Royal Crown Scented Candle — Fuxia Gld, recognized by LLA, is a result of Italian artistic craftsmanship and French perfume expertise fused together. Each candle is individually hand-poured in France, using 100% natural wax, and infused with pure original perfume from Grasse — the leader of luxury perfumes and fragrances.