Why candles make the perfect gift

May 11, 2022

Buying the perfect gift can sometimes be a little tricky, especially if you’re not sure what the other person will like or if they already have everything they want.

A scented candle makes the perfect gift, however, for any occasion – and here’s why.

Candles relieve stress and inspire peace

Candles are a classic gift that shows you’re wishing the recipient peace and harmony. From the moment of unwrapping, a beautiful scent is released, with the promise of more to come.

Not only that, but candles make peaceful ornaments. When lit, the flickering flame casts a warm glow over the room which instantly relaxes the viewer. Also, a candle in a beautiful glass or container will look good even when unlit, adding a touch of luxury to the home.

There’s also some evidence to suggest that certain scents can have a beneficial impact on illnesses such as anxiety, stress, and headaches. Candles are an ideal way to release these scents into the home and can also help with issues like insomnia and poor sleep quality (although remember that you should never leave a candle burning unattended and certainly not while you’re asleep).

They’re environmentally-friendly gifts

Candles make for excellent green gifts, as the consumable wax is all used up leaving very little to go to landfill. Unlike a dust-collecting ornament, they can be used up, leaving a sensory memory long after the scent has vanished.

Not only that, but candle tins and glasses can be recycled, or washed out and repurposed as pen holders or plant pots. They also provide scent without using electricity, unlike electric oil diffusers (which have their place, however, as they can reduce the risk of fire).

They’re value for money

Providing hours and hours of scent for an incredibly small cost, candles are gifts that last a long time.

There are candles to fit any budget and personality, from small keepsakes to big statements. A good quality, unlit, scented candle will continue to emit fragrance for many months and years, and once lit many hours of fragrance will be released into the home.

Candles are a gift for everybody

No matter if you’re buying for him, her or them, scented candles can be enjoyed by everyone and there really is a scent to suit every preference and every occasion.

The ability to choose from a range of beautiful scents including fruity, floral, woody, citrusy fresh and more makes finding the perfect gift easier than you might think. 

Include a spicy, fruit-scented candle in that special someone’s stocking this Christmas, or bring the outdoors inside with a fresh, floral scent that will conjure up images of fields full of flowers and freshly cut grass.

The possibilities are endless, and you can view our full range of products by scent here.