The staff at Teen Vogue picks our ten favorite candles . . . just in time for the holidays!
Joya Studio Perfume in Porcelain Candles
****I’m a huge, huge candleaholic and always love to discover new brands. My latest obsession is Joya, a Brooklyn-based operation that produces the loveliest candles that have a bespoke feeling to them. In fact, they custom-created a candle just for me! Get your own fancypants Joya candle at Barneys New York . . . Or visit joyastudio.com to find one!_ --Eva Chen, Beauty & Health Director_
I may live in a cramped apartment smack in the middle of the concrete jungle that is Manhattan, but once I light up this bad boy, I’m whisked away to my imaginary cottage in the mountains of Colorado. Trust me, the authentic pine needle scent will play tricks with your mind! --Jane Shin Park, Beauty Writer
I will never grow tired of Dyptique candles (especially Baies in black!), but I recently discovered these Mine Design chalkboard candles at Bergdorf Goodman that I’m totally obsessed with--and they’re half the price of Dyptique. They come in a chalky black ceramic pot that’s superchic, and I love that you can personalize them. Chalk is, of course included, and you can choose from a variety of scents. --Jane Keltner de Valle, Fashion News Director
Nest Holiday 6 Votive Candle Set, $32
This is the perfect little holiday mix to line on the windowsill for Christmas! I love that these candles are tiny and diffuse the softest scent of pomegranate, mandarin, pine, cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, and amber. --Mary Kate Steinmiller, Fashion Market Editor
My absolute favorite candle is Henri Bendel’s Firewood. When you burn it, it smells like you’re sitting next to a fireplace. (Which, in this cold season, is very comforting. Especially when you live in a small apartment with no fireplace.) There are other subtle scent notes in it too--little hints of cedar and vanilla. I go through about three Firewoods between fall and winter! --Leigh Belz, Features Director
I totally dig Dyptique’s Baies. It’s the must-have scent for every chic apartment, and when I light a Baies candle in my pad, I immediately feel cooler (even when it’s messy). --Danielle Nussbaum, Entertainment Director
I love the crisp orange blossom scent and clean packaging. --Naomi Nevitt, Online Editor
I’m obsessed with all things Byredo, and I love the minimalist packaging. It smells heavenly, and looks so, SO chic. I’d die of glee if I got one of these as a hostess gift. --Laurel Pantin, Beauty Assistant
I’m not going away anywhere warm this holiday, so this summer-scented candle from Calypso will have to be my consolation prize. I hope it’ll fend off the winter blues this year! --Hayley Phelan, Online Assistant
**Maison Francis Kurkdjian Pour le Soir Candle, $65 **
When I met Mr. Kurkdjian, he dished that his inspiration for this scent was pillows, blankets, and even the stars. I let this burn in my apartment for an hour, and found myself transfid by its intoxicating scent . . . and its ultra-chic design. _--Phillip Picardi, Beauty Intern
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We’ve all been there: getting the last-minute holiday gift. Or worse, trying to find a gift for that person you have no idea what to buy for! It’s no wonder that candles are so popular every holiday season--they’re a complete no-brainer. But, it’s possible to give the wrong kind of candle too . . . especially for those picky fashionistas on your list. Here, a selection of ten candles picked by the staff at Teen Vogue! Happy Holidays!
