My Go-To Candle Gift List That Never Fails

The Five Candles I Gift Again and Again (Plus My Current Obsession)

Hi boo,

These are some candle deep cuts and candles. This is my go-to list for whenever I have to give someone a candle and I don't know what to share with them. This list has never let me down and I thought I would share it with you since I know that sometimes people just want the list

My Current Obsession: LAFCO Midnight Cactus

Before I get to my top five, let me tell you about the candle I'm most obsessed with right now that I burn the most: Midnight Cactus from LAFCO. Y'all know I love LAFCO because I did a collab with them called Heart of the Matter. But this just feels like a summer desert retreat, which I think is perfect for right now. It's like deserty, sandy, crisp cedar and a raspberry accord, which is really, really cool.

I also think raspberry is trending because the new CHANEL Chance Eau Splendide has that raspberry accord with a musk and cedarwood. So there's something happening. There's something happening! Actually, I just smelled a fragrance that had a lot of raspberry in it from this brand called Nomad Noé (use code SIRCANDLEMAN for 20% on nomadnoe.com). The actual fragrance is called Elysian Rose - it's actually pink berries according to the notes, but it's the most gorgeous, modern, juicy rose.

The Five Candles That Make Perfect Gifts

1. For People Who Want A Woody Vanilla: Diptyque Vanille

If someone wants something that is vanillary but woody but always cozy, Diptyque Vanille is amazing. It's like the most smoky, delicious, deep wood. You must love deep - otherwise it'll be a little bit too much.

2. For Woody But Clean Lovers: PF Candle Co. Teakwood & Tobacco

If the person likes woody but clean lighter scents, I would do Teakwood and Tobacco from PF Candle Co.. They call it the “boyfriend candle”. I actually hosted a candle workshop with them recently, which was really, really fun. Hit me up or comment below if I should do more of those! I gathered a group of followers and PF candle fans for a ticketed event where you learn about candle making, choose your scents, learn about wax, make it, and then pick it up. We had custom, gorgeous labels - it was really, really nice.

3. For Luxury That Always Impresses: Trudon Ernesto