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8 summer-scented candles to burn as the weather warms up

Relaxation is just a light away

By Briar Clark

Beauty Crew Beauty Editor / November 25 2021

During summer, we spend so much time outdoors immersing ourselves in all that nature has to offer that often we forget about a crucial element for indoor living – scent.

But why limit your experience of olfactory delights to one setting when you could bring all things summer inside with a single candle?

That’s why we’ve rounded up this stable of fire-starters to heat things up (in a good way) – here are eight must-have candles to light this summer.

Vue Tulum Coconut & Lime Candle Scented Candle

Coconut and lime is a quintessential fragrance for summer as far as we’re concerned. Escape to the exotic landscape of Mexico with this Tulum-inspired candle that’s like a wax-anchored vacay in your own home.

was $24.95 now $10 at MYER

Palm Beach Collection Sunshine Standard Candle

If the scent of sunshine could be encapsulated in a single candle then we think it would smell like this vibrant offering. Fresh, citrusy, floral, and with a dash of briny sea salt for good measure, you might as well be at the beach with this pick burning.

$44.95 at MYER

CIRCA Oceanique Scented Soy Candle

A truly refined summer scent (and can we talk about the stunning glass vessel this candle is housed in?), this ocean-centric burner takes reviving notes of orange blossom and bergamot and crashes them into a woody, earthy blend of patchouli and sandalwood, revealing a simultaneously refreshing and grounding experience.

$39.95 at MYER

Sohum Eco Cedarwick Candle Tahitian Gardenia

A holiday to Tahiti sounds like heaven right about now, but if you’re confined to the hearth of your happy home then why not invite some of French Polynesia over for an at-home vacay? Notes of calla lily, white gardenia, tiare flower, osmanthus and tuberose will greet you when you light this wooden-wicked burner.

$34.95 at MYER

Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Home Candle

Renowned for creating classic scents, this is undoubtedly one of Jo Malone’s more relaxed fragrances in its repertoire. Nevertheless, we’ll never say no to a healthy dose of a woody fragrance, especially when it’s underpinned by delicate touches of sea salt. Delicious.

$98 at MYER

Heritage Oriental Jasmine & Lotus Scented Candle

Let the fruity and floral blend of melon, jasmine and sandalwood notes embrace you with this candle inspired by exotic white florals. Calming and elegance embodied.

was $24.95 now $17.46 at MYER

Acqua di Parma Buongiorno Candle

Nothing says candle aficionado quite like owning an Acqua di Parma scent, say hello (or “Buongiorno” if you’re trying to embrace the culture of it all) to this Italian countryside inspired fragrance. Think notes of fresh grass, linen, wood and moss.

$116 at MYER

MAISON MARGIELA Beach Vibes Candle

Trust Maison Margiela to create a vibey candle that embraces the relaxing sensation of laying out at the beach. This comforting scent blends together notes of pink pepper, citrus, ylang ylang, coconut milk, musk, and cedarwood.

$95 at MECCA

Want a new perfume but don’t know where to start? This should be your next fragrance, according to your star sign.

Main image credit: @palmbeachcollection

Briar Clark

Briar Clark got her start in the media industry in 2017, as an intern for Marie Claire and InStyle. Since then, her keen interest in fashion and beauty has landed her gigs as a Digital Content Producer and Beauty Editor with titles like Girlfriend, Refinery29, BEAUTYcrew and beautyheaven. She loves the way seemingly innocuous topics like skin care and style have the ability to put a smile on people’s faces or make them think about themselves a little differently. A big believer in self love and experimentation, Briar has made a point of becoming the Australian beauty industry’s unofficial guinea pig for unusual treatments and daring hair trends. When she’s not testing out the latest beauty launches, Briar is big on broadening her horizons, mostly in the form of food but she’s also partial to travelling to new destinations both near and far (and of course, allocating an extra bag to bring their best beauty offerings home with her).