Scent-sational: The Best Australian Candle Brands to Light Up Your Life
From beautifully scented house warmers to whimsical dinner table essentials, these Australian candle brands deliver style in all scents and shapes.
They say home is where the heart is...but for us, home is also where our favourite candles live.
The perfect accompaniment to the dinner tabletop, bathroom counter or bedside table, these light-up treasures never fail to bring warmth, fragrance and a sense of occasion to any room they're in.
Whether you're looking to crank up the romance with a flirty flame, draw attention to a particular place in your home, or even mask some more unpleasant odours, it can be hard to find something truly unique.
To help you narrow down your options, we've selected our favourite Australian candle brands on the market right now. Ranging from classic to fun, they are all one-of-a-kind, and ready for you to add to cart.
Maison Balzac
Known for their delicate objects. Sydney-based brand, Maison Balzac offers a range of signature home scents designed to evoke memories of experiences. Their mini and large scented candles look as good as they smell, and will transport your senses to distant lands; think Parisian evenings and sunny days on the French Riviera.
Sitchu Pick: The brand's newest fragrance - Les Insectes ($70 for the large) - is like no other, taking inspiration from soil, crushed tomato leaves and black ants in an homage to the rhythm of nature.
XRJCelebrations
When it comes to design-minded candles, XRJCelebrations has got you covered. With various shapes, styles and colours that cover every taste and occasion, you will have the perfect candle to style on your dinner table or gift to a loved one.
Sitchu Pick: We can't get enough of the adorable Blobbies Ortensia Candle ($85), which has a unique personality of its own.
Nonna's Grocer
Handmade by lovely ladies on Dharawal Land, NSW, Nonna's Grocer is a concept studio founded by Wollongong-based designer Madeleine Hoy. Inspired by family, and run by family, the hero products on their shelves are the incredibly realistic fruit and vegetable candles, in every shape and size. The lemons, oranges, family of heirloom tomatoes, and even eggs, are bound to make you smile, and they look good enough to eat (just don't eat them).
Sitchu Pick: This adorable little Lemon Candle ($34) will leave you in anything but a sour mood.
ECOYA
Founded in Australia and designed in New Zealand, ECOYA's scents are inspired by the distinctive and lush landscapes of Australasia. First gaining recognition for its natural soy wax candle collection, its now expanded into a reputable fragrance house with body care, kitchen and laundry collections also on offer.
Sitchu Pick: For a touch of sweetness, the Guava & Lychee Sorbet Madison Candle ($49.95) features tropical layers of ripe guava nectar with a lively lychee-inspired scent and a cocktail of berries. Like dessert...in a candle.
Suki Home
Suki Home candles are locally hand-made in Brunswick, Melbourne. An up-and-coming small business, they make sure to source local, eco-friendly products and upon request you can add an assortment of colours and fragrances to your candle order. Beautifully scented and designed, they’re a quirky addition to any home and a great gift idea too.
Sitchu Pick: A quirky talking point for any dinner party, the Wavy Pillar Candle ($15) is available in over seven fragrances and ten colours so you can custom-make one to suit your style.
LUMIRA
You will always set the right mood when burning a LUMIRA candle. The rich and evocative range of signature scents will captivate anyone and everyone who steps into your home.
Sitchu Pick: Drawing inspiration from Old Havana's sorbet-coloured buildings, the Large Cuban Tobacco Candle ($80) creates a sophisticated and intimate atmosphere when lit.
Peppermint Grove
Indulge your senses with a beautifully scented candle from Peppermint Grove. Their fragrances are made and designed using high-quality ingredients at the brand's in-house perfumery in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, with their range expanding into bath, home and body care.
Sitchu Pick: Now in a limited-edition holographic vessel, the Passionfruit & Mango Sorbet Soy Candle ($44.95) is fun, fruity and vibrant and the perfect way to keep the summer vibes going all year long.
Glasshouse Fragrances
Iconic Aussie candle brand Glasshouse Fragrances is known for its wide range of scents. From the creamy Tahaa to the floral Marseille, everyone has a signature Glasshouse scent that they love.
Sitchu Pick: A limited edition release (and just in time for Mother's Day!), the Enchanted Garden Candle ($59.95) is part of a nine-piece collection, with a scent inspired by tumbling rose petals, dew drop, musk and suede.
Palm Beach Collection
Another local favourite, Palm Beach Collection candles are all about laid-back luxury, with fragrances inspired by Australia's coastal landscape. Luxurious yet affordable, their collection now expands from hand-poured scented candles to reed diffusers and bath products.
Sitchu Pick: A fragrant masterpiece akin to a flourishing garden in full bloom, the new Neroli & Pear Blossom Standard Candle ($44.95) has top notes of citrus-fresh brilliance and crisp pair, with a base of sandalwood, subtle musk and warm peach.
Love our guide to the best Australian candle brands to add a touch of warmth (and a signature scent) to your home? Continue your sensory journey by finding your new favourite body fragrance or perfume, or continue your home decor makeover with the coolest lamps that pack a design punch in any space.
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