Now that temperatures have well and truly plummeted and winter has set in, there's never been a better time to invest in a new winter candle. While we might not be a fan of the dark mornings and perishingly cold commutes to work, there's a lot to be said for the cosy factor when it comes to hunkering down on the sofa with a warm blanket, a good book and ideally in front of a rom com-worthy - yes The Holiday we're looking at you - fire.
Don't own a fireplace? Not a problem. That's where these smoky-smelling candles come in. Blending comforting notes that are evocative of log fires and crackling embers, they're the ultimate cosy night in addition to your lounge and there's plenty of them to choose from.
Whether you're curling up for a scroll on social media or watching your favourite Christmas film, these sumptuous smoky candles are a one stop shop for winter-worthy ambience. It's unfathomable how many of these buys manage to get the scent so spot on. Top tip? Light one up and hit play on one of Netflix's fireplace videos. Immersive doesn't cover it.
So whether you're looking for a last minute Christmas present for a cosy-loving loved one, or a winter treat for yourself, ready yourself to browse Grazia's edit of the best smoky candles to shop now.
Shop: Grazia's Edit Of The 14 Best Smoky Candles To Buy Now
14 Best Smoky Candles - Grazia 2022
1 of 14Jo Loves Log Fires Luxury Candle
Heady, warm and rich – this gorgeous candle blends smoky woods with lapsang tea and really does fill the room with the scent of a roaring fire.
2 of 14Diptyque Feu De Bois Scented Candle
The OG of woody, smoky scents – this iconic candle instantly transports you to a cosy log cabin. With blazing embers, lapsang tea and woodland scents, it's comforting, warm and seriously addictive.
3 of 14Goop Scented Candle: Edition 01 in Church
With fresh cypress, calming labdanum and subtly spiced frankincense, this smoky fragrance smells like wooden floorboards and the sacred stillness of church pews.
4 of 14Maison Margiela Replica By The Fireplace Candle
A gorgeously comforting candle, if 'The Holiday' were a scent, we'd imagine this would be it. It allows you to instantly feel like you're wrapped in a cosy blanket, with the scent of fresh firewood, chestnut and cashmere enveloping the room.
5 of 14D.S. & DURGA Portable Fireplace Candle
If you're a city dweller, this is the log fire candle for you. A little smokey, a little masculine and very cosy, Portable Fireplace mixes cosy log cabin with an urban Soho House edge.
6 of 14Earl of East Classic Candle in Smoke & Musk
This Hackney-based brand offers eco-soy candles using ethically sourced ingredients. Smoke & Musk blends notes from enchanting woods with sky-high trees with warming winter sun rays. It's musky, woody and seriously autumnal.
7 of 14Byredo Tree House Candle
An ode to vast forests, this woody scent blends top notes of bamboo and peppery pimento into heart notes of hay, rich labdanum and myrrh, before grounding its roots in smoky leather. It's cosy, warm and seriously comforting.
8 of 14Nest Hearth Scented Candle
A gorgeous candle for Christmas, this three-wick beauty blends warming mulled wine with a crackling fireplace. Upon first lit you're instantly transported to a festive, romantic evening in front of the fire.
9 of 14Boy Smells Ash Scented Candle
With a blend of dry hay, black coal and palo Santo, this gorgeous candle creates a rich, smoky fragrance. Juniper berries linger and transcend for an uplifting cosy scent.
10 of 14Evermore London Smoke Candle
If heady scents are your thing, you'll love this rich woody candle. Birch tar, cardamom and cedar are blended with geranium and bay over a dark base of patchouli and vetiver. It's your perfect snug winter warmer.
11 of 14August & Piers Libertine Scented Candle
Sexy and provocative, this gorgeous candle blends smoky, unrestrained cedarwood with mysterious guaiac wood and provocative patchouli. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is also a fan of the luxe brand, just FYI.
12 of 14Tom Ford Ébène Fumé Candle
This deeply meditative scent celebrates the mystical essence of Palo Santo smoke – stoked by the warm elegance of cistus absolute, enticing black pepper, and notes of ebony wood.
13 of 14No22 Woodstove Scented Candle
If you often find smoky candles a bit too intense, you'll love the powdery comforting scent of Woodstove. A base of vanilla and musk allow it to feel comforting and warm, while smoky cinnamon and birch tar give you that unmistakeable wood fire smell.
14 of 14Le Labo Palo Santo 14
Blending incense, patchouli and labdanum, this gorgeous Palo Santo scent carries an energising freshness without feeling overwhelming.