As we inch closer and closer to Christmas Day, there’s one thing that can transport us into holiday mode faster than the first time you hear Mariah Carey sing, “It’s tiiiime”—and that’s scent. From freshly cut pine to sumptuous florals warmed with spice, the right fragrance can spark nostalgia, set the mood and make even the dankest December day feel completely magical.
We asked the Marie Claire UK editors to share the Christmas candles and perfumes they genuinely adore—the ones they burn, spritz and gift year after year, and that never fail to put them in a festive mindset. So whether you’re still searching for that spark of Christmas spirit or looking to elevate your fragrance wardrobe this winter, consider this your insider guide to the scents worth celebrating.
