26 Valentine's Day Candles That'll Set the Mood Juuuust Right
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A good candle can be sexy. Full stop. Which is why you definitely need to be stocked up and ready to go with some v good votives ahead of Valentine's Day, aka the sexiest day of the year. If you're reading this, chances are you’re either gifting a candle for the romantic holiday or just looking to buy a few for whenever the mood strikes. Both are great reasons, and lucky for you, I’m here with the best Valentine’s Day candles worth adding to your cart. Because—correct me if I’m wrong—Valentine’s Day wouldn’t quite be Valentine’s Day without at least one lit candle somewhere in the mix (that and a hot date, sexy lingerie, loads of candy, and/or a cute gift exchange), amirite?
Now, I’m not saying you have to be coupled up to enjoy a good V-Day-themed candle. Cozying up at home getting litty with a movie and one (or two) burnin' candles could be the perfect way to celebrate Galentine’s Day with your pals this year. Or, it could be a great way to indulge in some self-love if you’re single on Valentine’s Day. No matter what your relationship status is, I’m just saying that whatever your plans are, a candle needs to be present. So grab your matches and keep reading.
From sultry rose-scented votives to some specially designed massage candles that’ll help heat up any at-home ~touch experience~, you’ll find 26 of the best Valentine’s Day candles below. Time to get hot and heavy!
Love Notes Fragrances Love Letter Glass Candle
Love Notes Fragrances Love Letter Glass Candle
This rose, ginger, and ylang ylang-scented candle is a great way to tell anyone that you love 'em—even if that person is yourself. It also comes with a ~mood playlist~ that you can access via QR code.
Bath & Body Works Champagne Toast Single-Wick Candle
Bath & Body Works Champagne Toast Single-Wick Candle
I'll pop bottles to just about anything, but celebrating lOoOoOoVe is one of the best excuses I can think of. This candle emulates that.
Otherland Sriracha Rose Candle
Valentine's Day is all about getting spicy, so why not light this rose-and-sriracha-scented bad boy for the night?
Here for the Burn You’re My Person
Here for the Burn You’re My Person
I mean, this bb speaks for itself. She comes in four different scents—Mango Guava, Musky Amber and Rose, Moroccan Amber, and Spices and Evergreen—that you can choose from, depending on what you and your bae are into.
Voluspa Santal Vanille Candle
Bring the romantic vibe alive with this cozy candle that has warm woodsy and vanilla notes.
FORVR Mood Cuffing Season Candle
Manifest some love this V-Day with this floral and lemony scent that was inspired by le cuffing season.
Love Potion Minimalist Candle
Love Potion Minimalist Candle
Your partner will be totally hypnotized by the exotic blend of jasmine blossoms, lavender, and mandarin.
GremBathLab Love Bubble Candle
Ahem: Your Galentine’s Day party is missing something, and it’s these adorable heart bubble candles.
Yankee Candle Fresh Cut Roses
There’s nothing like the smell of fresh-cut roses. If you’re a sucker for the aroma, bless your home with this Yankee Candle that smells just like the bouquet.
Byredo Loose Lips
Bring on the sexy energy with this candle that was legit inspired by a velvety lipstick imprint. Anybody else feelin’ kind of turned on rn?!
Harlem Candle Company Speakeasy
Harlem Candle Company Speakeasy
Ya know those mysterious and sensual vibes speakeasies have? Yeah, this is that in a candle. You’re welcome in advance for the best seggsy time you and your lover are gonna have.
Nette Suede Fringe Soy Wax Candle
This candle is like golden hour in a jar. Get all cozy and cuddly with your S.O. and enjoy the musky suede scent.
L'or De Seraphine Mansour Marrakech Candle
L'or De Seraphine Mansour Marrakech Candle
Go for this 5-star-rated votive that not only smells gorgeous (hello to the citrus, clove, and green tea all up in here), but its packaging is just jaw-dropping too. It’ll make the perf decor for your V-Day setup.
Paddy Wax Impressions Candle
A sweet and musky mix of vanilla and tobacco is a hot combo for your date-night plans.
Candier Ditched The Boyfriend Kept The Cologne Candle
Candier Ditched The Boyfriend Kept The Cologne Candle
Love the BF scent but don’t want the BF? Gotchu. This genius invention smells exactly like a hot boyfriend’s cologne without the relationship issues…hehe.
Diptyque Tubéreuse/Tuberose Candle
Diptyque Tubéreuse/Tuberose Candle
Imagine the ~ambience~ this sexy red candle would provide. It also gets bonus points for its intoxicating floral aroma.
Overose Nudesse Pink Candle
Overose Nudesse Pink Candle
Love the scent of rose petals? Here’s one that smells just like ’em (and looks as pretty as ’em too).
Boy Smells x Kacey Musgraves Slow Burn Scented Candle
Boy Smells x Kacey Musgraves Slow Burn Scented Candle
Made in collaboration with country artist Kacey Musgraves, this sultry candle has notes of incense, raspberry, smoked papyrus, and more for a seriously indulgent scent.
Sunday Riley Come Upstairs Candle
Sunday Riley Come Upstairs Candle
Planning for a hot night in this Valentine’s Day? Definitely grab this massage candle. Let it burn enough for the wax to pool to the outside edge, then blow out the flame, wait for it to cool a little, and use the jojoba-oil-infused wax to give your partner the best massage of their life.
Maude Burn Jojoba Oil Massage Candle
Maude Burn Jojoba Oil Massage Candle
Here’s another massage candle—just in a much smaller size. You won’t have to worry (as much) about a fiery mishap with this miniature jar.
Kim Duong is the senior shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing shopping coverage online for all things fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and sex. When she's not musing about which products are actually worth your hard-earned cash, she's also writing (sometimes slightly unhinged) fashion content in print. You can find her previous writing in Refinery29, InStyle, Travel + Leisure, and StyleCaster. Follow her on Instagram for bottomless cute dog content and did-that-really-happen-to-me story times in her highlights.
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