I Smelled and Ranked 25+ Bath & Body Works Holiday Candles

Bath & Body Works Peppermint Bark 3-Wick Candle ($27)

What It Smells Like: A mix of dark and white chocolate for a delicious peppermint treat that has that classic minty-fresh scent without being too overbearing or biting.

Bath & Body Works Vanilla Bean Noel 3-Wick Candle ($27)

What It Smells Like: The subtle, faint scent of vanilla that you get when baking cookies. Guests will think you have a batch of something tasty cooking in the oven.

Bath & Body Works Frosted Cranberry 3-Wick Candle ($27)

What It Smells Like: Cranberries dipped in sugar or a simmer pot on the stove at your grandmother's house. It's a great holiday candle option for anyone who doesn't like balsam.

Bath & Body Works Holiday 3-Wick Candle ($25)

What It Smells Like: A cinnamon-stick explosion. Like what you'd expect a cute holiday shop in a New England town to smell like.

Bath & Body Works Falling Flurries 3-Wick Candle ($27)

What It Smells Like: A crisp, fresh fragrance that makes you think of being outside on a cold day. Whether you have a white Christmas or not, this will get you in the spirit.

Bath & Body Works Winter Candy Apple 3-Wick Candle ($27)

What It Smells Like: A classic fruity scent — kind of like breakfast on a cold winter day. It's a reccurring bestseller of the brand for a reason.

Bath & Body Works Winter Lavender & Pine 3-Wick Candle ($27)

What It Smells Like: If you love the scent of lavender and don't want to give that up, but you still want to get into the holiday spirit with the scent of pine, this candle is for you.

Bath & Body Works Merry Cookie 3-Wick Candle ($25)

What It Smells Like: A freshly baked vanilla sugar cookie. It feels holiday but can be burned all winter long.

Bath & Body Work Spiced Apple Toddy 3-Wick Candle ($27)

What It Smells Like: Sipping on the tastiest hot spiced cocktail while wrapped up in a blanket. It's exactly what you want a hot mug of cider to smell like.

Bath & Body Works Tree Farm 3-Wick Candle ($27)

What It Smells Like: Like spending a day picking out your perfect Christmas tree. (Taylor Swift would probably love this candle.)

Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Snowfall 3-Wick Candle ($27)

What It Smells Like: A relaxing retreat at a spa filled with essential oils. Light this to put yourself in the most relaxing mood.

Bath & Body Works Flannel 3-Wick Candle ($27)

What It Smells Like: Warm and fluffy laundry fresh out of the dryer. You'll be burning this one well into the spring.

Bath & Body Works Cookie Butter Truffle 3-Wick Candle ($27)

What It Smells Like: The scent you get when you first open the door to your grandma's house during the holiday season.

Bath & Body Works Champagne Toast 3-Wick Candle ($27)

What It Smells Like: A brunch date filled with laughter. It's a sweet and sparkly scent that you'd want to light while sipping a drink with friends.

Bath & Body Works Gingerbread Bakery 3-Wick Candle ($27)

What It Smells Like: A sweet afternoon spent decorating gingerbread houses in your cozy home surrounded by friends.

Bath & Body Works North Pole Punch 3-Wick Candle ($27)

What It Smells Like: Sipping a sweet, cool drink in a colorful glass during a festive party.

Bath & Body Works Bright Christmas Morning 3-Wick Candle ($25)

What It Smells Like: The perfect balsam-free holiday scent. Notes of red berries, blood orange, and apple make up this cozy fragrance, embodying an early winter morning.

Bath & Body Works White Eucalyptus and Sage 3-Wick Candle ($27)

What It Smells Like: Going to a dreamy spa on a snowy Swiss mountaintop. It's a fresh, clean, wintery scent of eucalyptus, sage, and frozen pine that feels like a blanket of snow.

Bath & Body Works Snowflakes & Cashmere Single-Wick Candle ($17)

What It Smells Like: Soft and expensive, like a luxe gift unwrapped on a snowy morning.

Bath & Body Works Spiced Vanilla Eggnog 3-Wick Candle ($25)

What It Smells Like: Exactly as you hope it would — like a warm cup of eggnog spiked with vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Bath & Body Works Under the Christmas Tree 3-Wick Candle ($27)

What It Smells Like: A combination of a big Christmas tree in the corner and freshly made cookies in the oven.

Bath & Body Works 'Tis the Season 3-Wick Candle ($27)

What It Smells Like: A big cherry-apple lollipop. It's the perfect in-between scent to transition from Thanksgiving to Christmastime.

Bath & Body Works Winter 3-Wick Candle ($25)

What It Smells Like: An irresistible combination of pine needles, clementine, and cloves. It's a candle you'll want to bust out post-holidays to reset while still feeling cozy.

Bath & Body Works Christmas Cabin 3-Wick Candle ($27)

What It Smells Like: Sitting by a crackling fireplace in a cozy cabin, gazing at your lit tree with a warm mug in hand.

Bath & Body Works The Perfect Christmas 3-Wick Candle ($27)

What It Smells Like: When I sniffed this, I said, "Wow," out loud because all the fragrances in this candle truly embody the holidays. There are notes of pine, cinnamon, and toasted marshmallows.

Bath & Body Works Fresh Balsam 3-Wick Candle ($27)

What It Smells Like: A Christmas tree that's just been strapped to the roof of a car. It's heavenly, light, and refreshing.

Jessica Harrington (she/her) is the senior editor of PS Beauty, where she oversees coverage around makeup, skin care, hair, tattoos, and more. With more than eight years of industry experience, she has interviewed countless celebrities, reported on hundreds of beauty trends, and swatched more lipsticks than she can count. Prior to PS, Jessica worked for publications such as Makeup.com, Skincare.com, and The Zoe Report.

Macy Cate Williams is a former content director of commerce at PS. She literally shops for a living! Based in the Bay Area, Macy finds the best fashion, beauty, fitness, and home products that readers should know about.