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27 Best Valentine's Day Candles to Help You Set the Mood

These romantic scents also make for great gifts.

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If there was ever a day when a candle can be essential to setting the mood, it's Valentine's Day. And unlike holidays like Halloween and Christmas, the best Valentine's Day candles don't have to fall into a specific scent category (we still love you, pumpkin and pine). Whatever smell you think is most romantic is the right way to go. Of course, if you're not sure which aroma you want for this year, you can always rely on classics such as rose, vanilla, Jasmine and patchouli — each of which will fill your home with a great scent that's very appropriate for V-Day.

In this list of the top Valentine's Day candles, you'll find all of those, plus others to help you create the perfect ambiance for February 14 — whether you're hanging solo, throwing a Galentine's Day party or planning a romantic dinner for two. You'll also notice that many of the picks highlighted here would make a great gift for yourself, your significant other or any of your friends, especially if you're shopping at the last minute or just looking for something small to say "I love you."

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Best Valentine's Day Candle

HARLEM CANDLE CO. James Baldwin Love Luxury Scented Jar Candle

Editor’s Choice
James Baldwin Love Luxury Scented Jar Candle
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Best Valentine's Day Candle

HARLEM CANDLE CO. James Baldwin Love Luxury Scented Jar Candle

$65 at Amazon$65 at thirteenlune.com$65 at Saks Fifth Avenue

One of my all-time favorite scents, you'll be greeted with a perfect mix of crisp and decadent notes thanks to the apple, elemi and spice clove. It also features a beautiful quote from Baldwin's If Beale Street Could Talk novel.

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A Cute Galentine's Day Gift Idea

Glossier Candles

Glossier Candles
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A Cute Galentine's Day Gift Idea

Glossier Candles

Yep, your favorite skincare brand has candles, and each one comes in a sleek jar to fit a minimalistic aesthetic. You can pick from the You Candle, which smells just like the brand's best-selling perfume, or the Orange Blossom Neroli Candle, featured here, that's a bit fresher.

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Best Massage Candle

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burn.

First, you'll burn the candle for 10–15 minutes (there are so many great scents to pick from, but there's also a non-scented version!). Once you blow it out, the oil will be ready to use for massages. The brand says no cooling is necessary, but it's definitely worth a test before you pour directly on the skin.

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Strong Scent

Boy Smells SLOW BURN

SLOW BURN
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Strong Scent

Boy Smells SLOW BURN

This candle comes from the brand's collab with the one and only Kacey Musgraves. It offers a smokey incense smell that's rated highly for the intensity of the scent. "Truly one of the best candles out there! Love the scent, the design and the ambience it creates," one Boy Smells reviewer wrote.

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Subtle Scent

P.F. Candle Co. Dusk Sunset Scented

Dusk Sunset Scented
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Subtle Scent

P.F. Candle Co. Dusk Sunset Scented

For something that's a bit on the subtle side, you can't go wrong with the earthy aroma of Dusk. It also comes in this lovely canister that's inspired by California scenery during that time of day.

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Spicy and Warm Scent

Paddywax Tobacco & Patchouli

Tobacco & Patchouli
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Spicy and Warm Scent

Paddywax Tobacco & Patchouli

Now 20% Off

Tobacco and patchouli are an amazing combination if you like candles that are warm and inviting. Reviewers say that you won't be overwhelmed by the scent, but it can definitely fill a room.

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For Lavender Lovers

Lulu Candles Lavender Musk

Lavender Musk
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For Lavender Lovers

Lulu Candles Lavender Musk

Now 20% Off

If you enjoy lavender, you'll be pleasantly surprised how well it goes with the powdery addition of the musk. Amazon reviewers also say that this candle gives off a nice warm glow once lit.

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Floral Scent That Will Set the Mood

Cuffing Season

Cuffing Season
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Floral Scent That Will Set the Mood

Cuffing Season

However you're planning to celebrate V-Day, trust that this candle will make it better. It's crisp and floral thanks to the notes of lemon, violet, Jasmine and Douglas fir.

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Over 15,000 5-Star Reviews on Amazon

MRS. MEYER'S CLEAN DAY Aromatherapy Candle

Amazon’s Choice
Aromatherapy Candle
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Over 15,000 5-Star Reviews on Amazon

MRS. MEYER'S CLEAN DAY Aromatherapy Candle

Mrs. Meyer's candles have so many great reviews on Amazon. Featured here is the peony scent that's bright and bold. But there are a bunch of others to pick from, including the highly-rated Lavender. Oh, and you'll get two for this price!

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Nice Valentine's Day Gift for Her

LA JOLIE MUSE Wild Rose Candle

Amazon’s Choice
Wild Rose Candle
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Nice Valentine's Day Gift for Her

LA JOLIE MUSE Wild Rose Candle

This candle has it all: a lovely scent, crackling wood wick and beautifully-designed glass jar. If you're looking for a candle that will make a real impression as a gift, this is the best choice.

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Another Great V-Day Gift Idea

Homesick Love Letters

Love Letters
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Another Great V-Day Gift Idea

Homesick Love Letters

For something a little more on the nose, this candle was created to remind you of love notes that have been tucked away in a box. So along with the fresh smell of rose and Jasmine, you'll get deep aromas thanks to the sandalwood and plum.

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Unique Valentine's Day Gift Idea

Birthdate Co February Fourteenth Candle

February Fourteenth Candle
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Unique Valentine's Day Gift Idea

Birthdate Co February Fourteenth Candle

Now 17% Off

This brand creates one-of-a-kind candles for each day of the year. The candles all have different scents and offer personality descriptions for those born on that day. If they were born in February, this is sure to be a hit.

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Top-Seller on Amazon

Yankee Candle Fresh Cut Roses

Amazon’s Choice
Fresh Cut Roses
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Top-Seller on Amazon

Yankee Candle Fresh Cut Roses

With 110-to-150-hour burn time, you'll be greeted with florals as soon as you light it, but you won't be overwhelmed with the fragrance thanks to the fruity top notes

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Masculine Scent

Craft & Kin Whiskey Caramel

Whiskey Caramel
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Masculine Scent

Craft & Kin Whiskey Caramel

If you prefer more "masculine" scents or are looking for a good gift for the special guy in your life, this one is for you. Because whiskey and caramel are the top notes, that's exactly how it smells.

RELATED: Best Valentine's Day Gifts for Him

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A Small Candle

Sweet Water Decor Love You Candle

Love You Candle
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A Small Candle

Sweet Water Decor Love You Candle

The "Love You" soy candle has notes of lavender, geranium, warm mahogany and earthy wood. "I may have purchased one for my living room, my bedroom, and my office... Oops," one Amazon reviewer wrote.

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velvety scented candle

The Black Home APHRODITE

APHRODITE
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velvety scented candle

The Black Home APHRODITE

Named after the ancient Greek goddess of love, this candle is rich with scents of ylang ylang and sandalwood.

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Unscented Valentine's Day Candle

Yui Brooklyn Heart Skewer-Shaped Candle

Heart Skewer-Shaped Candle
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Unscented Valentine's Day Candle

Yui Brooklyn Heart Skewer-Shaped Candle

Unscented and decorative, this candle is available in pink and white. The layered silhouette makes it one of the most unique candles on this list.

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Top Valentine's Day Candle on Etsy

AChickandherCandles Rose Quartz Candle

Best Seller
Rose Quartz Candle
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Top Valentine's Day Candle on Etsy

AChickandherCandles Rose Quartz Candle

The Etsy seller has a bunch of incredible scents to pick from, but we like the rose option as it comes with rose quartz stones, which encourage unconditional love.

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Best Valentine's Day Candle Under $40

Otherland Boudoir Rouge

Boudoir Rouge
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Best Valentine's Day Candle Under $40

Otherland Boudoir Rouge

Aptly named Boudoir Rouge, which loosely translates to red bedroom, you'll enjoy notes of cherry and violet. Reviewers say even when it's not lit, you can still smell the candle.

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Best Valentine's Day Candle for Yourself

LunaLumi Self-Love Spell Candles

Self-Love Spell Candles
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Best Valentine's Day Candle for Yourself

LunaLumi Self-Love Spell Candles

You'll get three tapered candles, each of which should be burned as you create a self-love ritual for yourself.

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