Mother’s Day Ultimate Candle Shopping Guide

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Mother’s Day is the day of special recognition for all wonderful mothers you know and love. Most mothers we know love a good candle (or three), so why not give the gift of scented bliss this season? With all the candle options out there, you really want to gift the best. Use our Mother’s Day Ultimate Candle Shopping Guide to help steer you in the right direction. If you’re shopping a little on the late side (we see you), we’ve also made a point to let you know which of these great candle companies also have e-gift cards!

• Best Luxury Candles
• Best Bargain Candles
• Best Floral Candles
• Best Chocolate Candles
• Best Relaxing Candles
• Best Tropical Oasis Candles

If you want to go all-out and splurge on Mom this year, we think you can’t go wrong with any of these luxury brands. You will find amazing scent blends, gorgeous candle vessels, and will score a wealth of cool points. For more options check out our picks of the best luxury candle brands and best luxury candles for spring. 

• Diptyque– In the candle business for years, these candles are coveted even among non-candle addicts. For the most part, the candles have clean lines and simple, yet beautiful, vessels. The scent blends are fabulous and the burns are incredibly clean and long-lasting. Our Mother’s Day candle picks: Baies, Roses
• Apotheke– More affordable but no less luxurious are the beautifully scented candles from Apotheke. Whether you are gifting for someone who loves bold, in-your-face scents or those that are more subtle, Apotheke has you covered. Our Mother’s Day candle picks: Charcoal, Wild Mint & Ivy. This company has e-gift certificates. 
• Trudon– For luxurious candles with a rich history, the candles from Trudon can’t be beat. Your giftee will not only enjoy the complex fragrance of their scented candle, but they will get to enjoy the beautiful vessel long afterwads! Our Mother’s Day candle picks: Josephine, Summer Haze.
• Le Labo– There is a reason this candle giant is a favorite of the stars. The candle fragrances are complex and unique with a beautiful understated elegance. Your giftee will benefit from the long, slow burn of these candles. Our Mother’s Day candle picks: Santal 26, Cade 26. This company has e-gift certificates. 
• Byredo– We chose this luxury brand because you can also score high-quality makeup, perfume, and bath/body products here. Talk about an amazing care package! The candles themselves are top notch and offer a slow, clean burn. Our Mother’s Day candle picks: Treehouse, Burning Rose. This company has e-gift certificates. 

You don’t have to break the bank to get a good candle, and we’ve rounded up some of the best. With these options, you may be able to gift more than one or add the candle to a special care package. 

• Huntington Home– These mass market candles can be found in your local ALDI’s store, or in a number of other stores such as Walmart. The candles are fast-burning, but they are fragrant and generally burn well. They have limited scents available at any time, so keep that in mind while shopping. Our Mother’s Day candle picks: Gardenia, Vanilla.
• Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day– Another brand of candles you can find just about everywhere are these Mrs. Meyer’s gems. The candles are clean burning and last a long time, with many of them being super strong. Our Mother’s Day candle picks: Lavender, Blueberry. 
• Mainstays– These super affordable candles come in a variety of styles, including some newer 3-wicks like Bath & Body Works. They also have wax melts that you can add to your gift – sweet! Our Mother’s Day candle picks: Sweet Sugared Lemon, Juicy Watermelon. 
• Febreze– We love these little bundles of joy that we pick up during most of our Walmart excursions. While you can’t buy them on their website, you can certainly pick them up in that store or even on Amazon. They are pretty fragrant and the larger candles have great burns. Our Mother’s Day candle picks: Sweet Watermelon Wine, Ocean.
• Trader Joe’s– We will make a special trip to Trader Joe’s just to hone in on the available candles. While they don’t have a ton of fragrances and they are seasonal, these are some super candles that you can gift without breaking the bank. Our Mother’s Day candle picks: Grapefruit, Garden Party.

Giving mom flowers for Mother’s Day is so cliche. Why not opt for a great floral candle, instead? The trick is finding one that is authentic, burns well, and will last her for hours of enjoyment. Here are our picks for the best floral candles you can gift for Mother’s Day! For additonal options, be sure to check out our list of the best floral candles you can buy overall. 

• Cascading Waterfall, Cedar Mountain Candle– Hear us out on this one. This is the floral for those who don’t like florals. The ozone notes give this floral a fresh, beachy vibe, making it relaxing and enchanting.
• Rose Seduction, Desert City Candle– This is an amazing rose scented candle that is deep and rich – it smells like you have your nose straight into a fresh bouquet! If Mom loves the scent of roses, she will most likely swoon over this one.
• Peony & Suede, Jo Malone– This candle from Jo Malone is a gorgeous scent that combines soft florals with sweet fruitiness and a hint of leather-like warmth. This company has e-gift certificates
• Fresh Cut Roses, Yankee Candle– This scent is such a pretty, soft rose scent, perfumey without being overly so. There is enough greenery here to make you think you’re outside surrounded by a rose bush in full bloom. This company has e-gift certificates.
• Bob’s Flower Shoppe, Trapp Fragrances– This candle is so fresh and fragrant…just as if you are walking into a flower shop smack dab in the middle of Spring. It’s a good blend of a variety of florals with fresh greenery to boot. It’s fairly potent, too! This company has e-gift certificates.

Mom would probably enjoy a box of chocolates for Mother’s Day, don’t you think? Why not save on the calories and gift her one of these delicious chocolate scented candles instead? We give you our options below, but you can also check out our best chocolate cake candles for other options, too! 

• Adowa, Midunu Chocolates– This candle is top-notch, for sure. An elegant treat with sophisticated notes, sure to please many chocolate and candle fan. This company has e-gift certificates.
• Chocolate Layer Cake, Yankee Candle– This one has some vanilla in the mix that makes it very creamy and smooth. They list fruity notes in the scent profile, but we don’t detect those. Still, it’s a great chocolate scent and one that is a bit milder and won’t give you that burnt-chocolate-on-the-stove smell. This company has e-gift certificates.
• Black Forest Upside Down Cake, Slatkin & Co.– The chocolate on this one is just creamy and sweet enough – and man, is this candle scent strong! The addition of the cherries in the mix keep this candle from being too heavy. This company has e-gift certificates.
• Sea Salt & Cocoa Bean, Sugar Belle– If you want a bit more exotic to your chocolate candle, look no further than Sea Salt & Cocoa Bean from Sugar Belle. It’s just rich and chocolatey enough to make you think there is a cake baking in the oven. Hang around for the earthy patchouli and buttery caramel. It’s oh…so…good.
• Velvet Moon, Fvith– This candle has a thick, rich chocolately scent that wraps you in warmth and fine goodness. This candle has a bit of a smoky scent but not a burnt chocolate smell. It’s amazing! This company has e-gift certificates.

Maybe you want to help Mom relax and take a chill pill for the day. These options for aromatherapy candles should fit the bill. These candles can help her unwind and settle in for the day. 

• Chamomile Lavender, LAFCO– This beautiful candle might make your mother slip into slumber, so keep an eye out for this burning candle. It is smooth and so relaxing. This company has e-gift certificates.
• Mesmerizing Oudh Accord & Gold, Molton Brown– The blend of cinnamon with black tea is quite relaxing, with its prominent notes of oudh. It is incredibly fragrant and oh-so-fine. This company has e-gift certificates.
• Perfect Night’s Sleep, NEOM– Maybe Mom is in need of a perfect night’s sleep? Then this candle, with its blend of 11 essential oils, should do the trick. We love the notes of lavender and chamomile. This company has e-gift certificates.
• Candle No. 2, Follain– The blend of lavender with basil and white tea make this concrete vessel candle one that Mom will be longing for night after night.
• Vintage Lilac, 1803 Candles– For a heady burst of fragrance, this candle should do the trick. The scent of lilac is fresh and authentic and very soothing. This company has e-gift certificates.

Maybe Mom wants a getaway to an island all alone. Hey, don’t take it personally. Support her in her dreams and offer her one of these best tropical oasis candles to light and enjoy. 

• Maui, Brooklyn Candle Studio– So fresh, clean, & invigorating! It is a blend of sea salt and driftwood with bright notes of bergamot. It will take Mom away! This company has e-gift certificates.
• Madagascar Vanilla, NEST Fragrances– Rich vanilla blended with the scent of fresh orchids and coconuts will take you away to an island unknown. This is a great tropical blend that Mom should love. This company has e-gift certificates.
• Sea Salt Caribbean, Bath & Body Works– Add a bit of lime to the fresh ocean scent and you have Sea Salt Carribean. It smells like you’re relaxing on the beach. This company has e-gift certificates.
• Bahama Breeze, Yankee Candle– For a tropical oasis in a jar, it doesn’t get much better than this one. For fresh pineapple and mangoes, crisp salt air, and sweet musk, this candle will make Mom feel like she is relaxing on the beach. This company has e-gift certificates.
• Coconut Colada, Kringle Candle Company– This candle will have Mom thinking she’s sippin’ pina coladas on the beach. This one is fresh, fruity, and invigorating! This company has e-gift certificates.

There you have it! Our mega candle shopping guide that should help you out not only on Mother’s Day, but so many other days in between. After all, you might need to test a few of these fragrances first yourself, right?