The best scented candles for spring – updated for 2025

With sunshine one minute and rain showers the next, spring has definitely arrived – and that means my seasonal round-up of the best scented candles! For me candles aren’t just a winter thing, and I love selecting fragrances that suit my mood and the moment. Around now I start swapping the smoky, spicy notes that I tend to favour during the colder months for lighter scents that breathe a bit of freshness into the house, and I’ve picked out 21 of the best below.

The ever-increasing array of candles on the market nowadays means narrowing down the choice can be tricky, so I’ve focused on the kind of thing that appeals to me at this time of year, with some old favourites alongside new discoveries for 2025. There are delicate florals evoking blossoms and wildflower-filled woodland, clean blends inspired by laundry billowing in the breeze, aqueous fragrances that speak of refreshing spring rainfall, and invigorating scents created to uplift and revitalise after the long, dark winter. What’s more, almost all the candles I’ve included are produced using natural wax and hand-made by small, independent businesses. I hope you find something you like!

1. ‘Hortosa’ candle by Verden (£55; also available as a reed diffuser) – a joyful, floral evocation of mimosas and spring sunshine
2. ‘Pause No 3a’ candle by Ëla Life (£28 for a standard jar or £18 for a votive) – a mind-clearing blend of eucalyptus, frankincense, lemon, vetivert and petitgrain that transports you outside for a moment of fresh air
3. ‘Wood’ candle by Homework (£38 for a standard jar or £58 for a large one) – pine, Hinoki, clary sage and cypress over base notes of cedar and oakmoss, inspired by the Traditional Chinese Medicine element for spring and intended to encourage growth, clarity and renewal
4. ‘Aura’ candle by Sincerely Lumière (£42 for a standard jar or £18 for a travel tin; also available as wax melts) – a revitalising coastal mix of seaweed and green algae, with delicate hints of cyclamen and water lily plus grounding notes of amber, patchouli and musk
5. ‘REGN – After The Rainfall’ candle by Skandinavisk (£19 for a small jar or £35 for a large one; refills available) – a cool, green and rejuvenating scent with aromas of wet grass, misted peony and damp earth
6. ‘Linen’ candle by FieldDay (£12.95 for a small jar or £25.95 for a large one) – a blend of flax, lavender and rosemary, capturing the scent of clean linen stacked in a laundry cupboard
7. ‘Cotton Poplin’ candle by Byredo (£70) – the comforting scent of freshly washed linen woven with notes of chamomile, luminous cedar and musk
8. ‘Cherry Blossom’ candle by Urban Apothecary (£42) – a light combination of cherry blossom, muguet, jasmine, pink melon, apple and white musk, creating the effect of perfumed flower-water
9. ‘D’Orangerie’ candle by Verden (£55; also available as a reed diffuser) – an uplifting, bright infusion of citrus and delicate orange blossom
10. ‘C-34/2’ candle by AULI (£56) – an elegant, joyful mix of tender wildflowers, grass, twigs and amber
11. ‘Tulip & Flowering Branches’ candle by Plum & Ashby (£33) – notes of tulip and honeysuckle with a sparkling hint of mint and the woody comfort of cedar and pine, described as ‘a scent that bursts with the hopefulness of that first snatched day of spring’
12. ‘Onsen’ candle by Earl of East (£24 for a standard jar or £50 for a large one; also available as a reed diffuser) – a relaxing, cleansing blend of peppermint, eucalyptus and mandarin, inspired by the hot springs of Japan
13. ‘Japanese Yuzu’ candle by Harvest Skincare (£32) – a refined citrus fragrance with grapefruit and mandarin, created to cleanse the air, refresh the body and calm the mind
14. ‘Morning Light’ candle by Octo London (£13) – uplifting neroli, lime and basil with energising peppery undertones
15. ‘Spring 91’ candle by Norfolk Natural Living (£29.50) – a blend of Sicilian lemon, orange blossom, petitgrain, patchouli and jasmine with a layer of calming frankincense, evoking the effervescence and awakening light of spring
16. ‘Sisu Bouquet’ candle by Amoln (€65) – an ode to Finland’s national flower, lily of the valley, with saffron, wild hyacinth, moss and green leaves inspired by the woodland glades where it blooms each spring
17. ‘Spring 25’ candle by Great House Farm Stores (£58; refills available) – notes of neroli blossom and lilac tempered with the stoney freshness of dew, celebrating life and growth after winter
18. ‘Fresh Linen’ candle by Helm London (£29) – a clean, uplifting scent that fills your home with the smell of crisp white sheets fluttering in the breeze
19. ‘As The Sun Rises’ candle by Aather (£48) – bergamot, lemon and grapefruit entwined with geranium and orange flower, evoking the sweet freshness of early spring mornings and the promise of a new day
20. ‘Flore’ candle by Evermore London (£36 for a medium jar or £60 for a large one) – layers of lilac and orange blossom over a base of clove, heliotrope and ylang ylang, conjuring up a haze of spring flowers amid the morning mist
21. ‘Eminence’ candle by Beloit (£17.20 for a standard jar or £9.70 for a travel tin) – deep, woody notes offset by refreshing lilac, reminiscent of Iceland’s serene lakes and idyllic green mountains

Top and bottom images by Abi Dare; all other photography via the respective brands above