Avoid the January Blues! These Winter-Scented Candles Bring Warm Notes of Cinnamon, Chai, and Pine into Your Home

January can feel like a colossal downer after the magic of Christmas, but who said the cozy vibes have to stop on December 31? A simple way to keep the atmosphere snuggly while hunkering down is to light a scented candle and let nostalgic fragrance fill your home. 

Right now, Amazon is stocked with non-holiday winter-scented candles (think warming cinnamon, fresh pine, and spiced fruit) from brands like Yankee Candle, Woodwick, and Nest, and with some on sale for as little as $18, there’s no better time to shop. Whichever option you chose, remember to let the wax liquify all the way to the edge of the jar on the first lighting. An even melt pool will give you maximum burn time and prevent that annoying tunneling effect. 

Best Winter Candles at Amazon

• Ode to Nostalgic Baking: Yankee Candle ‘Cinnamon Stick’ Scented Large Candle, $38
• Sweet and Spicy: Nest New York ‘Winter Chai’ Scented Classic Candle, $50
• Fireplace in a Jar: WoodWick ‘Fireside’ Scented Candle with Crackling Wick, $24
• Seasonal Set: Losnya ‘Winter’ Scented Soy Candle, 4-Pack, $23 (orig. $26)
• Cool and Citrusy: Village Candle ‘Winter Clementine’ Scented Candle, $18 (orig. $22)
• Frosty Trees: Yankee Candle ‘Winter Night Stars’ Scented Christmas Candle, $40
• Evergreen: Sweet Water Decor ‘Pine Cinnamon and Fir’ Scented Soy Candles, $20
• Fruity and Rich: Hidden Label ‘Apple Mulberry’ Scented Soy Candle, $36 (orig. $39)
• “Smell Wonderful, Burn Clean”: Auelife Winter Candle, 6-Pack Set, $36 (orig. $38)

Yankee Candle ‘Cinnamon Stick’ Scented Large Candle

Yankee Candle’s ‘Cinnamon Stick’ conjures memories of nostalgic baking with its spicy, decadent fragrance: “Finally, a strong cinnamon scent,” raved one reviewer. But the candle doesn’t just excel at vibe creation, it’s also incredibly long-lasting, boasting up to 150 hours of burn time. Plus, Yankee Candle’s signature glass jar, with its snug-fitting lid, helps seal in the scent, so it’s strong and fresh every time you light it. 

Nest New York ‘Winter Chai’ Scented Classic Candle

Presented in a glass vessel etched with a gold design, this elegant candle from Nest New York brings a touch of luxury to your home. If you’re partial to a chai latte, you’re going to love the “winter chai” scent, which blends cardamon milk, spiced cinnamon, and a hint of toasted almond. According to one reviewer, the candle is “strongly scented” and “serves as a passive diffuser without being lit.” It’s also made from Nest’s proprietary premium wax blend and promises up to 60 hours of burn time. 

WoodWick ‘Fireside’ Scented Candle with Crackling Wick

Who needs a working fireplace in the home when you’ve got this “fireside” scented candle? Combining notes of amber, vetiver, and musk, it suffuses your space with warmth, while the innovative crackling wick emulates the comforting sound of a fireplace. The candle is made from soy-blend wax and promises 100 hours of burn time. One happy shopper says it’s great for all seasons: “Burn it during the summer to feel like you’re around a campfire, or in winter to feel like you’re fireside during the snow.”

To instantly cheer up your home during January, we recommend these winter-scented candles. Just add a fuzzy blanket and a soft soundtrack in the background to complete your comforting ambiance. 

Losnya ‘Winter’ Scented Soy Candle, 4-Pack

Village Candle ‘Winter Clementine’ Scented Candle

Yankee Candle ‘Winter Night Stars’ Scented Christmas Candle

Sweet Water Decor ‘Pine Cinnamon and Fir’ Scented Soy Candles

Hidden Label ‘Apple Mulberry’ Scented Soy Candle

Auelife Winter Candle, 6-Pack Set