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These Are The 6 Best-Smelling (And Best-Selling!) NEST Candles

November 28, 2017 by Justine Schwartz
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Everybody wants to open a present and find something from NEST Fragrances inside. The luxe candle brand has beautiful soft-to-the-touch packaging, gorgeous frosted glass, a colorful box--and not to mention that they smell amazing.

 

From classic Bamboo to Sugar Cookie at Christmas, the NEST scents take you to a place you want to be (even if you're just sitting on the couch. They make incredible gifts, and so in the spirit of holiday gift-giving, we've rounded up the absolute best-selling and best-smelling scents from NEST.

Birchwood Pine candle by NEST for cozy ambiance

EDITORS PICK: Birchwood Pine 3-Wick Candle ($64)

 

If you have trouble choosing a Christmas tree, this candle is for you. It's a blend of white palm, fir balsam and birchwood all in one. Three tummy winter forest flavors combined. Amazing for your mantle or coffee table. Buy one in lieu of choppping down a tree!

NEST Bamboo candle in stylish design for relaxation

Bamboo Classic Candle ($40)

 

If you want your home to smell like a spa, this is the candle for you. It will fill the air with a "slightly sweet yet refreshing" scent that is inviting to guests and rejuvenating and calming for you. It's flowery yet not overwhelming, and the *many* 5-star reviews on Amazon describe it as "addictive" and "spa-like."

 

 

NEST Grapefruit candle offering refreshing citrus scent

Grapefruit Classic Candle ($40)

 

You don't have to think too hard about what this candle smells like--it nails "pink grapefruit" on the head. Did you know that it's also one of NEST founder Laura Slatkin's top three favorite scents? It's definitely a fresh scent--great for a bathroom or other space that you want to smell clean.

 

NEST sugar cookie review

Sugar Cookie Votive Candle ($16)

 

This new scent is a holiday lover's dream--if you wish your house *always* smelled like Christmas cookies, then this is the candle to buy. It's sweet, but a rich sweetness--in credit to the Tahitian vanilla bean and bourbon. Forget kids, you'll feel like an adult in a candy shop.

NEST Holiday candle creating festive atmosphere

Holiday Votive Candle ($16)

 

This candle smells like everything you love about the holidays (hence the name): a warm fire, fresh pine, mulled spices. The unique scent is the result of a magical mix of the following: mandarin orange, pine, pomegranate, cloves & cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla & amber. It smells as good as fuzzy socks feel.

NEST Hearth candle for warm, inviting fragrance

Hearth Classic Candle ($40)

 

This smoky, woodsy candle is great for a den or living room. Rich with oud wood and frankincense, it's almost sexy. Light it up in the dead of winter, and you'll hope that spring never comes.

 

Author:

Editorial Director

Justine Schwartz is a veteran women's lifestyle editor; she's written extensively about style & beauty tips, health advice and wedding planning. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine, Huffington Post and New York Weddings. Justine has been with SheFinds since 2010; you can reach her via email at Justine@shefinds.com.

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