The Best Valentine's-Inspired Candles for the (Single or Taken!) Candle-Lover In Your Life 

Not only does a candle last longer than a bouquet of roses, they can help brighten a space and promote relaxation — and we could all use a little more of that this year.

Read on for our favorite Valentine's-inspired candles to gift in 2021, no matter your relationship status!  

Imbued with notes of fig, citrus, hyacinth, lemon and rose, this single-wick candle comes in the cutest red-and-beige ceramic jar imprinted with a dainty heart. 

Buy It! $12, target.com

This tall jar candle is all about celebrating love in all its forms — and that's a message we can get behind this Valentine's Day! In addition to being colorful and unique, it also smells incredibly refreshing, with top notes of eucalyptus, sweet lime, cardamom, cucumber and melon.

Buy It! $20, paddywax.com

According to Blk Sunflower, this new release "is Michael B. Jordan in candle form" — and who could pass up a sniff of the Sexiest Man Alive. Notes of chocolate, cranberry and coconut fill the room upon burning this sleek votive, providing "the comforting feeling you get when you hug someone and the scent lingers," according to the brand. 

Buy It! $30, blksunflower.com

Why burn your ex's old love letters when you could burn this chic candle from Homesick? Lemon and sandalwood mingle with floral notes like rose petal and peony, and you can expect an impressive burn time of 60 to 80 hours. You can also add a custom love letter on the back (130 characters or less, sorry Romeo) for $15 more! 

Buy It! $34, homesick.com

This popular, feminine fragrance is lovely all year round, but we love this 3-wick candle — in its iridescent, pink-and-red votive — for Valentine's Day gifting. White birch, rose and strawberry nectar are the three main notes you'll smell, and boy does it ever fill a room. 

Buy It! $24.50, bathandbodyworks.com

Perfect for the friend who's all-in on dating apps, this cheeky candle from Here For the Burn is available in two different scents: Mango Guava; and Bergamot, Green Grass and Tonka Bean.

Buy It! $35, herefortheburn.com

We love a product that does double duty, and this brand-new, chocolate-scented candle from MUTHA is made of an all-natural wax-and-oil blend that can be massaged into the skin when melted. Perfect for a romantic Valentine's date night!

Buy It! Launches Feb. 10; $65, mutha.com

This fresh and floral scent from Diptyque has been a favorite for years, but now they're offering a limited-edition, pink votive design for Valentine's Day. According to the company, the fragrance "evokes rose bushes overflowing with flowers," so if you were planning on buying a bouquet for your sweetheart, consider this candle — it'll definitely last longer!   

Buy It! $74, diptyqueparis.com

Making dinner for your Valentine? Decorate the table with these jaw-droppingly-detailed candlesticks, handmade with paraffin wax by candle artisans. According to the brand, this design is "traditionally used in Oaxaca for cultural celebrations like Dia de los Muertos," but they note it fits just as well in any special tablescape. 

Buy It! $68, chefanie.com

Who needs a bouquet? Notes of orange blossom, bergamot, freesia and lotus mingle in this covetable candle from the fragrance experts at Venus Et Fleur. The pure white, porcelain vessel is beyond-chic and super giftable, especially thanks to the blush-tinted wax inside. 

Buy It! $129, venusetfleur.com

Why choose between rosé or champagne this Valentine's Day? You can enjoy the best of both (without the hangover) by burning this favorite from Bath & Body Works. It's the perfect mix of sweet and fruity.

Buy It! $24.50, bathandbodyworks.com

We can't get enough of this new candle set from LAFCO — featuring both their Champagne candle and Blush Rose candle — in gorgeous handblown glass vessels. While Champagne boasts notes of citrus and raspberry, Blush Rose evokes bouquets of delicate roses, freesia and lily of the valley.  

Buy It! $84 for 2, lafco.com

Yes, The Silence of the Lambs actor has his own home fragrance line — and it's just as timeless as he is! For Valentine's Day, we're digging his sensual Amber Noir candle, which starts sweet due to notes of amber and jasmine, and then mellows out with musk and sandalwood. 

Buy It! $45, anthonyhopkins.com

We're throwing our hearts up for this dusty matte pink ceramic candle from Paddywax. Spicy notes like cinnamon, nutmeg and patchouli are matched out with tobacco, sandalwood and vanilla, making for a fragrance you'll want to burn any time, anywhere. 

Buy It! $20, paddywax.com

Forget popping the cork — light this wick on Valentine's Day for a totally buzz-worthy experience. With notes of bubbly Champagne and florals, this sleek votive gives off a fresh and festive scent that anyone will love. 

Champagne not your lover's drink of choice? Sicily Hill is all about cocktail-inspired candles, so browse through to find the perfect match! 

Buy It! $39, sicilyhill.com

If your Valentine is a sucker for astrology, this collab between candle brand L'Or de Seraphine and fashion designer Cynthia Rowley will get you plenty of gold stars. Notes of bergamot, apple and juniper mingle with peppered jasmine and tobacco for a scent that's energizing and not too sweet — plus, how chic is that ceramic votive?

Buy It! $34, lordeseraphine.com

With an adorable name and delightfully fresh and floral fragrance, this affordable candle will fill a room without forcing you to empty your wallet. Expect notes of rose, magnolia and fresh-picked peony — how romantic! 

Buy It! $10, walmart.com

This limited-edition, Valentine's Day scent from luxury French candlemaker Carrière Frères is all about celebrating the surprisingly delightful pairing of rose and spearmint — two notes that aren't often found together, but smell incredible when united. After all, as many couples will tell you, opposites attract! 

Buy It! $62, carrierefreres.com