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Nothing guides Allure editors into the holiday spirit like the best winter candles. Be it gourmand, spicy, or indoor, jarred-up whiffs of the great, piney outdoors, lighting these wicks makes for instant winter magic -- seriously. Yet, sometimes, finding your dream cozy candle takes a bit of guidance. Naturally, we checked in with our editors to figure out what exactly they wax poetic over (get it?). So, fill up a cup of hot tea, grab your blanket, toss a couple of logs in the fireplace that you definitely have and definitely are really good at using, and read on for the best winter candles.

Why it's worth it: When your holiday spirit wants a little reprieve from the wintery scents that abound, we reach for The Maker's Rose Room Candle. The thought of florals in December may raise a brow, but we swear this is the exception and the new rule. You'll love the mingling notes of patchouli, amber, and rose -- reminiscent of a seductive, sophisticated night in the coolest hotel in your city.

Tester feedback: Content director Kara McGrath can't get enough of this rosy candle. "Roses might not seem like an obvious winter scent, but they're having an off-season moment this year," she explains. "The star in The Maker's Rose Room is paired with amber and patchouli notes that round the scent out into something cozy and vibrant. And I can't get over the scalloped candle vessel: It feels like it belongs on the mantle at an enormous old mansion."

Notes: amber, patchouli, rose | Size: 8 oz | Burn time: up to 50 hours

Why it's worth it: Jo Malone is known for its divine perfumes, so naturally, the candles don't disappoint. This Orange Bitters Candle warms up any space and delivers the ideal equilibrium between sweet and spicy, with notes of sandalwood and orange.