Christmas has a gentle way of transforming a home. A few thoughtful touches, a warm light in the corner and the glow of a handmade scented candle can shift a space from ordinary to comforting in an instant. Scent is especially powerful at this time of year. It settles into the room, softens the atmosphere and helps create that familiar feeling of warmth and welcome that so many of us wait for all winter.
The Christmas trends for 2025 are beautifully mood-driven. They celebrate rich colour, natural simplicity, nostalgic charm and the quiet, cosy moments that make the season feel special. When paired with the right handmade luxury candles, each style becomes even more inviting. You don’t need to decorate every inch of your home or reinvent your usual look. Often, it’s the small details that make the greatest impact. A velvet ribbon, a cluster of ornaments or a candle with a fragrance that feels perfectly seasonal can completely change the mood of a room.
Below you will find four of this year’s most-loved festive styles, each one paired with a Christmas scented candle that brings the look to life in a soft and magical way.
Dark Luxe aka “Ralph Lauren Christmas”
There is a delicious depth to the Dark Luxe trend that feels instantly comforting. It is the kind of Christmas styling that draws you in through colour alone, with emerald greens, rich burgundies, navy ribbons and soft golden accents that shimmer gently in the low winter light. Velvet cushions appear on the sofa, tartan blankets are draped over the arm of a favourite chair, and suddenly the room feels warmer, fuller and wonderfully cocooned.
To enhance this elegant atmosphere, our Burgundy scented candle is the perfect companion. Its fragrance is smooth, indulgent and full of quiet drama, echoing the richness of the décor without overwhelming it. When lit, Burgundy settles beautifully into rooms dressed in jewel tones and layered textures. It adds a soft glow that feels like the final stroke of luxury, completing a scene that is both sophisticated and deeply comforting. It transforms the home into a place where evenings stretch lazily, conversations linger a little longer, and the festive season feels elegantly indulgent.
Natural, calm and sustainable – the “slow Christmas”
In contrast to the grandeur of Dark Luxe, the Slow Christmas trend embraces gentle simplicity. It’s a celebration of nature and stillness, of decorations made by hand and materials chosen thoughtfully. Soft neutrals take the place of brighter colours, with creams, muted greens, brown ribbons and natural textures bringing a sense of grounding calm to the home. Dried oranges hang from branches, popcorn strung, pinecones settle on tablescapes, and eucalyptus fills the air with a delicate, refreshing hush.
Forest is the perfect scented Christmas candle for this peaceful, intentional style. Its beautiful aroma feels like a long walk through winter woods, fresh and revitalising yet soothing at the same time. When paired with handmade wreaths, wooden ornaments and nature-inspired details, Forest does more than add scent. It deepens the atmosphere, bringing a sense of quiet comfort that invites you to slow down, breathe deeply and enjoy the softer side of the season. It turns a simply decorated room into a sanctuary, ideal for early mornings, reflective evenings and gentle festive gatherings.
Whimsical nostalgia and the charm of nutcrackercore
If you love your Christmas with a side of childhood wonder, Nutcrackercore is the heart-stealing trend of 2025. This joyful, expressive style is filled with stories. It celebrates ornaments collected across generations, little figurines that always find their place, ribbons in jewel tones, ballerinas, nutcrackers and colourful decorations that instantly make you smile. There is a sense of theatre to this look, a heartwarming feeling that every corner holds a memory waiting to be rediscovered.
Nothing captures this joyful nostalgia quite like the classic Christmas scented candle. This gorgeous fragrance is familiar and heart-warming, rich with the traditional scents that define the season. Lighting it feels like stepping momentarily into childhood, surrounded by the warmth and excitement that makes Christmas so special. In rooms filled with colour, sentiment and playful detail, our Christmas candle creates a soft, festive glow that ties everything together, encourages connection and conversation, and sparks moments of nostalgia that make the season feel wonderfully alive!
Hygge-inspired cosy corners
The final trend of the season is all about creating intimate moments of comfort. Cosy corners are little pockets of calm, often tucked away in places we don’t normally think to decorate. A reading nook by the window, a soft armchair beside the fire, a bedroom corner layered with blankets or even a quiet landing space can become a sanctuary during the festive season. These are the spaces where you pause, rest and savour the quieter side of winter.
Our Noel scented candle completes this atmosphere. Its fragrance is gentle and soothing with a soft, festive warmth that invites you to slow down. It doesn’t demand attention or overpower the room, but instead settles softly into the background, creating a peaceful stillness that feels especially comforting when the world outside is cold and busy. When paired with warm textiles, twinkling lights and a favourite book, Noel turns a simple corner into a magical winter retreat.
Christmas is a season of atmosphere, and with the right blend of décor and scent, every corner of your home can feel touched by a little winter magic! If you would like help choosing your perfect Christmas scented candle that suits your style this year, our team at Melt would love to guide you. Whether online or in our cosy Shop On The Farm, which is now all decorated for Christmas, you are always welcome to explore, smell, and discover the scents that will make your Christmas truly your own!
