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Sir Candle Man shares his picks for the best winter candles

2023 winter candle picks
ABC News Photo Illustration, Nordstrom, Bastide, Amazon/P.F. Candle Co.
ByClaire Peltier
January 20, 2023, 4:26 PM

With the new year comes a desire to refresh our spaces, from our bedrooms to our living rooms to our at-home office.

One of the simplest ways to make a space feel new is to put away last year's holiday candles and bring out fresh, cozy winter scents fit for the season.

And who better to find the best candles than Kudzi Chikumbu, aka Sir Candle Man?

Just as he shared his picks for fall, Chikumbu is back to share 11 winter candles "Good Morning America" readers are sure to love. One, for example, evokes date night at a cozy jazz club, he tells us. Another is ideal "for the cold winter days when you want the feeling of warmth and joy." (Sign us up!)

Continue below to shop all of Chikumbu's picks.

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Harlem Candle Company in "Speakeasy"

"Imagine going out for date night to a cozy jazz club [on] a cold winter night," Chikumbu says. "This scent is warm from the vanilla and dark chocolate but also interesting because of the plum blossom and incense."

Macy's

Harlem Candle Company Speakeasy Luxury Candle

  • $48
  • Macy's
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LAFCO in "Feu De Bois Ski House"

This is "the perfect blend of creamy sandalwood, rich frankincense and deep leather. The definition of a cozy night."

Bloomingdale's

LAFCO Feu De Bois Ski House Candle 15.5 Oz.

  • $75
  • Bloomingdale's
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian in "Oud Satin Mood"

"The combination of vanilla, rose and oud is exquisite and makes for an elegant scent that's perfect for a welcoming and toasty cocktail party with friends during the wintertime," Chikumbu says.

Nordstrom

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Scented Candle

  • $110
  • Nordstrom
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Bastide in "Ambre Soir"

"The combination of amber, sandalwood and musk brings back the memories of sweet sunsets and decadent florals. This is a great scent for the cold winter days when you want the feeling of warmth and joy."

Bloomingdale's

Bastide Ambre Soir Candle 6.7 Oz.

  • $65
  • Bloomingdale's
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diptyque in "Vanille"

"One of the most elevated vanilla candles. This is like having vanilla ice cream while sitting by the firepit outside," Chikumbu explains. "Smoky and sweet and always a treat."

Nordstrom

diptyque Vanille Scented Candle

  • $72
  • Nordstrom
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snif in "Instant Karma"

"For a more sultry and dreamy scent, this is the candle you need. It has all the must-have elements of a comforting candle -- like cedarwood and cardamom -- but spices it up with dark plum and black team. Bonus: the name makes for a great conversation starter in your home."

snif

snif instant karma

  • $44
  • snif
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NEST New York in "Charcoal Woods"

"This candle is the winter vacation to the cabin you didn’t know you needed. Woodsy, sweet, a little smoky and a touch bit spicy. Smells like good memories with people you love."

Sephora

NEST New York Charcoal Woods Candle

  • $18 to $78
  • Sephora
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CLR in "Orange"

"Just because it's cold outside, doesn't mean we can't have some joy," Chikumbu says. "This candle's amber and citrus notes are the perfect way to bring light and love into your space even if it's cold and gloomy outside."

Nordstrom

CLR Orange Scented Candle

  • $48
  • Nordstrom
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Nomad Noé in "Rebel"

"The winter is not only a time for warm snuggly times but also a great time to think of the upcoming spring and new adventures. This citrus-and-incense scented candle is perfect. [It's] reinvigorating and uplifting."

Saks Fifth Avenue

Nomad Noé Rebel In Bahia Neroli & Incense Candle

  • $65
  • Saks Fifth Avenue
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P.F. Candle Co. in "Piñon"

"The cedar, wood and vanilla are well-balanced, light and make for the perfect work-from-home candle," Chukumbu says. Plus, it isn't too overpowering.

Amazon

P.F. Candle Co. Piñon

  • $24
  • Amazon
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L'or de Seraphine x Bloomingdale's Flagship

"Understated luxury for your space. This collaboration candle has sandalwood, bergamot, musk and amber, making for the most perfect scent when people enter your home or space from the cold outside."

Bloomingdale's

L'or de Seraphine Bloomingdale's Flagship Medium Ceramic Candle 6.4 Oz - 100% Exclusive

  • $36
  • Bloomingdale's
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