November is prime time for holiday shopping. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are a few weeks away, and if you get started now, you can actually relax in December. Candles are a great gift, but a luxury candle is even better. Who doesn’t love something that smells amazing and looks even better?

Whether you are fond of a certain fragrance, prefer a tranquil ambience, are just looking for a thoughtful home-décor gift , or love to host, below you’ll find a curated selection of Cut editor–approved candles for you to add to your cart.

You’ll also find tips on how to prolong the life of your candle from Eduardo Valadez, director of marketing at Diptyque (because when you’ve spent a small fortune on a candle that smells like the most expensive place you’ve ever set foot in, you want it to

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