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In case you haven’t already heard about it, Nordstrom is running a major spring sale that touches all of its major product categories, fashion included, and is available for your enjoyment until March 30 — but WWD Shop editors are most excited about the beauty deals we’ve been spotting lately at this e-tailer. Within the beauty category, there are many high-achieving serums, foundations, perfumes, and lipsticks that are seeing 15 percent off markdowns, but we found even more impressive deals on candles that you can burn year-round or especially to celebrate the conclusion of rigorous spring cleaning.
Luxury scented candles, like room sprays for that matter, have the power to elevate any moment: taking it from commonplace to utterly indulgent. They also serve as top-notch birthday gifts, romantic presents for your wife, and tokens of appreciation on other occasions (PSA: Mother’s Day is May 11). Cream of the crop offerings can be investment pieces — many of our all-time favorites from brands like Maison Margiela, Diptyque, Jo Malone, and Trudon all too often cost well over $100. If that’s not quite within your budget, we respect that and have great news: Many TikTok-famous luxury candles are discounted up to 60 (yes, 60!) percent off right now at Nordstrom.
Sales or no sales, shopping at Nordstrom is always a good idea, thanks to the many bells and whistles offered by this mega retailer. Joining the Nordy Club, for instance, allows you to accumulate points with every purchase, enjoy access to members-only discount events, and take advantage of free, two-day shipping to select areas. This insider’s club is absolutely free, but it’s also possible to elevate your status by signing up for a Nordstrom credit or debit card.
Below, we wax poetic about the best candle selections that will light up your life, before Nordstrom’s glorious discount event is no more.
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Apotheke Cardamom Chestnut Candle
This clean-burning candle housed in a clean-and-crisp ceramic vessel is great, but it’s made even better when considering that steep 60-percent-off discount. A sophisticated mix of black cypress, firewood, cardamom, and gently roasting nuts, the candle’s aroma is described by reviewers as not too sweet or cloying but instead marked by a distinct freshness. With that 70- to 80-hour burn time, you don’t have to hold back when putting matches to its wick and treating your nose to sheer delight.
Price upon publish date of this article: $20
Malin + Goetz Strawberry Scented Candle
2023 had the “tomato girl summer” era, so it just might be that 2025’s warm-weather months will be deemed “strawberry girl summer.” We wouldn’t be mad about that, and what better way to tap into the sweet, pink-powered trend than with this Malin + Goetz gem: which combines the nostalgia-inducing fragrance of a just-picked strawberry with more surprising and refreshing touches like bergamot, pink pepper, and jasmine? A base of cedarwood and oakmoss grounds the light berry smell, making the candle something that you’ll want to burn in every last room of your home. Its glass vessel with a minimalist label promises to be the furthest thing from an eyesore, and 60 hours of burn time will ensure you’ll become attached to the point of buying another one in short order.
Price upon publish date of this article: $56.10
Voluspa Cherry Gloss 6-Wick Bowl Candle
Per this year’s Pinterest Predicts report, cherry-coded everything reigns and will continue to reign supreme. This might manifest in your wardrobe first, but be sure to also honor the color and fruit with a home find as gorgeous as this six-wick candle from Voluspa. Fragrance-wise, it’s a mingling of smoked cherry, rose petals, and leather. The real star of the show, however, is that texture-rich glass vessel, which will dethrone the statement rug when it comes to being the biggest-and-brightest conversation piece in your living room.
Price upon publish date of this article: $112.50
Trudon Joséphine Floral Garden Candle
Going for a more floral and less fruity vibe? You’re bound to appreciate this Trudon candle, whose scent mimics a rich, layered garden blooming with lime, Turkish rose, iris, and otherworldly delights. It’s a regal and opulent scent combo, and the Joséphine Floral Garden Candle’s gilded label fits those adjectives to a tee. Trudon is the oldest candlemaker in the world that’s still active today, meaning this purchase will infuse your contemporary life with whiffs of refined antiquity.
Price upon publish date of this article: $106.25
Jo Malone London Dark Amber & Ginger Lily Candle
Jo Malone’s Dark Amber & Ginger Lily Candle is a match made in heaven for all those whose personal — and, by proxy, interior design — aesthetic skews towards the dark and moody. The olfactory theme for this pitch-black candle is “woodsy,” made more nuanced via black cardamom, ginger, and water lily. Crafted in the UK, it’s a seven-ounce wonder that burns for up 45 hours and is endlessly giftable: literally arriving at your door in the brand’s signature box tied with a ribbon.
Price upon publish date of this article: $89.25
Nest New York Wellness Classic Candle Set
If we’re being honest, a limited-edition candle on a limited-time sale makes is a dream setup… especially if there are two candles involved. One candle is an energizing, centering blend of wild mint, eucalyptus, basil, and Thai ginger; the other is melatonin in wax form, with notes of chamomile, driftwood, sandalwood, and vanilla that help you get comfortable and sleepy. Waste no time in securing this dazzling duo, and watch as you become a more zen version of yourself.
Price upon publish date of this article: $69.70
Maison Margiela Replica Limited-Edition Scented Candle Set
Maison Margiela’s Replica candles rake up no small amount of views and likes on TikTok, based both on the prestige of that brand name and just how lovely each one smells — evoking a specific universal experience the likes of sitting by a fireplace, walking through an autumnal forest, sailing during the peak of summer, and beyond. This trio of candles is composed of the Jazz Club, Lazy Sunday Morning, and Bubble Bath bestsellers: channeling sensual warmth, freshness, and relaxation, respectively. We recommend having all three within easy reach in the house and putting a match to the ones that feel the most relevant in any given moment. In other words, use your intuition and breathe deep.
Price upon publish date of this article: $72.25
Lafco New York Duchess Peony Candle
Peonies are the quintessential summer flower, so this candle from Lafco will act as a harbinger of the season and its blooms. We absolutely adore its handblown glass vessel in a soft, speckled pink, as well as the way it deepens the peony scent with additions of camellia and rose water. Lafco prides itself on using the purest of ingredients, and this particular candle’s fragrance is fully essential oil–based. Keep it on the vanity to make your getting-ready routine even more glam.
Price upon publish date of this article: $56.25
Thymes Citronella Grove Candle Duo
Up until now, we’ve only been spotlighting made-for-the-home candles, but this set of two is an outdoor creature — meant to make your backyard experience bug-free. Insects will hurry away from that mix of olive leaf, citronella, lemongrass, gardenia, sage, and cedarwood, but you are encouraged to savor it over an al fresco evening cocktail, weekend brunch, or a good book with your feet kicked up on the furniture.
Price upon publish date of this article: $24.50
Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud Scented Candle
If you can’t afford a Dolce & Gabbana cocktail dress quite yet, the next best thing is this candle of the spicy, seductive, and musky variety. Top notes of tobacco and incense coexist here with saffron, amber, oud, and musk — granting a mysterious air that’s echoed by that black glass jar. If a dim-lit cigar lounge at midnight was a fragrance, it would be Dolce & Gabbana’s Velvet Desert Oud.
Price upon publish date of this article: $127.50
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Meet the Author
Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska regularly reports on seasonal discounts at major retailers, Nordstrom included. Her favorite candle is Prada’s Infusion d’Ylang.
