Last holiday season, TikTok lost its collective mind over an adorable forest-themed Christmas tree candle.
“I was SPEECHLESS when I saw her,” gushed Content creator Kristen (@kristenella) in a video about the candle. “@HomeGoods has the BEST Christmas candles this year!”
@kristenella
I was SPEECHLESS when I saw her!!!! @HomeGoods has the BEST Christmas candles this year! #homedecor #homegoods #homegoodsfinds #christmas #shoppingvlog #shopping #shopwithme #candle
“Holy Christmas PERFECTION!” TikToker @aurelie.erikson chimed in. “These @HomeGoods candles are giving Anthro[pologie] vibes.”
@aurelie.erikson Holy Christmas PERFECTION
Dubbed ‘”the candle of the season,” the large, festive candle features a classic pine tree scent. But what really sets the piece apart are its whimsical Christmas tree-shaped wicks, which many TikTokers agree are too darn pretty to light.
The coveted candle was first spotted at HomeGoods and its sister stores, T.J.Maxx and Homesense, in mid-October 2023. As the candle flew off the shelves, TikTok comment feeds positively flooded with shoppers wondering how to get their hands on their own.
This year, history might just repeat itself. TikTokers have reported sightings of the candle at HomeGoods and TJMaxx. However, the product isn’t currently sold online, and in-store availability varies by location. In the quest to get their hands on the viral candle, TikTokers have reported searching high and low in stores across multiple area codes.
But if you feel like venturing out into the winter weather and visiting multiple stores to hunt for a candle — we get it. That’s why we scoured the internet and found seven alternatives to HomeGood’s viral Christmas tree candle that are just as magical as the real thing. (Maybe more so!) Unlike the HomeGoods’ candle, these options can be purchased online, from the comfort of your decorated home.
7 Just-As-Cute Dupes for the HomeGoods’ Christmas Tree Candle
Christmas Tree Cedar Forest Candles
The Christmas Tree Cedar Forest Candle is an example of a dupe that we might just prefer over the HomeGoods’ version. This interpretation smells exactly like a Christmas tree and comes with colorful confetti you can use as an optional decoration. What’s more, it’s currently 20% off with the available coupon.
Price: $23.99 at Amazon
Winter Story Candle
There’s so much to love about this elegant Christmas tree candle from Etsy. It’s handmade, eco-friendly and smells like white tea, which is a combination of jasmine, bergamot, sandalwood and patchouli. It comes in two sizes, including 12 and 21 ounces, and for an extra fee, you can add matches to your order.
Price: $29.32 at Etsy
Lumineo Green Flickering Flameless Tree Candle
Not totally comfortable with managing flames indoors? We got you. This flameless tree candle offers all of the cozy ambiance with none of the fire hazard. The tree is topped with a light that will flicker all season long (or up to 100 hours, anyway).
Price: $15.99 at Ace Hardware
2-Pack Christmas Aspen Forest Scented Tree Candles
Here’s another HomeGoods Christmas tree dupe spotted on Amazon. At only 3.54 inches wide, this tiny version fits in the palm of your hand. But don’t worry — what the candle lacks in size it more than makes up for in cuteness.
Price: $19.99 at Amazon
Winter Pine Tree Candle
Okay okay. So, the Winter Pine Tree doesn’t look much like the HomeGoods’ candle — but we might just like it more. The sophisticated single candle comes dusted in glitter and in a variety of shapes and sizes. (We’re buying all five).
Price: $18.25 at Carlye Avenue
Wood Smoke & Pine Scented Christmas Tree Candle
If your main priority in finding a candle is getting your home to smell like pure Christmas nostalgia, look no further than Michaels’ Wood Smoke & Pine Scented Christmas Tree Candle. The craft store’s Christmas candle is simple and understated, and features an enchanting wood smoke and pine scent that will take you back to the holidays of your childhood.
Price: $9.99 at Michaels
Creative Co-Op Unscented Tree-Shaped Taper Candles
If you want an eye-catching Christmas design without the aroma, we’ve found the candle for you, too. These dual Christmas tree candles are skinny and scentless, and come in two heights and a variety of colors.
Price: $19.33 at Amazon
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