These Summer Candles Will Make Your Home Smell Like a Luxurious Beachside Resort

Key notes: Lemongrass, verbena, neroli and orange blossom

Burn time: Approximately 60 hours

It's no secret that Diptyque does some of the chicest candles out there. Not only does the brand's citronnelle candle have the benefit of deterring mosquitoes, but the bright, citrusy scent is perfect for those hot summer nights spent outside in the garden.

Key notes: Basil, spearmint, fig, ginger, tonka beans and sandalwood

Burn time: Approximately 60 hours

I don't know how Byredo has done it, but it has perfectly captured that smell of fresh rain on a warm summer's day. This candle is crisp and invigorating but also comforting, perfect for those chilled-out days spent at home. Oh, and the packaging gets a 10 out of 10 from me.

Key notes: Tomato

Burn time: 40 to 45 hours

I love burning this candle in my kitchen during the warmer months. There's something so clean and juicy about a tomato scent. Whenever I burn it, it makes me feel as if I'm in the middle of Italy, enjoying a plate of bruschetta in the summer sun.

Key notes: Coconut, vanilla, red apple, caramel, bamboo, jasmine, sandalwood

Burn time: 38 hours

I am a huge fan of the Other Stories Perle De Coco perfume, so it's no surprise that I love the candle as well. This is definitely a sweeter scent than the options above, but it's so delicious and really does transport you to a sandy beach with a pina colada in hand.

Key notes: Acacia dealbata, melon

Burn time: 40-45 hours

This is the kind of candle I would get out when I'm having friends over for drinks. The sweet floral scent is bound to earn you endless compliments. Think zesty mimosa paired with sweet melon for an intoxicating summer scent that fills the room in no time.

Key notes: Tomato leaf, green mandarin, patchouli and geranium

Burn time: 40+ hours

As the name suggests, this candle smells just like spending the day in the garden while the sun shines above. Notes of tomato leaf and green mandarin remind me of planting fruit and vegetables with my parents, while patchouli adds an earthy edge.

Key notes: Pear, white freesia, amber, patchouli and wood

Burn time: 45 hours

This is one of my favourite summer scents. In fact, I love it so much that I have the candle, diffuser, perfume and body lotion. It's definitely more on the sweet side thanks to hints of juicy pear, but freesia, patchouli and wood help to ground the scent and make it feel a little more earthy.

Key notes: Sea salt, seaweed and basil

Bring Mykonos to you this summer with Space NK's Mykonos Blue candle. This scent was inspired by the popular destination and will transport you to the sandy beaches of Greece thanks to notes of fresh, crisp sea salt.

Key notes: Strawberry, pink pepper, bergamot, jasmine petals, woodland greens and musk

When I was younger I'd go strawberry picking with my parents every summer, and this candle takes me back to those very days. It's sweet yet comforting thanks to notes of musk and jasmine, and would make a gorgeous addition to any home.

Key notes: Bergamot, spearmint, bellini accord, green matcha, vanilla and tonka bean

Burn time: Up to 40 hours

I've used the Floral Street Sunflower Pop fragrance for years, so I was delighted to see that you could also get the scent in a candle form. To me, this is the epitome of summer thanks to fresh, citrusy, zingy notes. It's truly invigorating and was inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers.

Key notes: Sea salt, bay and samphire

Burn time: Approximately 33 hours

I couldn't do this roundup without including a candle from The White Company. This is another fresh, invigorating scent that reminds me of being windswept by the Cornish sea.

Key notes: Cucumber, Mint, Blackcurrant, Spearmint, Cedar

Burn time: 60+ hours

Where do I start with this candle? It's so delicious that I am almost lost for words. Blending notes of fresh cucumber and mint, it's a juicy take on a summer scent—perfect for giving sunny days a sense of freshness.