Our favourite outdoor candles to make your garden look (and smell) divine

With its arty Van Gogh-inspired tin, this candle is ideal for brightening up your outdoor dining table — it’ll look especially striking as a centrepiece. Its captivating design is versatile enough to enhance a muted tablescape or a more vibrant setting.

This modern candle's three wicks crackle as they burn to create a warming, fireside atmosphere – ideal for cosy evenings outdoors. Thanks to its sturdy concrete pot, it won’t tumble over in a strong wind, so it doesn’t matter too much if you leave it outside throughout the seasons.

Terracotta is a staple material in Mediterranean decor. Lean into the theme further by pairing this candle with colourful ceramic tiles and iron-wrought furniture for a romantic holiday feel. Once it's burnt down, you can reuse the pot as a small herb planter.

We’ve had Habitat’s oversized candle for over a year and it’s still going strong, with plenty of burn left to see us through spring. Lit or not, it looks pretty on a garden table with its ocean-like glaze, and the refreshing lemongrass scent transports us to balmy Mediterranean nights. However we do find it quickly blows out when there's a breeze outside, so keep it for calmer days.

We’re big fans of Diptyque home fragrance, and its outdoor range is full of gems based on its indoor favourites, so you can enjoy the heady Tubéreuse scent while dining alfresco. It's expensive, but this five-wick candle is huge and should see you through the summer and beyond.

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At just under £12, this set of four candles is a bargain. They should comfortably last the rest of the spring, with a relatively long burn time of 10 hours apiece. Cleverly, the wax is poured deep within the votive to better protect the flame in windy weather. As for looks, the cheery yellow jar feels apt for sunnier days ahead.

Pop these tealights into your garden lanterns to bathe your outside area in a soft, warming glow. Soy wax is generally better for the environment than manufactured paraffin options and tends to burn longer, making this a win-win purchase.

Yankee Candle is always a reliable choice, so we’re excited to see the return of the brand's outdoor candles. Layered with crisp floral notes and a minty undertone of rosemary, this candle evokes that comforting smell on the ground after a rain shower. The lid doubles as a base, helping to prevent heat damage on delicate surfaces like glass and wood.