Candles

Candle Gifts, Chosen the Way We Choose Flowers

A candle is a gift that keeps giving, one quiet evening at a time. We have curated candles from South Africa's best makers since 1999, choosing each one by hand for the feeling it creates, not just the label. From soy and aromatherapy candles to statement jars by Cape Island, Shearer and Stoneglow, our range is made for gifting and for keeping. We wrap each candle as a proper gift with a free handwritten card, and you can pair it with flowers, soap or a hamper in a single order. Same-day in Cape Town and Johannesburg, nationwide within days.

Scented Candle Gift Sets

A single beautiful candle is a lovely thought, and a scented candle gift set is a proper occasion. Our sets gather candles with bath treats and small luxuries, like the calming Aromatherapy Bliss gift set and the fresh Citronella and Gratitude set. For a single statement candle that feels like a gift on its own, reach for the scented Cape Island candle with a lid or a Cape Island wax melt set. Add a soap or a bloom to match, and our gift basket guide shows how we build a set that feels premium rather than predictable.

Soy and Aromatherapy Candles

If you are buying for someone who loves a clean, slow burn, soy is the kind choice. Our soy candles burn longer and cleaner than paraffin, and the aromatherapy range is scented to shift a mood. The Soy Lites Gratitude candle, Tranquility candle and Harmony candle are gentle everyday favourites, while the Lavender and Bergamot and Sandalwood and Citrus aromatherapy candles are quietly restorative. For a wellbeing-focused send, our healthy gift boxes and mental health gift boxes pair a calming candle with other thoughtful touches, and our sustainable gifts guide explains why a well-made soy candle is a kinder choice.

Statement Jar Candles by Cape Island, Shearer and Stoneglow

When you want the candle to be the whole gift, go for a statement jar. These are the candles people keep on display long after the wax is gone. From Shearer, the Amber and Rose jar, Egyptian Cotton jar and Frankincense and Myrrh jar are rich, long-burning favourites. Stoneglow brings the elegant Blush Rose and Peony tumbler and the warm Red Pepper and Cardamom candle. Our locally made large candles, like the Wild Coast, Summer Vineyard and Black Gold, and the proudly South African Protea candle and Wild Thistle candle, make memorable keepsakes.

Candle and Flower Gifts

This is where a florist beats a candle shop. A candle beside a bouquet is a gift that covers every sense, and it is one of our most-sent pairings. Add a candle to a hand-tie from our flower bouquets range or a dozen roses, or send a ready-styled piece like the Timeless Grace arrangement or Soft Light and Gentle Things. It suits a romantic gesture, a thank you or a moment of comfort in equal measure. Our the power of flowers feature and 100 bouquet ideas guide are lovely browses while you choose the blooms to pair.

Candle Gifts for Her, for Him and for the Home

The right candle gift shifts with the person. For her, a pretty scented jar and our gifts for her and gift boxes for women ranges make it easy. For him, the smart Man Candle Sandalwood and Patchouli diffuser keeps it simple, and our wider gifts for women range has more ideas for the women in your life. For a new home, a candle from our home fragrances range is a warm housewarming gift, and when there is no occasion at all, our just because flowers range plus a candle is a lovely surprise. Our rose gifting guide helps if you want to add blooms.

Corporate and Bulk Candle Gifting

A candle is a safe, welcome corporate gift because it always feels considered and everyone enjoys one. Our corporate gifting range handles branded notes and delivery to several addresses, so a candle set for a whole team or a client list is simple to arrange. Pair candles with treats from our gift boxes and gift hampers ranges for a bigger send, and our buying flowers online guide covers how multi-address gifting works. Tell us the numbers and we will handle the rest.

Same-Day and Nationwide Candle Delivery

Because candles are not perishable, we can send them almost anywhere. Order before 12pm for same-day delivery across Cape Town and Johannesburg, delivered by our own drivers. For someone further afield, our nationwide gift delivery sends candle gifts and hampers anywhere in South Africa within 2 to 4 business days. Living abroad and spoiling someone back home? Many of our customers send gifts online to South Africa from the UK, Australia, Canada and the USA, and our fun facts about flowers feature and flower care guide help if you add fresh blooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good candle to give as a gift?

A statement jar candle from a maker like Cape Island, Shearer or Stoneglow is a safe, generous gift, because it looks beautiful unlit and burns for many hours. For something more personal, match the scent to the person: fresh and citrus for an energiser, lavender or sandalwood for someone who needs to unwind. A candle paired with flowers or a bath set turns a small gift into an occasion.

Are soy candles better than normal candles?

Soy candles burn slower and cleaner than paraffin, so they last longer and produce less soot. Many people find them a kinder choice for the home and for sensitive noses, and the wax holds fragrance gently rather than overwhelming a room. If you are buying for someone who loves a natural, slow burn, a soy candle is a thoughtful pick.

Do you sell scented candle gift sets?

Yes. We put together scented candle gift sets that pair a candle with bath treats, wax melts or a diffuser, all wrapped by hand with a free card. You can also build your own by adding a candle to a bouquet, a soap set or a hamper in one order. Just tell us the occasion and we will style it to suit.

Where can I buy candles near me for same-day delivery?

If you are in Cape Town or Johannesburg, order before 12pm and we deliver your candle gift the same day by our own drivers. Everywhere else in South Africa, our candle gifts and hampers travel nationwide within 2 to 4 business days. It is often easier than driving to a shop, and everything arrives gift-wrapped and ready to give.

Can I send a candle with flowers?

Yes, and it is one of our favourite pairings. Add a candle to any bouquet and we deliver them together, beautifully presented with your card. A candle and flowers covers sight and scent at once, which makes it a warm choice for a birthday, a thank you or a moment of comfort. Add both to your basket and leave the styling to us.