Candles

Candles, Hand-Poured and Curated for Gifting

A candle is the quickest way to change how a room feels, and one of the kindest gifts you can send. Our candle collection brings together South Africa's best makers and a few treasured names from further afield: hand-poured soy, gentle aromatherapy blends, and bold statement jars that hold their scent for weeks. Whether you are buying for your own home or sending a little calm to someone who needs it, every candle leaves our Claremont studio with a handwritten card. For the full fragrance range, see our scented candles, or pair a candle with a gift box. For a finished look at home, they sit beautifully alongside our artificial flowers for home decor.

Soy, Aromatherapy and Scented Candles

Most of our candles are poured from natural soy wax, which burns slower, cleaner and longer than paraffin. The Soy Lites Tranquility, Harmony and Balance candles are made in South Africa with essential oils, while our aromatherapy range, like Lavender and Bergamot and Sandalwood and Citrus, is built around mood. For scent-led shopping by fragrance family, our scented candles page goes deeper, and our diffusers and wax melts carry the same scents without a flame.

Statement and Large Candles

For a gift with presence, our large candles are the ones people remember. The African Storm, Black and Gold, Safari Days, Wild Coast and Summer Vineyard candles fill a whole room and burn for many evenings. Jar candles from Shearer and Stoneglow, and the proudly local Protea Candle, sit beautifully on a coffee table or a desk.

Candle Gift Sets and Hampers

A candle on its own is lovely. A candle tucked into a gift box is the one that gets a phone call. Our candle gift sets pair a flame with something to go alongside it: the Relax and Unwind box, the Citrus Bliss box, the Aromatherapy Bliss set, the Spa Bliss hamper, the Rose Garden Indulgence set, and for the men in your life, the Gentlemen's Retreat. Browse more in our gift boxes, gift hampers and bath and body gift sets, or read our guide to luxury gift boxes, our gift basket ideas and our best gifts for mothers.

A Candle for Every Occasion

Candles say the things that are hard to put into words. Send one to warm a new home, to sit quietly beside someone grieving with our sympathy gift boxes, to lift a friend who is unwell alongside our get well hampers, or simply just because. A candle makes a thoughtful anniversary gift, a calming self-care gift, and an easy win for her or him. For more ideas, see our perfect gift guide, our get well guide, our self-love tips, and our Mother's Day gift ideas.

Buy Candles Online with Same-Day Delivery

You can buy candles online from anywhere and have them delivered the same day. Order before 12pm for same-day candle delivery in Cape Town and Joburg, or send candle gift boxes nationwide in 2 to 4 working days. If you are looking for candles near you, our studios in Claremont and Sea Point have been hand-finishing orders since 1999, and our candle holders complete the gift. Backed by thousands of five-star Loox reviews from real senders. For more on thoughtful, lasting gifts, read our sustainable gifts guide and our online gift delivery guide.

How to Get the Best from Your Candle

On the first burn, let the wax melt all the way to the edge so it never tunnels. Trim the wick to about five millimetres before each light for a clean, even flame. Keep candles away from draughts, and never leave one burning unattended. Soy candles reward patience: burned slowly, a large jar will give you weeks of evenings. For scent-specific care and the fragrances that last longest, our scented candles page has the detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What candles does Fabulous Flowers sell?

We curate candles from South Africa's best makers and a few loved international names: soy candles, aromatherapy candles, large statement jars, and candle gift sets. Most are natural soy wax. For scent-led shopping, see our scented candles, and for flame-free fragrance, our diffusers and wax melts.

How long does a candle burn?

It depends on size. A small soy jar gives around 20 to 30 hours, while a large statement candle like the African Storm can burn for 50 hours or more. Burning slowly and trimming the wick each time makes any candle last longer.

Can I send a candle as a gift?

Yes, and it is one of our most-sent gifts. Choose a single candle or a candle gift box, add your message at checkout, and our team writes it by hand on a card, free with every order.

Do you deliver candles on the same day?

Yes. Order before 12pm, Monday to Saturday, for same-day candle delivery in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Because candles are non-perishable, we also send them nationwide by courier in 2 to 4 working days.

What is the difference between candles and scented candles?

This page is the full candle range: soy, aromatherapy, statement and gift candles. If you are shopping specifically by fragrance, our scented candles page is organised around scent families and mood.

Are your candles made with soy wax?

Most are. Soy wax burns cleaner and slower than paraffin and holds fragrance well, which is why makers like Soy Lites use it. Look for soy in the product description, or read our sustainable gifts guide.

Where can I buy candles near me in Cape Town or Joburg?

Order online and we deliver to your door. Our studios are in Claremont and Sea Point in Cape Town, with same-day delivery across both cities and Johannesburg before 12pm.

Light the moment. Explore the full scented candle range or pair your candle with a gift hamper, hand-finished and delivered with your words on the card.