Aldi’s Candles Look Shockingly High-End — And Cost 7x Less Than Designer Ones

Olivia Harvey
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published Dec 17, 2025
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While they’re gorgeous, designer candle gifts often come with a hefty price tag and sometimes create candlelighter’s guilt, aka the anxious feeling you get watching your dollars dissipate before your eyes. What if you could capture the vibe look and scent of a fancy candle but for under $10, though? Goals, right? Well, Aldi has you covered. 

“[Aldi] brought back the Around The World candles this year for $10,” Alyssa (@aldi_finds4u) said in a recent TikTok video, where she shares some of the best home finds from Aldi. “The design of the candles is different this year, and I actually really like them a lot more than last year. They’re all so pretty, and they smell so good.”

Commenters definitely are hyped for this drop. “Cannot WAIT to stock up on the candles!” one person wrote on Alyssa’s post. That shopper isn’t alone in that sentiment. 

Why Aldi’s Around the World Candles Are Customer Favorites

The Aldi Around The World candles have been redesigned to feature a jumbled label style similar to a French high-end candle brand many people know and love. They’re the same scents as offered in years past, so if you’ve found one you liked before, you’ll love these just the same. Scents include Miami, with notes of peony, apricot, and musk; Paris, with fragrances of apple, cedarwood, and moss; New York, with notes of bergamot, patchouli, and musk; and Sydney, with a mix of sea, melon, and greenery.

Each one is so beautiful and would make an excellent gift. Because they’re just $10 each, you can grab one or two for your own stocking, too!

If you don’t have the budget to buy high-end candles, that’s okay. Pick up the Aldi version for a fraction of the price. These candles are just as beautiful and offer a variety of scents for everyone on your shopping list. Check your nearest Aldi to see if these candles are in stock and treat yourself to the designer look without the designer price tag. This way, you won’t worry about burning it every night this winter!

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