Candle People Will Lose It over This Over-the-Top “Luxe” Find (It’s the Perfect Present!)

As a home fragrance fanatic, I’ve always lusted after those bougie, bucket-sized candles you see in fancy department stores or celebrity home tours. They’re like the “big fish” of the candle world, in my opinion — the ultimate flex. Except instead of letting your catch swim back out to sea, you can enjoy the candle’s luxe aromas for months, or even years (they last so long!). The only downside is that on top of being a long-term commitment, these giant luxury candles are a financial one, too — a 51.3-ounce Diptyque candle will set you back $430, and a Byredo one is $480. 

Enter: this Baby Big Ass Candle Bundle by Big Ass Luxuries (and yes, those are real names). It sounds gimmicky, I know, but that’s only because the candles are comically huge (like 150-ounces huge). And unlike the aforementioned designer ones, the Baby Big Ass candle is $257. It’s still a hefty sum, but it includes a flexible candle lighter, and I’ll still choose this (comparably) lower price tag over the $400+ options from other brands. I think I’ll be grabbing one as a gift for my mother-in-law who’s getting into candles. Here’s why! 

If you can believe it, the Baby Big Ass Candle is the slightly “smaller” version of the brand’s even larger 300-ounce (!) Big Ass Candle. But there’s nothing baby about it: The four-wick, coconut-soy wax candle is 150 ounces and touts up to 500 hours of burn time. The Baby candle is over double the size of other giant, luxury candles and half the price (Le Labo’s largest candle is 42.3 ounces and $535), so the value for money is definitely there! 

The bundle is available in two holiday scents: Woodland Balsam and Holiday Cider, and they’re both a wintertime dream. Fresh and forest-y, Woodland Balsam has notes of cypress needles, eucalyptus, birch, and dried leaves. Holiday Cider is warming and sweet with notes of mulled apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and a pinch of lemon zest. You’d be right to expect a stronger throw with these, one reviewer says the scent filled their entire home. 

The Baby Big Ass Candle makes a luxurious statement, too. I could see it being the stylish focal point on your coffee table or entryway console, or the centerpiece of your holiday tablescape. Its oversized proportions immediately catch your eye, and the candle creates the coziest ambiance when lit (it’s practically a mini fireplace!).

“The candle is huge and smells wonderful in the whole house. Great present too!” —Grey Leigh W. 

“We love these candles! My husband bought me the first one a year ago … we’ve purchased several since! They last a long time and smell amazing … even when not lit!” —Sheila B. 

“The Woodland Balsam scent smells SO good! Not overwhelming but still strong enough to make my house smell great. Perfect for this Christmas season!” —Catherine S. 

Bigger doesn’t always mean better, but it certainly does with the Baby Big Ass Candle. I’d say if you’re even remotely curious about giant luxury candles (or know someone who is), this is the one to start with. It’s the gift that keeps on giving! 

Buy: Baby Big Ass Candle Bundle, $257