Aldi has brought back one of its most talked-about Christmas products, and shoppers looking to add a touch of luxury to their homes this festive season may want to take a look.
The supermarket’s popular 4.5kg XXL Inclusion Candle has returned to its SpecialBuy range, with a price tag of just £24.99 – considerably less than similar luxury candles that can cost almost £100.
First spotted in previous Christmas ranges, the oversized candle has attracted attention for its impressive size, six-wick design and high-end appearance. Some shoppers have even compared it to products from luxury home fragrance brand The White Company.
This year’s Aldi offering comes in two festive fragrances: Winter Spice and Scandinavian Forest.
Aldi says the handmade candle weighs an impressive 4.5kg and contains natural decorative inclusions within the wax, giving it an expensive-looking finish. Its substantial size makes it an eye-catching addition to a fireplace, dining table or living room.
The candle also boasts an approximate burn time of 200 hours, meaning it could last for more than eight days if burned continuously. Aldi describes it as an ideal festive gift or a treat for shoppers wanting to make their homes feel extra special over Christmas.
Both fragrances have been designed with the winter season in mind. Winter Spice combines cinnamon, mandarin and clove for a warming festive aroma, while Scandinavian Forest features cedarwood, frosted eucalyptus and earthy moss for a fresher, woodland-inspired scent.
The similarities to The White Company are particularly noticeable when looking at its Winter Indulgence Six-Wick Botanical Candle, which currently sells for £95.
The luxury retailer’s candle features cinnamon, clove and orange, alongside decorative botanical inclusions. Aldi’s Winter Spice fragrance shares several of those familiar festive scent notes, but comes in at a fraction of the price.
In fact, shoppers could save more than £70 by choosing Aldi’s £24.99 version instead of The White Company’s £95 alternative.
For those who prefer fresher, outdoors-inspired fragrances, The White Company also sells a Fir Tree Botanical Candle for £45, featuring eucalyptus, pine and cedar. These notes are similar to Aldi’s Scandinavian Forest fragrance, although the two products are not identical.
With its impressive size, decorative finish and lengthy burn time, Aldi’s XXL Inclusion Candle could be a tempting option for anyone wanting to achieve a luxury Christmas look without spending a fortune.
The candle is listed on Aldi’s website as an in-store SpecialBuy from Sunday, November 1, for £24.99. However, as with all SpecialBuys, availability is subject to local store stock and shoppers may need to get there quickly to avoid missing out.