8 Homesick Candles That Make Perfect Gifts for Faraway Loved Ones — and They’re 25 Percent Off Today Only!

NYC is just one of Homesick’s many city-themed candles–nearly every major U.S. city is represented. This candle is a great way to commemorate a past visit, or send your love to someone who dreams of making the Big Apple their home.

As a lifelong Oregonian, this candle has my stamp of approval. I would happily give it to out-of-state friends from college who miss the smell of pine trees and hazelnuts. If you don’t have a connection to the Beaver State, try one of Homesick's other state-themed candles and reed diffusers.

When I visited France a few years ago, I couldn’t take a step outside without getting a strong whiff of coffee, fresh pastries, and tobacco. My mom is obsessed with all things Francophile–our guest bathroom in our house has over 15 pieces of Eiffel Tower artwork–and this candle would make a great addition. For reminders of other places, check out their collection of country-specific candles.

In the era of virtual everything, a celebratory candle is the next best thing to actually clinking glasses. Toast to an engagement, a new job, or simply making it to the end of the week with notes of mandarin, pineapple, and champagne grapes. Don't forget to customize with a personal note before sending.

You don’t have to be a baker to fill your home with the scent of homemade apple pie and sugar cookies. Gathering at grandma’s house may not be an option this year, but you can give your family a dash of comfort and nostalgia in candle form.

Stuck on what to give the person who normally opts for experience gifts? Try the next-best thing to a beach vacation. Not required, but strongly encouraged: Light it during Zoom meetings so they can reflect on sandy getaways while doing Q4 expense reports.

Oud wood is known in the fragrance world as one of the rarest scents on the market. Combined with fresh cucumber, lemon, and kiwi, this candle is the perfect way to express gratitude for a homebody with expensive taste (ahem, a Taurus, ahem.)

There’s truly nothing like curling up with a great book on a cozy winter day. I can’t think of a better gift for a book lover than a first-edition copy of their favorite novel and this musky-and-lightly sweet candle.