Kiarie has one of the best ranges of scented candles, by brands such as Geodosis, Kenneth Turner, Manuel Canovas, Creation Mathias, Rigaud and Millefiori - there are literally hundreds to choose from at all price levels (this site is very fast, so don't panic) and you can also choose your range by price, maker, fragrance, colour and season. Once you've made your selection you can ask them to gift wrap it for you and include a hand written message.

It’s quite hard to really define this marvellous online retailer from whom I have ordered many times, as they do offer an incredible range of hair products, but they’ve also moved on to contemporary skincare and cosmetics, essential high quality accessories and gorgeous fragrance. Brands include Paul Mitchell, Philosophy, Miller Harris, Benefit and Fusion Beauty. This is one of the all time greats.

The Ancienne Ambiance concept of antiquity-inspired luxury goods has been designed and developed by Adriana Carlucci, a graduate of the London College of Fashion with a degree in product development. She began by creating a unique collection of six glass encased candles, each featuring fragrances evocative of an ancient culture together with elegant hand-crafted packaging. You'll also discover small inserts made of authentic hand-made Egyptian papyrus which carry the description and the ancient associations of each scent used.

Candle lover that I am, it’s always a real joy to come across a new website offering an excellent choice at very reasonable prices. My Candles are based in Zurich, Switzerland and they’ve gone to a lot of trouble to produce an exceptionally attractive and tempting choice. The fragrances range from Orange and Cinnamon to Royal Rose and Red Grapefruit and there are unusual products (great for gifts) such as soap mobiles and wax medals. Take a look and see.

Most people when they think of Jo Malone think of her luxurious fragrance and spa products, all of which you'll find here. Take a good look again at her beautifully designed website, where you'll also find her gorgeously scented cleansers, serums and moisturisers and her facial finishers: finishing fluid and powder, lip gloss, blush and mascara and beautiful travel sets, but beware; once you're on her site it's extremely hard to escape without buying.

This is a really clear and modern aromatherapy website, where you can immedately see all the products on offer, including essential and massage oils, aromatherapy kits, candles and accessories, vaporisers and ionisers and bodycare for all the family. They have a very good gift section (although make sure that your intended recipient is into natural treats as not everyone is) and an attractive selection of candles.

If you want to pamper someone with something small and beautiful and you don't want to spend a fortune you should choose from the gorgeous candles here. All beautifully wrapped and in glass containers, you'll find the 'Never a Dull Day' range in pretty printed boxes with fragrances such as Vine Tomato, Stem Ginger and Hyacinth and 'As it Should Be' the slightly more simply (but equally attractively) boxed candle in thirty seven fragrances including Citrus, Cappucino and Raspberry. Try them.

This is quite a small website offering a beautiful range of scented candles in decorative containers. Three wick candles in silver bowls, perfumed candles in glass containers with silver lids and scented dinner candles in green, burgundy or cream are just some of the selection. Delivery is excellent and the prices are less than you find in most shops, for example, a perfumed candle with silver (plated) lid in a glass container comes in an attractive cream and green box with a small box of Parks matches. Excellent for £13.50.

This is a wonderful London based perfumery where you can find a range of fragrance, candles, bath and body products that you may well not have heard of before. Everything is totally luxurious and beautifully presented with a unique range of fragrances such as the citrussy Osmanthus and floral Champaca. Try their velvet and satin pouched sample programme before you splash out on a large bottle or give one away as a gift.

This is a very special website offering some unusual and hard to find bath and body products and fragrances by Diptyque, Cath Collins, La Compagnie de Provence and Cote Bastide. There are also gorgeously scented candles, fragrances by Annik Goutal, Coudray and Rosine and for the bathroom they also have lovely fluffy towels and bathrobes. Be warned, you'll find it hard not to buy for yourslef here even when you set out to buy gifts.

Penhaligon offers fragrance, candles and bath and body products for perfect and luxurious gifts and treats, in both large sizes and travel collections. Choose from classics such as Lily of the Valley, Elizabethan Rose or Bluebell or the more modern and spicy Malabah, Artemesia or LP No 9. Each fragrance is matched up to its own shower gel, soap, body lotion and candle. What more could you want? Gift-wrapping is gorgeous, free and they deliver worldwide.

White Flowers, Wild Garden, Magnolia Grandiflora and Rose (plus his Original fragrance) are some of the fragrances you'll find on this pretty website, presented as candles, tea lights, shower gel and body lotions, room colognes and pot pourri. His packaging, in flower printed blue and white boxes turn his products into perfect gifts and you'll find travel sets and prepared gift boxes here as well.

Unlike almost all conventional candles (which contain paraffin wax and synthetic oils), Natural Magic candles are made from clean, pure vegetable wax, scented with the best quality organic aromatherapy oils. They're also twice the size of the average candle (1kg) with 3 wicks and up to 75 hours of burn time. Each candle has a specific theraputic task, such as uplifting, inspiring, soothing and de-stressing and all are beautifully packaged and perfect for treats and gifts.

Comptoir Sud Pacifique is a brand synonymous with escape, exotism and sun, so if you feel the need for an exotic change of scenery just click through here and let your senses take you away. Choose from Vanilla, Spicy, Fruity, Woody, Floral and Fresh Waters fragrances and candles such as Muscade Orange, Vanille Apricot and Aqua Motu. You can order as you go round the website or from a list by clicking on Buy Online.

If you haven't already come across these luxurious candles then take a look now. Timothy Han has a small but gorgeous range, including aromatherapy candles with names such as Orange Grapefruit and Clove, Lavender and Scent of Fig and his unfragranced candles which are perfect for entertaining. You can also buy his candles in Bill Amberg's specially created leather travel case. Call for urgent deliveries.

This is an unsophisticated website offering a large choice of well priced candles where the selection is almost too much, however, persevere, because if you don't want to pay the earth and you know someone (don't we all) who loves prettily packaged high quality scented candles you will definitely find something here. Fragrances range from Cinnamon and Cashmere, to Bergamot and Bay leaf and Vanilla. There are gift baskets, lantern candles and pillar candles as well as candles for lots of type of occasion..