CNY 2025: Light Up Your Space With These Festive Citrus Home Scents
Festive fragrances

These citrus home scents are here to help you put your best foot forward as you welcome guests into your home this Lunar New Year.
Chinese New Year is all about connection, whether it’s with friends, family or loved ones. As you gear up for all the reunion dinners ahead, make sure to tick off your to-do list. We’ve sorted out your apparel, your gifts and even your manicures, so all that’s left are the finishing touches. If you’re hosting, you’ll want to get your space set up nicely to welcome in your guests—and if not, it’s still nice to treat yourself and usher in the festive spirit. Our recommendation to set off your celebrations? Lighting up a scented candle, of course!
Our CNY home fragrance edit features everything from the straightforward to the unexpected, but each scent shares one main accord: bright, vivacious citrus. Juicy mandarins, Italian bergamots and zesty limes are just the beginning, too—not only are these creations a treat for the senses, but they’re also a treat for the eyes! Ahead, find the full roundup, including offerings from Fornasetti, Bvlgari and more:
Fornasetti Al Buio Bugia Della Notte Scented Candle Peccato Originale, RM1,150
Drawing inspiration from the theology of the original sin, Fornasetti’s Al Buio candle is the perfect way to honour this year’s zodiac without being too on the nose (pardon the pun). Al Buio has been designed as a two-piece object—a ceramic apple sitting on a decorated plate—that encases an eco-friendly vegetable wax candle crafted by the house’s artisans. When lit, the aroma of bright citrus, sweet jasmine and enticing notes of tuberose and sweet rosewood come together to transform your space.
Bvlgari Riva Solare Candle, RM841
Light up your space with Bvlgari’s all-new Allegra Candle collection! Created as both an object of art and a home scent, the Riva Solare candle is packaged in an eye-catching jar inspired by the timeless Roman columns that echo the House’s history, crafted in exquisite French ‘biscuit’ porcelain. The candle itself is crafted from coconut oil, mineral waxes and a pure cotton wick for an eco-friendly and long-lasting throw, scented with a festive citrus blend comprised of lively bergamot and fresh neroli.
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Jo Malone London Lime Basil and Mandarin Deluxe Candle, RM912
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The English fragrance house is defined by many icons, and this particular scent is perfect for this festive season. Now available in a deluxe size, this luxurious home candle envelops your home in the refreshing blend of mandarin, basil and amberwood. Bright, peppery and herbaceous, it puts the spotlight on the Lunar New Year’s star note. Better yet, its deluxe size improves its throw even when the candle is not lit, so it will liven up your space throughout the day.
Trudon Reggio Scented Candle 270g, RM525
Crafted in Normandy by master wax makers, Trudon’s Reggio scented candle elevates the citrusy pairing of grapefruit and mandarin essential oil to create a scent that is as uplifting as it is potent. With a burn time of 55 to 60 hours, you’ll be able to fill your home with the scent right through your Lunar New Year celebrations.
Lilin + Co Basil Leaf & Mandarin Candle, RM75
If you’re looking to support your local businesses for Chinese New Year, look no further than Lilin + Co’s latest launch. With a vibrant heart of juicy mandarin and zesty lime layered against a blend of cyclamen, jasmine, fresh thyme and basil leaf, this joyful candle has everything you need to set the tone for the festivities.
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