NEST Holiday Three Wick Review: The Big Party Candle?
The same pomegranate, pine and clove scent as the classic NEST Holiday, in a wide vessel with three wicks. Made for big rooms and full houses.
Yes, for a host with a large living room and a full house over Christmas. Three wicks scent a whole open floor quickly, and the listing gives 75 to 100 hours [1]. Skip it for a small apartment, where the classic size is plenty.
By Andrew Pataleta, GiftX founder · Updated October 29, 2026 · Sources
Specs at a glance
| Scent | Pomegranate, mandarin, pine, clove, cinnamon, vanilla, amber [1] |
| Wicks | Three [1] |
| Burn time | 75 to 100 hours [1] |
| Weight | About 1.3 pounds [1] |
| Dimensions | 4.75 x 5 inches [1] |
| Made in | USA, vegan, cruelty free [1] |
Pros and cons
- Expensive [1]
- Too strong for a small room
- Three wicks need trimming each time
Same scent, bigger throw
The fragrance is the same as the classic: pomegranate, mandarin, pine, cloves and cinnamon with vanilla and amber [1]. The difference is three wicks in a wider vessel, which melt a big pool of wax quickly and push scent across a room.
For a host, that means lighting it an hour before guests arrive and having the whole downstairs smell like Christmas.
It is also the most generous looking gift in this guide. The wide etched vessel feels substantial in the hand, and the box makes it clear this is the main present, not a stocking extra.
Burn time and the big vessel
NEST lists 75 to 100 hours for this size [1]. It stands about five inches tall and nearly five wide, and weighs about 1.3 pounds [1].
Three wicks need a little more care: trim all three before each burn and let them melt the top fully. Uneven wicks leave a crater on one side.
Too much candle for some homes
In a studio or a small bedroom, three wicks of a strong holiday scent can be overwhelming. For those homes, the classic NEST size is the better gift.
It is also a lot of money for a candle. It makes sense as a main gift or a group gift, less so as a stocking extra.
If in doubt, ask quietly how big the living room is before you choose the size, since that one detail decides between the two NEST jars.
Who gets the big one
Give it to the family member who hosts Christmas Eve, or chip in with siblings for parents who entertain. It is a gift the whole house enjoys, which helps justify the price.
From this guide, the Luminara flameless set is the alternative for a host with young kids or pets running around the party.
Unwrap it early in December if you can. A big candle like this earns its price over a whole season of gatherings, not on the last evening before the tree comes down.
FAQ
Is the NEST three wick worth it over the classic?
For a large room or a host who entertains, yes: three wicks fill a space much faster, and the listing gives 75 to 100 hours compared with 50 to 60 for the classic [1]. For a small apartment, the classic size is enough and costs much less [1]
How do you burn a three wick candle evenly?
Trim all three wicks to about a quarter inch before lighting and burn until the whole surface is liquid, usually a couple of hours. Keep it away from drafts, which bend flames and melt one side faster. Never burn it for more than about four hours at a time [1]
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Sources and how we checked
- Amazon.com listing for the NEST New York Scented 3-Wick Christmas Candle, Holiday
Source check: Amazon prices and contents above were checked on October 29, 2026. We did not test these products hands-on. Picks are based on manufacturer specs, Amazon listings and the reasons people actually give these gifts.
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