Village Candle Christmas Spice Review: Worth the Big Jar?
Cinnamon, clove and nutmeg in a deep red apothecary jar poured in Maine. A big, cheap holiday candle with two wicks and one honest catch about the wax.
Yes, for a kitchen or living room that should smell like mulled cider all December. It is a warm spice scent rather than a pine one, and the two wicks melt the top evenly [1]. Skip it if they want a soy or natural wax candle; this one is paraffin.
By Andrew Pataleta, GiftX founder · Updated October 29, 2026 · Sources
Specs at a glance
| Scent | Cinnamon, clove, nutmeg [1] |
| Size | 21.25 oz large apothecary jar [1] |
| Wicks | Two lead-free cotton wicks [1] |
| Wax | Food-grade paraffin [1] |
| Burn time | Up to 170 hours, depending on size [1] |
| Dimensions | 3.8 x 3.8 x 6.75 inches [1] |
| Made in | Wells, Maine [1] |
Pros and cons
- Paraffin wax, not soy, for people who care about that [1]
- Spice can feel heavy in a small bedroom
- Heavy jar for a stocking
Mulled cider in a jar
Christmas Spice is cinnamon, clove and nutmeg, the smell of a pot of cider on the stove [1]. It suits a kitchen, a dining room or an entryway where guests come in from the cold.
There is no pine in it at all, which is the point. In a house that already has a real tree, a second tree scent is too much, and a spice candle fills a different gap.
Two wicks and a long burn
Village Candle calls its dual wick design one of its own ideas, and the listing says the lead-free cotton wicks are hand trimmed before they ship [1]. Two wicks matter in a wide jar: they melt the whole top instead of tunneling down the middle.
The listing gives up to 170 hours of burn time depending on size, and asks for burns of two to four hours, or until the wax pool reaches the edge [1]. Follow that on the first evening and the jar stays even to the bottom.
Paraffin, and other honest catches
The wax is food-grade paraffin, stated plainly on the listing [1]. Most people will never notice, but anyone who only buys soy or beeswax candles will. For them, the Root bayberry tapers or the Illume tin in this guide fit better.
Spice is also strong in a small room. In a studio or a bedroom, light it for an hour and blow it out rather than leaving it all evening.
The honest summary: a great scent in an ordinary wax, priced fairly for its size.
Wrapping it for a neighbor or a host
At this price it is an easy gift for a neighbor, a teacher or a host. The red jar already looks like a present, so a ribbon around the lid is enough.
From the same guide, it pairs well with the Village Candle Balsam Fir jar: one spice, one tree, the two halves of a Christmas house.
FAQ
What does Village Candle Christmas Spice smell like?
The listing describes fragrance notes of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg [1]. In practice that reads as warm and spicy, like mulled cider or a spice cake, with no pine or fir in the mix. It suits people who like the cozy side of the holidays more than the outdoorsy side, and it works well in kitchens and dining rooms [1]
How long does a Village Candle large jar burn?
The listing gives up to 170 hours, depending on the size of the candle, and recommends burns of two to four hours or until the melted wax reaches the edge of the jar [1]. Trimming the two wicks before each burn and letting the top melt fully the first time keeps the burn even all the way down [1]
Is Village Candle a good brand?
Village Candle has made candles in Wells, Maine, for years and is now part of the Stonewall Kitchen family of brands, according to its listings [1]. Its large apothecary jars carry long review histories on Amazon, and the dual wick design is its signature. It is a solid mid-priced choice for a holiday gift [1]
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Sources and how we checked
- Amazon.com listing for the Village Candle Christmas Spice Large Apothecary Jar
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