Christmas Candles Under $20 in Sydney

Q: Which Paddywax Christmas candles are available for under $20 in Sydney?

The Paddywax Christmas Village and Tree Farm Holiday Tin candles are listed at $19.95 AUD each at the time of writing. Both contain approximately 142g of wax and feature two wicks in a matte illustrated tin.

Q: What does the Paddywax Christmas Village candle smell like?

The Christmas Village candle features Mistletoe & Mint. It has a cool and refreshing opening followed by a softer sweetness, making it suitable for people who prefer lighter festive fragrances.

Q: What does the Paddywax Tree Farm candle smell like?

The Tree Farm candle features Tabac & Pine. Fresh pine is balanced by a warmer and drier background, creating a woody Christmas fragrance without relying on sugary or dessert-like notes.

Q: Are Paddywax Holiday Tin candles suitable for Kris Kringle gifts?

Yes. Their compact size, illustrated packaging and under-$20 price make them suitable for Kris Kringle presents, stocking fillers, colleague gifts, host gifts and festive hampers.

Q: Where can I buy Paddywax Christmas candles in Sydney?

Paddywax Christmas candles are available from 9to5 Studios at Suite 403, Level 4, 35–39 Liverpool Street in Haymarket, with Click & Collect and online ordering available.

Christmas in Sydney rarely looks like a snow globe. December is more likely to bring bright afternoons, open windows and long summer evenings than snow-covered streets. Still, there is something comforting about bringing a little winter atmosphere indoors—and fragrance is one of the easiest ways to do it. The Paddywax Holiday Tin collection captures that imagined winter mood through illustrated festive scenes and two very different scent directions. One feels fresh, cool and lightly sweet. The other is warm, woody and quietly cosy. Available at 9to5 Studios for $19.95 AUD each at the time of writing, these two-wick candles are also refreshingly accessible. They feel decorative enough to give as a Christmas present, while remaining affordable enough for a Kris Kringle, stocking filler or small seasonal addition to your own home. A Christmas Candle That Also Works as Décor Festive candles can sometimes lean too far in one direction. Some have beautiful packaging but a fragrance that feels overly sweet, while others smell lovely but do not add much to a Christmas setting. These Paddywax Holiday Tins offer a thoughtful balance between the two. Each candle contains 5 oz, or approximately 142 g, and comes in a matte illustrated tin with two wicks. The compact shape is easy to place on a desk, bookshelf, coffee table or bedside table, while the printed winter scenes bring colour and personality to the room even when the candle is not lit. For anyone looking for an affordable Christmas candle in Sydney, the combination of fragrance, illustrated packaging and a sub-$20 price makes these tins particularly good value. Christmas Village: The Fresh Side of Christmas The Paddywax Christmas Village Holiday Tin features a charming illustrated village with playful gingerbread details. Its pastel colours and matte finish give it a softer, more contemporary feeling than traditional red-and-green Christmas décor. Inside, the fragrance is Mistletoe & Mint. Mint is the first impression: cool, clean and refreshing, like opening a window and catching a breath of crisp air. As the fragrance settles into the room, it begins to feel a little softer and sweeter. The overall effect brings to mind frosted decorations and winter berries without becoming heavy or syrupy. This is not the kind of Christmas fragrance that immediately fills the room with rich spice or baked desserts. It feels lighter and brighter, making it a good option for people who enjoy fresh home fragrance but still want something with a recognisable festive mood. The Christmas Village candle works especially well: On a desk during an afternoon of reading or wrapping presents In a bright living room that needs a small festive detail As a gift for someone who usually prefers fresh fragrances In a Sydney home where a heavy winter candle may feel out of place It is a Christmas scent, but it does not need to be reserved for Christmas Day. Tree Farm: A Warmer, Woodier Direction The Paddywax Tree Farm Holiday Tin takes a different approach. Its illustrated tree farm scene uses warm, nostalgic colours and immediately brings to mind timber cabins, pine trees and quiet evenings indoors. Its listed fragrance is Tabac & Pine. Pine gives the scent its fresh green edge, while tabac introduces a warmer and more rounded depth. In fragrance, tabac does not have to smell like cigarette smoke. Here, it creates a dry, cosy quality that helps the pine feel softer and more lived-in. The result is woody without becoming too dense. It has the feeling of coming inside after standing in cool outdoor air: the freshness of pine remains, but it is surrounded by warmth. This makes the Tree Farm candle an easy choice for someone who does not usually enjoy very sweet Christmas fragrances. It feels seasonal without relying on obvious cinnamon, sugar or dessert notes. Try it: In the living room during a quiet evening Beside a favourite reading chair As a host gift for someone who loves woody home fragrance For anyone who usually chooses pine, cedar or earthy scent profiles Rather than choosing it by gender, choose it for the person who prefers warm woods to sugary sweetness. Which Paddywax Holiday Tin Should You Choose? The easiest way to decide is to think about the atmosphere you want to create. Choose Christmas Village – Mistletoe & Mint if you prefer: Cool and refreshing fragrances A gentle touch of sweetness Bright pastel Christmas styling A scent suited to desks and daytime spaces Choose Tree Farm – Tabac & Pine if you prefer: Warm and woody fragrances Pine with a deeper, drier background Nostalgic winter illustrations A cosy scent for living rooms and evenings If you are buying for two people—or cannot decide between fresh and woody—the pair also makes a nicely balanced Christmas set. One represents the crisp outdoor air of a winter village, while the other feels like returning to a warm room surrounded by pine. A Good-Value Christmas Gift Under $20 At $19.95 AUD each at the time of writing, these candles sit comfortably within an affordable gifting budget while still looking considered. The illustrated tin means they require very little additional presentation. Add a ribbon, place one inside a gift hamper or pair it with a card, and the gift already feels complete. They work well as: Kris Kringle presents Stocking fillers Small gifts for colleagues Christmas lunch host gifts Additions to a larger festive hamper A seasonal treat for your own home You can also explore more ideas in the 9to5 Studios Gifts Under $30 collection. A Small Note on Candle Care Before lighting either candle, place it on a stable, heat-resistant surface and keep it away from drafts, children, pets and flammable objects. Both wicks should be cared for evenly, and the candle should never be left burning unattended or used for more than four hours at a time. For more practical tips, read the 9to5 Studios guide to helping a scented candle burn evenly. Bringing a Little Winter Mood to Sydney A Sydney Christmas may happen in summer, but scent allows us to borrow a little of that classic winter atmosphere. Mistletoe & Mint brings the cool, bright side of the season. Tabac & Pine offers something warmer, woodier and more settled. Both come in illustrated tins that can become part of the room rather than packaging to be hidden away. The two Paddywax Holiday Tin candles are available through 9to5 Studios in Haymarket, with online ordering and Click & Collect available. You can also browse the complete Paddywax collection or explore more scented candles at 9to5 Studios. For a fresh festive mood, choose Christmas Village. For a warmer woodland atmosphere, choose Tree Farm. Either way, it is an easy and affordable way to make the room feel a little more like Christmas.