A wax melt gift set is one of the easiest presents to get right: a burner, a few bars of scent chosen for the person, and a box of tealights. Putting one together yourself means every scent is one they will like. Here is what goes in, six sets to copy and how to pack it. Prices were correct when we published this guide, and each product page always shows the current price.
The short answer
A ceramic pebble wax burner (£6.95) and three crystal wax melt bars (£9.45 with the automatic 10% off three or more) make a complete gift set for £16.40. Add a box of unscented tealights and it is ready to use. For Secret Santa, one burner and one bar come to £10.45; for a wax melt lover, a burner and all ten scents come to £38.45.
What goes in a wax melt gift set
- A burner. Our pebble wax burners are smooth ceramic pebbles with a dish on top and room for a tealight underneath, all £6.95: matt black, speckled off-white or the large speckled off-white.
- The wax melts. Each crystal wax melt is a 50g snap bar set with real gemstone chips, which appear as the wax melts and can be rinsed and kept once the scent has gone. There are ten scents at £3.50 a bar, and three or more are 10% off automatically.
- Tealights. A box of plain, unscented tealights, so the burner is ready on the day.
- A card. We do not offer gift wrap or gift messages, so add your own, with a line on which scent is which.
Short on time? Each burner page has a ready-made starter set you can add in one click: the burner with Amethyst Dream (lavender), Carnelian Fire (spiced orange) and Tigereye Strength (vanilla sandalwood).
Six wax melt gift sets to copy
1. The cosy evening set, £16.40
A speckled off-white burner with Tigereye Strength (vanilla sandalwood), Lapis Night (midnight jasmine) and Amethyst Dream (lavender): warm, soft and made for winding down.
2. The Christmas set, £16.40
A matt black burner with Carnelian Fire (spiced orange), Emerald Forest (an earthy deep forest blend) and Obsidian Shield (resinous Dragon's Blood). Our guide to wax melt scents for autumn and Christmas describes each one.
3. The romantic set, £16.40
A speckled off-white burner with Rose Quartz Love (classic rose), Moonstone Glow (violet) and Lapis Night (midnight jasmine): three soft florals for a partner, a mum or a best friend.
4. The fresh and clean set, £16.40
The large speckled off-white burner with Golden Glow (fresh citrus), Aquamarine Wave (coastal moss) and Moonstone Glow (violet), bright and clean for a kitchen or bathroom.
5. The bold set, £16.40
A matt black burner with Obsidian Shield (Dragon's Blood), Tigereye Strength (vanilla sandalwood) and Emerald Forest (deep forest): the resinous, woody end of the range, for someone who prefers deeper scents. Our Christmas gifts for him start with this set.
6. The whole collection, £38.45
A burner and one bar of each of the ten scents, with the 10% multi-buy discount, is a generous present for a wax melt lover and lets them find a favourite.
And a mini set for Secret Santa, £10.45
One burner and one bar of the scent they are most likely to love comes in just over £10. Our Secret Santa ideas have more.
Choosing scents for the person
- Loves a bath and an early night: Amethyst Dream (lavender) or Moonstone Glow (violet).
- Always has flowers in the house: Rose Quartz Love (rose) or Lapis Night (midnight jasmine).
- Loves Christmas: Carnelian Fire (spiced orange) or Emerald Forest (deep forest).
- Likes bold scents: Obsidian Shield (Dragon's Blood).
- Likes everything clean and bright: Golden Glow (fresh citrus) or Aquamarine Wave (coastal moss).
- Not sure: Tigereye Strength (vanilla sandalwood), warm and easy to like.
Packing it
Wrap the burner in tissue and pack it snugly in a small box with the wax melt bars and tealights, so the ceramic cannot knock against anything. Add a card saying which scent is which, and that one or two cubes are enough at a time.
Using a wax burner safely
- Stand the burner on a stable, heat-resistant surface, away from curtains and anything else that can catch.
- Use one or two cubes at a time, and never leave a lit burner unattended.
- Keep it out of reach of children and pets, and do not move it while the wax is liquid.
- Let the wax cool and set before you change it; our guide to cleaning a wax melt burner shows how.
Common questions
What is in a wax melt gift set?
A wax burner, a few bars of wax melts and some tealights. Building your own lets you choose every scent: one of our pebble burners and three crystal wax melt bars come to £16.40.
How many wax melts should go in a gift set?
Three bars is a good number: enough to try a few scents, and three or more are 10% off automatically. A wax melt lover will enjoy all ten.
Do the wax melts work in an electric burner?
Yes. Our crystal wax melts work in a tealight burner or an electric warmer; see wax melts in an electric burner.
What happens to the gemstone chips?
They appear in the pool as the wax melts, and once the scent has gone they can be rinsed and kept.
Browse every crystal wax melt and wax burner, read what crystal wax melts are, or see our guide to gifts for candle lovers.
