Yankee Candle Balsam & Cedar Holiday Candle – Secret Santa and Coworker Gift for Women, Pack of 4
Yankee Candle Balsam & Cedar Holiday Candle – Secret Santa and Coworker Gift for Women, Pack of 4
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Why you'll love it
- Up to 150 hours of consistent, room-filling fragrance outlasts cheaper jar candles that burn out in 40-60 hours
- Clean-burn plant wax and natural-fiber wick minimize soot and tunneling, protecting walls and curtains
- Free from parabens, phthalates, formaldehydes, and sulfates, important for households with kids, pets, or sensitivities
- Trusted Yankee Candle brand heritage reduces purchase risk compared to unfamiliar candle brands
- Pack-of-4 variant delivers gifting convenience and per-unit savings for bulk or multi-room buyers
- Woody Balsam & Cedar profile evokes calm, nature-connected feelings instead of cloying sweet holiday scents
Perfect for
- Christmas and winter holiday centerpiece for dining and living rooms
- Standalone holiday gift for women, coworkers, or neighbors
- Pack-of-4 value gifting for multiple recipients during the December season
- Year-round grounding, forest-inspired ambiance for home offices and bedrooms
- Replacing shorter candles with a long-lasting 150-hour option to reduce rebuying
Product InformationBalsam & Cedar: Balsam & Cedar is a timeless classic for a reason. Pine balsam scents mingle with brisk cedarwood, evoking a stroll through the forest, while nuanced base notes of warm amber offer a sense of comfort and calm. This deep, woody fragrance creates a feeling of groundedness and connection to nature.
Made with a premium plant wax blend and natural-fiber wick for optimal fragrance performance
Consistent, long-lasting fragrance from first to last burn
Long burning candle with up to 150 hours of room-filling fragrance
More fragrance in every burn
Quality you can trust
Made in the USA with globally sourced materials
Experience the timeless, room-filling fragrance of the Yankee Candle Balsam & Cedar Holiday Scented Candle. This 22oz large jar candle provides up to 150 hours of consistent fragrance, featuring a premium plant wax blend and a natural-fiber wick engineered for optimal performance and minimal soot or tunneling. The true-to-life scent profile combines pine balsam and cedarwood, balanced with warm amber for a deeply grounded, nature-inspired aroma. Free from parabens, phthalates, formaldehydes, and sulfates, this candle is developed using quality ingredients and tested to international safety standards. Enjoy continuous comfort and curated ambiance in your home, or share as a thoughtful holiday gift.
Shape: Round
Occasion: Christmas
Seasons: All Season
Product Style: Contemporary
Theme: Everyday
Model Name: Candles
Target Audience: Women
Item Type Name: Candles
Scent Name: Balsam & Cedar
Additional Features: Clean Burn
Wick Quantity: 1
Candle Type: Container Candle
Container Type: Jar
Item Dimensions W x H: 4"W x 6.8"H
Item Weight: 2.5 pounds
Number of Items: 1
Package Size Name: Large Jar
Size: Large Jar
Material Type: Glass
Container Material: Glass
Indoor Outdoor Usage: Indoor
Specific Uses For Product: Fragrance
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 22oz Balsam & Cedar candle come in gift-ready packaging so I don't need to wrap it?
The candle ships in a sturdy Yankee Candle branded box with a printed holiday label, so most recipients accept it as is. If you want a more festive presentation, add a ribbon and tag or place it in a small gift basket. No additional wrapping is required for a polished look.
Is the Pack of 4 a good value for gifting to several people at once?
Yes, the Pack of 4 is designed exactly for that use case. Each jar is sold at a lower per-unit price than buying singles, and you can split the set across coworkers, neighbors, or family members without anyone receiving a duplicate-looking gift from a bulk bin.
Can I give this candle as a gift to someone who does not celebrate Christmas?
Absolutely. The Balsam & Cedar scent is a year-round forest and pine fragrance rather than a strictly Christmas-specific scent like sugar cookie or gingerbread. Recipients who avoid holiday-coded gifts regularly describe it as a safe, sophisticated choice.
Is Yankee Candle a recognized enough brand that the recipient will recognize the value?
Yankee Candle is one of the most established home fragrance brands in North America, and most recipients immediately recognize the label jar. That built-in recognition removes the guesswork that comes with gifting from an unfamiliar brand.
Does the 22oz jar feel substantial enough as a gift, or does it look small?
At 2.5 pounds and roughly 6.8 inches tall, the 22oz jar has real visual weight on a table. Gift recipients consistently note that the size looks premium, not miniature, which is why it works as a standalone present without needing extras.
Is this candle a good last-minute gift that can be delivered quickly?
Yes, the candle is in stock and ships directly from the shop, often arriving within a few business days. For truly urgent gifting, the single 22oz jar is the fastest ship option since the Pack of 4 sometimes requires a separate fulfillment window.
What occasions besides Christmas is this candle appropriate to gift for?
Balsam & Cedar works well as a housewarming present, a hostess gift for dinner parties, a thank-you gift for a teacher or coach, a Mother's Day or birthday gift for women who love nature scents, and even a Valentine's Day gift for someone who prefers woodsy over floral fragrances.
Can I include a personal gift note with the candle order?
Most shop variants allow a gift message at checkout. If the option is not visible, contact the seller before the order ships and they can usually add a handwritten or printed note inside the box for a small personal touch.
Will the recipient be able to tell which scent it is before opening the box?
The Yankee Candle label clearly displays Balsam & Cedar on the front of the jar, and the scent name is also printed on the outer box. There is no mystery scent element, which is helpful when gifting to someone with a known scent preference.
Is this candle a better gift than a bouquet of flowers?
For most recipients, yes, because Balsam & Cedar delivers up to 150 hours of fragrance over many weeks, while cut flowers typically last under a week. A large jar candle also fits on a shelf or table as a lasting reminder of the giver.
How does a Yankee Candle compare to cheaper drugstore candles as a gift?
Yankee Candle offers a noticeably stronger scent throw, a much longer 150-hour burn time, and a recognizable brand label that drugstore candles cannot match. For a recipient who notices quality, the difference is immediate on first lighting.
How does a jar candle compare to a candle warmer or diffuser as a gift?
Jar candles require no electricity, no setup, and no accessories, which makes them the lowest-friction gift option. A warmer or diffuser is nice, but it adds an extra device the recipient must find space for and learn to operate.
What if the recipient already has this exact candle at home?
The shop offers seven other holiday and seasonal scents in the same 22oz size, including Mistletoe, Red Apple Wreath, Winter Night Stars, Silver Sage & Pine, Magical Bright Lights, Tree Farm Festival, and Shimmering Christmas Tree. Swap the scent at checkout to keep the same premium format without duplicating their shelf.
Is the price too high to gift casually, like for a Secret Santa exchange?
The 22oz jar sits in a mid-premium price tier that works for many Secret Santa gift exchanges and coworker gifting where the limit is $25 to $50. For tighter budgets, splitting the Pack of 4 across multiple recipients brings the per-gift cost down further.
Will the recipient think this candle is too strongly scented for a small apartment?
A single 22oz candle easily fills a living room, dining room, or open layout. In a small studio, you can burn it for shorter intervals of 30 to 60 minutes at a time and the scent lingers well after extinguishing, so it never feels overpowering.
How do I properly burn a Yankee Candle 22oz jar candle the first time?
Trim the wick to about a quarter inch before lighting, and allow the first burn to last 2 to 3 hours until the entire top layer of wax melts to the edges. This prevents tunneling and sets up an even burn for the rest of the candle's life.
How often should I trim the wick, and what happens if I skip it?
Trim the wick to a quarter inch before every burn, or at minimum every few uses. An untrimmed wick creates a larger flame, more soot, and uneven heat distribution, which can shorten the candle's lifespan and leave residue on the glass.
How long can I safely burn the candle in a single session?
Yankee Candle recommends burning the 22oz jar for no more than 4 hours at a time. After 4 hours, extinguish the candle, allow the wax to cool, and trim the wick before relighting to maintain safe and even performance.
Is the candle compatible with candle warmers or electric melt trays?
Yes, the 22oz jar fits most standard candle warmers designed for large jar candles, though burning it as designed with the wick is the recommended way to release the full fragrance. If using a warmer, remove the metal lid and monitor the wax temperature.
Does the candle work with Yankee Candle Illuma-Lid or other accessories?
The 22oz jar is compatible with the Yankee Candle Illuma-Lid, which extinguishes the flame when the lid is closed, and with most third-party candle accessories designed for large jar formats. The metal lid included with the jar already serves as a basic snuffer.
What comes in the box when I order the candle?
Each order includes the 22oz glass jar candle filled with plant wax, the natural-fiber wick pre-centered, and a snug metal lid for fragrance preservation. The Pack of 4 includes four identical 22oz jars, each in its own protective box, packed together in a single shipping carton.
Is it safe to burn the candle around children, pets, or birds?
The free-from formulation reduces irritants, but the candle still produces an open flame and should never be left unattended around children, pets, or birds. Place it on a stable surface out of reach, keep the room ventilated, and never burn it in a small enclosed space with a bird cage nearby.
What should I do if the candle tunnels or the flame smokes heavily?
Tunneling and heavy smoke are usually caused by a wick that is too long or by burning sessions that are too short. Trim the wick to a quarter inch, burn the candle for 2 to 3 hours per session, and if tunneling has already started, allow one longer burn until the full top layer melts to reset the memory ring.
What is the difference between a jar candle, a 3-wick candle, and a wax melt?
A jar candle is a single wick in a glass vessel, offering a focused flame and a tall, designed silhouette. A 3-wick candle uses three wicks for a wider melt pool and faster, stronger scent throw but burns through more quickly. Wax melts are solid scented pieces melted in a warmer with no flame, offering flame-free fragrance but no ambient light.
