Bramley Advent Candle vs Votive Candle: Which to Choose?
By RSPCA Shop | Published: 2026-10-18
Category: Comparisons
Compare Bramley's Large Advent Candle and Votive Candle: the Advent offers a festive countdown ritual, while the Votive provides versatile year-round use with a reusable glass jar.
Quick answer
Choose the Bramley Large Advent Candle for a daily countdown ritual and festive silhouette, or the Bramley Votive Candle for a versatile, reusable glass jar and a lighter floral-fresh scent.
Ritual vs everyday versatility
The Large Advent Candle is designed for a specific seasonal ritual: burn it for two hours each day to reveal star numbers as the candle burns down, creating a starlit silhouette. It's a purposeful countdown to Christmas.
The Votive Candle offers a more flexible, year-round use. Its 70g soy wax blend burns for up to 20 hours, and the coated glass jar can be reused as a mini vase or trinket holder after the wax is gone.
Scent profile differences
The Advent Candle features a special festive essential oil blend, giving it a warm, celebratory character that suits the holiday season.
The Votive Candle combines Rose Absolute, Spearmint & Peppermint essential oils for a floral and fresh scent, making it suitable for calming atmospheres beyond the holidays.
Price and value considerations
The Large Advent Candle is priced at $28.00 (catalog comparison $40.00), offering a discount on a product that provides a multi-day experience and decorative element.
The Votive Candle at $9.94 (catalog comparison $14.00) is a lower-cost entry point, especially if you want to try Bramley's soy wax candles without a large commitment.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Burn time and format: Advent Candle: burn 2 hours/day for a countdown (total burn time not specified). Votive Candle: up to 20 hours continuous burn.
- Scent and season: Advent Candle: festive essential oil blend, best for Christmas. Votive Candle: Rose, Spearmint & Peppermint, suitable year-round.
- Reusability: Advent Candle: no reusable container mentioned. Votive Candle: coated glass jar can be reused as a vase or storage.
- Price per use: Advent Candle: $28.00 for a multi-day ritual. Votive Candle: $9.94 for a single, longer-lasting burn. If you want a daily activity, the Advent Candle justifies its cost; for simple ambiance, the Votive Candle is more economical.
Product facts
- Bramley Large Advent Candle: Celebrate the countdown to Christmas with a special festive essential oil blend. Light for two hours a day and watch stars reveal numbers as the candle burns down, creating a starlit silhouette. This candle turns the wait for Christmas into an interactive daily ritual, not just a static decoration.
Bramley Large Advent Candle - Bramley Votive Candle: This 70g soy wax votive candle of Rose Absolute, Spearmint & Peppermint essential oils has a cotton wick and burns for up to 20 hours. The coated glass jar can be reused as a mini vase or trinket holder. You get a long-lasting, refillable container that reduces waste and adds a second life as home decor.
Bramley Votive Candle
Which candle fits you?
Best for
- Someone who loves a daily Christmas countdown ritual and wants a decorative centerpiece
- A gift that offers an experience beyond just a scent
Not for
- Those seeking a versatile, year-round candle with a reusable container should choose the Votive Candle instead
