New Aldi XXL candle 'perfect for autumn' similar to £85 John Lewis out Sunday

New Aldi XXL candle 'perfect for autumn' similar to £85 John Lewis out Sunday With 200 hours of burn time, the new candle could be "perfect for brightening up your holiday season" Aldi is bringing out a brand new range of 'Festive Home' Special Buy deals this weekend, likely to impress UK homeowners getting into the festive spirit early. The supermarket launches new Middle Aisle offers every Thursday and Sunday, with the upcoming batch featuring 'soft' throws, 'fluffy' cushions, and XXL candles. With the weather turning colder and people spending more time indoors, staying cosy and warm at home is a top priority for many. During this time of year, many people unwind with an autumnal candle, but buying one that lasts a long time and has a 'festive' scent can be costly. What is Aldi's new XXL candle like and how much is it? However, Aldi is rolling out a new XXL option that not only burns for 200 hours and costs less than £30, but could also be viewed as a budget-friendly alternative to the pricier version available at John Lewis. As part of its Hotel Collection range, shoppers can buy a Winter Spice XXL Inclusion Candle, which weighs 4.5kg, for £24.99 from Sunday, November 1. Aldi says: "This handmade round XXL wax candle with natural inclusions is perfect for brightening up your holiday season. A great gift for a loved one, or yourself. Burn time: 200 hours (approx.)" Shoppers can choose from Scandinavian Forest or Winter Spice fragrances. What is the John Lewis candle? John Lewis is selling a Winter Spice XL Five Wick Pillar Candle, which weighs 4.4kg, for £85. Its product description reads: "A festive blend of spicy cinnamon, clove and orange combined with warm spices and sandalwood. "Designed for elegance and functionality, the cosy vibes fat pillar features a hard outer shell that not only enhances its aesthetic appeal but also ensures safety during use. Inside, a soft wax core burns beautifully, providing a generous burn time of up to 100 hours." Ensure our latest shopping headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings. How does the £25 Aldi candle compare to the £85 John Lewis one? The Aldi and John Lewis candles are highly similar in style, size, and fragrance, making the Aldi version a budget alternative. Both are massive, multi-wick festive candles designed to be a centrepiece for your holiday decor. They both feature a hard outer shell that retains its shape while the centre melts, creating a lantern-like glow as it burns. They also share a nearly identical "Winter Spice" scent profile built around festive notes of orange, cinnamon, and clove. Despite looking and smelling very similar, there are a few differences in value and performance. The Aldi Hotel Collection XXL candle costs £24.99 and provides up to 200 hours of burn time using six wicks. In comparison, the John Lewis Winter Spice XL candle costs £85 and provides up to 100 hours of burn time using five wicks. This means the Aldi version gives you double the burn time for less than a third of the price. In terms of physical size, they are almost identical in weight and width. The Aldi candle weighs 4.5kg and stands slightly taller at 15cm, while the John Lewis candle weighs 4.4kg and stands at 12cm. The only other minor difference is the scent's depth. While both feature strong holiday spices, the John Lewis candle includes a few extra premium base notes, such as sandalwood and ginger, for a slightly more complex fragrance.