Two round scented candles wrapped in cellophane, one tied with a red bow, shown side by side
The White Company’s ‘winter indulgence’ candle costs £95, while Aldi’s ‘dupe’ is priced at £25. Illustration: Guardian Pictures/The Guardian
The White Company’s ‘winter indulgence’ candle costs £95, while Aldi’s ‘dupe’ is priced at £25. Illustration: Guardian Pictures/The Guardian
Christmas ‘dupes’: the cheaper gift versions proving a festive hit in the cost of living crisis

From Aldi candles to Quince’s cashmere jumpers, cut-price versions of high-end sellers have gone mainstream. But is it fair?

For fans of the festive season nothing is more Christmassy than lighting a super-sized botanical candle with its trim of orange slices and berries.