Feb 05 2007
Why do some burning candles emit a scent, while others do not despite the fact they are scented?
sdormanmd asked:
Some candles smell nice when not lit, but when you light them, you smell nothing, while other emit a scent when burning. Is there a way to know the difference?
Some candles smell nice when not lit, but when you light them, you smell nothing, while other emit a scent when burning. Is there a way to know the difference?
5 Responses to “Why do some burning candles emit a scent, while others do not despite the fact they are scented?”
It depends on how much scent is put in when it’s made,
and how concentrated it is. Generally, the more expensive
a candle, the more scent it has. Try Yankee Candles.
More expensive, but worth it. And yummy scents!
Coming from someone that is always buring a candle…I founbd that the cheaper ones (Dollar Store Family Dollar etc etc) their candles are not all that great. I only but Home Interior and Yankee candles and tarts. they seem to last longer than anything that I have tried. They more expensive but to me they are worth it
I don’t think you can tell the difference until you burn them. The best scented candle I ever got was from Big Lots, not one of those premium candle shops…
Hi it depends on how the scent is added to the wax.
Basically a “good” scented candle is when the scented oil is inserted into the melted wax from the moment the candle is being created. That way, when its burning, it will emit the warmed “oil” product into the air.
Other candles, usually the cheaper ones, are basically plain unscented candles that have a scented covering to them. The are easily manufactured and tend to be cheaper as well.
Overall you can get a good, fresh clean scent from beeswax or soy candles–both have a healthy scent *sigh* see below :))
Most of these candles your speaking of are mass produced and machine pressed which means that the fragrance oil in these products are all “smooshed” to the top of the candle and will smell great while unburned or even smell pretty good for the first few hours they are burned and then they lose there scent. I would look for a hand made product if you find a good chandler that knows what they are doing there candles fragrance should be evenly scented through out the entire jar, wicking is also one of the most important things in candle to. Most mass produced candles (especially the cheaper “dollar store” candles have wicks that generally do not do the job and will not fully melt your candle there for its just not permiting the scent to distribute threw your home. You know you have a good candle if your wax melts from side to side of the jar with out any left over mess on the sides of the jar.
Good Luck for your hunt of a good candle !