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Introduction
If it is your first time buying scented candles, it is ok to be overwhelmed by the market’s sheer number of choices and variety. According to Handy, various factors make a good scented candle. Apart from that, you also need to be wary of paying more for something that could be purchased at a fraction of the cost. Here are the things you should consider when purchasing scented candles:
The Considerations
1. The burn time– Imagine lighting a fragrant scented candle, and it barely lasts a quarter of an hour. That would be a genuine deal-breaker. You want your scented candle to give you more bang for your buck and have a long burn time. Burn time is affected by many factors, including the composition of the wick, the wax, and the amount of fragrance, dyes, and scent holders that have gone into making the candle.
Choose a candle with the wick placed in a good position so that you get an even burn without any wax leftovers. You don’t want a candle with too many additives, either. They can clog out your wick and make for poor light with a small flame that will go out at the first opportunity. Your ideal scented candle will be one with an intense flame. Something that isn’t threatening and emits minimal soot and maximum smell.
2. Wax– Wax is a vital part of most candles and is made from all kinds of substances, including vegetable oil, palm oil, beeswax, soy, and more. While wax made from all of these materials have similar burn times, you need to look out for the refinement process used to make the wax. You also need to look out for where the wax comes from and the additives added to improve its performance. Don’t be fooled by environmental buzzwords without any evidence.
3. Scent throw and capture– This is the main point and probably the most crucial factor behind your purchase of the product. However, your choice of scent depends on your personal preference. Everyone has different sensitivities, and that can’t and shouldn’t be quantified. However, you should watch out for the range of dispersion of the smell and how long that smell lingers in the surroundings. You want longer scent throw and scent capture so that your spa session doesn’t end short.
4. Pricing– Most candles are the same on an elementary level since they have almost similar ingredients. “Designer candles” is a word that’s good for marketing and holds little to no value. You pay $200 to $300 for the brand logo. Not for the product. You don’t want super cheap bargain candles since they may add more soot in your home than the smell of lavender.
Conclusion
Handy suggests that you pay for candles that are reasonably priced and check out with the factors as mentioned earlier. As long as they suit your preference, burn for a long time, and create a long-lasting smell with negligible soot, you have a wonderful product.
