Scented Candles – Why Quality Matters

Many people wrongly assume that scented candles are all the same. Some people even pick up their scented candles in bulk from the discount or grocery store. Expert candle makers are often aghast at the practice, because they realize the importance of quality when it comes to candles.

Not all scented candles are made the same. Inexpensive candles often cost far less, but make no mistake: you get what you pay for. There is simply no comparison between high quality candles and the sort of discount product available at the dollar store. The reason quality candles cost a little more is because more care has been taken with them. Higher quality ingredients are used in the wick and in the wax and higher quality scents are used.

The result of better ingredients is simply a better experience for you. When you burn a low-quality candle, the scent is sometimes very faint. In other cases, the scent is so cloying and overpowering, that it can actually trigger a headache. Quality candles are made by master candle makers, who know how to create candles that exude just the perfect amount of fragrance.

Quality candles are even different in texture. They often have pleasant, buttery wax. Poor quality candles often have a waxy feel to them and may even crumble in your hand. They may be uneven in color and scent and have obvious flaws (such as loose wicks or wicks that are not attached properly). The difference in texture can mean a difference in use. Quality candles are just more pleasant to handle and use. In burning, the truth is really apparent. Candles made of cheap ingredients often burn faster and may burn far less cleanly. If your inexpensive candles are creating a lot of soot, this can actually be damaging to your health. In the end, you may find that your inexpensive candles are not even that much of a savings. Not only do they bring you less pleasure, but they often burn far more quickly, meaning that you need to buy far more of them to get the same burning time. This can quickly add up and become expensive.

Poor quality candles really show their colors when it comes to scent. If you want to enjoy scented candles, it is absolutely a must to look for quality. Low quality candles often have very unappealing scents. In fact, cheap scented candles may only come in a handful of scents. In burning, you will not even get a true scent, as well, because most inexpensive candles do not burn cleanly. They may have an undertone of petroleum under their regular scent. In contrast, quality scented candles are carefully crafted to exude a complex scent. The best scented candles have alluring, complex fragrances, much like the finest perfumes. Best of all, quality candle makers work hard to ensure that these scents remain pure and true in burning, so that you can enjoy the true scent. Quality candles also have many more scents to choose from, so that you can select the exact fragrance that matches your mood and personality.

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