Scented candles are very special candles. When they burn, they give off a pleasant scent that can have a stimulating or calming effect depending on the scent. Natural scented candles are also very decorative. Depending on their shape, they fit into a candlestick or bettera tea light holder. No candle holder is necessary for finished scented candles in glass. Candles in glasses come in many shapes, which makes them a beautiful decorative element.
If you value sustainability and don't want to use animal products, you will find a large selection of candles made from rapeseed wax or soy wax, for example. These candles have another advantage: they burn much longer than paraffin candles. With a seasonal scent, scented candles are always a nice gift. They are available in a wide variety of smells, for example spring flowers, baked apple, cinnamon or candles with a citronella scent for the summer and to ward off mosquitoes. No artificial fragrances are used in high-quality aroma candles, but rather fragrance oils that release their scent immediately when lit.
Natural scented candles: What makes a good scented candle?
Scented candles are available with many different scents, each of which has its own individual effect when lit. Most scented candles are outParaffin, vegetable wax or beeswaxmanufactured. Beautifully packaged by the manufacturer, they are always a nice souvenir. They are available in very different shapes as classic candles, tea lights or glass candles. Glass candles are particularly elegant and suitable for outside. The flame burns protected from the wind. The sizes also vary greatly, from small tea lights that burn for around three hours to thick pillar candles that burn for 25 hours or more.Scented candles made from rapeseed waxhave a particularly long burning time. They existwith a wide variety of flavors: bergamot, jasmine sambac, cardamom, green mandarin, pink pepper, damask rose, sandalwood or vanilla and many more.
The purpose of scented candles
Depending on the scent, the candles have a different effect. A candle in the bathroom should primarily spread a pleasant scentmore well-being. In the garden, the candle can create a romantic atmosphere. The right scent can drive away mosquitoes on balconies and terraces.
To prevent even a small gust of wind from blowing out the flame of the candle, lanterns or candles in tall glasses are more suitable. In addition, the tall glasses make the candles safer and they can still spread their scent. With the right scent, a scented candle can also be used to relax on the sofa or support yoga and meditation exercises. There are special chakra candles for this.
Natural scented candles: the different aromas
Scented candles are available in a wide variety of scents, from floral, fruity to forest scents to sea breeze. Particularly popular floral scents include roses, magnolia, lavender and jasmine. When it comes to fruity scents, lemon, apple and peach are the favorites. Also spicesgive off pleasant scents, like vanilla or cinnamon. There are also scented candles with the aroma of trees. They smell like sandalwood or cedar. There are also candles that spread the delicate scent of coffee, cookies or chocolate.
What's in the scented candles?
Depending on what ingredients a candle is made of, the burning time is longer or shorter. Many scented candles are made from paraffin, which is a waste product of petroleum production. They are very inexpensive. Stearin candles are made from plant and animal tallow. The candles are less malleable than those made from paraffin. But they burn longer. Stearin scented candles are usually a little more expensive. Beeswax has been an important raw material for candle making for centuries. This is a natural product. Beeswax candles burn longer than paraffin candles. However, beeswax is not available in abundance. That's why beeswax scented candles are also in the higher price segment.
Natural scented candles beautifully shaped
Scented candles come in different shapes: as a stick candle, as a pillar candle, as a tea light and also as a candle in a glass. Candles in glass have the advantage that the wax doesn't just spread everywhere. Particularly beautifully designed glasses can create beautiful plays of light. This pampers several senses: the nose and the eyes. If you don't want to smell your candle all the time, buy a scented candle with a lid. Very large scented candles often have several wicks so that the candle burns evenly.
Each form has its own specific advantages and disadvantages.
− Pillar candles are available in almost every household. Because of their size, they can be beautifully decorated and decorated. Due to their thickness, they remain stable. The thick candles with only one wick sometimes burn unevenly. They often burn inwards, which has the advantage that they drip little or not at all.
− Scented candles are particularly popular as candles in glass. They are available in a wide variety of scents. The tall glass prevents the candles from dripping and causing stains. Thanks to the many different designs, there are always different decoration options.
− Tea lights are very small and not that attractive. They are always packaged in batches, sometimes even in bags of 100. This allows you to create beautiful decorations, for example on a long table or along a wall. Their multitude ensures pleasant candlelight. However, they burn down quickly.
− Taper candles are elongated candles 15 to 20 cm long. They are available as taper candles and candlestick candles. They can be beautifully decorated in a candlestick, where several candles usually spread their pleasant scent.
Tipp:Salt can extend the burning time of a candle. To do this, simply add a pinch of salt to the still melted wax after extinguishing the candle. The next time you light the candle, it will burn more slowly.
