makesy makes every day world rainforest day!
We’re raisin’ the roof ‘cause when June 22 hits, we celebrate World Rainforest Day, aka Amazon Da......
Read Morestock up & save NOW with 22% off sitewide! no code needed. ends 7/4/2022.
free domestic shipping on all orders over $99
August 24, 2020
Did you know that 75 to 80 percent of all candles sold in the U.S. today are scented? Candle fragrance is one of the most defining characteristics of your candle so it is imperative to know the candle fragrance terms. While it might be the appearance and packaging that cause a customer to choose it from all of the others in the store display, it quickly goes to the nose, and at that point, it’s a sale, or it’s back on the shelf. The candle scent might even be the inspiration for your entire candle idea… we know, we’ve been there.
Be sure to browse our incredible selection of candle fragrances at Wooden Wick Co.
CANDLE FRAGRANCE HISTORY
We could go into the history of fragrance: did you know the word “perfume” is derived from the Latin word, “per fumus” and means “through smoke” (incense)? We could wax lyrical (pun intended) over iconic candle fragrances (who can’t get enough of Diptyque’s Baies?). Or we can discuss olfactory science and the fascinating connections between smell and memory and smell + emotion. Even the fact that human beings can discriminate among more than a trillion different smells, yep, a trillion (Science Magazine). But for now, let’s stick to candle fragrance and how to use it in your wax blend!
USING FRAGRANCE IN CANDLE MAKING
First let’s clear up some confusion about what candle fragrances are and are not. (Courtesy, The National Candle Association):
“Candle fragrance materials may be derived from essential oils or from synthetic aroma chemicals." Misconceptions about Fragrance Safety The safety of scented candles is backed by decades of research, fragrance testing and a history of safe use. Although there are no known health hazards associated with the use of scented candles, unfounded concerns about the safety of man-made fragrances vs. “natural” fragrance materials and essential oils continue to pepper the popular media and Internet. Natural fragrances or essential oils are not necessarily safer than man-made ones. Indeed many “natural” substances (e.g., hemlock or monkshood) are extremely toxic to humans. In addition, man-made or nature-identical fragrances can offer the additional benefit of uniformity and the elimination of unwanted contaminants. Approximately 75% of fragrance materials used in the world are man-made.”
When selecting a fragrance for your candle, make sure it is from a reputable supplier. There are many available to crafters and small home based businesses, which don’t require large minimums and do sell adequate quality product. Of course we think our Wooden Wick Co. fragrances are not only the best quality, but also the most unique and sophisticated scents available anywhere! For larger candle making businesses, you are most likely going directly to the big fragrance houses, which do in most cases, require large minimums.
CANDLE FRAGRANCE BASICS
Now that you've got the candle fragrance terms and basics down, ready to start experimenting with Wooden Wicks? Get your Wick Sample Kit today!
We LOVE sharing your creations! Don’t forget to share your creations and tag @woodenwick on Instagram or @woodenwickco on Facebook for the chance to be featured!