A little care goes a long way

Candle Care & Scent Guide

A few thoughtful habits help your candle burn more evenly, keep its vessel in good shape, and let each layer of its fragrance unfold. Find practical care tips, answers to common burn questions, and a closer look at scent notes below.

The essentials

The Golden Rules of Candle Care

1

Give the first burn time

Let the first burn run for 3–4 hours, until the wax melts across the surface and forms a full melt pool.

2

Trim the wick before every burn

Trim the wick to 1/4 inch before each lighting for a neat, steady burn.

3

Extinguish with care

Use a candle snuffer to put out the flame, then let the vessel cool before moving it.

A clean, even burn

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Keep a good thing going

Upcycling Your Vessel

The fragrance journey

Fragrance Note Architecture

A fragrance develops over time. Top notes greet you first, heart notes emerge as the candle warms, and base notes linger longest. Here’s one featured candle’s note structure.

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