Luxury Candles: What About Them Makes Them Luxury?

September 16, 2022

Many people only understand the word luxury to mean expensive, so when they hear the term “luxury candle,” all they think of is an expensive candle. Luxury candles are so much more than their price tag, and the ingredients and creative processes that go into them is worth every penny you could spend. Keep reading to learn about what makes luxury candles luxury.

Only the Best Wax

The most important ingredients in a candle are the wax and fragrances. For people who’ve never experienced a luxury candle before, all wax seems to look and melt the same, and all fragrances tend to smell the same. However, high-quality ingredients make a difference in your health and how the candle acts.

Cheap candles use paraffin wax, which is made from fossil fuels. Burning paraffin wax can release dangerous pollutants into the air that you and other household members will breathe in for hours. Luxury candles typically only contain better, safer wax, like beeswax and soy wax. Since these waxes are natural, they don’t release any pollutants into the air when they burn.

Only the Best Fragrances

You’ll notice that cheap candles only have one or two strong scents. This is because cheap candle manufacturers use inexpensive fragrances that are overpowering to the senses. They think the point of the candle is to provide a strong scent, and that’s what they deliver.

Luxury candles tend to use more scents but do so lightly and delicately. The scents should melt together along with the wax, never overpower the senses, and keep you comfortable. Additionally, the scents themselves are more expensive to procure, like sandalwood.

Only the Best Display

The level of display and décor that a candle brings to your home sets it apart as luxurious or not. Inexpensive candles you can buy anywhere won’t add to the décor in your home or make a great centerpiece for a display. You’ll place them somewhere safe, burn them, and do nothing else.

Luxurious candles come in containers that are meant for display and décor. Natural wooden bowls and detailed ceramic or glass containers are the favorite choices for luxury candle displays. Along with a lovely scent and safe wax, these beautiful containers add an ambiance to your home that cheaper candles can’t.

So, what about luxury candles makes them luxurious? The best wax, fragrance, and containers go into producing luxury candles that keep you healthy, fill your home with the perfect scents, and look beautiful when on display. If you want to add a luxurious 2-wick scented candle to your home, we have a variety to pick from to create the perfect ambiance.

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