| Scented candles are available in a multitude of | | | | last a long time but £200 for a scented candle! |
| colours, sizes and of course, fragrances. It is hard to | | | | Quality and price are not usually linked when it comes |
| choose which candles to buy. A few things to think | | | | to scented candles. It certainly is an indicator of the |
| about would help us decide. Include the following in | | | | profit margin. If you have a specific budget and are |
| your decision making; | | | | looking fora present or simply to relax, the choice of |
| - Others' advice | | | | scented candle is endless. Some of these will be |
| - Expense (certain brands are exceedingly expensive) | | | | better than others. |
| - Candles you have seen and been intrigued by | | | | GREEN QUALIFICATIONS |
| - The colour of a candle to match a particular | | | | The scented candle industry was dominated for |
| scheme in your home | | | | many years by paraffin based products, fortunately |
| - A particular fragrance simply cause you love it | | | | no longer. Recent research has shown that paraffin |
| - Environmental reasons (soy wax or bees wax) | | | | candles emit carcinogens (cancer causing chemicals) |
| - A gift, a special occasion or just for you | | | | when burning. Not a good thing! Usually, paraffin |
| - Nothing more than to relax by | | | | candles are cheaper than the soy or bees wax |
| Consider these points when weighing up the different | | | | alternative, but not always. The larger candle |
| candle brands. A bit more detail on a couple of these | | | | manufacturers such as Yankee Candle still base the |
| points. | | | | majority of their products on paraffin waxes. Look |
| RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OTHERS | | | | for the cleaner burning soy wax candles and leave |
| Recommendations from others are a fabulous way | | | | the paraffin wax candles on the shelf is my best |
| to begin your perfect quest. Brands that have a | | | | advice. |
| recommendation from a friend or colleague are | | | | YOUR VERY OWN TESTS |
| usually pretty good. Everyone experiences scent | | | | We have looked at some basic pointers to consider |
| differently so do keep this in mind. As your nose will | | | | in choosing your ideal scented candle. Try several |
| experience fragrance differently, you do risk being | | | | brands out by placing a few small orders. Burn each |
| disappointed on relying on a recommendation from | | | | candle and make notes on fragrance strength, burn |
| someone else. Search the web, join in on discussion | | | | time etc. Eah evening, try just one candle. Be |
| forums and seek lots of peoples advice keeping your | | | | objective. This way you will eventually find your |
| friends recommendation as a starting point. | | | | perfect scented candle. It may seem like a lot of |
| IS AN EXPENSIVE CANDLE ALWAYS BETTER? | | | | work but the rewards are huge and the journey is |
| Some scented candles are hugely expensive. I've | | | | fun. Scented candle heaven awaits. All it takes is a bit |
| seen some being sold in the UK for well over £200 | | | | of patience and some trial and error. |
| a piece! At that price, they probably smell great and | | | | |