You probably know the feeling: you want your house to smell wonderful, but then you're unsure. Should you choose a wax melt or a scented candle ? Both smell wonderful and create ambiance, relaxation, and fragrance in your home, but which is truly better? As a fragrance expert (and a huge fan of all things scent, interior design, and tranquility), I'm happy to help you make the right choice: wax melts or scented candles.
What is the difference between a wax melt and a scented candle?
Let's start at the very beginning. Both wax melts and scented candles are meant to make your home smell nice, but they work a little differently.
A scented candle is, as the name suggests, a scented candle that releases a wonderful fragrance when lit. The soft flame instantly creates a warm and inviting atmosphere in your home. Perfect for those evenings when you crave coziness and a soft ambiance.
A wax melt , also called melting wax, scented wax, etc., is melted on a wax burner. These blocks don't have a wick, so you don't light anything. The scent of a wax melt is released by the heat from the wax burner. There are also options here. You can choose from electric wax burners and traditional wax burners with a tea light. An electric wax burner is therefore very safe for households with children or pets.
So both products have their own charm, but there are some differences that may make one product a better fit for you than the other.
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What smells stronger: a wax melt or a scented candle?
If you really love a strong scent, wax melts are definitely the winner. Because you melt the entire block without burning the scent, the fragrance is released more intensely. Your home will smell of your favorite spa fragrance faster and longer.
That doesn't mean scented candles are inferior, by the way. Quite the opposite! A scented candle combines the fragrance with the warm ambiance created by candlelight. It's the perfect choice if you want to combine the scent with a relaxing and cozy atmosphere at home, a cozy evening on the couch with a blanket and your favorite cup of fresh tea.
So in short:
- Want maximum fragrance strength? Choose wax melts.
- Looking for warmth, ambiance, and a wonderful scent? Then a scented candle is your perfect match.
What suits you better?
Your lifestyle and preferences play a major role in this. Ask yourself these questions:
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Do you like a cozy flame in the background during a moment for yourself?
-> Choose a scented candle -
Do you have small children or pets and would you rather not have an open fire?
-> Choose a wax melt with an electric wax burner -
Do you like to change scents?
-> With wax melts you can more easily change them according to the moment or mood -
Are you looking for a fragrance diffuser that also looks beautiful in your interior?
-> Then a beautiful scented candle in a stylish jar is a real eye-catcher.
In short: There's no right or wrong choice between a wax melt and a scented candle. The only choice is what best suits your situation and fragrance preferences.
What about sustainability?
I'm definitely working on that too! Both my wax melts and scented candles are handmade with care for people and the environment. No paraffin, but European rapeseed wax for both products, and of course, with the finest wellness fragrances.
The scented candles are poured into handmade candle jars that you can reuse. As planters, pen holders, or perhaps even as a candle project for yourself. The wax melts are compact, economical, and ideal if you enjoy varying scents.
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Scents in the home are an experience in themselves
Whatever you choose—a scented candle or a wax melt—scent has a huge impact on how you feel. A fresh citrus scent to rejuvenate, lavender for tranquility, or warm vanilla for a sense of security.
Have you seen these favorites yet?
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Petitgrain scented candle - Ginger
A fresh spicy fragrance for focus and relaxation
View the scented candle here -
Waxmelt Tiare - Vanilla
Tropical, soft, and warm. This wax melt feels like bringing a mini-vacation into your home, feeling the warm summer breeze caress your skin.
-> View Tiare - Vanilla wax melt here -
Lavender - Chamomile scented candle
This scented candle will help you completely unwind. Perfect for an evening on the couch after a busy day.
-> View the scented candle here -
Wax melt Cardamom - Amber
This wax melt smells like the sunrise and drives away negative thoughts and emotions.
-> View the wax melt here
Finally: What do you choose, a scented candle or a wax melt?
Are you a true scented candle enthusiast, or do you prefer the power of a wax melt ? Whatever you choose, your home deserves a scent that matches your energy and lifestyle.
Still unsure? Then browse the webshop; you might find another fragrance that makes you think, "Yes, that's the one!"
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