Wax melt or scented candle: which suits you better?
You probably know it, you want your house to smell nice, but then the doubt comes. Do you go for a wax melt or a scented candle? Both smell wonderful and create atmosphere, but what is really better? As a scent expert (and mega fan of interior scents) I will take you along in this comparison. After reading this blog you will know what suits you. A wax melt or a scented candle.
What is the difference between a wax melt and a scented candle?
Let's start at the very beginning. Both a wax melt and a scented candle are meant to make your home smell nice, but they work a little differently.
A scented candle is, as the name suggests, a candle that spreads a wonderful scent when it burns. The soft flame immediately creates more atmosphere and warmth in the home.
A wax melt, also called melting wax, scented wax, etc., is melted on a wax burner. These blocks have no wick, so you do not light anything. The scent of a wax melt is released by heating from the wax burner. Here too, there is a choice. You have electric wax burners and traditional wax burners with a tea light.
So both products have their charm, but there are some differences that may make one product more suitable for you than the other.
What smells stronger: a wax melt or a scented candle?
If you really like a strong scent, then wax melts are the winner. Because you melt the entire block without the scent 'burning', the scent is released more intensely. Your house smells faster and longer of your favorite wellness scent.
By the way, that doesn't mean that scented candles are inferior. On the contrary! A scented candle combines the scent with a warm atmosphere through the candlelight. That is precisely the to-go-to if you want to combine the scent with a relaxed and cozy atmosphere in the house.
So: Do you want a fragrance explosion? Then choose a wax melt. Are you looking for atmosphere and fragrance? Then a scented candle is your match made in heaven.
What suits you better?
Your lifestyle and preferences play a big 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 easily change 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 is no right or wrong in choosing between a wax melt or a scented candle. The only choice is what best suits your situation and scent wishes.
What about sustainability?
Of course I am also working on that! Both my wax melts and scented candles are handmade with an eye for people and the environment. No paraffin but rapeseed wax for both products and of course with the best wellness scents.
The scented candles are poured into handmade candle pots that you can reuse afterwards. As a plant pot, pen holder or perhaps even a candle project of your own. The wax melts are compact, economical in use and ideal if you like to vary between scents.
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 gain new energy, lavender for peace or warm vanilla for a safe feeling.
Have you seen these favorites yet?
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Scented candle Petitgrain - Ginger
A fresh spicy scent 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 caressing your skin.
-> View wax melt Tiare - Vanilla here -
Scented candle Lavender - Chamomile
This scented candle will help you relax completely. Perfect for an evening on the couch after a busy day.
-> View the scented candle here -
Waxmelt 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 real scented candle lover or do you fall for the power of a wax melt? Whatever you choose, your home deserves a scent that suits your energy and lifestyle.
Still in doubt? Then take a look around the webshop, who knows, you might see another scent that you think: "Yes, that's it!"