Candles come in a variety of types to suit your needs and preferences. Here's a breakdown of some popular options:
Scented Candles: Infused with essential oils or fragrance oils to fill your space with a delightful aroma.
Unscented Candles: Provide a beautiful warm glow without any added fragrance.
Soy Candles: Made from natural soy wax, known for clean burning and a good scent throw.
Beeswax Candles: Made from natural beeswax, offering a sweet honey-like aroma and a long burn time.
Paraffin Candles: Most common type, made from petroleum wax. Choose lead-free wicks for cleaner burning.
Votive Candles: Small candles in a glass container, ideal for creating an intimate ambiance.
Tea Light Candles: Small, self-contained candles in a metal or plastic cup, perfect for use in wax warmers or oil burners.
Pillar Candles: Thick, freestanding candles designed to burn for extended periods.
Taper Candles: Tall, slender candles with a pointed tip, often used in sets or candelabra.
Jar Candles: Poured in a decorative glass jar, offering both fragrance and a beautiful light display.
Container Candles: Candles housed in various containers, including tins, mugs, or ceramic holders.
Tin Candles: Portable and often affordable, perfect for travel or small spaces.
Floating Candles: Designed to float in water, creating a mesmerizing and calming effect.
Tumbler Candles: Poured in a wide, mouthwash-style glass jar, often with a single wick.
Travel Candles: Small and portable candles, ideal for bringing a touch of ambiance on the go.
Candle Melts / Wax Melts: Fragrant wax cubes used in wax warmers to release fragrance without a flame.
Handmade Candles: Uniquely crafted candles, often with natural ingredients and attention to detail.
Luxury Candles: High-quality candles made with premium waxes, fragrances, and packaging.
Decorative Candles: Candles designed to complement your home décor, often featuring unique shapes or colors.
Holiday Candles: Scents and designs associated with specific holidays, like pumpkin spice for fall or peppermint for Christmas.
Materials
Soy Wax: Natural and renewable, known for clean burning and a good scent throw.
Beeswax: Natural and eco-friendly, offering a sweet honey-like aroma and a long burn time.
Paraffin Wax: Most affordable option, but may not burn as cleanly as natural waxes. Choose lead-free wicks if using paraffin.
Palm Wax: Vegetable-based wax with a high melting point, good for container candles.
Coconut Wax: Clean-burning and long-lasting, often blended with other waxes for optimal performance.
Gel Wax: Creates a translucent burning effect, often used in decorative candles.
Blended Wax: Combines different waxes to achieve specific burning characteristics.
Cotton Wick: Natural and commonly used, but may require trimming for optimal burning.
Wood Wick: Crackles softly while burning, creating a fireplace-like ambiance.
Hemp Wick: Eco-friendly option that burns cleanly and with a minimal flame.
Multi-Wick: Provides a brighter flame and stronger scent throw for larger candles.
Lead-Free Wick: Look for candles with lead-free wicks for cleaner burning.
Eco-Friendly Wick: Made from natural materials like cotton or hemp.
Scents and Fragrances
Candles come in a vast array of scents to suit your mood and preference. Here are some common fragrance categories:
- Floral: Lavender, rose, jasmine, lily
- Citrus: Lemon, orange, grapefruit, bergamot
- Woody: Cedarwood, sandalwood, pine, and more
