Richly Scented Candles

A romantic candlelight dinner would not be complete without lighting a scented candle. How about decorating interior of the house for a special event with beautiful candles that comes with evocative fragrances?

The use of candles is associated with many cultures and religions. Nowadays, richly scented candles are a popular choice for their scent and aesthetic value. They are an excellent gift idea for any special occasion. The advantage of richly scented candles over the normal scented candles is that they can mask the unpleasant smell both indoor as well as outdoor. Also, the scent remains for longer duration even after the candle is extinguished.

Richly scented candles come with a wide variety of aroma, which are similar to perfumes. Some of the commonly used scents are floral (rose, lavender, jasmine, gardenia), wood (palm, oak, cedar, moss), vanilla, fruit (lemon, cherry, apple, melon), etc. For people who like the smell of fresh brewed coffee, there are scented candles with the aroma of coffee. There are also richly scented candles with scents of popcorn and bubblegum. One can choose from any of these options for perfect blending with the decoration, season and type of occasion.

Richly scented candles of different shapes and sizes are available in market. Some of the varieties are scented jar candles, scented decorative candles and scented gel candles. Beautiful designs have been made on the candles to make them look more stylish.

Richly scented candles have also been an important option for aromatherapy (use of essential oils or aromatic compounds in treatment), which is becoming very popular especially in the western countries. There is a range of aromatherapy candles, scented with specific essential oils to serve the purpose.

Making a richly scented candle is not difficult provided that you should be patient during the process of making. The only thing is to combine adequate quantities of wax, dye and fragrance oils. Let’s see the steps on how to make a candle with a fragrance of your choice.

• You will need 500 grams of soy wax (flake form), 30 ml of richly scented essential oil (choose your preferable fragrance), one glass (size and shape as per your wish), wax dye and a thick cotton wick.
• First, put the soy wax in a pan and heat it at medium flame till the wax melts completely.
• Now, add the essential oil and wax dye in the pan. Stir the mixture continuously so that the dye and oil get absorbed in the soy wax.
• For fixing the wick in the glass, place the wick in the center and pour a little amount of the liquid wax. Wait till the wax solidifies. To keep the wick in the center, tie the other end of the wick to a pencil and place it over the glass.
• Now, pour the liquid wax to fill up the glass. Allow the wax to solidify; it may take time as per the size of the glass.
• Finally, trim the wick to about half an inch. You can light the scented candle and enjoy its rich fragrance.

Richly scented soy candles are healthier than paraffin- or petroleum-based candles. Soy wax burns cooler and is biodegradable. It is easier to clean soy wax than paraffin wax; one can wash soy wax with soap and water. Soy candles are also the best alternatives for those people who are allergic to petroleum-based candles.

Richly scented candles are perfect for decorating a Christmas or a New Year party. It is the simplest way of decoration and at the same time, enjoy its rich fragrance. You can pick up richly scented candles of good design and decorative candleholders to create a wonderful memorable moment.