Assorted soy wax candles in neutral colors and different shapes displayed on a table with natural decor.

Why Is My Soy Candle Fragrance Fading After It Cures?

If your soy candle fragrance is fading after it cures, the problem may involve improper fragrance mixing, an incompatible wax and oil combination, excessive heat, or poor storage conditions. Although...
Scented candle surrounded by fragrance oils and candle-making supplies, highlighting common causes of weak candle scents and how to fix them.

Why Is My Candle Fragrance Not Strong Enough? Common Causes and Fixes

If your candle fragrance is not strong enough, the problem usually comes down to fragrance oil concentration, wax type, wick size, mixing temperature, or curing time. A candle can smell wonderful...
Candle maker pouring melted wax into a glass jar during a small fragrance oil test batch

How to Test a New Fragrance Oil Before Making a Full Candle Batch

The best way to test a new fragrance oil before making a full candle batch is to make a small candle using your exact wax, wick, jar, and planned fragrance...
Mahogany Teakwood fragrance inspiration featuring a large tree trunk surrounded by lush green foliage.

How to Read IFRA Usage Rates for Candle and Soap Making

Learning how to read IFRA usage rates for candle and soap making starts with identifying your product category, checking the fragrance oil's maximum permitted concentration, and calculating how much you...
Colorful pink, purple, orange, and blue candle burning in a glass container

What Is Candle Cure Time and How Does It Affect Fragrance Performance?

Candle cure time is the period after a candle has hardened when the wax and fragrance oil continue settling into a stable finished product. Giving a candle enough time to...
Close-up of a wooden candle wick burning in melted wax

Why Does the Same Fragrance Smell Different in Soy Wax vs. Paraffin?

The same fragrance smells different in soy wax versus paraffin because the wax changes how fragrance molecules are held, heated, and released into the air. Soy often produces a softer,...
Sandalwood Rose: Orange, blush and cream roses arranged in a wooden vase beside a lit candle.

PureChoice vs. Traditional Fragrance Oils: What’s the Difference?

The biggest difference between PureChoice and traditional fragrance oils is the ingredient standard behind the scent. PureChoice oils are created to deliver strong, complex fragrance while meeting Scented Flame’s stricter...
Rustic wooden barn surrounded by tall evergreen trees in a peaceful forest clearing

How Much Fragrance Oil Should You Use in Soy Wax?

How much fragrance oil should you use in soy wax? A dependable starting point is 1 ounce of fragrance oil per pound of soy wax, equal to about a 6%...
Best Fragrance Oils for Soap Making: A Buyer’s Guide for Makers

Best Fragrance Oils for Soap Making: A Buyer’s Guide for Makers

The best fragrance oils for soap making are oils specifically labeled soap-safe, backed by clear IFRA documentation, and tested for how they behave in your soap process. A great scent...
Fall fragrance ingredients featuring orange slices, cranberries, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and warm seasonal spices.

Getting Ready for Fall Candle Season? How to Choose Fragrance Oils Customers Actually Want

To choose fall candle fragrance oils customers actually want, start with scents that feel familiar enough to create an immediate seasonal connection, then add one or two distinctive options that...
Idea: Scented Jack-o'-Lantern Votives

Idea: Scented Jack-o'-Lantern Votives

  Want to add a touch of cozy to this year's Halloween decorations? Follow these easy steps to create scented votives which are great add-ons to your product lineup this...
Megan's Picks: Top 5 Sweater Weather Scents

Megan's Picks: Top 5 Sweater Weather Scents

Hey everyone! As the seasons shift and those cozy nights start creeping in, I find myself craving certain scents that perfectly capture the essence of fall and winter. I love...