Candle Myths Debunked: Luxury Coconut Soy Candle Facts You Should Know
Candles are more than just light, they’re memory, intention, and luxury. But over the years, plenty of myths have spread about how candles burn, how long they last, and what “luxury” really means. At Grice Wax & Wicks, I pour each candle with clean coconut soy wax, wooden wicks, and toxin-free fragrance oils. It’s time to separate fact from fiction.
Myth 1: The Stronger the Scent in the Jar, the Stronger It Will Smell When Burning
Many assume a powerful cold throw (how a candle smells unlit) means a strong hot throw (how it smells while burning). The truth: a luxury candle’s fragrance strength depends on wax quality, fragrance ratio, and curing time. Coconut soy wax binds with fragrance oils beautifully, giving a consistent scent that lasts throughout the burn.
Curious how fragrance really works in candles? Read my blog on Before You Light It: A Wooden Wick Candle Care Ritual to see how scent connects to moments that last.
Myth 2: A Bigger Flame Means a Better Burn
A tall, flickering flame might look dramatic, but it’s not safer or better. Oversized flames usually signal the wick is too large or unbalanced. A well-crafted luxury candle produces a steady, controlled flame ~ safer for your home, longer-lasting, and cleaner burning.
Wick choice matters more than you think. In my blog on Wooden Wicks, I share why wick size and quality are key to a safe, clean burn.
Myth 3: Candles Lose Their Fragrance After a Few Months
This one makes me smile. Most luxury candles keep fragrance for 1–2 years with proper storage (cool, dark place, lid on). But I still have the very first candle I poured three years ago — and it still smells and burns as beautifully as the day I made it. When crafted with intention and care, coconut soy candles remember.
At Grice Wax & Wicks, luxury isn’t about a price tag, it’s about craftsmanship, clean ingredients, and the story behind every flame.
👉 For more behind-the-flame truths and candle care tips, read, to Notes from the Wax.
