How Scented Candles Work

Evergreen Forest - WoodWick Trilogy Candle

The rich and invigorating aroma of a scented candle can awaken you, getting you ready for you whatever lies ahead in your daily routine. Many can lull us into sleep, while others bring back remembrances of a special time in our lives. No matter the occasion, these lighted aromas are quite a wonder. With a lighted wick, they can unleash a cornucopia of smells, all as different as the people who purchase them.

But, how to they do it? How do candle makers like the Kringle Candle Company and WoodWick Candles get the smell of hazelnut coffee, apple pie and coconut inside their product? The answer is surprisingly simple, and has led to many taking the do-it-yourself route and making their own. The way it works is with the flick of the lighter, and adding flame to the wick. The wick absorbs the melting wax and evaporates it.

Evaporated gases are fed by the flame from the heated wax. Take a close look next time at the flame, and you'll see a gap between the wick and flame. So, the wick isn't burning, but rather the vaporized gases from the candle wax, kind of the same way the reed diffuser's oil is drawn up and evaporated by the room's warmth.

So, next time you light up a WoodWick Candle from The Woods Gifts, you’ll know where that rich, invigorating scent comes from!