Rating of the best scented candles for 2020

In the rhythm of modern life, sometimes you want to stop and relax, throw everything out of your head. In order to leave bad and hectic thoughts, you need to create an appropriate environment. One of the elements of such an environment can be scented candles, which act on the receptors and immerse you in a state of relaxation and meditation.

In this review, we will tell you how to choose flavored products on your own, what to look for in order not to make mistakes when choosing, and also make a rating of quality products based on customer reviews.

An uninitiated person will not understand the difference in the cost of such goods, which differs several times. It would seem that they all perform a similar function and have approximately the same characteristics, but this is not the case. The difference in price is primarily related to the quality and ingredients that make up the product. Next, let's look at the main criteria for choosing such products.

Criteria for choosing scented candles

In order to purchase the right product, you need to understand what it consists of, as well as the technology for its production. In this section, we will look at step-by-step instructions for choosing a wax product. First of all, you need to pay attention to what the "body" of the candle is made of. After that, they study the flavors that are part of the product, and finally, the quality of packaging, packaging and additional accessories.

1. Body (base). To find out what the product is made of, you need to carefully study the label. Low-cost products are made from an inexpensive, but not healthy material - paraffin. Since it is a by-product of the oil refining industry, it not only does not have a positive effect on the body, but it is also capable of releasing chemicals that cause allergic reactions. Refined paraffin has improved properties, but it still emits "chemistry", albeit in reduced quantities, which is why it is not recommended to light it for a long time. The best material for making such products is wax. It can be of both animal and plant origin.The first type is made by bees and is valued above all else. Nowadays, products from plant components are gaining popularity - from soy, jojoba, coconut. There are options when they are mixed with beeswax. Unlike paraffin, wax does not smoke, does not emit harmful substances, has a pleasant smell that goes well with any additional flavorings.
2. Flavors. As you know, they are natural and artificial. Artificial ingredients are distinguished not only by a "chemical smell", but also by an unpleasant aftertaste, as well as low persistence. There are situations when a product with a bright and pronounced odor, after being lit, practically ceases to exude aroma, only the smell of burning is felt. In contrast, natural fragrances based on essential oils gradually reveal their scent, spreading throughout the room and soaking it for a long time. The process of odor release occurs not only at the beginning of combustion, but also at the very end. Only natural flavors can have a beneficial effect on the body, giving a feeling of relaxation and serenity. There is also such a thing as a composition of a fragrance. In inexpensive products, most often, only one or two smells are contained, which are not always combined with each other. At the same time, the best manufacturers of such products strive to pay attention to the quality of their products, and for this they organize a team of perfumers who work out various combinations and choose the best. They are arranged in such a way as to gradually unfold.
3. Colour. It is impossible to find bright acidic colors in natural products, all shades will be the same color from which the perfume is made. Most often, they either have no color at all, or they have added natural dyes that have a "natural" shade.
4. Capacity (container). Self-respecting manufacturers make them from materials that are resistant to thermal effects. Most often, such products are placed in glass or in a metal case.
5. Wick. It should have a flat structure, be exactly in the middle and not tilt in different directions. The thread must be free of any defects. All this ensures uniform and long burning.
6. Packaging. Natural products should be packed in a box that closes tightly. This is done in order to preserve the smell and prevent its weathering. A product sold in a semi-closed package or without it at all is not recommended to buy in order not to regret the decision. Most likely, it will be a cheap craft that will not bring any positive emotions.
7. New directions in aromatherapy. Most of the popular and inexpensive models are made using technologies that have long been invented and outdated. They do not consider it necessary to invest in the development of new fragrances, since they are aimed at the mass consumer who wants to buy a cheap and poor quality product. Exclusive products are most often developed according to individual methods, with an unusual shape (round, square, rectangular, conical, cylindrical), and a peculiar aroma. Their cost is an order of magnitude higher than budget competitors, but the difference in payment is worth it. It is from such manufacturers that you can find novelties with non-standard smells that will be remembered by your guests for a long time.

When choosing a flavored product in a store, we recommend focusing not only on the price, but also to study the composition, and if possible, to smell the candle in order to understand whether you will like the smell promised by the manufacturer. The average price of a quality product ranges from 30 to 40 euros, the burning time of such a product ranges from 30 to 240 minutes.

Rating of scented candles in a glass

Kukina Raffinata

Despite the fact that the name of the product hints at its foreign origin, this product is produced in Russia.Due to the fact that it is installed in a glass, you do not need to think about where to place it and whether it will damage the surface on which it will stand.

The products belong to the budget category, the average price in stores is 215 Russian rubles. It is made of paraffin, which indicates not the highest quality. The manufacturer declares that the synthetic substances that give the product color and fragrance are not harmful to health.

Despite its small size, the burning time under normal conditions is about 20 hours. The wick is cotton. A convenient form of release - in a glass jar, will allow you to place the accessory in any interior, be it a house, office, cottage. Buyers note a pleasant soft aroma, attractive appearance.

• budget price;
• attractive appearance;
• long burning time;
• can be ordered online from popular online stores.

• unnatural composition.

Sinlig Vanilla

These products from IKEA are known to many customers. It differs from competitors not only in its favorable price, but also in its natural color and small size. Most often, such goods are bought as a set, in order to organize decorative curly compositions.

The product is sold in a glass cup, which can later be used as a holder for another candle. It is made of paraffin wax and vegetable wax, with the addition of vanilla flavor. Despite its small size - only 7.5 centimeters in diameter, the total burning time is at least 25 hours.

According to the description on the manufacturer's website, during operation the paraffin does not change its color, the fire does not “shoot” and fills the room with the aromas of vanilla ice cream and homemade waffles. The wick is made of cotton.

• budget price;
• a universal shape that fits most candlesticks;
• no need to look for where you can buy the product - it is in any IKEA hypermarket, including in the online store;
• a lot of positive customer reviews.

• unnatural composition.

Stay wild

The Dutch brand, despite the fact that it is produced in China, differs from competitors in its non-standard appearance and unusual aroma. This product combines sweet vanilla notes with a woody, tart oak scent. The glass is decorated in brown tones, with a decorative pattern, which beautifully reflects the flames.

Such a candle will suit any interior and will become a beautiful background for a photo. Among the features, one can also highlight an attractive gift wrap, which depicts wild animals. The diameter of the product is 8 centimeters, the height is 9.5.

The base of the product is made of paraffin, with the addition of natural flavors. The glass is made of glass, while during operation it practically does not heat up. The average price in stores is 360 rubles.

• attractive appearance;
• most buyers note a pleasant enveloping aroma that lasts for a long time;
• natural flavors.

• high price;
• the base is made of paraffin.

Bolsius So Relaxed lavender and chamomile 50 × 80 mm

This Polish-made product stands out from its competitors in its attractive packaging design. It is finished in white tones with purple hues that hint that lavender is among the ingredients.

The base is made of refined food paraffin, which, according to the manufacturer, does not emit harmful substances. The wick is made of cotton, has an even structure and provides a long and even burning. For aromatization, natural extracts of chamomile and lavender are added to the paraffin. Due to the fact that they are of natural origin, such smells do not lose their saturation during combustion, and saturate the room with coziness, give a feeling of relaxation.

The duration of continuous burning of the product is 14 hours or more.Product diameter - 8 centimeters, height - 5, net weight - 300 g. The average price fluctuates around 200 rubles.

• natural flavors;
• attractive packaging, suitable as a gift;
• persistent smell.

• high price.

"BARTEK" Herbs Candle in a glass 8 x 7.5 cm 100 g

Another Polish product also deserves attention. As stated in the description - it is made from food paraffin and stearin with the addition of a natural flavor. All raw materials are manufactured in the European Union - 80% - in Germany, the rest - in Poland. All of them pass quality control and are environmentally friendly.

Each product is made by hand, it is this factor that affects how much the final product costs - in different stores the price can go up to 300-400 rubles per unit. Depending on the way of use, the candle can burn from 30 to 100 hours. According to the manufacturer's recommendations, before each ignition it is necessary to cut the wick so that the flame is uniform and does not "shoot". The maximum length of the wick should not exceed 7 millimeters. Overall dimensions: diameter - 8 centimeters, height - 7.5, weight - 100 g.

• manual production, piece work;
• can be used as a gift;
• environmentally friendly raw materials;
• unusual design.

• difficult to find on sale, sold only on specialized sites;
• high unit cost.

Rating of tea scented candles

Such products are called teas because they were originally invented for "tea ceremonies" - they had to keep the temperature of the drink hot. Their main difference is small size, flat shape, wax is poured into a metal sleeve. It is needed in order to prevent spreading of combustible material. The diameter of the item does not exceed 4 centimeters.

Home chest

The products of this Russian manufacturer are designed for a total burning time of up to 4 hours. The package contains 10 pieces. The product is made of paraffin and stearin, has a light and unobtrusive smell. Each product is made in the form of a cylinder, with a diameter of 4 centimeters and a height of 1.5. The total weight of the package is 100 grams.

Buyers note a low price (for 10 pieces), a high-quality wick, and the availability of goods in chain stores. The average price of a set is 190 rubles.

• suitable for home and office;
• small size, long burning time;
• pleasant aroma.

• not detected.

RSM Apple strudel 9pcs. 3.8x3.8 cm

The set is sold in a beautiful gift box of 9 pieces. The cost of the set is 132 rubles. Like the previous applicant, this product is manufactured by a Russian company, and is practically not inferior in quality to foreign counterparts. The diameter of each cylinder is 3.8 centimeters in diameter, with an average burning time of 3.5 hours.

Buyers note the unusual color of the products, as well as the pleasant aroma that fills the room almost immediately after setting the wick on fire. The product can be used as a flavoring agent, as well as for warming and keeping food and drinks (tea) warm.

• budget price;
• attractive packaging;
• pleasant aroma.

• some customers may not like this smell and seem specific.

Spaas citronella

This tea set immediately attracts attention with its bright color, which makes it stand out among similar products. There are 15 pieces in a cellophane package. The lemon depicted on the sticker hints that the main scent in the product is citrus. It is pronounced, and when ignited, it quickly spreads throughout the room, remaining even after the fire has gone out.

Each cylinder is placed in a metal sleeve, which prevents the possibility of fire and allows the kit to be installed on any surface. The diameter of the products is 3.9 centimeters, the height is 1.6. The composition includes paraffin, as well as artificial flavors. The manufacturer states that the candles can be floated. The stated burning time is 3.5 hours. The average price of a package is 395 rubles.

• wide functionality - can be used to create a cozy environment, to heat food and drinks, as waterfowl accessories;
• one of the most popular models that are on sale in online stores;
• long burning time.

• according to the advice of buyers, it is not recommended to burn these candles for a long time, as a headache may start due to artificial flavors;
• high price.

ANTELLA tea 10 pcs

The product review of the Russian company ANTELLA continues. The main purpose is to heat food and drinks. The weight of each unit is 10 grams, in a package - 10 pcs. The product is made of white paraffin, without the addition of fragrances and dyes. The metal case allows you to install products on any flat surface without candlesticks, while, if desired, you can use branded glass cups to make them aesthetic.

The cost of the set is 90 rubles. If in doubt, which brand of tea candles is better to buy, we recommend that you pay attention to this set - it differs not only at a favorable price, but also in the absence of an accompanying smell, so that it can be used in any situation, be it a festive dinner, or a romantic evening together for tea ceremony. The popularity of the models from this manufacturer is also due to the fact that it is sold in most large supermarkets.

• profitable price;
• if desired, on the Internet you can find information on how to scent a candle at home and add an individual scent to it;
• no fragrances, so you can use it in any situation;
• not hard to find on sale.

• unnatural composition.

Russian candle manufactory anti-mosquito tea rooms

Another interesting model from a Russian manufacturer is anti-mosquito tea candles. They cope not only with their main function - burning and keeping heat in a comfortable environment, but also provide protection from insects. This is ensured by the addition of special chemicals that are not carried by flying insects.

The product can also be used in aroma lamps to heat various oils. In addition to the usual paraffin, the composition also contains a dye and flavor. Buyers note that the mosquito effect appears immediately after ignition - the insects either fly away or die. Burning time is 3.5 hours. The cost of packaging does not exceed 70 rubles.

• low price;
• pleasant citrus aroma;
• anti-mosquito effect

• unnatural composition.

Floating scented candles

Such models are able not only to saturate the apartment with a pleasant aroma, but also to create an unusual atmosphere due to the ability to burn and swim at the same time.

Bolsius floating red, 10 pcs.

Products of the Polish manufacturer are distinguished by their natural composition, long uniform burning, pleasant aroma. The swimming effect is achieved thanks to the rounded shape.

The red color of the products allows you to emphasize them, set a romantic atmosphere. They practically do not melt and do not spread, retaining their original shape. The product can also be used not only in water, but also in candlesticks, or on any level surface using a flat stand. The average price of a package of 10 pieces is 400 rubles.

• there are no artificial components in the composition;
• bright color and rich aroma;
• uniform and long burning - more than three hours for each unit.

• high price.

Lefard "Jaslin", 315-103, white, 11 х 11 х 6 cm

The Chinese-made product is distinguished by its decorative form, which immediately attracts attention. Only paraffin is indicated in the composition, however, buyers note a light and unobtrusive aroma that is not characteristic of this material. The product has large dimensions - diameter 11 centimeters, height - 6, weight - 50 grams. Thanks to this, the burning time is longer than that of a standard tealight in a sleeve.

The product is sold in cardboard packaging that protects it from damage. The unit cost is 670 rubles. Difficulties may arise with the purchase of a product - it is quite rare, and is found only in specialized shops or online stores.

• curly shape;
• large dimensions for long burning.

• high price;
• difficult to find on the free market.

Adpal "needles" 6 pcs

The review continues with another product of the Polish brand Adpal. The product is sold in cardboard packaging with pine needles and cones. The box contains six teapots that the manufacturer claims can float.

Unit weight is about 13 grams, burning time is about 3 hours. The composition contains paraffin, as well as an artificial flavor. The wick is made of white cotton. Buyers note a light pleasant aroma, as well as a budget price - 50 rubles per package.

• brand products are inexpensive in price;
• non-standard aroma;
• universal use.

• difficult to find on sale, most often found in online stores.

Omsk candlestick "Tropical flower"

The products of the Russian plant are sold in unusual packaging - there is a glass candlestick in transparent plastic, into which you can pour water and set the burning accessory to sail. The candle is made in the form of a white flower with yellow and orange dusting, which shimmers and shines in the dark.

The diameter of the item is 11 centimeters, the height is 4.5, and the weight is 440 grams (including the candlestick). The base of the product is made of refined paraffin, with the addition of a floral fragrance. Buyers note that, despite the high cost, this product is worth its money, and should be in any home. The average unit price is 600 rubles.

• unusual performance, attractive appearance;
• long burning time;
• universal purpose - can be used as an accessory in a candlestick, or launched into water;
• suitable as a gift.

• high price.

"Halloween", 7.4 × 7.4 × 1 cm.

The rating is continued by another unusual representative of floating burning items - a set of 4 Halloween pieces. The packaging is made in the style of the famous American holiday - ghosts, witches, abandoned houses. The products are not made from paraffin (like most of those presented here), but from wax, which indicates a natural origin. They are housed in metal sleeves that prevent liquid from spreading during combustion and provide flotation.

Buyers note the bright color of the products - purple, pleasant aroma, unusual packaging. The cost of the set is 110 rubles.

• non-standard design, suitable for theme parties;
• natural composition;
• can be used as a gift.

• difficult to find on sale, sold only in gift and souvenir shops.

"Tropical island", ocean flavor

Another modification of wax candles from a Chinese manufacturer. The product is made in a conical shape, besides wax, there is a blue dye, as well as a Sea Breeze fragrance. The width of the product is 5.5 centimeters, the height is 3.5.

The wax is in a plastic jar that prevents spreading and makes it possible to stay on the surface of the water.Customers note a long burning time and a pleasant aroma. The unit cost is 130 rubles.

• natural composition;
• pleasant aroma;
• since the candle is large, it will last for a long time.

• high price.

Gift'n'Home Aroma Coco Candle Vanilla

The review ends with natural products from Gift'n'Home. The products are made from natural wax, which is encased in a real coconut shell. The manufacturer claims that not a single synthetic component was used in the manufacture, even the flavoring here is of natural origin.

The product can be used as a tabletop decoration and also as a floating candle. Customers note a light, unobtrusive aroma and a long burning time of 22 hours or more. Such a product is perfect as an original gift and will definitely like it. Since the product is of natural origin, and consists of two components that are different in structure - wax and coconut, with changes in ambient temperature, a slight change in the size of the shell relative to the contents is allowed, as well as delamination at their junction. All this does not affect the operation of the product. In order to correct this deficiency, you need to melt a piece of wax and drop it into the junction, thus fixing it.

When using the product, you should always be near, as the fibers of the coconut may burn, and if the light from the wick approaches them, a small fire may occur. Product weight is 300 grams, overall dimensions: 20 centimeters - width, 13 - depth, 10 - height. The average unit price is 340 rubles.

• unusual performance;
• natural origin;
• pleasant aroma;
• long burning time;
• can be used as a gift.

• high price;
• sold only through online stores.

Conclusion

The selection of scented candles in stores is huge, and it is not so easy to find the one that you like. It is best to choose such products personally by touching and visually evaluating each of them. However, not all such products can be found on the free market, most of the unusual models are sold only through online stores. In this case, it is possible to evaluate a particular product only by description or customer reviews. In order to make it easier for you to make your choice, we have made a selection of the best representatives of the products of this category.

For those who love to be creative, we advise you to search the Internet for educational materials that tell you how to make scented candles with your own hands at home. Such products will bring double joy - in addition to their main purpose - to heat, exude a pleasant smell and create a romantic atmosphere, they will remind you of the time spent with benefit in the process of their manufacture.