To make your candles smell strong, use high-quality fragrance oils and add them at the recommended concentration. Also, let the candles cure for at least 2 weeks before burning for a stronger scent.
Understanding Scent Throw
The term "scent throw" describes the strength of fragrance for a candle – how the candle smells while the wax is solid (cold throw) and how much aroma is given off after it has been lit (hot throw). To maximize the scent throw of your candles, use the recommended percentage of fragrance oil for the type of wax you’re using.
Enhancing Candle Scents
You can make your candles smell stronger by adding more fragrance oil. However, remember that a candle can only hold so much. You can enhance the scent by using high-quality essential oils.
Techniques for Stronger Scents
If you want to make your cheaper candles or homemade candles smell better, you want a better “scent throw”. Discover effective techniques and tips in our articles on how to make your candles smell strong. Enhance the ambiance of your space with long-lasting and fragrant candles.
- Use high-quality fragrance oils
- Add oils at recommended concentration
- Let candles cure for at least 2 weeks before burning
To make a candle smell stronger, you can add more fragrance oil to an existing candle or ensure the ratio is high enough when making one. Adding oil at the right temperature and letting it cure are important. Let’s calculate the ratio for the right amount.
Fragrance Oil for Stronger Scents
The scent throw will depend on each essence. Keep in mind different fragrance levels. Some can be stronger despite concentration or amount used. Besides, consider the proportions needed and the right melting temperature.
Some things to consider when trying to make a candle smell stronger: How many drops of fragrance oil do you put in a candle? Add 100 drops of essential oil per pound of wax. How much essential oil to add to a 4 oz candle? Use 2 teaspoons oil for every 4 oz wax. This 6% dilution is optimal for candles—but more oil gives a stronger scent.
The quality of ingredients and craftsmanship greatly impacts scent strength and longevity. The type of wax also affects how strong your candle smells. Soy wax has a lower melting point than paraffin or beeswax, so it won’t hold as much scent. Blend waxes or add beeswax to increase throw.
Allow a Yankee Candle to burn long enough for the wax pool to reach the container’s edge to maximize fragrance release. The scent throw depends on the essence. Keep in mind different fragrance levels—some can be stronger despite concentration or amount used. Consider proportions needed and melting temperature.