Giving a scented candle: tips for a WoodWick candle

To discover: a set of three mini candles

If you do not know the person's taste well, a WoodWick gift set with three mini candles is a safe choice. It holds three different fragrances, so they can find out which one they like best. A mini candle weighs 85 g and, according to WoodWick, burns for about 15 to 30 hours.

For long winter evenings: a large candle

If you want to give something that lasts, choose a WoodWick in a larger size. WoodWick gives these guide values: a Medium Hourglass burns for about 50 to 65 hours, a Large Hourglass for about 90 to 140 hours and an Ellipse, with its wide wooden wick, for about 40 to 65 hours.

There are also gift sets with large candles, packed ready to give.

For people who drive a lot

The WoodWick car reed starter kit has a holder with a cord and a magnetic clasp, and two fragranced reeds. According to WoodWick a refill gives fragrance for up to 30 days. Refills are sold separately, so you can give one later.

Never hang the holder where it blocks your view of the road.

Which fragrance to choose?

Think in fragrance families rather than names:

• Warm and woody: scents that bring a fireplace or wood to mind. A good fit for winter.
• Fresh: scents of clean laundry or sea air. Nice in the bathroom or bedroom.
• Floral: the scent of flowers, for those who like something soft.
• Sweet: vanilla and baking, for lovers of something warm and sweet.

Give the instructions too

A scented candle burns best when it burns long enough the first time, until the whole top has melted. Read how in Lighting a WoodWick candle, trimming the wick and burn time.

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