Boost Your Scent Game: Expert Tips for Maximum Throw

Are you ready to create candles that fill entire rooms with luxurious fragrances? Scent throw can make or break your candles, especially during the holiday season when customers expect warm, inviting aromas. Let’s dive into actionable tips that can really make a difference.

1. Match Fragrance Oil to Wax

Not every fragrance oil works well with every wax. For example:

• Soy Wax: Works best with stronger fragrance oils due to its natural properties. Look for oils with a higher flash point (>85°C).
• Paraffin Wax: Enhances fragrance throw but requires a lower fragrance load to avoid separation.

👉 Pro Tip: Test your fragrance oils in different wax blends to see what gives the strongest throw.

2. Optimize Fragrance Load Beyond the Basics

While many stop at 6-10%, you can push the limits. Some waxes (like parasoy blends) allow up to 12% load.

• How to Test: Use graduated pour batches with increasing fragrance loads (e.g., 6%, 8%, 10%). Track the results over a burn period to find the sweet spot.

👉  Pro Tip: Weigh your oils and wax accurately—fragrance percentages are by weight, not volume!

3. Control Your Pouring Temperature for Maximum Impact

This is where many makers slip up:

• Add fragrance oils at 82°C for most waxes, then stir for at least 2 full minutes to ensure proper binding.
• Pour your candles at a slightly cooler temperature (e.g., 60-71°C) to reduce oil evaporation and improve cold throw.

4. Test for Hot Throw with a Proper Cure Time

Cure time impacts scent throw massively, especially with natural waxes like soy:

• Allow your candles to cure for at least 7-10 days. This gives the wax time to bind with the oils properly.
• For holiday prep, stagger your production timeline to account for curing.

👉 Pro Tip: Light a tester candle every 3 days during curing to measure the improvement in hot throw.

5. Use Premium Fragrance Oils Made for Candles

Generic fragrance oils often don’t cut it. Look for oils specifically crafted for candle making. They typically have:

• Stronger scent profiles for both cold and hot throws.
• Higher flash points, reducing the risk of evaporation during mixing.

We’ve curated a range of high-performance fragrance oils ideal for candles, with rich, long-lasting aromas your customers will love.

👉 Check out our fragrance collection here: Explore Fragrance Oils

6. Test Wick Size and Flame Strength

Even the perfect candle formula fails with the wrong wick.

• Larger wicks create stronger scent throw but can overheat the wax.
• Use a wick that creates a melt pool reaching the container edge within 2 hours. This maximizes scent diffusion.

👉 Pro Tip: Keep wick trimmers on hand to ensure a clean, controlled burn.

Advanced Testing Tip for Small Businesses

Create “scent throw zones” in your workspace. Test hot throw by lighting your candles in different room sizes (e.g., small bathroom vs. large living room). This simulates customer experiences and lets you adjust product descriptions.

Have any specific questions or need guidance? Hit “Reply” to this email – we’d love to help you perfect your process!

Warm wishes and happy Christmas preparations,
Jacob
Wic Supplies

P.S. Don’t forget: Premium fragrance oils are the backbone of great candles! Stock up early to meet the holiday rush.