Have you ever made or bought a candle that smells amazing in the jar, but once you light it, the fragrance disappears? This is a common issue known as poor hot throw. The good news—it can be fixed! Here are the top 5 reasons and how to solve them.
1. Fragrance Load
Every wax type has a limit.
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Soy wax: 6–10%
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Paraffin: 8–12%
Too little = weak scent. Too much = oil separation or wasted fragrance.
2. Wax Choice
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Soy: clean burn, but weaker hot throw.
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Paraffin / palm: strong hot throw.
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Blends (soy + coconut/microcrystalline): balance of eco-friendly + strong scent.
3. Fragrance Oil vs. Essential Oil
Use candle-grade fragrance oils. Essential oils often fade quickly under high heat, which is why your candle may not smell when burning.
4. Wick Size
The wick controls the melt pool:
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Too small → weak flame, fragrance can’t release.
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Too big → burns fragrance off too fast.
Choose a wick that creates a full melt pool without overheating.
5. Cure Time
Candles need time to set.
Paraffin: 1–2 days.
Soy: 1–2 weeks.
Burning too soon = weak scent throw.
âś… Quick Fix Checklist:
Adjust fragrance load (start with 8%).
Test wick size.
Use candle-grade oils.
Let candles cure properly.
Try wax blends for better hot throw.
💡 With a few adjustments, you’ll turn weak-scented candles into room-filling aromatherapy.
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