Most people rank scent as one of the most important features in their choice of candles.

For every scent, there is a candle. There are 500 to 800 fragrance chemicals and oils suitable for use in candles, so from your favourite food or herb to the smells of the sea, you can find any type of scented candle to satisfy your olfactory sense and mood, and to bring back fond memories of things associated with the fragrance.

Scented candles are not to be confused with aromatherapy candles. Scent is one of the most powerful senses and different odours do have an effect on people, but aromatherapy candles contain natural essential oils that have physiological and therapeutic effects through olfactory absorption, versus sense.

The fragrances in scented candles are generally natural and synthetic combinations of the fragrances typically used in other consumer products such as perfumes, soaps and other personal care products.

A normal unscented candle releases water and carbon dioxide into the air; scented candles release the fragrance as well. For people with allergies, some scented candles may cause a reaction, but the fragrance itself is usually harmless. Regardless of allergies, all candles should be burned in a well-ventilated room.

A properly burning candle will produce little flicker and soot. The wick should be trimmed to a quarter of an inch and the candle should be placed away from drafts. Scented candles should not produce more soot than unscented candles, so if those two conditions are met and you have a 'dirty' burn, it is possible that the fragrance or the mixture of it with the wax is at fault.

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