Wax Melt Q&A – All the Things You’ve Been Wondering

A: Everyone’s setup is different, but we’ve tested ours around 20 hours per melt (1 cube) – sometimes more, depending on your burner, room size, and how often you change it. We don’t promise exact hours because burn conditions matter, but follow our tips link getting the best out of your wax melts and you’ll get long-lasting scent throw that easily beats most high street brands.

A: Because we’d rather impress your nose than your eyes. Dyes and glitter don’t add anything to scent – in fact, they can interfere with fragrance performance and leave residue in your burner. Our melts are clean, natural-looking, and made to smell incredible, not just look pretty in a photo.

A: We recommend a simple tealight burner with enough height (about 10cm between flame and dish) to stop the wax overheating. Electric burners are fine too (that’s what we use in the house), just make sure they get hot enough for a full scent throw. Too cool and the fragrance will struggle to fill the room.

A: One or two cubes from a clamshell is plenty. More wax doesn’t mean more scent – it just takes longer to melt through. Let the fragrance build naturally; our blends are strong enough that you don’t need to overdo it.

A: Not really. Once the scent’s gone, the fragrance oils have burned off, so what’s left is just plain wax. You can’t make it smell again. When it stops giving off scent, let it cool, pop it out, and drop in a fresh one. Simple as that.

A: Wait until it’s just cooled enough to be firm, then gently lift it out or warm the bottom slightly and wipe clean with kitchen roll. Avoid pouring wax down the sink – it’ll block pipes faster than you can say plumber’s bill.

A: 100%. We use a natural wax blend (rapeseed and coconut) with vegan wicks and cruelty-free fragrance oils. No animal testing, no nonsense.

A: It’s all about the fragrance oils. Some notes — like citrus, spice, or woody blends — travel easily in the air and fill a room fast. Others, like ginger or vanilla, are heavier base notes, so they can smell rich up close but stay more subtle when melted. Every scent performs differently, so we test and tweak each one until it gives a proper, balanced throw.

A: Keep them cool, dry, and out of direct sunlight. Warmth and humidity can soften the wax and fade the scent over time. A drawer or cupboard is perfect – just not next to a radiator or window.

A: Absolutely. Try blending two half cubes to create your own combo. For example, mix Clean Cotton with Amber or Vanilla for a fresh-warm balance.In fact, if you find your perfect blend, share it with us, and we most likely will be able to make it for you and others to enjoy.

A: Ours are small-batch, hand-poured, and built for scent strength, not shelf appeal. We don’t add glitter, fancy ribbons, or pointless dyes – just clean wax, a high fragrance load, and honest quality that fills the room.

A: Tea light burners run hot — a lot hotter than electric warmers — and not every oil can handle that. Some blends will burn off too quickly, go smoky, or lose their scent completely.
Most of the designer-style fragrances are made lighter and more delicate. They smell amazing cold, but under a naked flame they flash off fast — gone before your tea light’s half done. Others can thicken, discolour, or even leave residue when overheated.

It’s not about quality — it’s just how the oil reacts to heat. But here’s the truth most won’t tell you: plenty of sellers will flog you any oil and let you find out the hard way. We’d rather be upfront. If a fragrance isn’t suited for a tea light burner, we’ll say so. You’ll still get the same scent hit in an electric warmer or diffuser, just without the waste or smoke.