Why Candle Throw Matters

If you've ever purchased candles online, you've likely encountered terms like candle throw, hot throw and cold throw. These terms are important for candle enthusiasts and buyers to understand. 

Defining Candle Throw

Candle throw refers to how effectively a fragrance fills a space through the air. Different brands exhibit varying throw strengths. Some candles' scents remain noticeable only a short distance away, while others can perfume an entire room.

Cold Throw vs Hot Throw

Hot throw relates to scent dispersion while a candle is burning, whereas "cold throw" is the scent intensity when the candle isn't lit. A strong cold throw doesn't necessarily guarantee a powerful hot throw, as various factors affect these attributes. Luxury candles often undergo scent transformations as they burn.

Science Behind the Phenomenon

Candle throw results from fragrance molecules evaporating from wax into the air. The type of wax, wick, fragrance oils, and container affect the throw. High-quality ingredients and meticulous design lead to stronger throws. Different fragrance notes evaporate at distinct rates, influencing the scent profile.

Choosing the Ideal Candle

Four main components affect candle throw, the wick, wax, fragrance oils, and container.

• Thick, quality wicks and higher temperatures yield stronger hot throws.
• Soy and paraffin waxes have varying melting points, impacting their throws.
• High-quality fragrance oils at optimal concentrations contribute to cleaner burns and better throws.
• The candle container's size influences the scent dispersal.

Maximizing Candle Throw

For the strongest hot throw, let the top layer of wax melt fully. Prevent tunneling, which enhances scent dispersal, and circulate the air to aid fragrance spread.