Candle care & tips

No. 01

Introduction

At Napa Fragrance, we believe every candle experience should be as intentional and refined as the fragrances we craft. Proper candle care not only ensures a cleaner, longer-lasting burn but also unlocks the full depth of each scent you’ve chosen for your home. From your first burn to everyday maintenance, our candle care guide covers essential tips — including wick trimming, melt pool strategy, burn duration, and safety best practices — so you can make the most of every moment with your luxury candle.

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No. 02

Candle care tips

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100% plant based

Our 100% Soy and Coconut candle burns differently because it is 100% plant-based. To make the most of your candle, we highly suggest following the steps below to prevent tunneling, improve hot throw, and give you the best experience possible.

First burn

4 to 5 hours minimum for your first burn! This prevents tunneling and improves fragrance strength. There will be a small wall of wax that is left unmelted.

After 16 to 20 Hours (4-5 burns)

The wax on the sides of the container will start to melt down, leaving just the glass container present.

Prevent Sooting

Always trim your wick to around ¼” of an inch. Don’t trim too short (always better to error on the longer side than shorter side). Trimming the wick removes charred wick and keeps the flame from getting too hot.

Subsequent Burns

3 to 4 hours minimum, per burn. Again, this improves fragrance throw and prevents tunneling. There will be a small wall of wax present on the walls of the candle. You can assuage this by using a candle topper or candle hurricane to create more warmth.

Prevent SMOKE

One suggestion, when the candle is done burning, is to dip the wick into the wax and pull back out. This will prevent the plume of smoke after you are done burning your candle. We offer a candle care kit to help with this.