Candle Fragrance Oil — Load, Throw & Wax.

Wax holds only so much

Load is a solubility limit before it is a performance one. Stay under the wax maker’s stated maximum or the oil sweats out.

Cure before you judge

Soy and soy blends keep developing throw for one to two weeks; paraffin settles in a day or two. Testing on day one leads to overdosing.

Wick is the cheaper lever

Throw follows melt-pool area and temperature. Changing one wick size costs paise and often changes throw more than two percent more oil.

Vanillin browns white wax

Vanilla, caramel, tonka and amber profiles yellow on the shelf, faster in sunlight and warmth.

Edible notes lead: caramel, praline, chocolate, coffee, honey, sweet fruits and vanilla. Soft, warm and enveloping: vanilla, tonka, benzoin and amber, often with a floral or woody heart.

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How much fragrance oil do I add to a candle?

Typically 6–12% for paraffin, soy and coconut blends and 3–6% for beeswax — always below the wax maker’s stated maximum. Candles fall in IFRA category 12 (no skin contact), but the certificate still sets the limit for that compound.

Is the percentage of wax weight or of the finished candle?

It varies by maker, and it matters: 10% of wax weight is about 9.1% of the finished candle. Agree the basis before you compare costs.

Why is my soy candle weak?

Most often it has not cured, the wick is too small for the vessel, or the melt pool is not reaching the edges. Check those before raising the load.