on September 11, 2025
Understanding scent throw is key to appreciating what makes a truly exceptional candle. At LILA with love, we craft each candle with careful attention to how fragrance travels through your space, creating an experience that's both beautiful and balanced.
Understanding Scent Throw
Scent throw is what we call a candle's ability to release fragrance into your space. There are two distinct types that every candle lover should know:
Cold Throw
The fragrance you smell when the candle is unlit. This is your first impression—the gentle aroma that greets you when you bring a candle home or walk past it on your shelf.
Hot Throw
The fragrance released when the candle is burning. This is where the magic happens—how the scent fills and transforms your room, creating atmosphere and mood.
A well-crafted candle achieves the perfect balance: filling the room gently but noticeably, creating a sensory experience without overwhelming your senses or competing with your daily life.
The Art of Resting Candles
One of the most important—yet often overlooked—steps in candle making is the resting process. This isn't just about patience; it's about perfection.
🕯️ Our Resting Process:
- Curing Time — Each candle rests for several days after pouring
- Molecular Bonding — Wax and essential oils integrate completely
- Quality Enhancement — Both scent throw and burn quality improve significantly
During this quiet time, the soy wax and carefully selected fragrance oils bond at a molecular level. This process ensures that when you light your candle, the scent releases evenly and beautifully throughout its entire burn life.
Why This Matters to You
Every LILA with love candle is designed to perform at its soulful best from the first light to the last.
When you choose one of our candles, you're not just getting a beautiful fragrance—you're experiencing the result of thoughtful craftsmanship. The resting process means:
- Consistent Fragrance — Even scent distribution from first burn to last
- Longer Lasting — Better wax-oil integration extends fragrance life
- Clean Burning — Proper curing reduces smoke and ensures even melting
- True to Scent — The fragrance you smell cold matches what you experience when burning
Creating Your Perfect Scent Experience
Understanding scent throw helps you choose and enjoy your candles more fully. Here's how to get the most from your LILA with love candles:
For Optimal Scent Throw:
- Allow your candle to create a full melt pool on first burn
- Trim the wick to ¼ inch before each use
- Choose candle size based on your room dimensions
- Place candles away from drafts for even fragrance distribution
Experience the LILA difference. Every candle is a testament to patience, quality, and the belief that beautiful fragrance should enhance your life, not overpower it.
