How to Use a Garden Heirloom Candle for Lasting Fragrance

Quick answer

To get the longest, most consistent fragrance from your Mrs. Meyer's Garden Heirloom Candle, trim the wick before each burn, let the wax pool reach the edges on the first use, and keep it away from drafts.

Steps for a longer-lasting, more fragrant candle

1. Trim the wick to ¼ inch before every burn: Use nail scissors or a wick trimmer to snip off the curled tip. A short wick keeps the flame steady and prevents smoke or soot. Avoid trimming when the wax is soft; wait until it's fully cooled.
2. Let the wax pool reach the jar's edge on the first burn: For a 65-hour candle, this usually takes 2–4 hours. If you extinguish before the whole surface melts, the candle will tunnel and lose fragrance throw on future burns. Set a timer so you don't blow it out too early.
3. Burn in 3–4 hour sessions, not all day: Soy wax can overheat if burned longer than 4 hours, causing the scent to fade and the jar to get too hot. Let the candle cool completely between burns. A cooled candle also makes the next wick trim easier.
4. Keep the candle away from drafts and vents: A draft makes the flame flicker, burn unevenly, and create smoke. This wastes wax and can cause the glass jar to heat unevenly. Place it on a stable, heat-safe surface away from open windows or ceiling fans.
5. Stop burning when ½ inch of wax remains at the bottom: Burning past that point can overheat the glass jar and damage the surface below. The remaining wax can be reused in a wax warmer if you wish. Recycle the glass jar after cleaning it out with warm soapy water.

Product facts

• Wild Mint Garden Heirloom Candle: This Wild Mint candle has a 65-hour burn time and is crafted with soy wax and essential oils. The long burn time means you can enjoy fresh mint and tomato leaf notes for weeks if you follow proper burn care.