Can aromatherapy candles lose their freshness? Learn how aromatherapy candles keep their freshness. If you leave a jar open with the aromatherapy candle in it, it may not smell when you put your nose to...
If you leave a jar open with the aromatherapy candle in it, it may not smell when you put your nose to it, but as you light it up, it will smell good.
Basically, the aroma comes from the melted wax poured in the candle. So as long as you have the melted wax pour, you will have a scent from it.
Q: So it should stay fresh, even if you don't use it for five years?
A: Oh, yes! It will stay fresh for a long time, as long as you store it in a cool dark place. Candles can be stored for a very long time.
Q: How long do aromatherapy candles last once you make them?
A: I would say at least 10 years. I store mine in a cold dark place, a closet or something like that. I put my candles in places that don't get real hot or in places where light can't come in. Light always kills candles.
Q: So you can store aromatherapy candles in the freezer?
A: You could, but you don't really have to go to that extreme. A basement is fine or a closet. They may get a little lighter with time, or they may get a little stronger depending on the fragrance the candle is made of. Some fragrances gain intensity with age and some lose intensity with age.
Q: What would be some candle fragrances that gain intensity?
A: Cinnamon. If you make a cinnamon candle today, it's not going to be as strong if you use it today, but if you light it a year from now, it will gain intensity.
Q: What candle fragrances lose intensity quickly?
A: There are some like cucumber melon. It may not be as intense in six months. However, as long as it is stored in a cool dark place, it will stay the same. This particular scent, however, would be one of the first to lose intensity.
