Candle Information

The Notes - The  Of Our Candles

• The Top Note: This is the first impression. It is the fragrance the customers notice when they unscrew the lid of our candles.
• The Middle Note: This is the heart and soul of the fragrance. It's most prominent after the top-note recedes. The middle note is what you experience while the candle is burning.
• T he Base Note: This is the note with tenacity, the lingering scent in our candles. This is what you smell even after the candle is extinguished.

​* All fragrances used in the making of our products are Phthalate-Free. 

What Type Of Wax Do You Use?

In crafting our container candles and wax melts, we utilize a proprietary paraffin wax blend known for its creamy and delicate texture. This blend, which I have formulated and refined over the last 25 years, stands out as the finest. One of the key benefits of our wax is its capacity to incorporate a significant amount of fragrance, resulting in exceptionally aromatic candles and melts. Additionally, the low melting point of our wax ensures a longer-lasting candle that doesn't leave any residual wax on the container's interior. The softness of the wax also promotes a stronger bond between the scent molecules and the wax, allowing for a more intense fragrance release during burning.

Will My Candle Lose It's Fragrance If The Jar Is Left Uncovered?

Indeed, this is a frequent inquiry. It's important to note that a candle is a solid, not a liquid. Many liquids, such as perfumes and colognes, will dissipate their scent if left exposed. At CBV, we meticulously blend our fragrances into the wax and maintain agitation during the entire filling process. This ensures that the fragrance is embedded within the candle's structure, allowing for a robust release of aroma when the wax melts and becomes liquid.

Candle Scent Throw

In the context of "scent throw," there are two key terms. "Cold throw" refers to the scent of the candle before it is lit, essentially the initial fragrance you notice upon opening the candle's lid. The term "hot throw" describes the scent of the candle once it is burning, indicating the reach of the candle's fragrance, or how many feet away you can be and still detect its aroma.

At Candles By Victoria, our candles are designed to deliver a powerful throw, resulting from the liquefaction of at least half an inch of wax across the entire surface, known as a "melt pool." This process releases a maximum number of scent molecules into the air. With our candles, lighting one in the kitchen often means its fragrance will greet you at the front door.

About Lead Wicks

Candles By Victoria employs FDA-approved Zinc Core Wicks to ensure safety, which is a primary concern for the National Candle Association (NCA). No NCA member, representing 90 percent of candle production in the U.S., uses lead wicks. Over 25 years ago, NCA members collectively decided against using lead wicks and, in 2000, they invited all American candle makers to formally commit to this standard. It has been reported that some imported candles may contain lead wicks. Candles By Victoria is a staunch advocate for the Consumer Product Safety Commission's initiative to eliminate lead wicks from the U.S. market.

Zinc Core Wicks

Zinc core wicks are the most popular choice for various candle types. The zinc wire core within the wick ensures it stays upright during the pouring process and remains straight when the candle is burning. Zinc core wicks, approved by the FDA, have become the standard since the discontinuation of lead core wicks.

Fragrance Colors

As you browse our website, you'll see a distinct color icon next to each fragrance's name. These icons indicate the color of the candle or the closest representation possible. It's important to note that all candles are handcrafted, so minor color differences may arise. We do not accept specific color requests for our candles or melts, except for our Create A Scent (CAS) line.

Hand-Poured

Please note that as all products are hand-poured to order, no two candles will be identical. This uniqueness is a characteristic of our handcrafted candles, and slight variations in color may occur.

All finished products listed on our website are measured in fluid ounces.