It’s like that feeling you get after doning yourself with a new expensive perfume or cologne, the cherry on top after getting dressed. As the luscious fragrance marinates with your body chemistry, you think to yourself: “Not only is this the ultimate luxury, but this is worth it.”
Luxury candles are the same.
They are more expensive than your typical store-bought candle. But what you get is a higher quality experience that comes with a special, handmade touch.
Here's why luxury candles are worth the price tag:
- Memorable Scents
- High Quality Ingredients
- The Personal Touch
NO 1. LUXURY CANDLES HAVE UNIQUE & MEMORABLE SCENTS
A compliment on a signature perfume or cologne leaves you feeling special. Being told your home smells nice is a whole new level of appreciation. Adorn your home with incredible candle fragrances and prepare to receive praise.
Luxury candles combine a variety of different scents to create interesting and unforgettable aromas that stand out from the typical mass-produced vanilla candle.
For instance, in our candle descriptions, you'll find that every fragrance is a harmony of no less than a dozen notes, each one carefully picked out to help tell a story. Take our signature "rather be"candle, for instance:
“Rather Be” woody, sophisticated, spicy, sweet, slightly lemony aroma intertwined combinations of bergamot, crisp orange, black tea leaves, with stubble hints of star jasmine, white cedarwood, amber, musk lavender and light rose.
You (or your guests) might not be able to pick out all these different scents when you smell it, but the way they blend and balance with each other will certainly leave a lasting impression.
Whereas ordinary candles have scents that are rather flat and unremarkable, luxury candles are more complex in their composition. There is a nuanced feel to each blend, whether it’s a bottom note of oud or a top note of golden saffron. They bring together a variety of smells, making each of our fragrances and candles at Twenty Nine unique and specialized.
You cannot find our specific fragrances in just any candle and if you fall in love with one of our fragrances, you won't find it anywhere else.
NO 2. LUXURY CANDLES ARE MADE WITH HIGH QUALITY INGREDIENTS
Luxury candles use authentic, high quality ingredients and materials ranging from the fragrance oils to the wax, as well as the wick and the container.
For example, at Twenty Nine, we make our candles with high quality fragrance oils and soy wax to help them last longer and fill your home with wonderful aromas. On the other hand, manufacturers of mass-produced candles are more likely to save on costs by using cheaper, synthetic fragrance oils or paraffin wax.
Not only do those mass-produced candles not smell as great, some (or rather the chemicals they release) can even have a negative effect on your health. As these burn, they release phthalates into the air, which aggravate allergies and asthma. Other chemicals might even cause you headaches.
Other types of natural waxes used to make luxury candles include coconut wax and beeswax.
NO 3. LUXURY CANDLES COME WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH
There is an intentional and diligent process behind the making of luxury candles. Inexpensive regular candles are mass produced, whereas luxury candles are made — often handcrafted — on a smaller, more personal level.
There is a certain specialness to these candles, as they are mixed, made, and packaged by a dedicated few. Customers can trust that these quality goods are made through a quality process.
From the branding to the packaging, there is always a characteristic touch on these candles. The unique design and detailing on the candle container can act as the perfect trinket for a living room shelf or kitchen counter. The packaging alone can spark a conversation.
For us, that characteristic touch is the name behind each scent name and candle collection. Our candles draw on the cultural and personal experiences that took place in I. Smith's life. Each luxury candle serves as encouragement to continue to be creative, relax, reflect and reminisce on that important experience in life.
CONCLUSION
So why are luxury candles so expensive?
They cost more than regular candles because they're made from higher quality ingredients and offer a unique and interesting selection of fragrances. They are not mass-produced, and instead are made in small batches — often by hand.
But they're worth it because you get more than just a quality candle or a memorable fragrance. You're also buying into a story, a vision, a purpose, a person, and a sense of community based on similar experiences, inspirations, and aspirations.
Interested in luxury candles and unique memorable fragrances, alongside an appreciation for personal cultural and experiences. We would love to welcome you to join our Twenty Nine family.