When the wax is not at a hot enough temperature, the fragrance may not go into solution and some of it may settle to the bottom of your pouring pitcher or candle. This can cause a poor or inconsistent scent throw. When the wax is at the optimal temperature of 85°C the fragrance will be evenly dispersed throughout the wax, ensuring a consistent cold and hot throw.
Mix candle fragrance oil at 85°C
Adding fragrance oil at 85°C ensures that the oil properly binds to the wax. Lower temperatures do not create an ideal solution and can prevent the oil from fully incorporating with the wax, leaving it to settle to the bottom.
Stir candle gently for 2 minutes
Stirring for two minutes might seem like a long time, but it is important to make sure the fragrance oil has had enough time to bind with the wax. Stir continuously and gently to make sure the oil is fully incorporated. Giving your wax an additional stir before pouring also helps make sure the fragrance is fully and evenly distributed.
Check your candle fragrance load
Fragrance loads max out at different percentages depending on the wax. For example, in 464 wax the maximum recommended fragrance load is 10%. Exceeding this load can cause mixing issues, preventing the fragrance oil to fully bind to the wax.
