Hip Hip Hooray · Matchbox

Candle Care

A beautiful candle deserves a little care. Give it time to warm, let the fragrance unfold, and follow these simple tips to enjoy the best possible burn from first light to last.

Choose the Right Space

Candle size makes a difference. For the fullest fragrance experience, choose a candle that feels right for the room.

8 oz · 2-Wick · Up to 55 Hours

A lovely fit for smaller spaces like bedrooms, offices, bathrooms, entryways, and cozy sitting areas.

11 oz · 2-Wick · Up to 75 Hours

Best suited for medium to larger spaces such as living rooms, kitchens, dining
rooms, primary bedrooms, and moderately open gathering spaces. Keep in mind that ceiling height, airflow, open doorways, and room layout can all influence how fragrance travels.

Give the Wax Time to Melt

Soy-based wax likes to take its time. For each burn, especially the first, allow the wax to melt evenly across the surface of the candle. A full melt pool will generally take 3–4 hours to develop.

As the wax warms and reaches the edges of the vessel, the fragrance begins to open more fully into the room. You may also notice the scent becoming richer and more expressive with each burn.

With soy-based candles, fragrance is meant to build rather than arrive all at once. Give it a little time and let the scent settle naturally into your space.

About Our Wax + Fragrance Experience

Our candles are made with a premium soy-based wax blend chosen for its slow, beautiful burn and refined fragrance experience.

We intentionally favor soy-forward wax rather than relying on a traditional paraffin-forward formulation. Paraffin wax is derived from petroleum, while soy wax begins with plant-based soybean oil. For us, a soy-based blend simply feels more aligned with the thoughtful, botanical nature of Franklin & Myrtle. That choice also changes the way fragrance behaves.

Paraffin is very effective at releasing fragrance quickly and can create a more immediate, powerful scent presence. Soy-based wax tends to warm more gradually, allowing the fragrance to build as the melt pool develops.

Once the wax has fully melted across the surface, the fragrance begins to open more completely. You may also find that the scent deepens and becomes more expressive over subsequent burns.

Our candles are not designed to overwhelm a room the moment they are lit. They are meant to be unfolded to become part of the room rather than take over.

Some fragrances will naturally be bolder than others, and things like room size, ceiling height, airflow, temperature, and candle placement can all affect how strongly a scent is experienced.

For the best results, give your candle time to warm, allow the melt pool to fully develop, and enjoy it in a space that suits its size.

Trim Before You Light

Before each burn, trim both wicks to approximately ¼ inch. A properly trimmed wick helps keep the flame steady, encourages a cleaner burn, and reduces soot and mushrooming.

And before lighting, take a quick look at the wax and remove any wick trimmings, matches, or other debris.

Know When to Call It a Night

Enjoy your candle for no more than 4 hours at a time. When you're finished, extinguish the flame and let the wax
and vessel cool completely before trimming the wicks and lighting again.

As hard as it can be to say goodbye to a favorite candle, stop burning when approximately ½ inch of wax remains at the bottom of the vessel.

Make Candle Care Part of the Ritual

A properly trimmed wick can make a noticeable difference in how your candle burns.

Our Candle Care Wick Trimmer, available for purchase separately, makes it easy to keep both wicks trimmed to approximately ¼ inch between burns, helping support a cleaner, more consistent burn from first light to last.

Candle Safety

A few simple precautions help keep every burn a safe one.

• Never leave a burning candle unattended.
• Never burn a candle while sleeping or use one as a nightlight.
• Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.
• Always place your candle on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface.
• Keep burning candles away from curtains, paper, books, clothing, bedding, dried botanicals, and anything else that could catch fire.
• Keep candles away from drafts, ceiling fans, vents, and open windows.
• Never move or handle a candle while it is burning or while the wax is still liquid. The vessel may become hot.
• Keep burning candles safely separated from one another.
• If the flame becomes unusually high, begin smoking, or flickers excessively, extinguish the candle and let it cool before trimming the wick and relighting.
• Never use water to extinguish a candle.
• Make sure the flame is completely out before leaving the room.
• Do not burn for more than 4 hours at a time.
• Stop burning when approximately ½ inch of wax remains.