Scented Candles — Space Emotion Designers in the Age of the Scent Economy

In today's fast-paced lifestyle, scented candles have evolved from mere decorative items into ‘space emotion designers.’ Their core competitiveness lies in the scientific blending of natural essential oils and plant-based waxes to create perceptible olfactory experiences, making them the central medium for home fragrances and the healing economy.

The Scientific Construction of Olfactory Scenarios

The scent creation of scented candles follows the principles of ‘environmental psychology’:

- Sleep-inducing scenario: Lavender (linalool 45%) + Cedarwood (cedrol 30%) blend, which can increase the intensity of alpha brain waves by 28%, with clinical tests showing a 17-minute reduction in sleep onset time;

- Office Scenario: Lemon (65% limonene) + mint (20% menthol) blend enhances beta wave activity, improving work efficiency by 23%;

- Social Scene: Rose (geraniol 38%) + Amber (ethyl succinate 25%) base notes promote oxytocin secretion, creating an intimate atmosphere.

Technological Innovation in Natural Ingredients

Our aromatherapy candle ingredients utilise a triple-upgraded process:

1. Plant wax system: soy wax and beeswax in a golden ratio (7:3), with a melting point controlled between 48-54°C, a burning rate of 0.5-0.7g/h, and a smoke point below 150°C, achieving clean combustion;

2. Essential oil slow-release technology: Essential oils encapsulated in microcapsules (particle size 80-120 nm), extending fragrance retention from 2 hours to 8 hours, with a 60% improvement in fragrance release uniformity;

3. Safety certification system: Compliant with EU REACH regulations, free from phthalates and parabens, and meets ASTM F963 safety standards for children's contact.

Market Trends and Application Innovation

Data shows that the global scented candle market is growing at an annual rate of 18%, with ‘functional candles’ accounting for 35% of the market. Our ‘essential oil layered candles’ feature different wax layers with distinct functions (bottom layer for sleep aid, middle layer for relaxation, top layer for invigoration), achieving a repurchase rate of 41% for this product category. Additionally, customisation services support corporate IP co-branding designs, offering full customisation from wax colour to fragrance memory points, helping brands build an olfactory recognition system.