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Do scented candles produce more soot than unscented candles?

April 26, 2017candles scented SOOT unscented

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Do scented candles produce more soot than unscented candles?

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Not really. The oils found in certain fragrances may slightly increase the small amount of soot produced by a candle, but wick length and flame disturbance are the primary factors that impact sooting in a properly-formulated candle.