Candles have historically been used for lighting spaces (yes, before there was electric power into homes). Made from solid wax with a central wick, a candle’s flame gives off heat that melts the wax.
Today, candle manufacturers are infusing fragrance oils into the wax, which is given off as a sweet aroma when the candle burns. Candles are available in several wax types
(such as paraffin, beeswax, and vegetable waxes such as coconut and palm oil), and each has unique burn properties. The best scented candles burn slowly and evenly, and give off their sweet aromas within one hour of lighting.
Reed diffusers release their aromas without the use of heat or flames. Unlike candles, they require little attention and are generally considered safer in the presence of children and pets. Y
How do Reed Diffusers work?
Reed Diffusers are best for:
Challenges with Reed Diffusers:
With the advent of technology, new smart diffusion systems are designed to be an alternative to candles and diffusers. They require electricity for power and are available in a variety of designs and prices.Â
The fragrance is stored in either cartridges or essential oil bottles . These smart “air fresheners” can be programmed with an app for time scheduling.
Smart diffusers are best for:
The best scented candles and reed diffusers will emit their wonderful fragrances within a short period of time. But choosing between the two is a personal choice – depending on your circumstances.
For example, if you’re purchasing home fragrance as a gift, and faced with the diffuser vs candle question. Assuming you know their favorite scents, then you ought to consider whether they will be using it sparingly in their homes. In that case a scented candle is a good choice. For a more persistent application such as in a bedroom or hallway, then a reed diffuser might be best. Other factors to consider is whether they own pets or have small children,
and in this case, a reed diffuser would be the safer of the two.
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