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    What is candle testing?

    Each season we release four never-before-sniffed fragrances in what we call Candle Testers. This experience allows you to try out potential scents alongside THOUSANDS of our candle friends and ensure your thoughts are heard directly by our team. At the end of each round, the most popular fragrance is chosen to officially launch into the Antique Candle Co. ® lineup.

    That’s right! YOU have the final say on which one makes the cut!

    When is the next candle testing round?

    2025 Summer Candle Testers are HERE. 🎉

    Summer Candle Testers will be available until April 30th or while supplies last!

    What fragrances will I be testing?

    We've received sooo many amazing suggestions from our candle friends, but here's the line up for this round:

    Berry Lemonade | A delicious scent of freshly squeezed lemon juice over ice, blended with a sweet mix of blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries, finished with vanilla sugar.

    Strawberry Mango | A bright summer blend of fresh strawberry, sweet mango, and juicy pineapple, highlighted by sugar crystals and a hint of crisp champagne.

    Peach Paradise | A tropical medley of peach, pineapple, orange, melon, and raspberry, intertwined with refreshing florals and highlighted by a warm coconut vanilla musk.

    Piña Colada | A smooth, refreshing scent of pineapple and coconut blended with sweet banana and crisp lemon, highlighted by soft florals and warm musk.

    Who can be a candle tester?

    YOU get a Candle Tester! YOU get a Candle Tester. EVERYBODY gets a Candle Tester! Everyone has the chance to purchase and try out these one-of-a-kind scents and give us their pick. Starting March 6th, you'll be able to snag your very own set of candle testers!

    How do you choose tester fragrances?

    For our team, the MOST fun part of testing is that all scents are collaboratively crafted to reflect suggestions from previous rounds, comments through our social pages, and ideas we receive from our email friends!

    If you have dreamed about it we would LOVE to hear about it, and better yet, make it happen!

    How long does it take to test candles?

    We recommend burning each candle for around 2-4 hours each!

    This will ensure your candle creates a full pool of melted wax at the surface and fills the room with a high-quality, long-lasting smell.

    Where should I test my candles?

    For best results, we recommend testing your candles in a small to medium sized room. To prevent the mixture of scents, be sure to burn each candle in separate spaces or allow enough time between burns clear the room of fragrance.

    What if my favorite doesn’t get chosen?

    Three words. We've. Got. YOU! At the end of each round, our fragrance experts log and take notes on each fragrance to see what our friends LOVED, and on the opposite end, what they thought could use a bit more pizzazz.

    We use what we've learned to ensure that any fragrances that happen to come back are better than ever before!

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