Candles & Fragrance

Fragrance is hard to judge online and often cannot be returned once opened. These guides explain concentrations, labels, samples and candle safety, so you can compare candles and perfumes from any store with confidence.

Candles2 min read

Candle Safety When You Buy Candles Online: Placement, Holders and Labels

What the US Fire Administration says about using candles safely and what to check on a candle listing: container, warnings, burn time claims and returns.

Fragrance3 min read

Buying Fragrance Online: Concentrations, Samples and Returns

How to choose a perfume you can't smell first: what the concentration labels mean, how to use samples, and what to check about returns before you order.