We’ve all been there—you pick up a candle, inhale that incredible scent in the store, take it home, light it…and then you can only smell it in passing. Disappointing, right? That’s where throw comes in.
What’s Throw?
In the candle world, throw is the ability of a candle’s fragrance to fill a space. It’s what takes a scent from “nice when you’re right next to it” to “warmly welcoming you the moment you step into the room.” There are actually two types of throw—cold throw, which is the scent you experience before lighting the candle, and hot throw, which is the fragrance released as it burns. A truly great candle delivers on both.
At Refined Man of Candles, we make sure every candle delivers on both fronts: a scent you love and a throw that lasts. We carefully balance fragrance load and wax composition to create candles with an ideal scent-to-wax ratio—strong enough to fill most homes without overwhelming your senses. Because a candle should do more than just smell good up close—it should transform your space.
Why Some Candles Have Poor Throw
There are many reasons a candle might smell great on the shelf but disappoint when burning. Sometimes the fragrance oil is too diluted, or the wax isn’t a good match for the type of scent used. Wick size and placement also matter—too small, and the wax won’t melt evenly enough to release its fragrance; too large, and it can burn too hot, destroying scent molecules before they have a chance to diffuse.
How We Perfect the Throw
At Refined Man of Candles, we test each scent blend extensively in different room sizes and environments to ensure the fragrance reaches all corners of your space. We use high-quality soy wax and carefully chosen wicks—both cotton and wood—to pair perfectly with the fragrance profile. This attention to detail means our candles don’t just smell great for the first hour—they perform beautifully until the very last burn.
Getting the Best Throw at Home
Even the best candle can benefit from proper burning habits. Always allow your candle to burn long enough for the wax pool to reach the edges of the container—this helps maximize hot throw and prevents tunneling. Keep wicks trimmed to the recommended length for your candle type, and place candles away from drafts, which can disrupt the way scent travels through your space.
At Refined Man of Candles, our mission is simple: to create candles that not only smell incredible but also fill your home with lasting fragrance. Because when a candle has the right throw, it doesn’t just set the mood—it becomes part of the experience.