It’s no secret that candles set the mood. However, the flame of a candle induces some anxiety. Wax melts are the perfect alternative that can be reused.
Are Wax Melts Safer Than Candles?
Wax melts are safer than candles because they remove the potential of a fire. “Annually, an estimated 23,600 fires in residences are caused by candles,” according to a Federal Emergency Management Agency report. Candles can be knocked over, which may leads to huge fires.
While there are warmers that require a tea light, there also are some on the market that don’t require any kind of flame. To set a romantic mood this Valentine’s Day, grab a flameless warmer and a pack of wax melts to ensure the only spark you’ll be focused on is the one in the bedroom.
- Best Aquatic Scent: Threshold Cerulean Surf and Sea
- Best Citrus Scent: Yankee Candle Sage and Citrus
- Best Floral Scent: Threshold Lavender and Eucalyptus
- Best Fruity: Threshold Fresh Strawberry and Hibiscus Cube Melt
- Best Spicy Scent: Threshold Warm Cider and Cinnamon Figural
- Best Sweet Scent: Threshold Vanilla Bourbon Scented
- Best Woody Scent: Yankee Candle Silver Birch
Best Aquatic Scent
Threshold’s Cerulean Surf and Sea Wax Melt
Threshold’s Cerulean Surf and Sea Wax Melt is an aquatic scent that brings the smells of the ocean into your home. The fragrance is fresh, like clean waters at the beach. Shop this six-piece ahead of Valentine’s Day.
Best Citrus Scent
Yankee Candle’s Sage and Citrus Wax Melts
Yankee Candle’s Sage and Citrus Wax Melts fills your space with a vibrant scent. This mature fragrance combines notes of sage with lemon and lime. Shop this 18-piece set to invite invigorating scents into your home.
Best Floral Scent
Threshold’s Lavender and Eucalyptus Cube Melt
Threshold’s Lavender and Eucalyptus Cube Melt combines two soothing smells for when you want to take things slow and steady. The combination of lavender and eucalyptus transforms your sensual session into an intimate moment where you can tap into deeper sighs of relief. Shop this six-piece set of floral-forward scents.
Best Fruity
Threshold Fresh Strawberry and Hibiscus Cube Melt
Threshold’s Fresh Strawberry and Hibiscus Cube Melt is refreshingly fruity. Drink up this strawberry hibiscus blend that emanates a fragrance that’s not at all too sweet. Shop this six-piece set that completely avoids overly sweet notes.
Best Spicy Scent
Threshold’s Warm Cider and Cinnamon Figural Wax Melts
Threshold’s Warm Cider and Cinnamon Figural Wax Melts balances spice with a hint of sweetness. Shop this eight-pack of apple-shaped scents.
Best Sweet Scent
Threshold’s Vanilla Bourbon Scented Wax Melts
Threshold’s Vanilla Bourbon Scented Wax Melts boast a mature level of sweetness that doesn’t give off a birthday cake fragrance. Brown sugar, caramel, vanilla and bourbon come together in a sugary scent that leans a little smoky. Shop this six-pack of decadent scents.
Best Woody Scent
Yankee Candle’s Silver Birch Wax Melts
Yankee Candle’s Silver Birch Wax Melts turn your home into a romantic forest. The aroma of silver birch radiates the blend of herbal, woody and aquatic notes. Shop this 12-pack of earthy scents.
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