Wax melts have several practical advantages over burning candles: no flame, no smoke, no soot and no risk of a dropped match or knocked-over flame. Whether they are ‘better’ comes down to preference, but for safety and convenience many people find wax melts the easier option.

Wax melts often give a stronger, more consistent scent throw because the fragrance is released steadily as the wax gently warms, rather than being carried on smoke from a flame. Scentsy wax melts in particular are formulated for high fragrance load.

Wax melts can work out more cost-effective over time because the wax does not evaporate or burn away. A bar can be swapped out fragrance by fragrance rather than an entire candle burning down, and warmers use very little electricity to run.

Wax melts are generally considered safer because there is no open flame, no risk of a burning wick being left unattended, and no soot released into the room. Scentsy warmers use a low-watt bulb or element that never reaches burning temperature.

A single Scentsy Wax Melts bar typically lasts between 40 and 100 hours across its 8 cubes, which can outlast an equivalent-sized candle, especially as candle wax burns away permanently while wax melt scent can be topped up with fresh cubes.

Many fragrance houses, including Scentsy, offer their most popular scents across both wax melts and other formats, though exact ranges vary. Scentsy has also introduced its own wick candle range alongside its wax melt collection.

Wax melts remove the fire risk of an open flame around curious pets, which is a real advantage for pet owners. Both wax melts and candles should be kept out of reach of pets, and any strongly scented product should be introduced gradually if you have a particularly sensitive animal.