Fragrance
At what temperature is candle fragrance added?
There is no single 65–70°C rule for every wax. Soya Wax 50 melts at 51–55°C; take it off the heat after an even melt and add the fragrance. Paraffin is generally hotter.
First the wax's melting band
Fragrance is added once the wax is fully liquid and homogeneous. Soya Wax 50 melts at about 51–55°C; taking the product up to 75–80°C needlessly evaporates scent and increases the risk of sinkholes. Take it off the heat and add the weighed fragrance while stirring. In very cold wax the fragrance does not disperse, and an oil ring may remain on the surface.
Paraffin and other bases
Paraffin and some blends work in a higher melting/pouring range. If that SKU has a product note, go by it. A memorized 68°C for soy may be the instruction of another base; do not carry it over to the Rufus Soya Wax 50 recipe.
Amount is separate from temperature
The load is the oil saturation, not the temperature. On average 8% in Soya Wax 50; in practice 6–10% (6–8% for intense scents, 8–10% for light scents). Use oil-based candle fragrance. Excess fragrance causes sweating, a weak flame and a drowned wick.
Adding fragrance: in practice
| Base | When | Load |
|---|---|---|
| Soya Wax 50 | After melting at 51–55°C, once off the heat | 6–10% / oil saturation ~8% |
| Paraffin | The higher band in the product note | Do not exceed the oil saturation |
| Check | Small test + 24–48 hours cure | Cold throw and burning scent separately |
FAQs
Should I add fragrance at 65–70°C?
This band appears in some soy and blend instructions. Soya Wax 50 melts at 51–55°C; add the fragrance after removing from the heat, without overheating. If the SKU note differs, follow it.
Added hot or cold?
In homogeneous liquid wax, with the stove off. Boiling wax spoils the scent character; wax that has gelled does not absorb the fragrance.
Choose Materials From Stock
You can order the product groups in this guide by quantity from the Rufus Concept catalog.