Flambette
Raspberry And Vanilla Scented Candle
This is a scented candle from Flambette, a Canadian brand, featuring a raspberry and vanilla fragrance. It is made with 100% pure soy wax, has a crackling wooden wick, and is hand-poured in Trois-Rivières. The candle comes in a frosted glass jar and weighs 8 oz (227 g), providing up to 50 hours of burn time.
- Material
- 100% pure soy wax, frosted glass jar, wooden wick
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Candles
Color
Size
Specifications
A scented candle combining sweet raspberry and warm vanilla fragrance, made with 100% pure soy wax and a crackling wooden wick for a nostalgic experience.
Up to 50 hours of burn time; 100% pure soy wax; crackling wooden wick; frosted glass jar; hand-poured in Canada.
- Material
- 100% pure soy wax, frosted glass jar, wooden wick
- Secondary
- glass, wood
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Candles
Additional Attributes
- 100% pure soy wax
- crackling wooden wick
- hand-poured in Trois-Rivières
- up to 50 hours of scent
- frosted glass jar
Product Insights
Flambette's Raspberry And Vanilla Scented Candle offers a clean, slow burn of up to 56 hours from 100% soy wax, with a patented wooden wick that crackles like a fireplace. Its moderate, variable throw is inconsistent, ranging from weak to room-filling, and scent quality varies between batches—some buyers detect a medicinal or chemical note when lit, while others find it sweet and candy-like. Achieving optimal performance requires careful first burn, wick trimming, and draft-free placement.
Verified claims
- Scent accuracy
- Buyers are divided: some detect a medicinal note, especially when burning, while others find it sweet and candy-like.
- Throw consistency
- Buyers report inconsistent throw strength, ranging from weak to room-filling.
- Scent throw
- Moderate and variable throw, optimized by first burn, wick trim, stable ambient.
- First burn
- Initial burn must last 2–4 hours to prevent tunneling, longer in cold rooms.
- Wick trimming
- Trim wooden wick to ¼ inch before each use.
- Lighting technique
- Light candle at an angle to ignite wick fully.
- Air quality
- Burns cleanly, producing less soot and toxins.
- Material
- 100% pure soy wax is renewable and rinses clean with soap and water.
- Burn performance
- Slower burn rate delivers up to 56 hours of consistent fragrance.
- Crackling sound
- The patented wooden wick crackles like a fireplace for a relaxing ambiance.
- Scent profile
- Scent quality varies between batches: some are medicinal, others sweet and creamy.
- Scent comparisons
- Like Strawberry Wafers to some, like Raspberry Mimosa to others
- Medicinal note
- Buyers report a medicinal or chemical odor in some batches when lit
- Value per hour
- $0.48/hour for consistent scent from soy wax's low melting point.
- Burn time optimization
- Achieving the full 50-hour burn requires a full melt pool on first use, trimmed wick, and stable room temperature.
- Sensory experience
- Flambette's patented wooden wick produces a soft crackling sound throughout the burn.
- Wick care
- Trim the wooden wick to ¼ inch and light it at an angle with a long flame.
- Burn environment
- Place the candle in a draft-free, moderately warm room.
Product record
- Title
- Raspberry And Vanilla Scented Candle
- Brand
- Flambette
- Price
- 24 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How to improve scent throw in soy candles
- Allowing the candle to burn until the melt pool reaches the jar edges on its first lighting—typically 2–4 hours for an 8 oz soy candle—sets a physical wax boundary that prevents the wick from ever melting past that diameter again, making this the single most effective habit for ensuring the raspberry and vanilla fragrance fills the room evenly on every subsequent burn.
- Cold ambient temperatures slow soy wax melting, so a lukewarm room helps the melt pool achieve full diameter more quickly, while drafts from windows, fans, or vents produce asymmetric cooling that can leave a solid wax rim and cut the scent-releasing surface area—placing the Flambette candle in a stable, draft-free, and moderately warm spot makes a perceptible difference in how strongly the raspberry vanilla aroma radiates.
What soy wax means for burn and fragrance
- Unlike petroleum-based waxes that leave a greasy residue, soy wax is vegetable-based and easy to clean — a drip on a table or the inside of the frosted glass jar can be wiped away without harsh chemicals, and if the jar is repurposed, residual wax washes out with less effort.
- Because soy wax burns with significantly less soot than petroleum-based waxes, the candle won't deposit visible black residue on walls or furniture, and it releases far fewer respiratory irritants like benzene and toluene — a major benefit for anyone with allergies or asthma, and it keeps the frosted glass jar cleaner during use.
- Derived from soybeans rather than petroleum, the wax is an annually renewable crop that breaks down naturally — a straightforward sustainability advantage for eco-conscious buyers who want home fragrance that doesn't rely on finite fossil fuels; Flambette explicitly leans into this as part of their brand promise.
- Soy wax burns at about 4 grams per hour versus paraffin's faster 5 g/hour rate, which translates to an 8-ounce soy candle averaging 56 hours; Flambette's claimed 50 hours is a realistic, conservative figure that reflects the 30–50% longer burn time soy is known for, making this candle a better long-haul value than a similarly sized paraffin candle.
- Soy wax's lower melting point creates a cooler, wider melt pool that releases fragrance gently and evenly, which explains why this candle's scent throw can be more stable and less likely to burn off quickly; the result is a room-filling presence that doesn't overwhelm right away.
The crackling wooden wick experience
- To ignite the full width of the wick, hold the candle at an angle and apply the flame from a long lighter to one corner for several seconds; this technique, specified in the accompanying care guidance, prevents the common failure of a wood wick to catch and eliminates the frustration of a relight.
- The crackling sound is frequently described as reminiscent of a soothing fireplace, adding a layer of acoustic warmth that distinguishes it from silent candles and deepens the relaxation effect.
- Flambette uses a patented wooden wick—not a generic component—so the soft crackle it produces is an engineered feature rather than a chance byproduct of an off‑the‑shelf wood wick, giving the candle a more reliable, consistent aural signature.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A cylindrical glass jar candle with off-white wax, a single visible wick and a white paper wrap label bearing numeric and fragrance text on the front.
- Jar shapeStraight-sided cylindrical clear glass jar with a short threaded neck and slightly rounded base visible through the glass.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.28 · w 0.42 · h 0.48 (high) - Wax color and finishOpaque off-white to cream colored wax filling the jar to just below the threaded rim with a smooth, even surface.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.30 · w 0.38 · h 0.36 (high) - Wick and top detailSingle centered wick visible at the wax surface with a small area of slightly darker or pinkish wax residue around it.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.20 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (medium) - Label placementWhite paper wrap label applied around the lower third of the jar, centered on the front and wrapping toward the sides.
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x 0.30 · y 0.50 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Front label numeric mark“Large numeric '09' printed on the left portion of the front label.”
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x 0.33 · y 0.53 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (high) - Front label fragrance name“Two-line fragrance text 'FRAMBOISE VANILLE' printed to the right of the numeric mark on the front label.”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.54 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Front label descriptor“Smaller text 'raspberry + vanilla' printed beneath the fragrance name on the front label.”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a polished marble or stone corner surface with a neutral gray textured backdrop, soft directional lighting from the left creating a cast shadow to the left of the jar.
- Supporting surfacePolished marble or stone table top with visible veining and a rounded corner; the jar sits near the corner edge.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.60 · w 0.90 · h 0.38 (high) - BackgroundEvenly lit neutral gray textured backdrop occupying the upper half of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.60 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the left producing a soft shadow of the jar toward the left and subtle highlight on the jar rim.
- Shot compositionCentered composition with the jar placed slightly above the middle vertically and the table corner visible in the lower right quadrant.
Colors
cream· waxclear glass· glass jar#A3948Cwhite· label background#F6F1F3medium blue· label textpale pink· wax top accent- Jar shapeStraight-sided cylindrical clear glass jar with a short threaded neck and slightly rounded base visible through the glass.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a cylindrical glass jar candle with smooth off-white/cream wax surface and a short rectangular wooden wick protruding from the center; the glass jar has a visible rounded rim and a frosted opaque exterior.
- Jar rimRounded clear glass rim visible at the top edge of the jar with reflective highlights and inner lip detail.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.04 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Jar bodyCylindrical jar body with an opaque, frosted-white finish visible on the exterior below the rim.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.36 · w 0.90 · h 0.58 (high) - Wax surfaceSmooth, slightly glossy off-white to cream wax surface with a shallow curved depression on the right side.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.62 · h 0.46 (high) - Wick shapeShort rectangular wooden wick standing upright from the wax, with visible fine wood grain on its vertical face.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.32 · w 0.08 · h 0.04 (high) - Wick color detailWick shows a warm coppery-brown top edge and slightly darker wood grain along its face.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.32 · w 0.08 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Tight overhead/angled close-up shot of the candle on a light mottled stone or marble surface with soft directional lighting from the left creating gentle shadows and highlights.
- Shot compositionTight close-up cropped composition focusing on the jar mouth and wax surface; top of jar near image top, jar body fills lower area.
- Background surfaceLight-colored mottled stone or marble surface visible around the jar edges beneath and behind the product.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the upper-left produces a shadow cast inside the wax depression on the right and subtle reflective highlights on the glass rim.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the wick and nearby wax surface, with shallow depth of field causing slight softness toward the jar edges and background.
Colors
cream· waxfrosted white· jar exteriorcopper brown· wooden wicklight gray highlight· glass rim highlights- Jar rimRounded clear glass rim visible at the top edge of the jar with reflective highlights and inner lip detail.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- Does the candle have a cold throw (scent when unlit) that matches the hot throw (when lit)?
- Cold throw and hot throw can differ due to how fragrance notes release at different temperatures [1]. For this candle, community feedback reports mixed experiences—some find the scent consistent, while others note the throw varies when lit. Your experience may depend on room size and burn conditions.
- What is the recommended wick trimming length for the wooden wick?
- Trim the wooden wick to ¼ inch before each use for optimal burning [4][5].
- Does it have a medicinal or chemical smell?
- Some users report a medicinal note, especially when burned, while others do not detect it.
- How is the throw?
- Throw is inconsistent; some experience strong scent that fills multiple rooms, others find it weak or faint.
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/bathandbodyworksReddit users are divided on the Raspberry Vanilla candle, with some enjoying the sweet, creamy scent while others detect an unpleasant medicinal or chemical note, and throw performance varies from weak to strong.
Opinions range from positive ('smells good', 'yummy') to negative ('medicinal', 'headache', 'not good'), and throw reports are inconsistent across batches and wick counts.
Themes
Use Cases
- Home fragrance for bedrooms and living rooms
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Raspberry Mimosa
Both Raspberry Vanilla and Raspberry Mimosa were found disappointing by some users, with a desire to dispose of them quickly.
vs Strawberry Wafers
One user found the scent reminiscent of strawberry wafers, describing it as yummy.
Source Threads
Disappointment with Raspberry Vanilla candle
Same. I had this and raspberry mimosa and couldn't wait for them to burn down so I could dispose of them. I did not want to feel that way but they both are not good IMO.
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