HOW IT WORKS

ZELAH SCENTS CUSTOMS

Here at Zelah Scents, we give our customers the opportunity to dive into their creative side and experience what it’s like to be the creator. You get the opportunity to customize details about your product. From combining scents, all the way down to naming your candle what ever you want. (Just not too outrageous so I don’t over explain to the printers). We want you to grab your paint brushes, head over to your canvas and paint however you feel. Dive into that creative space.

HOW TO PICK THE PERFECT COMBINATION

Creating the perfect candle scent is like crafting a beautiful melody—each note plays a role in the overall experience. To make sure your fragrance isn’t too faint or overpowering, here’s how to balance top, middle, and base notes when choosing your custom blend:

1. Understanding the Scent Layers

• Top Notes – The first impression of your candle. These are light, fresh, and evaporate quickly (e.g., citrus, fruits, herbs).

• Middle Notes (Heart Notes) – The main body of the fragrance, lasting longer and providing depth (e.g., florals, spices, gourmands).

• Base Notes – The foundation that lingers after the candle is extinguished. These are rich, warm, and grounding (e.g., vanilla, musk, woods).

2. How to Pick a Balanced Blend

To ensure your candle isn’t too faint or overpowering, follow these guidelines when choosing scents:

• Start with 1–2 top notes – Light and inviting but not too sharp (e.g., lemon + strawberry for a fruity freshness).

• Choose 1–2 middle notes – This should be the strongest part of your blend (e.g., cinnamon + caramel for warmth).

• Pick 1–2 base notes – These should be rich but not too heavy (e.g., vanilla + brown sugar for depth).

3. Avoiding Common Mistakes

• Too faint? Your base and middle notes may be too weak. Add a deeper scent like vanilla, musk, or wood to anchor the blend.

• Too strong? Overpowering scents like cinnamon or chocolate should be softened with a fresh top note like citrus or herbs.

• Too sweet? Balance with a hint of spice or a fresh, zesty note.

• Too sharp? Add a creamy or sugary note to smooth it out.

4. Example Blends for Inspiration

• Gourmand Lovers: French vanilla (top), caramel (middle), brown sugar (base)

• Fresh & Fruity: Lemon (top), strawberry cheesecake (middle), vanilla (base)

• Warm & Cozy: Cinnamon (top), gingerbread (middle), marshmallow (base)

• Rich & Decadent: Dark chocolate (top), coffee (middle), butterscotch (base)

With the right balance, your candle will have layers of fragrance that develop beautifully as it burns—never too weak, never too strong. Need help choosing? Fill out our form with your favorite scents and add in the notes area “SOS” and I’ll help you balance it out. 

IMTORTANT THINGS TO KNOW

  • GIFT ORDERS

    If this order is for someone else, it’s important to know your order should be placed one week prior. This ensures the order gets with the recipient on the day needed or days before.

  • CUSTOMIZATION

    This order is based off your own creation. You get to choose if you want a simple looking candle or a heavily decorated candle. You can choose sizes and colors, name the candle and engrave initials or a picture. So get creative

  • PRICING

    The price of your candle may vary due to several factors. The size of your jar, candle coloring, multiple scents used, decorative add-ons and engraving. Extra prices will be listed beside items on your form.

  • APPROVAL AND INVOICE

    An approval from us is needed before we go ahead with your order. This is to make sure your order is possible and details are correct. This could take up to 24 hours. Once it’s been approved, we send an invoice, detailing the cost of everything with a link for payments.

  • SHIP TIME

    Once we get your order and payment has been confirmed, we immediately start making your order. After the wax is poured, your order is then left for one week to cure. This is very important so your candle scent is very potent. The longer you age it, the better the scent throw.

  • LOYALTY REWARDS

    You can redeem some loyalty rewards for some free additions to your candle. This gives you the chance to take some extra fees off your designs. Have you subscribed yet? Head over to our loyalty page and learn how to earn some points!

    Earn Points! 
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