L’or de Seraphine No. 19 Scented Candle Ruby Ceramic Jar

There’s no shortage of candles on the market. In fact, you can find pretty much any scent or design imaginable. But premium candles typically stand above the rest due to a variety of top-quality features, including burn time, the naturally-sourced materials used to make them and the authenticity of the aroma.

L’or De Seraphine specializes in premium candles with the features many shoppers want. But what really sets these candles apart are the unique ceramic containers they come in. Each container uses the color patterns of internationally-awarded design houses, and the designs are usually a great representation of the scents inside.

The line was founded by two sisters who are designers themselves. Dara and Laina are the daughters of an interior designer, so they grew up seeing how design can set a mood in the home. As they grew into adulthood, they begin to realize how scent combines with design to make a house a home.

But the containers aren’t the only reason L’or De Seraphine stands out. Each candle has a unique combination of scents that creates a certain mood. Whether it’s the feeling you get when inhaling steam from your favorite cup of tea or an escape to a tropical island, their goal is to invoke emotions every time you light the wick.

• If you’re looking for a candle, you probably pick it up and smell it. But you can actually narrow down the options by knowing the type of scent you’re seeking. Most candles will fall into one of a few scent categories: fruity, fresh and clean, woody or sweet and spicy.
• Some candles will advertise their burn time. This is a guideline, so you can’t count on it, but it will at least let you know how much work has been put into ensuring the candle burns efficiently.
• It may not seem like the wick matters, but it actually plays a direct role in how evenly and slowly the candle burns. Look for cotton wicks, especially braided cotton, which burns the best. Many less expensive candles have a wire woven into the wick that could produce quite a bit of smoke and lead to uneven melting of the wax.
• The wax also determines how well your candle performs. Although soy, paraffin and beeswax are popular, palm oil gives candlemakers plenty of flexibility in the shapes of their candles. The best thing about this type of candle, though, is that it’s naturally produced by hydrogenating palm oils.
• Essential oils have become popular for scent production in recent years, and they’ve gradually made their way into candles. Make sure your candle is produced from natural essential oils to avoid exposure to chemicals.