Candle Scent Percentage Calculator

The maximum fragrance load depends on the wax type. Soy wax typically holds 6 to 10% fragrance oil. Paraffin wax can hold 6 to 12%. Coconut wax can hold up to 12%. Beeswax typically holds only 3 to 6% due to its dense structure. Exceeding the maximum load causes fragrance oil to pool on the surface or seep out of the candle.

Fragrance oil (g) = Wax weight (g) x (Fragrance % / 100). For example, 500 g of soy wax at 8% fragrance load requires 40 g of fragrance oil. Some candle makers calculate fragrance as a percentage of total batch weight (wax + fragrance), but percentage of wax weight is the most common convention.

Yes. Too little fragrance and the candle has a weak cold throw and hot throw. Too much fragrance and the excess oil can cause smoking, poor burn pools, or fire safety issues. Always test a new fragrance and wax combination before making large batches.

Cold throw is the scent you smell from an unlit candle. Hot throw is the scent released when the candle is burning. Some fragrances have excellent cold throw but weak hot throw. The fragrance load and wax type both affect both qualities.

Yes. Most waxes should have fragrance oil added at 180 to 185 degF (82 to 85 degC) for paraffin, or 155 to 165 degF (68 to 74 degC) for soy wax. Adding fragrance at too high a temperature can cause it to flash off (evaporate) before the candle sets. Always check your fragrance oil's flash point.