How Long Should a Luxury Candle Really Last?

4 Feb

Burn time is one of the most important and least understood aspects of luxury candles. Many buyers wonder how long a luxury candle should actually last and whether the higher price delivers better value. This guide explains realistic burn expectations and what affects longevity.

Luxury Candle Burn Time

Luxury candles usually burn longer due to better wax and testing
Burn time depends on size, wax type, and wick design
Clean, even burns reduce wasted wax
Value is best measured per burn hour

What Affects How Long a Candle Lasts?

Several factors determine burn time.

Wax type
Candle size and diameter
Wick size and quality
How the candle is burned

Premium candles are designed so these elements work together rather than against each other.

Typical Burn Times for Luxury Candles

While exact times vary, luxury candles often burn significantly longer than cheaper alternatives.

A well made large luxury candle can burn for 80 to 100 hours or more when used correctly. Smaller candles may offer shorter total hours but still outperform mass-produced options of similar size.

Why Wax Choice Matters

Coconut wax burns more slowly than paraffin and many soy blends. This slower burn helps extend candle life and keeps the melt pool even.

This is one reason coconut wax is often used in higher end candles.

Wasted Wax and Tunnelling

Candles that tunnel waste a large amount of wax. This shortens effective burn time and reduces value.

Luxury candles are typically tested to minimise tunnelling by matching wick size to vessel diameter.

Why Sachii Candles Are Designed to Last

At Sachii, we test our candles to ensure steady burns and even melt pools.

Using coconut wax allows our candles to burn slowly and consistently, helping customers get the full life of the candle rather than leaving wax unused.

Measuring Value Correctly

The true value of a luxury candle is not just its price, but how long it lasts and how it performs throughout its life.

When a candle burns evenly, smells good from start to finish, and feels comfortable to use, the investment makes sense.

Want a Candle That Lasts?

Explore our hand poured coconut wax candles or learn how to maximise burn time.

Shop candles: https://www.sachii.co.nz/sachii/candles
Candle care guide: https://www.sachii.co.nz/articles

Vicki Keast