Discount Scented Candles

Discount scented candles tend to be inexpensive for a reason; their fragrance doesn't last very long, and they tend not to be clean-burning.  However, there can be times when discount scented candles are the right choice. 

Perhaps you're planning a get-together where you want to scent the air with your guest's favorite fragrance.  But it's not one of your favorites, so you don't want to spend a lot of money.  Inexpensive jar candles may be just what you need.

You're planning to burn several candles for mood lighting, but want just a bare hint of an aroma.  Discount scented candles might be just the ticket.

You want some mood lighting but with no scent; perhaps for a special dinner -- a discount pillar candle can fit in well.

Keep in mind that discount (i.e. "cheap") candles can actually be more expensive in the long run; because the fragrance doesn't last long, you have to keep buying them.  They also tend to be hot-burning -- meaning they burn up fast, so you have to go out and buy more candles!

In addition, discount scented candles tend to be sooty, meaning it's darkeing your walls, ceilings and even lungs.  (Although that's not so much of an issue if you plan to burn these candles outside.)

How to Buy Discount Scented Candles

Unless price is your only consideration, don't buy your discount candles at the dollar store.  These tend to burn with a lot of soot, which isn't good for your walls, your home or you.

Watch for sales and discounts of well-known brands, like discount Yankee candles.  Perhaps a particular fragrance is being discontinued -- it could go for half-price or even less.  Of course the disadvantage is that if you like the scent, you might never see (or smell) it again.

Look for natural candles or soy wax candles; they tend to burn much cleaner.  Especially smart buys when you can find them discounted on sale.

Buy Discount Candles Online

Because online retailers don't have the same kind of cost overhead that a brick-and-mortar store does, you can get some good deals.  Now it does take a bit of an adventurous spirit, because you can't sniff to check the fragrances.  On the other hand, prices can be very good, so you can afford to buy quite a few scents.

Here are a few places where you can buy discount scented candles online.

• Yankee Candle Company has a discount store.  You never know what will be in there, and sometimes it's more accessories than actual candles.  Still, it's a good place to check every so often.
• Candle Bay carries a discount line called Therepe.  If you're in the market for some upscale (Erome) and inexpensive candles at the same time, this is a place to check out. Therepe candles are soy, which means little sooting.
• Discount Candle can be useful if you need a lot of candles and you don't have a lot of money.  Just watch out for the soot factor.

Discount scented candles aren't right for every time, but they can be useful.  Just keep in mind that if you can find them, brand names with an excellent reputation that happen to be on sale are best.  Otherwise, look for soy or natural wax for a minimum of soot.  

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Finding Discounted Scented Candles

Your mission: locate discounted scented candles quickly (the good ones that are on sale).

Naturally there are always the local stores. For example, just about every time I walk into a Pier 1 store, there is some sort of candle sale happening!

You might also try craft stores like Michael's, JoAnn, etc. as they periodically have sales. Usually not the big names, but you never know.

If you have a Yankee Candle Outlet near you, you may be able to hunt down some good deals; just know what the normal price for Yankee Candle is before shopping there.

Your goal is really to find a good-quality discounted scented candle, more than a discount (i.e. "lightly scented") candle.

Oh, also check any craft shows -- many times you'll find people selling richly scented candles at a discount from the normal price.