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Minor D
Top: Bergamote, Aldehyde, Ylang
Heart: Rose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom
Base: Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetyver

Flavius
Top: Jasmine, Caramel
Heart: Amber, Cedar
Base: Oakmoss, Amber

Adagio
Top: Mandarin, Orange blossom, Pear
Heart: Jasmine, Raspberry, Rose
Base: Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk

Daragonfly
Top: Apple, Grapefruit, Galbanum
Heart: Cedarwood, Cardamom, Vanilla
Base: Sandalwood, Tonka, Amber

Madness
Top: Bergamote, Nutmeg, Mandarin
Heart: Lavender, Violet, Clove bud
Base: Patchoulz, Amber, Oakmoss

White Ginger Ylang
Top: Geranium
Heart: Orchid
Base: Amberwood

Fir Balsam
Top: Cypres
Heart: Oak
Base: Benzoe Blsam

Charmant
Top: Nutmeg, Lemon, Grapefruit
Heart: Jasmine, Cedarwood, Geranium
Base: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetyver, Oakmoss

Gaufrette 1970
Top: Bergamot, Lemon
Heart: Jasmine, Ylang, Tuberose
Base: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk

Echo
Top: Basil, Juniper, Cypress
Heart: Geranium, Violet, Rose
Base: Patchpuli, Moss

Biceps
Top: Italian lemon, Orange Brazil, Fir balsam
Heart: Lavender, Petit grain, Jasmin, Sambac
Base: Oakmoss, Amber, Santal, White musk

Iris
Top: Cerdamom, Violet, Fig
Heart: Jasmin, Rose
Base: Iris, Santal

Epice Doux
Top: Cinnamon, Ginger
Heart: Dry fruits, Clove
Base: Vanilla, Tonka bean

Blue Light
Top: Orange Blossom, Lemon, Honeysuckle
Heart: Warm smooth rose
base: Wood

Fig&Spa Essence
Top: Bergamotte, Green Grass, Green Leaves
Heart: Jasmin, Iris, Ivy Leaves
Base: Velvet, Amber

“I cannot imagine a better invention than candles that would burn without a need for trimming.”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832)

Let’s briefly forget about our high-tech world and take a look at the scientific mechanics of a candle flame. When we light a candle wick, the heat of the flame melts the wax. Capillary action carries this liquid wax up the wick and causes it to change into gas as soon as it reaches the end. This releases molecules of hydrocarbon.

Molecules break down into smaller molecules that react with each other and with oxygen in the atmosphere. The hot gas emitting heat from the reaction area heats the solid carbon particles to a glowing incandescence. These carbon particles are what create the pleasant warm, yellow flame of the candle.

Since not all carbon particles burn completely, some residual particles are released. This is why soot (fine carbon particles that didn’t burn) or carbon residues (larger carbon particles that didn’t burn) are formed.

Although no candle flame will ever be completely free of soot, the amount of unburned carbon particles can be minimized by using the best raw materials for candles and wicks that are made or treated to bend and reach the top of the flame where the temperature is highest.

Today, natural products are the fastest-growing segment in the market and probably the biggest trend in fragrances, with a projected growth rate of 9.6% from 2019 to 2024. Due to the demand for natural fragrances, this opens up a pathway for growth in the fragrance industry.

Marketing Trends
Multinational brands have already started to influence this trend. For example, in 2008, SC Johnson acquired the green brand Mrs. Meyer’s, and just last year, Air Wick introduced its own natural and eco-focused products with its Botanica line.

What factors contribute to such growth? The biggest role in this is played by consumers’ lack of knowledge, as they are obsessed with entirely natural products. While all product ingredients must meet the same safety criteria, most consumers still opt for natural products because they believe it means they are safer and healthier.

Understanding “natural fragrances”
As much as the major manufacturers are present in this field, they also influence regulations, so we still do not have a universally accepted definition of a natural ingredient, creating a huge space for defining ingredients in the “natural” category.
The key point is that the ingredient must occur in nature, which is sufficient for the industry to start and develop a product.
There are many ways to design a product with a natural look, as can be seen in the following text.

Regarding the advertising campaign for products in trend, there is also an informal qualification.

When the label reads “contains 100% natural fragrances,” it means that the product may contain ingredients that are 100% natural according to ISO 9235 standards.

When the label reads “made with,” it means that the fragrance contains natural essential oils. The product formula may contain many synthetic ingredients, but it must contain a carrier of natural ingredients.

“Naturally derived” means that the product may be made from natural or synthetic ingredients that were originally derived from materials found in nature. Many raw materials available for sale are already made from natural sources, which is a good way to support their sustainability while giving the manufacturer a wide range to work with.

A fragrance labeled “nature identical” is made from ingredients found in nature but is synthetically made to promote sustainability. Many natural fragrance ingredients are becoming rare and hard to find. By using synthetic equivalents, manufacturers can consistently provide high-quality products and protect the environment.

When using plant-based raw materials to make products, we get a “vegan” product. Such fragrances must not contain components of animal origin or petrochemical-derived materials.

This option includes essential oils and natural plant-based fragrances, as well as synthetics if they are plant-derived.

Unlike vegans, “vegan-friendly” has a similar range but may also include petrochemically derived materials.

Since fragrances from animal-derived materials are mostly not found in manufacturers’ catalogs, many fragrances fall into the category of “vegan-friendly.”

Ingredients and finished products labeled “Cruelty-Free” are not tested on animals, which applies to all aromatic materials.

For fragrances to originate from “sustainably sourced” means that the ingredients must be collected from sustainable sources.

This classification allows for the use of synthetic fragrance ingredients.

Currently, the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has defined 150 essential oils, 800 natural isolates, and 3000 synthetic bases.

By combining all of the above, we get fragrances, but only 100% natural fragrances are used in our scented candles.

What is the situation in the market?

We know that all global markets are regulated, but how?

The American market is regulated in a way that, for example, it is not mandatory to label the content on the product, so, for example, their leading candle manufacturer does not disclose the content for their scented series, but rather describes the candles: “Pumpkin, baked with cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon, sweetened with brown sugar.”

In addition to global standards, the European Union has its own standards for the EU, and each member state has its own, such as Italy and France, just like Slovenia.

Among all vegan products, candles are perhaps the most complicated to determine the origin of the material, as unlike food, their compositions are often not found on the label, if they have a label at all, making it difficult (or impossible) to determine the vegan status of candles.

In terms used in today’s market (in marketing), such as “vegan,” “vegan-friendly,” or “cruelty-free,” there are huge differences. The question is simple: does the material contain ingredients of animal origin? Is it enough to trust the manufacturers’ answer: “It does not contain ingredients of animal origin, we swear.”?

I make candles, and do not believe me on my word, because there are many reasons for this. I support Manchester United (and Olimpija), I drive a Suzuki (previously German and French cars), I have an Airedale Terrier (I also love cats), I have been smoking for over thirty years (currently IQOS), and so on…

Simply put, candle makers (sometimes just “chandlers”) have been making candles from materials purchased on the market for over 1,000 years. And that will not change. We work with materials supplied to us, and we will never be able to say that any ingredient is 100% accurate, because… if they lie to me, I lie to you too.

If the material contains a percentage of paraffin, the candles are not vegan, because paraffin is a derivative of oil, of fossil origin, and who knows what fossil residues contain. Maybe even human tissue!?

If it contains stearin – they are not vegan, because it is of animal origin and is added to increase the melting point, so the candle can be properly shaped in the mold. It usually contains about 10% stearin.

If the material contains beeswax – the candles are not vegan, because bees are additionally tortured (with human selection, killing queens, and the like).

Fortunately, today we have organizations that deal with this. They determine whether a particular product is vegan or not and give it a seal, a certificate.

The same applies here. If this organization lies to me, I lie to you too.

Candlemaster Ltd has certified five of its products. Why only five and not all? Simply put: it costs. It costs, on an annual basis.

The V-labes certificate for vegan candles has been awarded to the following three products: My Baby, eTNA, and DRY Dry Wax.

Today, these are the only certified vegan candles in Europe (and we are proud of that).

The V-Label is an internationally recognised, registered symbol for labeling vegan and vegetarian products and services.

CandleMaster does not use palm wax in production, as we take environmental conservation very seriously.

In our efforts towards safety and ease of use of our products, we also demand that they are as environmentally friendly as possible. New insights in the phase of environmental awareness, or better said learning, have undermined our trust in the sustainability of palm wax. As ecological responsibility has become a critical component of our culture, we have decided to step out ahead of many “environmentally conscious” communities and completely abandon the use of palm wax in candle making.

Environmental Impact
Candle makers who are concerned with environmental conservation have long been aware of the challenges associated with palm wax. The governments of Indonesia and Malaysia have allowed palm growers to devastate the local environment in order to improve economic conditions.
“From 1967 to 2000, the area in Indonesia where palms are grown expanded from 2,000 square kilometers to over 30,000 square kilometers. Deforestation in Indonesia due to palm oil and illegal logging is so rapid that the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report states that most of the country’s forests may be destroyed by 2022.” And that is this year.
The Economist – “The Other Oil Spill”
Most of this land was designated for growing palms from which palm oil is extracted and then palm wax. The land being cleared is home to some of the oldest and most diverse rainforests in the world. The incredible rate of deforestation in Indonesia ranks among the world’s largest CO2 emitters.
Despite many palm oil producers hiding behind statements and local certifications confirming that their oil was sourced sustainably, out of the “many,” only 15 out of 355 are from Asia, the actual images and data tell a completely different story.
When palms start growing in Serbia and its surroundings, we will reconsider the reuse of palm oil.
Until then, if you happen to enjoy candles made from palm wax, I recommend candles from colleagues, as our market is full of them and they have been withdrawn from the EU, Scandinavian traders. You will notice that they have an excellent price, which we also confirm. Their price is lower than the cost of raw materials. Why?
Because, for example, the European Parliament banned the use of palm oil in biofuels in January 2018.
Germany will completely ban it in 2023. Scandinavians are on another planet.
But… all of the above depends on the influence of the food industry (e.g., Ferrero) and energy-related issues, so they will surely find ways through declarations, resolutions, certificates… that the oil being used is sourced sustainably and so on… logging and deforestation continue because people need to make a living.
However, I believe in people like Andrew Butler from the British cosmetic company Lush, who says: “There is no such thing as sustainable palm oil: it does not exist.”
Therefore, we make candles from soy wax, Palm oil-free.