How to Choose Soy Candles: Scent, Size & Gifting

How to Choose Soy Candles: Scent, Size & Gifting

Choosing a soy candle is mostly about matching the fragrance, candle size and occasion to the way you want to enjoy it. Little Brown Goose Soy Candles are handmade in Geelong, Victoria, using soy wax, fragrance oil and 100% cotton wicks.

This guide focuses on choosing the right candle. For wick trimming, burn times and full safety instructions, see our Soy Candle Care Guide.

Choose the right candle size

Mini Soy Candle

The Mini contains 100g of wax and has an approximate burn time of 25 hours when used and cared for correctly. It is a practical choice for trying a new fragrance, smaller suitable spaces, hampers and thank-you gifts.

Large Double-Wicked Soy Candle

The Large contains 285g of wax, has two cotton wicks and an approximate burn time of 50 hours when used and cared for correctly. It suits regular candle use, larger living areas and gifting when you want a more substantial candle.

Burn times are approximate and can vary with placement, wick care, burn duration and surrounding conditions.

Choose a fragrance style

Fragrance is personal, so start with the scent family you already tend to enjoy. Our current candle range includes eight fragrance options.

Fresh and coastal

Hamptons is a fresh coastal-inspired fragrance, while Cedarwood & Sage combines citrus, herbal sage and woody notes. These styles suit customers who prefer a fresh or balanced home fragrance.

Woody and earthy

Bergamot & Patchouli blends citrus with earthy, woody notes. Vanilla Patchouli adds a warmer vanilla character to sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli and musk.

Floral

Japanese Honeysuckle is a sweet floral fragrance with fruity notes, while Wild Peony offers a softer classic floral style.

Fruity and celebratory

Guava & Lychee is bright and tropical, while Strawberry & Champagne combines berries, rose and a sparkling champagne-style fragrance.

Match the candle to the space

For a bedroom, study or smaller suitable space, a Mini candle can be a simple choice. For a living or dining area, customers may prefer the larger double-wicked candle. Always place any candle on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface and keep it away from draughts, children, pets and flammable materials.

Choosing a soy candle as a gift

If you know the recipient's favourite fragrance family, choose within that style. If you are unsure, fresh, floral or coastal fragrances can be versatile options. Mini candles work well in hampers and small thank-you gifts, while the Large candle makes a more substantial standalone gift.

Little Brown Goose Soy Candles come boxed, so they can be given on their own or paired with other home fragrance products.

Before you light it

Every candle contains an open flame. Before use, read the product directions, trim the wick as directed and follow the maximum burn time and safety instructions. Our dedicated How to Use & Care for Soy Candles guide covers the current 6mm wick trim, three-hour maximum burn and when to stop using the candle.

Explore Little Brown Goose home fragrance

Shop Little Brown Goose Soy Candles to see the current scents and sizes.

For flameless fragrance, explore our Reed Diffusers, Room Sprays and Soy Wax Melts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes are available?

The Mini contains 100g of wax and the Large contains 285g. The Large candle has two cotton wicks.

How long do they burn?

The Mini has an approximate 25-hour burn time and the Large an approximate 50-hour burn time when used and cared for correctly.

What candle scents are currently available?

Current options are Bergamot & Patchouli, Cedarwood & Sage, Strawberry & Champagne, Guava & Lychee, Japanese Honeysuckle, Vanilla Patchouli, Wild Peony and Hamptons.

Where can I find candle-care instructions?

See our Soy Candle Care Guide for wick trimming, burn-time and safety guidance.