So there has been a lot of hype over these candles for quite sometime. Me being my usual self, I rolled my eyes at the idea of a ring in a candle and then I caved....because I always do.
I watched as many ring reveals as I could and that's when I found myself looking at my conformation email "Your order has been placed." "Wow. Didn't take much to persuade you." I know.... Haha
So needless to say I was excited about my order but I ran into a few issues while waiting for my candle AND using it. I wanted to share my experience, hopefully if your ordering a candle or currently waiting for yours to arrive this will give you an inside look as to what you might expect.
So first off, my receipt didn't get emailed to me until 4 weeks after I ordered the candle. This annoyed me because I like to track my purchases. No receipt = No tracking info.
Next, my candle was on back order and I wasn't aware. I think it's changed now but at the time that I ordered my candle (August) the website displayed the candles that were on pre order. I specifically chose a candle that wasn't on pre order so I could receive it right away. I waited 10 weeks to receive my purchase. I felt that the company should have added a memo to their website letting customers know about the delay and that all candles were on pre order. As I mentioned before, I'm pretty sure they have updated their website and added in a note informing customers of the expected wait time.
My ring turned my finger green... This I wasn't too happy about. My ring was appraised at $80.00 so I didn't expect it to stay silver but I also didn't expect it to turn my skin green as fast as it did. That was pretty lame,
My next issue with the candle was the wax. It melts way too fast! I understand that having a candle with a gorgeous ring inside is exciting and no one wants to wait forever to get to it, but honestly, I expected a longer wait time to get my ring. after burning my candle for only 4 hours, I could see my ring and take it out with no effort. My candle is currently finished. I lit it about 10 times for only a few hours over the span of 3 weeks. I was a bit shocked to see how fast I went through the candle.
Finally, the wicks. they would constantly move around which resulted in my candle to burn unevenly, I had to move then back into place way more than I should have.
Now, with all that being said, I do have to point out that the candles smell amazing. I ordered Velvet Peach. It's a sweet summer scent. If you really like peaches then you'll enjoy this candle. My sister recently received her candles, she ordered Emerald Lime, which smells like a salted lime margarita and Sweet Pea Valley which smells true to the flower. Vanilla Crepe smells like old fashioned vanilla with a hint of sweetness, Over all these scents are gorgeous and I love every single one.
Even though my finger turned green, I think my ring is beautiful and it fits perfectly! Can't complain about that!
Charmed aroma has beautiful and simple packaging, simple round jar, elegant label and a plain gold lid. I adore it's simplicity. I think you will too.
Even though I didn't have the best experience with this candle and even though I won't be repurchasing it, I do recommend trying it out! I mean why not, you get a candle and a chance at a $5,000 ring!
Have you ordered a Charmed Aroma candle? What was your experience like and will you be repurchasing? Let me know!
Xoxo - Katie
