[Redway]

You have a point about essential oils and candles being ... a combo to be approached with caution at least. It's alright when the candle comes pre.-infused with essential oils but when you're adding them directly to the candle, it makes the candle more flammable, at least to begin with. If the candle's not pre.-scented it's better to just use an air-diffuser (let the thyme, hemp, patchouli and bergamot marinate in the air whatever Friday night takes your fancy) and just light the candle normally and separate from essential oils.