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Yankee Candle Balsam & Cedar Review: Is It Worth It?
A practical look at the Yankee Candle Balsam & Cedar scented candle, including fragrance strength, burn performance, jar design, seasonal appeal, customer feedback, pros, cons, and common complaints.
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Product Overview
Yankee Candle Balsam & Cedar has been created with a big scented jar candle in mind that brings you an immediate burst of fresh, woodsy fragrance into your living room, bedroom, entryway or seasonal space. This particular scent blends together strong evergreen, balsam and cedar fragrances.
This large glass candle is designed to last longer than smaller candles and provides a beautiful decorative element for the home. The bright green color of this product's wax along with its natural forest presentation makes it particularly suitable for decorating homes for fall and winter. Although this scent is available year round.
Customers Say
Many consumers have stated the Balsam & Cedar Fragrance Smells like a Fresh Wood smell reminiscent of Evergreens during the Holiday Season. Buyers generally comment positively about how well this candle throws its scent and how a strong scent will develop after the candle has burned for a while. In addition to commenting on the candle's scent throw, many buyers also enjoy the design of the large jar in which the candle comes.
As they see it, since the jar is larger than most other candles, it should burn longer as well. Green Wax, and Classic Glass Jar Design are two elements that appeal to many consumers. They comment on how well these features add to their decor whether used on a table, shelf, mantel, or for display around the holidays.
TMost Consumers have commented negatively on three aspects of this product: burning, wicks, and cost. Tunneling and Soot appear to be the most prevalent problems when the wick is not properly maintained. Several consumers also comment that they believe the candle is too expensive to purchase versus purchasing an average priced scented candle.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evergreen and cedar fragrance
- Good seasonal atmosphere
- Large jar provides extended use
- Classic decorative glass design
- Works well in living rooms and common areas
- Popular fragrance for fall and winter
- Reusable glass jar after the candle is finished
Cons
- More expensive than basic candles
- Can tunnel if the wick is not maintained
- Strong fragrance may be too intense for some users
- Glass jar becomes hot during use
- Burn quality can vary if the wick is not trimmed
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Bottom Line
The strongest benefit of buying Yankee Candle Balsam & Cedar is that it provides consumers with a traditional or classic scented candle as well as creates a warm and inviting seasonal ambiance in their home. Some of the most positive features of this product include the distinctive forest scent, larger than average jar size, and attractive presentation. However, some of the negative aspects of purchasing Yankee Candle Balsam & Cedar include the higher price point and the fact that you will have to properly trim your candle's wick for the flame to burn evenly.
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