9 Ways Essential Oil Diffusers Are Better Than Candles

Lighting a scented candle creates a rush of beautiful scent anywhere it is placed, but there is one important   caveat; there must be at least one person present whenever a candle is lit. 

The level of relaxation a flickering flame can offer is like not other, as a candle glimmers warmly, setting a cozy and relaxing mood .

When it comes to filling a home with fragrance, candles have been the first choice for a long time.

With essential oils becoming more and more popular however, there are new and better alternatives for the provision of fragrances for private residences.

Scented Candles

Scented candles are made from a combination of wax and scent oil that when lit, emit aromas into the air.

Their ingredients can vary greatly and their flickering flames are gentle and soft.



Integral to the ancient practice of aromatherapy, scented candles are mood boosters, and certain scents, like lavender and rose, are well known for their capacity to ease anxiety and stress.

Streams of cinnamon and citrus are uplifting and promote energy. 

Candlelight enhances healing with its warmth and sense of comfort, and nurtures the ability to focus.

Candles serve as the perfect home accessories, enhancing any chosen decor, and an endless variety of shapes and colors to choose from.

Why Scenting Diffusers Are Better Than Candles

Waterless Diffusers Are A Safer Choice

There’s no flame, no hot wax, no immediate risk of any kind. 

Open flames of any kind are too potentially dangerous to keep lit unattended all night long and are obviously a poor choice for homes with pets or small children.

They Maintain Optimum Fragrance Levels

Although lighting a candle will initially and effectively throw a scent across a room, it cannot maintain its flow force over the course of an entire day.

With a diffuser, a continuous and constant scent is guaranteed for an entire day, week or even month, depending on capacity selection.

Waterless Essential Oil Diffusers Are More Discrete

These sleek devices can be placed most anywhere in the room, including out of sight. 

They reflect dynamic consumer preferences, which are trending towards a preference for minimalistic designs that permit seamless integration into any home décor. 

This not only lends a note of mystery to the scenting experience, but also alters the character of disposable items in a disposable society that become complementary to everyone’s daily routines.

They Save You Money in The Long Run

While the purchase of a solid diffuser and a supply of essential oils will initially cost more than an investment in even a high-quality candle, the essential oil is so concentrated that its likely to last longer than all but the most massive of candles.

Studies confirm that the benefits of essential oils can improve sleep, relieve stress and soothe nerves. 

Their affect is directly related to the way in which they are created.

They Are  Adjustable To Suit Any Preference

Unlike candles that burn until they don’t, diffusers are totally adjustable and they can be tailored to suit a wide range of preferences. 

Finding the ideal setting may take a bit of experimentation,  but in the end, it is well worth the effort whether it is designated for a home or a commercial space.

They Provide Larger Scent Coverage

A diffuser creates a way for essential oils to be spread throughout a space, whether it is a single room or an entire house.

If the area is a room, a candle might suffice until it burns out, but the scent will prevail a lot, longer with a unit that can be installed and work with an HVAC system, spreading the essential oil throughout the rooms by breaking down the oil into molecules.

They Provide Larger Coverage Than Candles

The Aroma Beam dry vapor cartridge fragrance diffuser system, for example, effectively freshens interior spaces of up to 20,000 cubic feet with a 10-foot ceiling and is perfect for controlled scent-marketing in larger homes as well as retail environments, hotels or motels, healthcare facilities, restaurants, spas or fitness centers, office buildings, schools, nursing homes, churches, day care centers and more.

They Provide Even Consistent Scent Coverage

Diffusers break down essential oils into a dry mist of nanoparticles via the the use of filtered air.

This vapor is then released into the HVAC ducts, sending a consistent and even scent to the desired areas. No candle can come close to providing such an efficient scenting solution.

In Some Ways They Provide Lower Power Consumption

While obviously candles do not require any electric power at all, such a flame burns out after about forty hours, diffusers do require some electricity, but there are energy saving tips, which are easy and involve some small adjustments when using air freshener systems.

Additionally, candles produce soot or unsightly residues.

Final thought on cooling systems: Whoever stole our air-conditioners, keep one. It’s hot where you are going. ~The New Lively Hope Baptist Church.