Candle FAQs

Before lighting your first Linger Lane Candle, you may have a few questions about candle care, ingredients, fragrance strength, and shipping. Below you'll find answers to the most common questions about our hand-poured souy candles, how to get the best burn, and what makes Linger Lane fragrances unique.

About Linger Lane Candles

What makes Linger Lane candles different?

Linger Lane candles are designed to capture moments and memories through layer fragrance. Each scent is thoughtfully blended to evoke a specific atmosphere or moment like a slow morning, windows open after a fresh rain, or a quiet evening at home curled up with a book. Our goal is to create fragrances that feel like places and experiences you want to return to.

Where are Linger Lane candles made?

Linger Lane candles are hand-poured in small batches in Pekin, Illinois. Each candle is carefully crafted to ensure consistent fragrance, quality ingredients, and a clean burn.

What inspired the Linger Lane name?

After a trip to Galena, Illinois, our founders were inspired to begin making candles. The name Linger Lane was created around the idea that scent has the power to transport us back to meaningful places and moments. Every fragrance is developed to capture a feeling your want to linger in a little longer.

Candle Ingredients and Quality

What wax do you use?

Linger Lane candles are made with 100% plant-based soy wax. We chose soy wax because of it's clean burn, smooth finish, and ability to hold fragrance beautifully while being a natural product. The specific soy wax we use is specifically formulated to provide an enhanced fragrance throw as well as to withstand higher temperatures which reduces issues while being shipped during warmer months.

What fragrance oils do you use?

We source only high-quality fragrance oils that are vegan, cruelty-free, and non-toxic including being Prop 65 compliant and phthalate-free. The fragrance oils are carefully blended to create layered, atmosphere-driven scents. Each fragrance is designed to unfold gradually as the candle burns.

Are Linger Lane candles vegan?

Yes. Linger Lane candles are made with soy wax and fragrance oils that do not contain animal-derived ingredients.

Do you candles contain paraffin?

No. Linger Lane candles are made with 100% plant-based soy wax rather than paraffin wax.

Candle Performance

How long do Linger Lane candles burn?

Burn time is effected by many factors including proper candle care. If our candle care guidelines are followed, Linger Lane candles should burn for:

  • Up to 60 hours for our 12 ounce candles
  • Up to 40 hours for our 8 ounce candles
  • Up to 17 hours for our 3.5 ounce candles
How strong is the scent throw?

The size and openness of the room your candle is in will effect the realized scent throw. See the next question for more info on ideal room size for each Linger Lane Candle.

Linger Lane candles are designed to fill a room with fragrance without being overpowering. The goal is to create a warm atmosphere that gently builds as the candle burns.

What size room are your candles best for?

Our 12 and 8 ounce candles are good for individual rooms like kitchens, living rooms, and bedrooms. Our 3.5 ounce candles are good for smaller rooms like bathrooms and small offices. In larger, open spaces, multiple candles help create a fuller scent experience.

Candle Care

How do I burn a candle properly?

Allow your candle to burn until the melted wax reaches the edge of the jar during each burn. This usually takes about 2-3 hours and helps prevent tunneling.

How long should I burn my candle the first time?

The first burn should last 2-3 hours or until the wax melts fully across the surface. This helps establish an even burn for future use.

Should I trim the wick?

Yes. The wick should be trimmed to 1/4 inch before each burn to help control the flame and prevent soot.

How can I make my candle last longer?

Burn your candle for no more than 3-4 hours at a time, keep the wick trimmed, and allow the wax to cool completely before relighting.

Fragrances

How are Linger Lane fragrances created?

Each fragrance is designed like a sensory experience: beginning with an atmosphere, unfolding through layered scent notes, and finishing with a feeling that lingers in the space.

Our founders combine fragrance oils to achieve the scent experience of the specific moment, place, or memory that they are aiming for each candle to evoke.

How do I choose the right scent?

Many customer choose based on the moment or mood they want to create which is why our candles are named after the experiences they are designed after. However, you can also look for scents based off of common fragrance families by using the sort functions on our Shop page

Orders and Shipping

How long does shipping take?

Orders are typically fulfilled and ready for shipment within 1-2 business days. Shipping times then vary depending on carrier and location.

Do you offer returns?

If your candle arrives damaged or there is an issue with your order, please contact us and we will make it right. You can get full details on our return policy here.