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Sample episodeBehind the WickSolo host · 4:23
Choosing the Perfect Scents for Winter: Behind the Wick
Made with Chatedly from a short brief. Wick and Ember Candle Co. is a fictional business.
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The brief
Behind the Wick
A solo show from a small candle maker about scent, craft and running a tiny business.
- Topic How we choose the scents for each season
- Audience Candle lovers and customers of the shop
- Goal Shop the winter collection
- Key points Start from a memory; test burns take weeks; why some scents never make it; the three winter scents and the stories behind them
- Tone Cozy, personal, a little behind-the-scenes
The episode
Choosing the Perfect Scents for Winter: Behind the Wick
June Hey there, welcome back to Behind the Wick. This is my little spot where I chat about candles, crafting, and the ups and downs of running a small business. I’m June, and I’m really happy you’re here.
June Today, I want to talk about something pretty close to my heart—how I choose the scents for each season. Winter, especially. It’s kind of like storytelling, but with smells.
June Think about it—the right scent can totally take you somewhere. Maybe a grandparent’s kitchen or curled up in a cozy blanket by the fire. It can make your home feel like a little sanctuary when everything outside is cold and gray.
June For me, picking a winter candle scent usually starts with a memory. Sometimes it’s a quiet moment from childhood, sometimes something I’ve noticed on a snowy afternoon walk.
June Like last winter, I kept thinking about baking ginger cookies with my sister—the sharp warmth of ginger, sweet molasses, a little kick of clove.
June That memory was the seed—the spark—for one of our winter scents. Crazy how a smell can carry so much feeling, don’t you think?
June But here’s the thing—it’s not just grabbing a scent and popping it into wax. Nope, there’s a whole process. That memory turns into an idea, then into hours of testing, tweaking, and burning—sometimes for weeks.
June Some scents sound perfect on paper but don’t carry through on the burn. Or they’re too strong. Or they smell nothing like what I imagined!
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June So yeah, that’s the magic and the challenge of making seasonal candles that actually feel right. Ones that match the mood and become your little winter companions.
June In this episode, I’ll take you behind the scenes of the winter collection—the three scents we ended up choosing, and the stories those memories grew into. Hopefully, you find one that feels like home this season.
June When that spark of memory hits, I start blending. Usually, I’ve got a notepad full of scribbles and a couple of tiny bottles of oils. It’s honestly simpler than it sounds, but that first step feels like sketching a little painting.
June Then comes the test burn phase. This is where patience really matters. I light those early versions over and over, sometimes for three—no, four weeks, paying attention to how the scent fills the room and plays with the wick and wax.
June Some blends start off great but fade too fast. Others are strong—maybe even too strong. And then, sometimes, there’s a weird off note that makes me scrap the whole batch.
June I remember one scent inspired by evergreen trees that smelled amazing in the bottle... but when burning, it turned sharp—kind of like pine cleaner. Not cozy, so it never made the cut.
June That brings me to the three that did make it—our winter lineup this year feels really special. First up is a woodsy fir scent inspired by a walk through frost-covered pines.
June I was crunching through fresh snow, air was clear and biting cold. That sharp pine mixed with hints of cedar and a touch of smoky birch just stuck with me. I wanted to bottle that quiet frozen moment.
June Then there’s the warm spice blend, my nod to family gatherings during the holidays. Think cinnamon, clove, nutmeg—but soft and balanced, like those long conversations over too many cups of hot cider.
June This one reminds me of a kitchen filled with laughter and the kind of comfort you only get from being with people you love. I picture it sitting on a worn wooden table surrounded by twinkly lights.
June Last is a sweet vanilla bean scent that smells like cozy nights by the fire—really quiet, a little indulgent, with just the right creamy touch. It’s that feeling of pulling a favorite blanket tight around your shoulders.
June People say it’s like a warm hug in candle form—which, yeah, that’s exactly what I was aiming for.
June All three took time to get just right, and that’s why I’m proud of them. They’re not just scents but stories—little moments you can carry around your home all winter long.
June If you’re curious, the whole winter collection is up in the shop now—and I’d love for you to find the one that feels like a quiet corner in the cold season just for you.
June Thanks for joining me behind the wick today. I hope whatever candles you light this winter bring a little warmth and comfort your way. Until next time, keep your space cozy and your heart warm.
Show notes written for this episode
In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of scent selection for our winter candle collection. Discover how personal memories inspire fragrances, why testing can take weeks, and why some scents don't make the cut. Plus, learn the heartwarming stories behind our three winter scents.
Key takeaways:
- Seasonal scents start from meaningful memories.
- Candle testing involves patience and careful evaluation.
- Not every scent resonates; some are lovingly set aside.
- Our winter collection features three unique candles, each with its own story.
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