What Is a Wax Melt — and How Do You Use One?

If you love fragrance but want it without a flame, a wax melt is for you. Wax melts are one of the easiest ways to scent a home — but if you have never used one, here is exactly how they work.

What is a wax melt?

A wax melt is a small, flame-free piece of scented wax. Instead of being lit, it is gently warmed so the fragrance releases slowly into the air. Ours are made from the same coconut soy wax as our candles.

How to use one

Place a wax melt in the dish of a wax warmer (electric or tea-light). As it warms, the wax melts and the scent diffuses softly through the room. There is no flame, no smoke, and no soot.

When the scent fades

Fragrance lasts for many hours. When it fades, simply let the wax cool, pop it out, and replace it with a fresh melt. To switch scents, just swap the melt.

Why people love them

Wax melts are flame-free (perfect for bedrooms, offices, and homes with children or pets), long-lasting, and let you change your scent as often as you like. Browse our coconut soy wax melts — or pair one with a matching candle and room spray in an Atmosphères bundle.