I've not bought candles for a long time bc of the toxic ingredients, but I trust Ben and his team that this is as clean as they come. The scent is just enough for an "oh, thats lovely" as you walk through the room, rather than a punch-in-the-nose scent from a conventional candle. I adore the hand-made vessels and re-purpose them as flower vases to give garden cuttings to friends (or keep for myself). Their scent creations are unique and I look forward to what is coming each season.