Candle
by Illume candles

Sometimes Quickies are just what you need.

Quickies are a set of four little candles by the designer brand Illume. These candles are specifically scented to set the mood for passion and sensuality. Placing them in red glass only enhances how seductive this set of candles can be. With an extended burn time and lead free wick, Quickies will probably outlast you!
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Pros
Sensual aroma, extremely long lasting for the size, great for creating a romantic scene.
Cons
Scent doesn't fill the room, only a small area, each candle is small.
Rating by reviewer:
4
extremely useful review
Illume has created a delightful set of four candles that are perfect for adding a little romance to your night. They are wonderfully scented, come in a sexy glass votive, and last a very long time. With these candles you get a touch of sensuality, and a lot of value for such a high end product.

Each candle is about two inches tall and the top is one and a half inches wide. Nearly the entire glass is filled with the candle. The votive is about the size of a shot glass, and when the candle is gone it can be used as one. The exterior of the glass container is a deep red that produces a sultry glow when the candle is lit.

The scent of the candle is supposed to be a combination of musk and vanilla, which is where his and hers comes from. All four candles are the same scent. When you are very close to the candle, the scent is extremely attractive. It is immensely concentrated, and the aroma comes from the use of essential oils. They smell just as good if they are not lit. Musk is the primary scent, with only light vanilla under tones. It is most like a high quality men's cologne in its luscious aroma. With these candles being so small, the scent seems to stay very close to the candle. Even when they are burning, the scent only travels a foot or so around where the candle is located. If all four are used at one time, the scent does travel through out the room a little more.

Burn time on these candles is a lot longer than what is listed on the Illume site. They suggest a burn time of about five hours per candle. The candles will burn much longer than that. At five hours, there was still more than half the candle left, and after three uses of at least three hours each, there is more than an inch of candle remaining in each votive. The burn time if all four are used separately is at least 40 hours total, or 10 hours per candle. During burning the top of the glass can become very hot, so move them with caution when they are lit.

The wax gets very hot, and could possibly burn the skin if it is applied to it, on purpose or accidentally. If the was gets on the skin, it leaves a long lasting, enticing scent, though it is not recommended to intentionally apply hot wax to the skin with these candles. They are not massage candles and should not be used as such. The wax does dry quickly, and can damage furniture or fabric in the event of a spill. Illume only uses lead free, paper and cotton wicks which are much safer, and provide a very clean burn. The content of the wax is a natural combination of soy, beeswax, and palm.
Experience
These candles work great at setting the mood for a night of passion. They create drama and romance with out being distracting. The size makes them perfect for use when traveling, or in a bath.
This product was provided free of charge to the reviewer. This review is in compliance with the FTC guidelines.

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  • Contributor: Sammi
    These have a good burn time. Too bad they don't fill a room with scent better.
    Good review!
  • Contributor: Mamastoys
    Nice review..too bad they don't put out a stronger smell. I love candles
  • Contributor: Backseat Boohoo
    OMG, these are so cute! I'm really sensitive to scents, so I wouldn't like it if the scent was super-strong, but it DOES disappoint me that the smell doesn't spread out throughout the whole room.

    Thanks for the review!
  • Contributor: her.royal.redness
    Thanks for the review!
  • Contributor: Adriana Ravenlust
    Nice review - I especially liked the note about burn times. Now that's cool (or hot?). It's too bad they do burn so hotly because I would expect more from a candle that is especially for the bedroom.

    You mentioned that the glasses are a deep red. Would you say the colour is off on the pictures here? It seems rather orangey.
  • Contributor: Cinnamon Chambers
    They are not orange at all in person. It is a deep pure red. Thanks for the comments!
  • Contributor: Alaska Child
    Thanks for the review! are the bases on the candles smaller than the tops? I ask because they look kind of tipsy. And if the wax does get really hot, I wouldn't want them to accidentally tip over at all.
  • Contributor: Viktor Vysheslav Malkin
    Great review
  • Contributor: onehotmomma
    great review! I hate small candles that burn too quick, These are perfect!
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