3mo ago
This does not even compare to any Trudon product. When not lit, it vaguely resembles the Abd El Kader candle but it burns very dirty - with a huge flame, no matter how often you trim the wick, giving off lots of soot and smoke. It gives off so much smoke when I light that I open the windows as I am worried it will set my smoke alarm off. I have high ceilings but would definitely not recommend lighting it in a cozy, low ceiling place as you would get black soot marks on the ceiling. I am also concerned about the potential fire risk given how they burn. I would ONLY recommend using this with a candle warmer and not lighting it given the high flame and smoke. Yes, their refills are way lower price point ($20) and they have found a way to make refills that fit in the original container, (I wish Trudon had refills for their glass candles and not just for their alabaster ones) and you can pretend to splurge on quality things while buying cheaper products - which effectively is posturing, but for whom? - but like all dupes or fakes or imitations, the quality is much lower and you get what you pay for. If you don’t want to spend $135 on a Trudon you would be better off buying a candle from the plethora sold at Marshalls or TJ Maxx or Home Goods or the farmer’s market. They burn cleaner. Have not tried the soaps.