


FAQ
Nest Candles: Scents, Ingredients & Buying Guide
No. Nest candles are free from lead, phthalates, and parabens, and use pure cotton wicks designed for a clean, even burn with minimal soot. The wax is a proprietary premium blend (not 100% soy, but formulated for clean combustion), and the fragrance oils meet cosmetic-grade safety standards. Nest does not position itself as an "all-natural" brand, but independent of that label, these are among the cleanest-burning luxury candles we have carried in over 20 years of retail experience. For anyone with fragrance sensitivities, we recommend burning in a ventilated room and trimming the wick to a quarter inch before each lighting.
Grapefruit is the #1 bestselling Nest candle, followed by Bamboo and Holiday. Grapefruit is a bright, energizing blend of pink pomelo and white ginger lily that has topped the bestseller list for over a decade. Bamboo is the most universally loved scent in the collection, a clean floral musk that works in virtually any room and is the one people repurchase most. Holiday ranks third overall but is the top seasonal seller, with its warm pomegranate, pine, and clove composition returning every autumn to near-immediate sellouts. Among our team’s personal favorites, Sicilian Tangerine and Moroccan Amber tend to win over anyone looking for something more unexpected.
A classic 8.1-ounce Nest candle burns for approximately 50 to 60 hours. The 3-wick 21.2-ounce candle delivers 100 to 150 hours, and Nest votive candles (2 ounces) burn for roughly 12 hours. These are among the longest burn times in the luxury candle category at their respective price points. For the best performance, trim the wick to a quarter inch before each lighting and let the wax pool fully to the edges on the first burn. This prevents tunneling and ensures you enjoy every hour the candle is designed to deliver.
Candle Delirium is one of the most comprehensive Nest candle retailers in the country, carrying the full range of classic, 3-wick, votive, and seasonal candles online and in our West Hollywood boutique. We have stocked Nest since the brand’s earliest collections and are among the few retailers that consistently carry hard-to-find seasonal releases and gift sets. We ship nationwide with complimentary shipping on orders over $150.
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