Product Testing

At Our Time Candles of Nantwich, product testing, safety, and quality are at the heart of everything we do. While many brands meet only the minimum, we go further — testing, testing, and testing again to ensure every candle is not only safe, but beautifully fragrances your home.

Candle testing

All candles are fully tested for safety and performance. Every new fragrance is poured with several wick sizes and burn‑tested in 2–4 hour cycles. Before lighting, we check the cold throw to confirm the scent is strong and true.

Once lit, we monitor each candle regularly and record key performance data, including melt pool, wick behaviour, soot, and burn time. After each cycle we let the candle cool completely so the wax can re‑set, ensuring consistent performance on the next burn.

All testing is done in accordance with the following standards:

-          EN15493 – Fire Safety of Candles

-          EN15494 – Product safety labelling

We also only approve candles that meet all our standards:

  1. Smells great cold
  2. Gives reliable burn performance
  3. Smells great hot while burning
  4. Shows excellent, even wax consumption

Follow our Candle Burning Guide to get the best life and fragrance from your candle.


Reed diffuser testing

All diffusers are tested in realistic home conditions to ensure a steady, noticeable fragrance throw in a normal‑sized room. If a scent can’t be detected under these conditions, we won’t sell it.

During testing we keep diffusers away from direct sunlight and strong heat sources, and we record the liquid weight weekly to track longevity and consistency. Each fragrance is assessed for even diffusion over time so you can trust the stated lifespan.

Place diffusers in warm but not hot areas and follow our diffuser care tips for best results.


Wax melt testing

Wax melts are tested in a tea‑light oil burner to ensure they deliver good scent quickly and consistently. We recommend starting with a small amount (10–20 g) so the melted wax doesn’t overflow your burner.

Use a little at first and increase if needed. Follow our Wax Melt Guide for safe, long‑last­ing fragrance.


Our promise

We supply only safe, high‑quality, high‑performing home fragrance products that meet both industry and our own exacting testing standards. If you’d like any help choosing or using a product, we are always happy to advise.