Artistic styles, new fragrances vivify candle gift set line

	This candle gift set from Ningbo Nanda has wooden jars with rhinestone embellishments.

Scents derived from nature and Oriental designs keep selections fresh.

Suppliers of candle gift sets in China are enhancing models’ decorative and aromatic qualities to invigorate the line.

Elevating aesthetics, manufacturers are increasing output of Oriental designs. Many of the latest releases, for example, boast ink-and-wash patterns.

The artistic style is a form of brush painting that originated from East Asia.

Aroma Consumer Products (Hangzhou) Co. Ltd also offers Wu Xing-themed sets, which combine the elements of wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Such models are available in musk, sandalwood and India-inspired scents.

Ningbo Nanda Plastic Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd, meanwhile, carries Zen-style releases that are suitable for tea ceremonies and parties. These consist of two or three filled candles, and round, rectangular, cylindrical or heart-shaped wooden plates and jars.

A number of versions also feature glass containers in leaf and floral motifs. The pieces come with rhinestone embellishments.

Several makers are likewise launching designs that match current trends in home textiles, jewelry, and fashion bags and dresses.

Suppliers are widening fragrance options as well. Among Aroma’s selection is the spring series, which comes in eight natural scents. These include blends of bamboo and eucalyptus, lemongrass and verbena, orchid and guava, teak and cedar, and vanilla and bourbon.

In general, colors and patterns correspond to the products’ fragrances.

The Calypso Mist model from Aroma, for instance, is available in blue and has trumpet shell prints, while the Jasmine Mint version comes in white and features floral motifs.

To boost sales further, items have labels and packaging that bear inspirational words such as thanks, love, hope and healing.

In addition, the Zhejiang province-based supplier has partnered with Komen of the US in 2010 to help spread awareness about breast cancer. The company has released candle gift sets adorned with pink ribbons, which is the international symbol for the cause.

Aroma is planning to raise at least $100,000 for the organization. To achieve this, the maker donates $1 for every candle sold.

	Aroma offers this candle gift set in sandalwood scent.

Sets from China may consist entirely of candles or contain essential oils, reed diffusers, incense sticks, and fragrance burners, sachets and beads. Dried flowers, candle holders, and glass plates, jars and bottles are included in select releases as well. Models from Shanghai Siyuan Flavours & Fragrances Co. Ltd intended for spas are also packed with bath salts, foot scrubbers and handcarved soap.

Candles are available in a variety of contours, sizes and scents. These are often made of paraffin wax, which is domestically abundant and imparts better stability.

Recently, however, plant-based options such as soy and palm wax are receiving increased attention as the materials are nontoxic and biodegradable. In addition, their costs are unaffected by fluctuating oil prices.

As regards themes, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, weddings and other celebrations are popular. Several versions also depict the four seasons, and come in fruit, floral, leaf and animal motifs.

In general, kits adopting domestically sourced fragrances and pigment go for $1 to $10. Aroma, however, utilizes inputs from the US. As a result, candle gift sets from the company are quoted between $8 and $100.

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Aroma Consumer Products (Hangzhou) Co. Ltd

Model: Calypso Mist
Description: Consists of two 3-color pillar and filled candles, reed diffuser; suede- finished glass jars and bottle; blend of fruit and water cyclamen scents; blue; ink-and-wash trumpet shell patterns

Aroma Consumer Products (Hangzhou) Co. Ltd

Model: Jasmine Mint
Description: Consists of two filled candles, reed diffusing bottle and ball, liquid scent; blend of jasmine, mint leaves and lemon zest fragrance; white; ink-and-wash floral patterns

Aroma Consumer Products (Hangzhou) Co. Ltd

Model: Sandalwood
Description: Consists of three filled candles in transparent jars, reed diffuser, fragrant beads; sandalwood scent

Ningbo Nanda Plastic Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd

Model: ND-WSC001
MOQ: 3,000 sets
Delivery: 28 days
Description: Consists of two filled candles, wooden wine vessel and plate; brown; leaf patterns; adorned with rhinestones

Ningbo Nanda Plastic Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd

Model: ND-WSC009
MOQ: 3,000 sets
Delivery: 28 days
Description: Consists of three filled candles in wooden jars, leaf-shaped plate; brown; leaf patterns; adorned with rhinestones

Ningbo Nanda Plastic Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd

Model: ND-WSC014
MOQ: 3,000 sets
Delivery: 28 days
Description: Consists of three filled candles in wooden jars, plate; black; leaf motif

Shanghai Siyuan Flavours & Fragrances Co. Ltd

Model: CLSY105411
MOQ: 3,000 sets
Delivery: 40 days
Description: Consists of two tealights, seven incense sticks, 11 incense cones, fish-shaped incense holder; 20.3x10x1.5cm