I don’t burn candles very often anymore. I tend to be forgetful, and forgetfulness + open flames in your home = risky behavior.
But when Apotheke included the Canvas Classic Candle in the box with my reed diffuser, I had to give it a try. And my home smells better for it.
After a week of enjoying it during cozy evenings and work-from-home days, here’s my take on whether it’s worth the investment.
Apotheke Canvas Classic Candle
Pros
- Clean, even burn.
- Elegant, minimalist design.
- Easy setup.
- Long-lasting wax.
- Lights easily.
Cons
- Pricey.
- Scent is subtle in larger rooms.
- No lid.
The Unboxing Experience
As with most candles, the unboxing and setup are fairly straightforward. Open the box, extract the candle, light and enjoy.
The canvas candle shipped with a reed diffuser. Both were protected with packing paper and tucked inside a basic cardboard box.
The candle is packaged in a sleek, simple box — understated, but it has just enough polish to make you feel like you’re unwrapping something special. It reminds me of Apple’s packaging.
Inside, the candle sat snugly inside its protective packaging, its frosted glass container and minimalist label giving off high-end spa vibes. My only complaint is that it didn’t come with a lid. As someone who doesn’t use a candle every day, I prefer to keep dust and debris away.
First Impressions
Some candles blast their scent from the second the flame touches the wick. With others, hours pass before you get even a whiff of scent.
The Apotheke Canvas Classic Candle falls somewhere in the middle. Within 15 to 20 minutes of its initial lighting, a soft, clean fragrance began filling the air around my writing chair. It’s a fresh scent — not overly floral or citrusy. Think of it more like the scent of clean laundry filling the house on a warm summer day.
At $46, you’re paying for more than just wax and a wick. The frosted glass jar with its understated label looks like it belongs on a boutique hotel nightstand or a carefully styled coffee table. But the aesthetic is versatile enough to work well with my modular coffee table.
I haven’t found a permanent home for my candle yet. Mostly, it stays on the table next to my writing chair, but I moved it to the living room a couple of days ago. We’re expecting company, so I want to get some good scents going.
One Week Later
After a week of daily use, the candle barely shows signs of wear. The burn is impressively clean, and the wick lights on the first try every time. If you’ve struggled with stubborn candle wicks, you’ll appreciate those finer details. Here are some things I’ve noticed over the past seven days.
Scent Strength
Candles will always be stronger than more subtle options like diffusers. But this candle does a decent job of blending into the background. The Canvas scent is light and balanced, making it better for a bedroom, office, or cozy reading nook than a large, open living space.
Burn Quality
The candle burns evenly, although I have noticed some tunneling after a week of use. Tunneling happens when one area of the candle burns lower than the rest. I’ve since learned, though, that this can happen when you don’t let the candle burn long enough on its initial lighting. I only burned it for an hour or so that first day. Lesson learned!
Duration
I’ve only used the candle for a week, and you can see it’s barely gone down. Apotheke claims its candles burn for 60 to 70 hours, and with what I’ve seen so far, I believe it.
Ease of Use
It’s tough to evaluate a candle on “ease of use,” since you typically merely need to light it and go on with your day. The hardest part (for me, anyway) is remembering to extinguish it before leaving the house.
One way this candle is easy to use is that the wick doesn’t need to be trimmed very often. It didn’t break off and create a mess, as lower-quality candles do. As long as you let it burn for a while on the initial run, you should be able to enjoy even melting for months.
Value
I’m not going to lie. The price is a little steep for me. You can plenty of candles for less than $10. Quality is what you’re paying for here. You’ll also get 60 to 70 hours of burn time, so if you regularly burn candles and embrace a classy design aesthetic, the $46 price tag might be well worth it to you.
Key Features
Thinking about adding the Canvas Candle to your space? Here’s what you’re getting:
- Subtle, clean scent: This candle calls to mind the smell of freshly laundered towels, filling your space with a clean scent.
- Elegant design: The frosted glass and subtle branding create a minimalist design that looks good in any room.
- Long burn time: You’ll get up to 70 hours of burn time as long as you regularly trim the wick.
- Clean performance: Burn for a while on the first use, and you’ll get an even burn and minimal soot.
- Low maintenance: The candle lights easily and requires only occasional wick trimming.
Specifications
- Scent notes: Crisp linen, white musk and sweet lily of the valley.
- Wax type: Soy wax blend.
- Burn time: 60-70 hours.
- Dimensions: 5.5 inches wide x 5.25 inches high.
- Materials: Frosted glass vessel, cotton wick.
- Includes: One single-wick candle.
Apotheke Canvas Classic Candle
The Takeaway
If you’re looking for a luxury candle that blends seamlessly with your decor, the Apotheke Canvas Classic Candle is worth a look. It delivers a clean, long-lasting burn that’s pleasant and refined. Best of all, you can repurpose the attractive jar once the wax has run its course. Just don’t expect it to fill every corner of a large, open-plan home. This one is best enjoyed up close and personal.
