The Big Clean Burn Lie

What Does Oud Smell Like? (And Why Dubai Can't Get Enough of It)

If you have ever walked through a souk in Dubai and been stopped in your tracks by a scent that is simultaneously ancient and arresting, earthy and ethereal, animalic and beautiful — you have met o...

Why Does My Candle Tunnel? The Complete Guide to Fixing and Preventing Candle Tunnelling

You light your new candle with great anticipation. The flame catches, the fragrance blooms — and then, over the next few hours, something quietly terrible happens. The wax around the edges stays so...

Soteria: A Fragrance with Purpose – Supporting Mental Health in Palestine

Discover how No Common Scents is making a difference with Soteria, a calming fragrance dedicated to humanity. With 20% of the sale price donated to Hakini, a mental health charity in Palestine, eve...

Why palm oil is not sustainable and should not be in candles

Palm oil might be marketed as sustainable, but we’re here to tell you why it doesn’t belong in our candles.

The truth about lead-free wicks

“Lead-free wicks”—sounds fancy, right? But here’s why it’s not that big of a deal.

Soy candles are cleaner and safer? Think again.

Soy wax sounds like the eco-friendly choice, but is it really? Let’s dive into the dirty truth about soy candles.

Why soot in your candle isn’t poisoning you

Think soot means your candle is toxic? Think again. Learn why soot is just a natural by-product of burning candles.

The human and environmental cost of essential oils in candles

From environmental damage to human exploitation, the production of essential oils isn’t as pure as you think.

Essential Oils in candles: The truth about natural vs synthetic

Is “natural” always better? When it comes to candles, the answer might surprise you. Let’s break down the essential oil myth.

Are non-toxic candles really safer?

Are “non-toxic” and “clean burn” candles really safer, or is it all just a marketing scam? Let’s break down the truth and banish the myths for good.