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Yankee Candle
Scented paraffin candles. Paraffin combustion plus heavy synthetic fragrance is a poor indoor air combination.
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Grade D: Avoid most products
Our editorial review found concerns across much of the range. Check the dated sources and each current product label.
What the brand gets right
- Widely available in a range of sizes and scents
What to be aware of
- The range includes paraffin wax candles, which do not meet our preference for unscented beeswax or coconut wax
- Individual fragrance components were not fully listed in the product information reviewed
Editor’s note
If you love candles, switch to 100% beeswax or 100% coconut wax with cotton wicks and essential-oil (not fragrance oil) scenting. Burn in ventilated rooms only.
Assessment sources
This grade is an editorial assessment of published product and ingredient information, not a laboratory test. Product formulas can change after the review date.
- Yankee Candle product information (accessed 2026-04)