Can I Light Candles in a Heatwave (or a Blackout)?
By Whiskey & Woof
The power’s out. Your ice cream’s melting. And you’re wondering if lighting that sexy Whiskey & Woof candle will help or hurt your situation.
So let’s break it down.
Will burning candles make the room hotter during a heatwave?
Technically yes. A lit candle gives off heat. But unless you’re setting off a dozen at once in a closet, the temperature increase is minimal—maybe a degree or two. As long as your body is comfortable temperature wise then you will be fine burning candles.
Should you light one anyway?
Absolutely. A good candle won’t cool the air, but it will cool the vibe. Take No. 16 FIRA, for example—our Mediterranean escape in a jar, with blood orange, bergamot, cypress and juniper berries. It smells like breeze, even if your ceiling fan’s passed out from heat exhaustion.
And if you’re leaning into the steamy chaos of it all? No. 69 is your girl. Oud, ambergris, and bergamot—perfect for when the world is on fire and you're still finding ways to flirt with it.
Now let’s talk blackout strategy.
Yes, candles can light a room. Will they replace your overhead LEDs? No. Will they keep you from stepping on your dog or knocking over your emotional support La Croix? Yes.
Pro tips for lighting your lair:
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Use multiple candles in different corners to spread the glow.
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Choose reflective surfaces—place your candle near a mirror or light wall.
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Don’t cluster them like you’re summoning spirits. Spread that light like you spread gossip: strategically.
And for our W&W devotees: this is when your collection shines. Literally. Line up a few tins or full-size jars, and suddenly your powerless apartment becomes a five-star power outage fantasy.
In short:
Candles won’t fry your apartment. But they will make it tolerable, even beautiful. In the middle of a blackout or a heatwave—or both—you get to choose how you handle it.
We vote: beautifully, fragrantly, like the resilient soft baddie you are.
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Because if you’re going to sweat and stumble around in the dark… you might as well smell like you meant it.
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