We bought a variety pack of candles from Athena at the Issaquah, WA farmer's market. I WILL be back to get the big candles vs. the small ones in the variety pack because they are simply wonderful. The candles seem to burn really "clean", (i.e., I don't see much soot off the candles) and they put off a light fragrance as they burn. I did cut down the wick to about 1/4 inch before burning. Athena really impressed me with her passion. Talk with her for even a minute and you'll walk away going "I wonder if I could do something like that with my passion projects!". What an inspiration! Plus, she makes a great product!
I love candles and always have them on hand to give as gifts and to use myself on a daily basis. I bought two of these and love them both.