Paraffin vs. Soy vs. Soy/Paraffin Blend Wax: Candle Wax Comparison

Comparing Candle Waxes: Paraffin, Soy, and Soy/Paraffin Blends

Choosing the right wax is essential for creating beautiful, clean-burning candles. At Trinktopia, we use paraffin pillar wax, soy wax, and soy/paraffin blends—each with unique qualities that affect burn, scent, and appearance.

Paraffin Wax

Paraffin is a widely used, petroleum-based wax that forms the base of most pillar candles.

• Hard and durable, great for molding shapes

• Holds vibrant colors well

• Produces strong scent throw when scented correctly

• Burns hotter and longer but can create more soot

• Typically used for pillar candles like our mottled designs

Soy Wax

Soy wax is a natural, renewable wax made from soybean oil, popular for container candles and clean burning.

• Burns cleaner with less soot

• Slower burn rate, giving longer candle life

• Excellent at holding fragrance oils for subtle, consistent scent release

• Biodegradable and renewable, eco-friendly choice

• Often used for our soy blend candles

Soy/Paraffin Blend Wax

A soy/paraffin blend combines the benefits of both waxes.

• Offers the creamy look and cleaner burn of soy

• Provides the sturdiness and scent throw of paraffin

• Blends to create a smooth finish and even burn

• Popular for candles seeking both natural appeal and performance

Which Wax Is Right for You?

• Want strong pillar candles with vibrant colors? Choose paraffin wax.

• Prefer a cleaner, eco-friendlier burn with great fragrance? Go for soy wax.

• Looking for the best of both worlds — clean, creamy appearance plus great scent and shape? Try our soy/paraffin blend candles.

Shop Hand-Poured Candles by Wax Type

At Trinktopia, we hand-pour candles using the finest paraffin pillar wax and soy/paraffin blends to ensure quality, fragrance, and beauty in every candle.

Explore our candle collection here.