what you smell when it first starts to burn: lavenderthe foundation: floralswhat you might not notice, but it's still there: vanilla scent strength: moderate, leans lights other info: candles contain: coconut soy wax blend, cotton wick, ~50 hrs burn time wax melt contain: coconut tart wax, 10 cubes of wax (~1.5oz per bar), 200+ hours "burn" time per bar all products contain dye free and premium fragrance oils that are phthalate-free, cruelty-free, and paraben-free! due to these items being handmade, there may be some imperfections including (but not limited to): difference in the color of wax, slightly off-centered label, small markings on the jar or lid, etc. none of these things will impact the quality or performance of the products.