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The Modest Blog

  • The Gradual Revolution in Candle Making

    Paraffin-heavy candles deliver a quick scent hit, then the funk returns. Coconut-apricot wax changes the burn mechanics—supporting better throw and more consistent odor control in real homes.
  • How Coconut-Apricot Wax Revolutionizes Candle Making

    Most candles fail mid-burn: uneven wax, fading scent, and odor rebound. Here’s why coconut-apricot wax holds a steadier flame and how Modest & Co. pairs it with odor-fighting ingredients for real homes.
  • Coconut-Apricot Wax: The Silent Revolution in Home Candles

    If your candle only smells good while it’s lit, it’s not fighting odors—it’s stalling them. Coconut-apricot wax burns smoother and throws scent more evenly, which is why it’s showing up in serious odor-fighting candles.
  • Why Coconut-Apricot Wax is the Unseen Star of Luxury Candles

    Coconut-apricot wax changes candle performance at the mechanical level: melt pool stability, steadier scent throw, and less soot risk. Here’s how that translates into better odor control—especially for smoke-heavy spaces.
  • Spray vs. Candle: Which Works Best for You?

    Spray vs. Candle: Which Works Best for You?

    Candles are best for lingering room vibes. Sprays work instantly and are better for fabrics, cars, and small-space resets. But if you're a smart stoner? You use both. Here's why.

  • Can a Candle Really Eliminate Weed Smell?

    Can a Candle Really Eliminate Weed Smell?

    Yes—but only if it’s the right candle. Modest & Co. candles use coconut apricot wax and terpene-neutralizing scent compounds like citral, limonene, and linalool to eliminate odors at the molecular level. Tested via SPME-GC analysis, our candles reduce cannabis scent by up to 82% in 15 minutes.

Blog posts

  • The Lesser-known Chemistry Behind Odor-Neutralizing Compounds

    Odor rebound isn’t bad luck—it’s residue reactivating with heat and humidity. Here’s how odor-neutralizing compounds (especially enzyme sprays) break the cycle, and how to pair them with an odor-fighting candle.
  • Enzymes vs. Conventional Odor Solutions

    Masking sprays overpower the air, then odors rebound from fabric and carpet. Here’s why enzyme sprays target the source—and how to pair Odor Killa with an odor-killing candle for a real reset.
  • Why Enzyme Sprays Reign Supreme

    Masking sprays perfume the air while residue keeps cooking in fabrics. Here’s how enzyme sprays work, why odor rebounds, and a two-step routine using Modest & Co. sprays and candles.