{"id":5418,"date":"2022-01-05T18:25:56","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T02:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/housefragrance.com\/?p=5418"},"modified":"2022-12-06T04:39:58","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T12:39:58","slug":"goose-creek-candle-vs-bath-and-body-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/housefragrance.com\/goose-creek-candle-vs-bath-and-body-works\/","title":{"rendered":"Goose Creek Candle vs Bath & Body Works: Which is Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When talking to other candle lovers, Goose Creek Candle products are often suggested as an alternative to Bath & Body Works. They\u2019re described as being less expensive and of higher quality, but I would like to know more about Goose Creek to determine if it\u2019s a good replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to learn how these companies compare so that you can make the best choice for your home fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Goose Creek Candle vs Bath & Body Works: Company Overview <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To start off the examination of each brand, it can help to know some basic information about each one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goose Creek Candle Short Company Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Goose Creek Candle is a family-owned business that started in Liberty, Kentucky, USA, in 1998 by Chuck Meece.<\/strong> Their products are still made in the USA, and they are known to add three times the industry standard of fragrance into their candles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What they don\u2019t add to their formulas is unsafe or banned chemicals. Customers can burn these candles in their home without fear of toxins being released. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even with high fragrance content, Goose Creek candles cost significantly less than most candle companies out there in their category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bath & Body Works Short Company Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bath & Body Works<\/a> was founded in 1990 by Les Wexner.<\/strong> Originally based out of New Albany, Ohio, USA, the company still operates a few towns over in Reynoldsburg. Although the company is no longer owned by the Wexner family, Bath & Body Works still has a strong fan following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similar to Goose Creek Candle, BBW adds a high amount of fragrance oils to their candles but the ingredients might not be as eco-friendly as Goose Creek Candle. Nor do they specify whether it\u2019s triple the industry standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a rumor that BBW candles are far more expensive than Goose Creek, but I haven\u2019t found that to be true. Their 3-Wick candles cost the same amount and Goose Creek Candle\u2019s 7 oz option actually costs $1 USD more than Bath & Body Works.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Goose Creek Candle Better Than Bath & Body Works?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to home fragrances, both companies sell bath and body care products as well. As you can see below, Bath & Body Works offers many more options in these categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bath & Body Works | Bath & Body Products<\/strong><\/td>Goose Creek Candle | Bath & Body Products<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
  • Body scrubs<\/li>
  • Body washes and shower gels<\/span><\/li>
  • Body lotions<\/span><\/li>
  • Fine fragrance mists<\/span><\/li>
  • Bubble bath<\/span><\/li>
  • Bath fizzies<\/span><\/li>
  • Bar soaps<\/span><\/li>
  • Hand creams<\/span><\/li>
  • Lip gloss and lip balms<\/span><\/li>
  • Cologne<\/span><\/li><\/td>
  • Foaming hand soap<\/li>
  • Body lotion<\/span><\/li>
  • Shower gel<\/span><\/li>
  • Hand cream<\/span><\/li><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    It makes sense, though, since BBW doesn\u2019t even include the word candle in its company name and Goose Creek does. It\u2019s obvious where each company focuses their product development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Candle Size Comparisons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Since the primary overlap between these two companies is candles, let\u2019s hone in on that. In this area, Goose Creek surpasses Bath & Body Works with one additional size option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/td>Goose Creek Candle<\/strong><\/td>Bath & Body Works<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Single Wick<\/strong><\/td>7 oz (198g) tumbler<\/td>7 oz  (198g) screw lid jar<\/td><\/tr>
    2-Wick<\/strong><\/td>24 oz (680g) jar<\/td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr>
    3-Wick<\/strong><\/td>14.5 oz (411g) container<\/td>14.5 oz (411g) container<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Both companies pour their candles into glass jars and containers. With proper cleaning<\/a> the jars can be reused for a multitude of DIY projects or holders. Their 24 oz jars are akin to Yankee Candle\u2019s original jars<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fragrance Comparisons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Goose Creek Candle only uses fragrances on the International Fragrance Association\u2019s (IFRA) safe list. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    From what I can tell, Bath & Body Works does not make the same claim. But looking at one example of their ingredients<\/a> list, they don\u2019t appear to use any toxic ingredients in their candles, either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But neither company fully reveals their ingredients.<\/strong> Due to protections, companies can choose not to share components of product recipes considered proprietary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I have noticed that both companies combine essential oils with fragrance oils for all but their aromatherapy candle lines. The aromatherapy lines can only be made using essential oils, otherwise they don\u2019t fit in that category. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    From what I can tell, both companies have close to or a little more than 100 candle scents across all of their collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Wicks & Wax Comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Both companies use lead-free wicks. At times, Goose Creek Candle describes its wicks as 100% cotton but that\u2019s not a consistent claim, so I am not sure if they use a variety of wicks or not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Depending on the wax blend and which fragrances are used, some candle companies<\/a> have to use a different wick for each fragrance in order for the candles to burn evenly. That might be the case here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In terms of wax, there are more similarities. Both companies use a \u201cproprietary soy wax blend.\u201d<\/strong> Bath & Body Works\u2019 blend includes soy, palm, and paraffin waxes. Goose Creek does not specify which additional wax types are included in their blend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Something else I noticed is that Goose Creek Candle repeatedly claims to use all natural ingredients without substantiating that claim. They repeatedly use terms like, \u201cclean\u201d and \u201chealth conscious\u201d on their website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    They also indicate that their products are vegan and cruelty-free and that there aren\u2019t any parabens or toxins in their products, which is great. But unlike BBW, they don\u2019t link to candle ingredients for each product on their website, so there is no way to know if their product is truly all natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here is an example of similar 3-Wick fragrances offered by each company:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/td>Goose Creek Sugared Donut Candle<\/a><\/strong><\/td>Bath & Body Works Pumpkin Donut Shop Candle<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    No. of Wicks<\/strong><\/td>3<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    Wick Type<\/strong><\/td>Cotton<\/td>Lead-free<\/td><\/tr>
    Weight<\/strong><\/td>14.5 oz (411g)<\/td>14.5 oz (411g)<\/td><\/tr>
    Dimensions<\/strong><\/td>4.125 in diameter; 3.625 in tall <\/td>4 in diameter, 3.5 in tall<\/td><\/tr>
    Wax Type<\/strong><\/td>Soy wax blend<\/td>Vegetable wax blend<\/td><\/tr>
    Burn Time<\/strong><\/td>35+ hours<\/td>45 hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Are There Any Differences?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    There are four points that seem to help Goose Creek Candle stand out from Bath & Body Works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. They use three times the fragrance oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Customers consistently compliment their wonderful scents<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. When burning, there\u2019s a strong fragrance throw<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Candles continue to burn evenly over time<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      The last point seems to make customers most pleased. I\u2019ve seen a lot of Bath & Body Works customers complain that over time, their candles no longer burned well or smelled as strong towards the end and that made them feel as though the purchase was a waste of money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Takeaway: <\/strong>Considering all other factors pretty much the same, in terms of value, Goose Creek Candle might be the better option. You will experience a consistent potent fragrance all the way to the bottom of your candle, and it will burn evenly down to the very end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Goose Creek Candle\u2019s Unique 3-Wick Candle Collections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Another thing that I noticed about Goose Creek Candle is that they offer collections beyond traditional holidays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Here are the four collections that stand out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Aromatherapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Farmhouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Candles for Men<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. World Traveler<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Below I will give an example of each collection and what makes them unique. In all of the examples, each candle is 14.5 ounces, has three wicks, burns for at least 35 hours, and is made of soy wax blend. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Goose Creek Aromatherapy Collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        This collection is a combination of their soy wax blend and essential oils. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Goose Creek Citrus & Basil Aromatherapy Candle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
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        \n \n Goose Creek Citrus & Basil Aromatherapy Large 3-Wick Candle <\/a>\n
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