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# **small candle**

**Worth a look**

Shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 15% of clicks), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 64Growth 17Conversion 26Competition 96Returns 68Price range 87Avg price 95Brand share 96Review moat 33Quality gap 53

**Competition**

**Incredible****15%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Brand share**

**Incredible****30%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Avg price**

**Incredible****$25.53**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Great****$6.13–$99.04**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Returns**

**Good****2.3%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Market size**

**Good****$602K**

$602K/yr · 1.1M searches

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.4★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Review moat**

**Okay****3,243.53**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Conversion**

**Okay****2.1%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Growth**

**Bad****-16.3%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

## **Competition**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (15% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**78 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**156**

**Top-5 brand share**

**30%**

**Open market**

**67%**

- YOROXRG15% - Howemon5% - Collabell4% - YINUO LIGHT4% - CAKETYCG3% - Grcdoyvl3%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%1%$6K2%$12K3%$18K4%$24K1101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 160 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![20 Pack Scented Candles 1.6oz Mini Jar Holiday Gift Set with 10 Fragrances & Colors Natural Soy Wax Aromatherapy Candles for Mothers Day Home Party Decor Candle Gifts for Women Her Mom](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513UZatMVYL.jpg)**20 Pack Scented Candles 1.6oz Mini Jar Holiday Gift Set with 10 Fragrances & Colors Natural Soy Wax Aromatherapy Candles for Mothers Day Home Party Decor Candle Gifts for Women Her Mom**Collabell**$16.38**4.4★237 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FM7HH797) [2![40 Scented Candle Set 10 Fragrances 35g Natural Soy Wax Candles with Smokeless Cotton Wicks Ideal for Home Decor Yoga Meditation Spa & Gifting.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51p4Ytk2frL.jpg)**40 Scented Candle Set 10 Fragrances 35g Natural Soy Wax Candles with Smokeless Cotton Wicks Ideal for Home Decor Yoga Meditation Spa & Gifting.**CAKETYCG**$23.98**4.2★598 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFSFZ2S7) [3![YOROXRG Scented Candles Gifts Set 16 Pack Soy Wax Travel Tin Jar Candles for Home 2.5 OZ for Mom for Christmas Birthday Thanksgiving Mothers Day](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61RsCZKn6NL.jpg)**YOROXRG Scented Candles Gifts Set 16 Pack Soy Wax Travel Tin Jar Candles for Home 2.5 OZ for Mom for Christmas Birthday Thanksgiving Mothers Day**YOROXRG**$21.24**4.4★2,839 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW7JMPFB) [4![Scented Candle Set 24 Pack (3.05oz Each) - Aromatherapy Candles with Essential Oils Smokeless Soy Wax Candles in 12 Scents Gift for Women/Mom Valentine/Mothers Day/Christmas/Birthday](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rkgVEMXVL.jpg)**Scented Candle Set 24 Pack (3.05oz Each) - Aromatherapy Candles with Essential Oils Smokeless Soy Wax Candles in 12 Scents Gift for Women/Mom Valentine/Mothers Day/Christmas/Birthday**Grcdoyvl**$40.98**4.2★338 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD79Z7RC) [5![Scented Candles Gift Set 12 Pack Aromatherapy Candles for Home Scented Aromatherapy Jar Candle Gifts for Women Natural Soy Wax Amber Candle Set Scented Candles Set for Birthday Present](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5120HWGdX9L.jpg)**Scented Candles Gift Set 12 Pack Aromatherapy Candles for Home Scented Aromatherapy Jar Candle Gifts for Women Natural Soy Wax Amber Candle Set Scented Candles Set for Birthday Present**YINUO LIGHT**$33.24**4.6★1,400 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F53D585M)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![12-Pack Scented Candles Gift Set 2oz Soy Wax Aromatherapy Candles with 6 Assorted Fragrances Hand Poured Natural Essential Oil Jar Candles for Home Office Yoga Decor Birthday Christmas Mothers Day](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YvJLcfP4L.jpg)**12-Pack Scented Candles Gift Set 2oz Soy Wax Aromatherapy Candles with 6 Assorted Fragrances Hand Poured Natural Essential Oil Jar Candles for Home Office Yoga Decor Birthday Christmas Mothers Day**Grcdoyvl**$21.91**338 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQGLYX34) [![12 Pack Scented Black Candles Gift Set for Dad Soy Wax Aromatherapy Candles for Home 12 Masculine Fragrances Gift from Daughter/Son for June Holiday Stress Relief & Relaxation for Men](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lKJblOp4L.jpg)**12 Pack Scented Black Candles Gift Set for Dad Soy Wax Aromatherapy Candles for Home 12 Masculine Fragrances Gift from Daughter/Son for June Holiday Stress Relief & Relaxation for Men**Wfmolcand**$24.66**2,071 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQFVYKB6) [![Trxvxo 100 Pcs 1 Oz Mini Lavender Scented Soy Candle Set Bulk Wedding Favors for Guests Party Favors & Gifts Perfect for Wedding Baby Shower Birthday Home Decor & Event Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fsJZkQDRL.jpg)**Trxvxo 100 Pcs 1 Oz Mini Lavender Scented Soy Candle Set Bulk Wedding Favors for Guests Party Favors & Gifts Perfect for Wedding Baby Shower Birthday Home Decor & Event Supplies**Trxvxo**$65.44**5 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKP5MSRJ) [![Scented Candles Gift Set 6 Pack Spring Summer Soy Wax Aromatherapy Candles Lemon Verbena Coconut Lime Sea Salt Breeze Citrus Basil Eucalyptus Mint & Cherry Blossom](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414tdzVrQVL.jpg)**Scented Candles Gift Set 6 Pack Spring Summer Soy Wax Aromatherapy Candles Lemon Verbena Coconut Lime Sea Salt Breeze Citrus Basil Eucalyptus Mint & Cherry Blossom**PELN**$31.88**1,128 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJRPDMM2) [![Candles for Home Scented 6 Pack 3.5 Oz Soy Wax Candles Gifts Sets with Sage Breeze & Lavender for Birthday Gifts Women Thank You Graduation](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51I71Nnae6L.jpg)**Candles for Home Scented 6 Pack 3.5 Oz Soy Wax Candles Gifts Sets with Sage Breeze & Lavender for Birthday Gifts Women Thank You Graduation**MOULENGGU**$24.82**4,295 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GH7GRTY7)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![LEOBEN CO Amber Saffron Scented Candle 6oz Prism Collection Design 35 hr Burn Time Poured in California Using Vegan Soy Wax and Essential Oils Made in Small Batches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31w5tv6tR1L.jpg)**LEOBEN CO Amber Saffron Scented Candle 6oz Prism Collection Design 35 hr Burn Time Poured in California Using Vegan Soy Wax and Essential Oils Made in Small Batches**LEOBEN COMPANY**$17.96**4.6★**▲ 483%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYJZMSV3) [![Trxvxo 100 Pcs 1 Oz Mini Lavender Scented Soy Candle Set Bulk Wedding Favors for Guests Party Favors & Gifts Perfect for Wedding Baby Shower Birthday Home Decor & Event Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fsJZkQDRL.jpg)**Trxvxo 100 Pcs 1 Oz Mini Lavender Scented Soy Candle Set Bulk Wedding Favors for Guests Party Favors & Gifts Perfect for Wedding Baby Shower Birthday Home Decor & Event Supplies**Trxvxo**$65.44**4.1★**▲ 443%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKP5MSRJ) [![YINUO Scented Candle Gift Set for Women 12 Pack Soy Wax Aromatherapy Candles Floral Citrus & Fresh Scents Birthday Gifts for Women](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61oyXmtwV2L.jpg)**YINUO Scented Candle Gift Set for Women 12 Pack Soy Wax Aromatherapy Candles Floral Citrus & Fresh Scents Birthday Gifts for Women**YINUO LIGHT**$22.12**4.6★**▲ 433%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF7K3V5J) [![Scented Candles Gift Set 6 Pack Spring Summer Soy Wax Aromatherapy Candles Lemon Verbena Coconut Lime Sea Salt Breeze Citrus Basil Eucalyptus Mint & Cherry Blossom](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414tdzVrQVL.jpg)**Scented Candles Gift Set 6 Pack Spring Summer Soy Wax Aromatherapy Candles Lemon Verbena Coconut Lime Sea Salt Breeze Citrus Basil Eucalyptus Mint & Cherry Blossom**PELN**$31.88**4.4★**▲ 420%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJRPDMM2) [![12-Pack Scented Candles Gift Set 2oz Soy Wax Aromatherapy Candles with 6 Assorted Fragrances Hand Poured Natural Essential Oil Jar Candles for Home Office Yoga Decor Birthday Christmas Mothers Day](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YvJLcfP4L.jpg)**12-Pack Scented Candles Gift Set 2oz Soy Wax Aromatherapy Candles with 6 Assorted Fragrances Hand Poured Natural Essential Oil Jar Candles for Home Office Yoga Decor Birthday Christmas Mothers Day**Grcdoyvl**$21.91**4.2★**▲ 400%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQGLYX34)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 67 weeks — -16.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

50K30KSpike '25Holiday '25Spike '26 seasonAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun

Peak months: Jan, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.7×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Smell**37%

*“Decent smell”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**10%

*“Nice and bright”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“Highly recommended if you want premium quality at a great price”*

**Value For Money**9%

*“Decent price”*

**Gifting Purpose**7%

*“Beautiful Gift”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“As described”*

**Durability**3%

*“Last long and durable time”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“Fits perfectly in a gift bag”*

**Color**2%

*“Very nice and colorful”*

**Design-Overall**1%

*“Amazing design”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Smell**36%

*“Awful smell”*

**Size-Overall**14%

*“are too short”*

**Quality-Overall**7%

*“Poor quality control”*

**Flammable**5%

*“FIRE HAZARD”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“the price does feel a bit high for me”*

**Durability**4%

*“Did not last even 5 hrs”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“False description”*

**Strength**1%

*“Kinda weak”*

**Leak-Proof**1%

*“caused fluid leak on box”*

**Color**1%

*“Received wrong color”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**41%

**Smell**18%

**Value For Money**8%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

**Color**6%

**Bulb Flicker/Dimming/Color**4%

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**3%

**Quality-Overall**2%

**Functionality-Overall**2%

**Defective Material/Parts**1%