Choosing the right candle glass for your range
Candle glass is one of the most important parts of any candle range. The vessel you choose affects how your candle looks, how it burns, how it’s priced, and how customers experience it.
One of the questions we’re asked most often is:
Which candle glasses are the most popular?
There isn’t a single answer, but after working with hundreds of makers over the years — from small startups to established brands — clear patterns do emerge.
Different sizes suit different purposes. Some are better for sampling and gifting, others work best as core retail products, and larger formats are often used as statement pieces or centrepieces. The candle glasses we stock reflect what we’ve consistently seen work well in real production settings.
Whether you’re just starting out or refining an existing range, understanding how each size is typically used can help you make better, more confident decisions.
What Makes These Candle Glasses Work
While appearance is important, popularity comes down to more than looks alone.
These candle glasses are widely used because they’re reliable, consistent, and easy to work with. Their shapes suit a wide range of branding styles, from clean and minimal to rustic or luxury-focused, and they photograph well for ecommerce and marketing.
Many sizes are also compatible with fitted lids, which helps create a finished, considered product and improves protection during storage and transport.
In short, these are vessels that allow you to focus on scent, burn performance, and branding - without fighting the container.
Small Candle Glasses
5cl Gabrielle Candle Glass
Ideal for: Samples · Wedding or event favours · Subscription boxes · Small gift items
The 5cl Gabrielle is one of the smallest candle vessels commonly used. It’s most often used for scent testing, sample candles, or small gifting formats.
Many makers use this size to introduce customers to a fragrance before offering it in a larger candle. It’s also popular for multi-scent gift sets, promotional use, or event favours where cost and size need to be kept under control
Small Candle Glasses
9cl Meredith Candle Glass
Ideal for: Entry-level retail · Small rooms · Guest amenities · Supporting products in a range
Available finishes: Clear, Amber, Frosted, Black, White
The 9cl Meredith offers a step up in burn time while remaining compact and accessible. It’s often used as an introductory product or as a smaller option alongside larger core sizes.
This size works well for shorter burn cycles, smaller spaces, and curated gift sets. The availability of multiple colour finishes makes it easy to align with different branding styles or seasonal collections.
Core Candle Glass
20cl Karen Candle Glass
Ideal for: Core retail lines · Signature scents · Premium collections
Available finishes: Clear, Amber, Frosted, Black, White
The 20cl size is a dependable all-rounder and one of the most commonly used candle glasses. It provides a good balance of burn time, size, and shelf presence, making it a strong choice for main product lines.
It’s often used as a brand’s standard candle size and pairs well with metal or wooden lids, helping create a more finished, premium feel.
Core Candle Glass
30cl Karen / Lucy Candle Glass
Ideal for: Hero products · Longer burn time · Premium positioning
Available finishes: Clear, Amber, Frosted, Black, White
The 30cl candle glass offers a longer burn time and greater visual impact. It’s frequently chosen for best-selling fragrances or candles positioned as more indulgent purchases.
This size works well when customers are looking for longevity, and it’s often finished with fitted lids or detailed labelling to reinforce perceived value.
Statement & Large Format Candle Glass
50cl Clear Tub Candle Glass
Ideal for: Multi-wick candles · Centrepieces · Home décor use
This wide, shallow vessel is typically used for multi-wick candles. The format allows for an even burn and creates a softer, ambient flame.
Its low profile suits dining tables, coffee tables, and spa settings, and it gives makers more freedom to experiment with layered wax, decorative finishes, or botanical elements.
Statement & Large Format Candle Glass
100cl Clear Deep Tub Candle Glass
Ideal for: Large spaces · Centrepiece candles · Seasonal or luxury collections
The 100cl Tank glass is designed to make an impact. It supports multiple wicks and a large wax volume, delivering long burn times and strong scent throw.
This size is often used for statement pieces or limited collections. Due to the wax volume involved, careful wick testing and fragrance load adjustment are especially important.
Summary
Choosing the right candle glass comes down to how you want your product to be used, how long it should burn, and how it fits within your brand. From the 5cl Gabrielle used for samples and gifting, through to the 100cl clear deep tub designed for bold centrepieces, each vessel serves a clear purpose.
If you’re building a new range or refining an existing one, selecting the right size - and finish - can make a real difference to how your candles perform and how they’re received.