As someone who adores scented candles and the thrill of surprise prizes, I felt utterly compelled to test out the jackpot candle phenomenon for myself. Could their gorgeous scents and chance jewel wins live up to the hype?
Over the last few months, I tried out 5 different Jackpot Candles in depth. And along the way, I uncovered key intel on selecting the best scents, burning for maximum safety and enjoyment, plus what you can realistically expect prize-wise.
Ready to peek behind the curtain? Let‘s dive in…
An Inside Look: How Exactly Do Jackpot Candles Work?
Jackpot Candle‘s 100% soy wax candles promise two tempting components:
Delicious, bold fragrance – With 350+ scent options from juicy fruit blends to soothing lavender, discovering your signature is part of the adventure.
Hidden jewelry surprises – Nestled within each hand-poured creation lies a little foil pouch holding rings, necklaces, and more ranging wildly in potential value from just $15 pieces to extraordinary $5,000 finds.
But how does the reveal process actually play out? Here’s what to expect:
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Select your preferred candle size and fragrance. Most come in standard 15 oz or larger 21 oz jars, with estimated burn times spanning 50 to 80+ hours for the bigger ones.
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Trim wick to 1⁄4 inch, light candle, and let the aroma-therapy begin! For safety, never leave burning unattended.
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Around hour 2 or beyond, you‘ll spot a shiny gold or silver pouch embedded in wax. This signals the prize is nearing! Gently extinguish candle and let wax fully harden before digging in. This prevents wax tunnels for an even burn.
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Carefully extract pouch from hardened wax using tweezers, ensuring no residue sticks to the bag. Don‘t rip it open yet!
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Head to online appraisal page and enter pouch serial code to unlock your jewelry value and details. Ooh, the suspense!
My trick? I set up a video to capture the big reveal. Check out my shocked reaction unboxing a sparkling black diamond ring appraised at $3,500 retail…or so I hoped! (Keep reading for the realprise).
Now that you know the insider workings, let‘s get into the good stuff: honest reviews of 5 top scents.
Testing Jackpot‘s Best: 5 Candle Scents Reviewed
With over 300 options on shelves, choosing your first Jackpot Candle can feel downright dizzying. So I took one for the team and put 5 of their most popular large jar aromas to the test:
1. Caramel Coffee Latte
My Rating: 4.5/5
This sweet, nutty coffee scent fills your senses instantly upon lighting. Both the caramel and espresso notes ring deliciously true to life without going overboard on sugariness.
It threw medium-strong scent for my smaller living room. The soy wax had nice even melt throughout with no issues.
While I didn’t uncover any diamond rings in my latte, I can confirm it smells like a million bucks. Will buy again just for the sensory joy!
2. Lavender Vanilla
My Rating: 5/5
I’m admittedly obsessed with all things lavender. So I had high hopes for Jackpot’s take. And wow – they fully delivered the goods!
The aroma here gets the perfect balance between floral and sweet. Delicate purple buds mingle with hints of vanilla and marshmallow cream.
It manages to smell soothing without skewing too powdery or grandma-ish. Both my boyfriend and I found it utterly dreamy and calming. Our clear favorite.
Luckily, my pouch reveal echoed that sentiment: a sparkling amethyst statement ring! Couldn’t ask for a better fit to the scent.
3. Blueberry Cheesecake
My Rating: 3.75/5
On cold sniff from the jar lid, this smelled like the ripest, juiciest blueberries imaginable piled high on a graham cracker crust. My expectations soared.
But lit, the almost cloying sugary aroma became nearly overwhelming in my small space. It skewed more artificial “blueberry candy” than fresh baked dessert. Sadly, the creamy cheese nuances got lost behind straight blueberry overload.
I wanted to love this, but the intensity gave me a headache after an hour. Might fare better in a very large room? For me, the scent was a near miss.
On the plus side, check out the dainty gold bracelet I ended up finding inside! So cute for daily wear.
4. Pumpkin Apple Cider
My Rating: 5/5
This instantly shot up to my top scent list the moment I cracked the lid. Bursting with crisp apple mingling with warming cinnamon and clove atop a sweet pumpkin backdrop.
The soy wax had nice even melt throughout with no issues. It burns clean without getting overly smoky like cheaper waxes.
Made my small living room intoxicating for a good 5 hours of happy simmering. I’d call it medium throw – not in-your-face overpowering but no need to press nose directly to jar either.
My favorite candle for cozy Fall ambiance by far. And just look at the bronze leaf pendant nestled inside!
5. Watermelon Lemonade
My Rating: 2/5
Considering how much I love tart, zingy summer scents, I couldn’t wait to fire up Watermelon Lemonade!
Imagine my disappointment when 4 hours in, I could scarcely smell a thing beyond faint waxiness.
No juicy melon. No lemon or lime. Just…wax burning. I even had my boyfriend confirm in case my nose was broken.
Not sure if I got a dud, or if the aroma simply needs a massive space to diffuse properly. Either way, I felt seriously let down on sensory impact.
On the bright side, check out this showstopping citrine cocktail ring I ended up winning! Almost makes up for the lackluster scent.
Almost.
So What Hidden Treasures Actually Await Inside? Let‘s Talk Odds…
Clearly flavor makes or breaks the experience. But I know you’re also burning with questions about those elusive buried prizes. Just how likely are you to uncover a 4-figure diamond dazzler?
Well, in my honest opinion…not very. But DON‘T abandon hope yet! Before you accuse me of crushing candle dreams, let me explain further:
Yes, winning rings or necklaces valued in the hundreds or thousands does occasionally happen. In fact, YouTube candle unboxer Treasure Huntress revealed a gorgeous 2.5 ct black diamond piece appraised at $3,500 retail.
And another superfan named Jessica discovered a stunning fire opal pendant worth nearly $1,000.
But speaking transparently, these mega wins make up only ~1% of reveals IF that. Most end up falling solidly in the more modest yet still exciting $20 to $60 range.
Think lottery odds. Hitting the PowerBall jackpot technically stands possible…but highly improbable for most.
Similarly, while unearthing a 4-figure windfall stays in the cards, data suggests 98% of jewelry rings in sub-$500 with majority appraising $15 to $100 retail.
For added context, I tracked prize values across 20+ unboxing videos. The average ring landed around $40. One YouTuber cracked 6 in a row appraising between $15-$35.
So in summary: yes, a luxe $5K piece might await that .01% chance candle out there. But from what I’ve witnessed, expectant reality sits closer to $20 costume jewelry territory.
The Takeaway: Who Should Buy Jackpot Candles?
If you solely want beside candlelight gambling with a high payout potential, these likely aren’t your ticket. Approaching realistically, your candle has a 98% shot of harboring a $15 to $100 piece.
But for shoppers who simply enjoy scented wax alongside a fun hidden bonus? Jackpot delivers on excitement in spades.
The jewelry becomes more whimsical free gift than expected windfall. And when that first glint of gold or silver emerges? Pure childlike awe and wonder.
So I recommend Jackpot Candles wholeheartedly to scent lovers seeking some candle magic. But maybe don’t quit your day job banking on that retirement ring just yet.
Bonus Burning Tips from a Well-Seasoned Pro
After burning through 5 giant jars and researching countless reviews, I’ve compiled best practice wisdom to share:
Pick crowd-pleasing scents first – Lean towards proven best-sellers with high marks rather than risky untested seasonal specials. You want that fragrance guaranteed delicious!
Trim wicks religiously – This prevents excess smoke and ensures clean even melt without wax tunneling. Always keep trimmed to 1⁄4 inch for safety.
Allow full wax pool melt – For best hot & cold throw, let wax liquefy all the way to jar edges on first burn. This allows thorough fragrance oil dispersal.
Try wood vs. cotton wicks – Some report better scent and smoother burn from wooden wicks. Could suit your preference!
I hope these real talk ideas on maximizing your jackpot candle adventures prove helpful. May all your wildest jewel-toned dreams come true! Now if you‘ll excuse me, I‘m off to manifest finding the Heart of the Ocean sapphire necklace in my next ocean breeze…a gal can dream big, right?
Tranquilly yours,
~ Sarah Candle Queen~
