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Fontana Candle Co. Pure Unscented Jar Candle
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An unscented beeswax and coconut oil jar candle on a wooden wick, with a MADE SAFE listing for the finished product. Our checklist asks for one named wax; this is a two-wax blend with no percentages, which we are asking Fontana to give.
Best for People who want an unscented candle with a full ingredient list and an independent listing, and accept a beeswax and coconut oil blend.
- Our quality rating
- Fair (3 of 5)
- Price range
- Mid-range
- Verified marks
- MADE SAFE Certified (ingredient screening)
- Size
- 9 fl oz straight-sided jar, 7.49 oz net weight
approx. $21.99 for a 9 oz jar (about 35 to 40 hours)
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How we evaluated it
Why we chose it What put it on our list
- MADE SAFE’s own index has an entry for Fontana’s “Pure Unscented Candle”, certified in all currently available sizes and packaging options.
- The ingredients are named: beeswax, coconut oil and a wooden wick, with nothing added for scent. Fontana says it discloses every ingredient on its labels.
- The wick is untreated cherry wood, which Fontana says comes from Forest Stewardship Council certified mills in the United States. A wood wick has no metal core.
- Fontana is candid about limits. Its FAQ says “no candle is meant to ‘purify’ your air” and that pets vary in sensitivity.
Trade-offs What to weigh before you buy
- The wax is a blend: Fontana calls it its “signature wax blend of pure beeswax and coconut oil”, and no percentages appear on the product, ingredients or FAQ pages. Our checklist asks for one named wax and flags blends that do not give percentages.
- The beeswax is “naturally refined to remove its yellow color” and comes from “a global supplier”. We could not tell whether that means bleaching or fine filtration, or where the wax is from.
- It costs about $0.55 to $0.63 an hour to burn. Fontana says that because it uses no stabilizers or preservatives, the candles “do not do well in excess heat” (95 degrees F and above) in shipping.
- MADE SAFE’s index has 10 Fontana entries, all jar candles and wax melts. Fontana’s pure beeswax tapers and pillars, which it says a partner company makes in Georgia, are not among them, so the listing covers the jar candles only.
What to know Details worth knowing first
Fontana was, by its own account, the first candle maker to earn a MADE SAFE listing, and the unscented jar is its plainest product: beeswax, coconut oil and a wooden wick. That is a long way from the paraffin and undisclosed fragrance we warn about in our guide to candles and air fresheners.
It falls short of our candle checklist on one line. The category asks for a single named wax, and flags beeswax blends that do not give the percentages. Fontana names both waxes but does not say how much of each. The beeswax is also “refined to remove its yellow color”, and we could not tell how.
We are asking Fontana for the percentages and for the beeswax’s source and refining. Until we hear back, the wax purity stays the maker’s claim and the score is 3. Fontana’s scented candles (essential oils only, also MADE SAFE listed) raise the same question.
Quality & testing How it measures up against our checklist
- Third-party tested
- No
| What we checked | What we found |
|---|---|
| Pure, named wax Maker’s claim | A blend of beeswax and coconut oil, both named. No percentages are given. The MADE SAFE listing is the independent check on the ingredients; it does not test the wax. |
| A plain wick Maker’s claim | Untreated cherry wood wick, from U.S. mills the maker says are FSC certified. |
| No added fragrance Maker’s claim | Unscented. The product page says its only aroma is the crackle of the wooden wick. |
| Honest sourcing Not verified | Beeswax from “a global supplier”, “naturally refined to remove its yellow color”; coconut oil from Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. Whether the wax is bleached or finely filtered is not stated. |
| Independent ingredient screen Verified | MADE SAFE index entry “Pure Unscented Candle | Fontana Candle Co.”: certified in all currently available sizes and packaging options. No date is shown. |
What the labels mean
- Verified We opened an independent record that confirms it: a certifier’s listing, a regulator’s list or a lab report. It is linked under Sources.
- Maker’s claim The maker says so on its own page or label. We read it but found no independent record.
- Not verified We looked and could not confirm it, or the maker does not say. Treat it as unknown.
Sources Where our facts come from
- Fontana Pure Unscented Jar Candle product page. Maker’s page. Price, size, burn time and wax description as seen on 2026-10-22. Open ↗
- Fontana ingredients and burning instructions. Maker’s page. Beeswax, coconut oil and wick sourcing statements. Open ↗
- Fontana frequently asked questions. Maker’s page. Open ↗
- MADE SAFE index entry: Fontana Pure Unscented Candle. Certifier or regulator listing. Confirms certified status. It does not list ingredients or a date. The index lists 10 Fontana products, all candles and wax melts. Open ↗
- MADE SAFE certification process. Independent source. An ingredient screen with manufacturer disclosure, not an emissions or wax-purity test. Open ↗
Alternatives Other options to compare
- Bluecorn Pure Beeswax Pillar Candles 100% beeswax with the source and filtration stated, but no outside listing.
- Branch Basics Beeswax Candle 100% beeswax and a cotton wick with a MADE SAFE listing, at about $49 for roughly 40 hours.