I love these Beeswax tapers. They have an authentic feel to the touch, and they don’t flood the house with scent. These don’t make a mess on my dining room table with wax drips. If you keep the wicks nicely trimmed, they don’t produce smoke either. And they look gorgeous. Not sure why one of these customers had trouble with them. I’m thinking she may be inexperienced when it comes to handling candles.