This candle is so elegant looking and it smells delicious. The scent is very strong (in a good way) so I've left the lid off a while to fill the room with the scent without lighting it. Once you light it, the directions say to burn it 4hrs 1st then only for 2 hour increments. I believe it. Only wish the lid had a rubber seal/gripper so the lid doesn't just fall off. I think the jar is reusable worthy too, it's very pretty, like a jewel in the room. I can't wait to try the other scents.