The jar with candle burning is very attractive. The scent is the same whether lit or unlit. Burns evenly. Sadly my candle topper for my original large size jar does not fit. However, I am able to use the nice-looking lid as a base while burning. The scent oddly reminds me of my Great Aunt Josephine! In a GOOD way. LOL. It’s a kind of musky warm woody vanilla scent with a hint of clove bud and cinnamon.