The candle holder and lid are heavy, detailed and really pretty. Reminds me of antique pressed glass. The candle comes out of the holder so it can be reused afterward. I thought the candle was very strong smelling. It could be smelled immediately upon lifting the glass lid. Once the wood wick was lit, the scent permeated the room in minutes. Stronger than the strongest Bed Bath Bodyworks candles I have used in the past. Strength and smell are subjective. I like Sandalwood, but this one was too perfumey and less like a pure essential oil. This was hard to rate because I didn’t care for the scent, but the appearance and strength of scent on point. But too powerful for me.