It is a good practice to trim the wick to 1/4 inch every time you light your candle (for a better experience, our candles come pre-trimmed). Not cutting the candlewick can affect your experience,
The candlewicks can make “mushroom” at the top, causing unwanted flickering and smoke. Keeping your wick trimmed keeps this to a minimum and makes your candle safer. For double-wicked candles, make sure to cut evenly to avoid uneven burning.