Monday, February 20, 2012

Scentsy Vs Scentsationals Vs Better Homes and Gardens

So! I have a warmer from Scentsy (and wax) and I have a warmer from Better Homes and Gardens (and one from Scentsationals but from what I understand, they are the same thing) The question that I had was... Is one better than the other? So I put them to the test!

**Please keep in mind that people have different tastes and anything that I say is just my own honest opinion and I do not sell any of these products and have not been paid by any of the companies for my opinions. **


                                     Alright, I had my Scentsy Warmer...
Fizz Full Sized Warmer from Scentsy

Here's my warmer from ScentSationals...
Wood Inspiration Warmer from ScentSationals

Here's my warmer from Better Homes and Garden...

 Classical Vase Warmer, Costa Brown from Better Homes and Gardens

LOOKS
Winner: Scentsy

When it comes to looks, I have to give the upper hand to Scentsy.
The Fizz Warmer is the cutest of the 3. You might have a different opinion, but I personally think that the Fizz Warmer is adorable and it looks even cuter with the lights off!

Yes, there are tons of different styles out there for warmers, but I have looked at mostly all of them, and I still give the upperhand to Scentsy in the "cute department."

PRICE
Winner: Tie between ScentSationals and
Better Homes and Gardens

Everyone knows that Scentsy is more expensive. Period.
I purchased my ScentSationals warmer for $15 and my Better Homes and Gardens warmer is usually $15, but I was able to catch a deal and get it for $11. Wax for Scentsationals and Better Homes and Garden is $2.00 for 6 cubes (when purchased straight from Walmart in the store) and wax for Scentsy is $5.oo for 8 cubes (a Bar). You can purchase wax from ScentSationals online for $2.99 for 6 cubes, so no matter how or where you buy it, it still is the cheapest. One thing I disliked about Scentsy is that they charged me tax on my online order. I also had to pay for shipping! ScentSationals charges shipping as well, but not on orders over $50. Scentsy has free shipping on orders over $150.
So then I came to my next question... Is Scentsy worth the extra money?!
We will see at the end!

WAX
Winner: Scentsy

I am only giving Scentsy the edge here because Scentsy scents seem to last longer. Please do not confuse this with the strength of the scent. Scentsy scents are NOT stronger than the competition. Strength depends on the individual scent you select. I have some scents that are very light and some that are very strong that I can smell in every room in my house. Some scents hardly even smell at all. This applies to ALL 3 competitors. I can not tell you who has the best scents as far as smells. Everyone is different and I have scents from all 3 that I love and some I can not stand to even melt.

CLEAN-UP AND USE
Winner: Better Homes and Gardens

All 3 warmers that I tested pretty much are used the exact same way. You plug em in and insert wax cubes in the lid of the warmer and ENJOY! I am giving the win to Better Homes and Gardens just for this individual warmer.
Please keep in mind that it might be different with different styles of warmers but I am comparing those only listed at the top of the page.

DOWNSIDE TO THE FIZZ SCENTSY WARMER: Clean-up is a pain! When I go to pour the wax back into the clam shell case, it goes down the side and pours at a weird angle. I will say this though... Scentsy wax is easier to clean up than ScentSationals and Better Homes and Gardens wax. It doesn't harden as fast and I can wipe it right up from the inside of the lid.
Another downside is that I can't burn more than one cube of another companies wax in my Scentsy warmer. One cube melts fine, but two or more cubes, it doesn't melt correctly and you have hardened wax that doesn't melt around the edges. While this may be good for Scentsy because you have to buy their products and use it in their warmers, it would have been nice to burn my ScentSationals wax in my Scentsy warmer from time to time. I can melt my Scentsy wax in any of the 3 warmers and that is awesome!

DOWNSIDE TO THE SCENTSATIONALS WARMER: The ScentSationals warmer has a weird design and the lid looks like this...

Notice that thing in the middle? Yeah, I hate that thing!
It sometimes gets a little warm and when I want to transfer the wax, it kinda burns my fingers! Also, I can only burn ONE cube of wax at a time. This makes mixing scents inpossible, and limits the strength of the wax.

DOWNSIDE TO BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS WARMER: The only downside to the Better Homes and Gardens warmer isn't even a problem with the warmer itself. The only complaint I have is with the wax. When I go to transfer the wax out of it, it quickly dries up and leaves hardened wax on the edges. Clean-up is the easiest in this warmer BY FAR though. It is so easy to pour back into the case and there's no thing in the middle to burn my fingers and overall, I love the design of the lid.

END RESULTS
The Winners are...

Looks: Scentsy

Price: Tie between ScentSationals and Better Homes and Gardens

Wax: Scentsy

Clean-Up and Use: Better Homes and Gardens

Conclusion and In My Honest Opinion:
Unless you see a Scentsy warmer design that you have to have, I can't justify paying an extra $15 on the warmer that does the exact same job as the ScentSational and Better Homes and Garden warmer. I can say that I would pay the extra $2.00 (Or extra $3 if purchased from a Walmart) and purchase the Scentsy wax as opposed to the other two competitors. Unless you buy from the Walmart store directly, I can not find Better Homes and Gardens wax online for a reasonable price. ScentSationals wax is decent though and worth the price you pay. I just like Scentsy wax better. It doesn't harden as quick during transfer back to the clam shell casing and seems to last longer. Better Homes and Gardens has the easiest warmer (of the 3 mentioned) as far as clean-up and use. They all have their strong points and weaknesses. I love all of the products and buy from all 3 companies on a regular basis. What it all comes down to is scented wax warmers and wax, reguardless of where they are purchased, are awesome and are MUST HAVES! My house always smells wonderful and I wouldn't have it any other way. Whether it is from Scentsy, ScentSationals, or Better Homes and Gardens, GET OUT AND GET ONE! YOU WON'T BE SORRY!


All of the warmers are safe. I haven't witnessed one being safer than the other. If you have any questions or comments about any of the products listed or mentioned, you can always contact me at Waxaholic101@gmail.com .

* You can purchase the Fizz Full Sized Warmer (or one like it or even one you like better) or Scentsy wax (bars and bricks) directly from the Scentsy website by clicking right here!

*You can purchase the Wood Inspiration Warmer (or one like it or even one you like better) or ScentSationals wax cubes by clicking right here!

*You can purchase the Classical Vase Warmer, Costa Brown from Better Homes and Gardens directly from Walmart by clicking right here! Be sure to change your store and location. I am in Houston and you may not be! To purchase Better Homes and Gardens wax, just forget it unless you buy it inside Wal-mart, and go to the ScentSationals website, it is the same company!  







16 comments:

  1. You create sense out of the foremost complex topics.scentsy scotland

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  2. Scentsy clean up is actually super easy. Pop 1 cotton ball in the dish and let it soak up all the wax. Wipe down with one more cotton ball for good measure and you're done! Then put new wax cube of your choice! Super Simple!

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    1. I cool mine off..put it in the freezer and done

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    2. That's how I clean my wax up too, with cotton balls. Super easy, no burning my fingers and done.

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    3. I use cotton balls as well. Easy peasy.

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  3. I'm looking for a STRONG SCENT from scentsy, can you tell me which few you think are the strongest. ( helps in covering teenage boys, dogs etc. thanks
    Hotrodjordan@ymail.com

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  4. I'm looking for a STRONG SCENT from scentsy, can you tell me which few you think are the strongest. ( helps in covering teenage boys, dogs etc. thanks
    Hotrodjordan@ymail.com

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    1. Just breathe is great if you like eucalyptus. Amazon Rain. By the Sea. They are all good for clean scents. I am a scentsy consultant and I could send you samples if you'd like.

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    2. Yes i like an sample of your clean scentsy sents

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  5. @Kenna I can suggest several but this is also a great site I use for reference points when I"m buying Scentsy.

    http://www.scentualobsession.com/scentsreviews/

    You can see the editors opinion based on strength of throw and scent quality. Also has a pretty cool review of each scent.

    For Scentsy (and without knowing your preference) I find Orange Amber, Blueberry Cheesecake, Autumn Sunset and Cozy Fireside.

    That being said http://www.scentsationals.com/wax.html has some INCREDIBLE scents as well. Some much stronger than others.
    I like the harvest scents but 2 of my favorites of all time are out of season/retired (pumpkin ginger and mandarin pumpkin spice).

    I find Scentsational (the ones I love) to last 2x-3x times as long as comparable Scentsy.

    Here are some recommendations, all of which have exceedingly strong throws (to much for some) and incredible scents.

    Ginger Pumpkin- The gold standard. Incredibly long burn, but what gets me most is the power of the intial burn. My all time favorite. Warm ginger fall scent that I melt year round

    Cinnamon Bun - Smells like a richly sweet bun shop. Chocolate and cinnamon notes, lots of vanilla and its is delishes. Love this one.

    Orange Cream Cupcake - One of the strongest throws of all, its an uber loud orange creamsickle. BUT this one has a short shelf life, lasts about 3-5 hours at its peak strength. I do find myself turning it off after 30 min b/c its so strong and that stretches it out a bit. (the new scent Iced Lemon Cookie is similar but more mild).

    Tobacco Flower - One of the strongest florals I've ever melted. It fills the house quickly and lasts longer than any other scent I've melted. Very strong throw, incedible scent as well.


    at 2.99 they are certainly worth giving a shout.

    Hope this is helpful.

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  6. Scentsy warmers have a lifetime warranty. If it breaks they will replace it.

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  7. Hi there! I love Tobacco Flower from Scentsationals as well. Do you know which scent from Scentsy is similar?

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  8. Can the light bulbs from the scentSationals be used in the scentsy warmers?

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  9. Hi Nikki,

    I love your thorough and in-depth review on all the three brands. You provided positive opinions to all of them, and your choices to each company's products were sincere. I just became a Scentsy Independent Consultant August of this year (2017). By far, I have received great likes on the products, especially the designs and waxes. This review is helping with my blackboard discussion with classmates online. Mastering in Health Communication in Leadership, and I have a discussion related to your review. I usually ask permission before using other people's work, but, as a Scentsy family member I feel you be okay if I use your review and of course you will get recognized and given credit for your content. I'm so glad to have come in contact with your post. it shows originality, sincerity, and honesty without batching any of the companies.

    Victor "El Smiley"
    Victor.Velazquez@snhu.edu

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  10. My Yankee Candle wax just slid out of the Scentsationals warmer when cool. Its the blue/white glass one.

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  11. what are they made of? Paraffin or soy or bees wax. What about the potential chemicals released while warming?

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