Hmmmm, I have totally different advice except, You measure wax when it is flaked.

I have been making and selling candles for 34 years off and on. The only wax I use now is Soy. It is non-toxic, unlike paraffin which releases known carcinogens when burned. It also has a superior scent throw.

The supplier I buy from says that you should use no more than 7% fragrance. I am not into precise measuring or math, but isn’t that about 2 1/4 ozs. for 2 pounds of wax. Maybe you just didn’t use enough. I smell the fragrance then I pour it into the wax a little at a time until I can no longer smell the wax. Some take more….some take less. I do not add fragrance until the wax cools to at least 120.

The quality of supplies varies a lot from one supplier to the next. You may not be able to afford the most expensive, but you should stay away from the cheapest too. If you want great candles you need to use great supplies. Over the last two years I have bought all of my supplies except containers from the same company. It is a network marketing company but you do not have to become a network marketer to buy supplies.

I have included a link about paraffin for your consideration.

You measure the wax while it is still flakes. Add 1oz. of scent for every pound of wax you use and yes its best to measure both. Some oils weigh more than others. Let the candle cure for three days before you try to burn it. Then there is the fact that not all oils have a good scent throw in soy. That is one of the disadvantages of soy. There is a candle supplier that rates their scent throw in soy and that is hope this helps

you measure when still flakes also your scent might not be strong enough where do you get it? you might need to add 1 ounce to 1 and three fourths ounce to you wax. also for soy you need to let it cure for a couple of days before you burn it.also to make a better scent throw you need to add the scent around 160 degrees so it will bond with the wax. i hope this helps i am a soy candle maker . if you need anymore help you can email me and i will try to help i have tried all kinds of stuff to get my candles smelling the way they do.