Mainstays is Walmart's in-store home goods brand. I think either really are fine, but Yankee candle is the nicer choice for a gift imo if it's at the same price point.
:/ I shoulda reordered the Yankees then, sale gone now, was just for a day. I got their big candles for $9 though earlier this month and that was quite the steal. I lost my birthday free gift in the cancelled order
I’m just going to keep the Walmart that I already have. I cancelled the YC order but lost my free birthday gift 😭. I got some big tumbelers for $9 though, quite the steal. Only ordered 6 though. I’ve never even used a YK before. Or candles in general. I don’t trust them with my cats. Although I could keep on kitchen counter I suppose. Maybe I’ll keep one for myself.
I will say imo Mainstays is basically a step up, if that, from dollar tree brand candles. They lose scent quickly after the first burn and are known as the cheap store brand candles. Yankee candles are known as more higher end, and aren't seen as cheap as the Mainstays are.
I know yankee is the way more recognizable brand, but their candles are always so light for me. I'd go with mainstays, the few I've burned did well for me.
With Yankee you’re paying for the name. If you want a candle with good throw then choose something else, but that’s just my opinion. Id with goose Creek, but don’t order goose Creek online right now because it’s going to take too long to ship to you by Christmas, but Walmart does sell a small selection of them. You can choose warm and welcome. That is one of GC most popular and Walmart normally has them in stock. I get that Yankee candles are a good deal right now and everyone knows the name, but honestly, the last ones that I bought had no throw at all. And other Yankee candle buyers are saying the same thing. No throw.
If you're gifting, I would go with Yankee. They have a more reputable brand name when it comes to candles, and on Mainstays I would always check the bottom label to see if it's even poured in the US. One of their main suppliers also had a huge recall in 2023 on their triple wick candles. Over a million candles.
Out of the 2 Yankee for sure!
If you must choose between those 2 brands, Yankee is the better choice.
Yankee definitely smells better once it’s burning.
Here’s a third option: Goose Creek. They’re sold at Walmart. They’re priced reasonably and have great fragrances.
Goose Creek throws scent the best.
Burning the Elf one right now. They compare to b&bw to me
They are for gifts
Mainstays is Walmart's in-store home goods brand. I think either really are fine, but Yankee candle is the nicer choice for a gift imo if it's at the same price point.
:/ I shoulda reordered the Yankees then, sale gone now, was just for a day. I got their big candles for $9 though earlier this month and that was quite the steal. I lost my birthday free gift in the cancelled order
Yankee candles have ugly branding prominently displayed on the candle
Yankee definitely
The last 2 Yankee candles I bought had absolutely no throw at all. I was disappointed since they smelled so good on cold.
I’m just going to keep the Walmart that I already have. I cancelled the YC order but lost my free birthday gift 😭. I got some big tumbelers for $9 though, quite the steal. Only ordered 6 though. I’ve never even used a YK before. Or candles in general. I don’t trust them with my cats. Although I could keep on kitchen counter I suppose. Maybe I’ll keep one for myself.
Which one would you keep:
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I will say imo Mainstays is basically a step up, if that, from dollar tree brand candles. They lose scent quickly after the first burn and are known as the cheap store brand candles. Yankee candles are known as more higher end, and aren't seen as cheap as the Mainstays are.
Dang should have kept my order 😭
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These were the ones I was gonna order
These are the ones I got for Walmart for coworkers
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-3-Wick-Happy-Holly-Days-Scented-Candle-with-a-Garland-Scene-Wrap-13-Ounce/15517508828?sid=b721f2e3-b55a-48ea-8927-b8831924fc8c
I could still get the Yankee small ones. I just got $5 in reward buckaroos. It would be like $45 for 10 small 10 oz ones with those scents in pic
I know yankee is the way more recognizable brand, but their candles are always so light for me. I'd go with mainstays, the few I've burned did well for me.
With Yankee you’re paying for the name. If you want a candle with good throw then choose something else, but that’s just my opinion. Id with goose Creek, but don’t order goose Creek online right now because it’s going to take too long to ship to you by Christmas, but Walmart does sell a small selection of them. You can choose warm and welcome. That is one of GC most popular and Walmart normally has them in stock. I get that Yankee candles are a good deal right now and everyone knows the name, but honestly, the last ones that I bought had no throw at all. And other Yankee candle buyers are saying the same thing. No throw.
Yankee
Yankee for sure
If you're gifting, I would go with Yankee. They have a more reputable brand name when it comes to candles, and on Mainstays I would always check the bottom label to see if it's even poured in the US. One of their main suppliers also had a huge recall in 2023 on their triple wick candles. Over a million candles.
I like Bath and Body Works candles. If I had to choose between those two I’d say Yankee!
Yankee if I have to choose between 2. Otherwise im gifting one i made in the cute tree jars I bought for gift giving
You should’ve got Bath and Bodyworks while they were on sale for 9.95 for a three wick
This is not a helpful comment considering the sale is over now, and it is not what they are asking.
I got the 6 big Yankee candles for only $9 so I scored a great deal already
Their throw is disappointing now. I recommend goose creek as they are the same size and price point (if not cheaper).
For your gift, as a candle person I’d rather have mainstays but yankee has a better more prestigious brand recognition. In my opinion.
Also love GC
Just gotu first gc candles. Love them! Nice even burn and some great!
Sorry, but BBW are the only candles that I have gotten that you can smell through out the whole house
Neither. Both are made with paraffin wax. Find a natural wax candle and go with that.