Question About a Review / myLot

United States

December 12, 2025 1:18pm CST

So I went to review a candle, and the candle smelled amazing, but the top of the box was ripped halfway off. It did not affect the candle at all, and I got the candle free to review. However, it is a $110 candle. They solely want to know your opinion of the product, and I was going to give it a five star. But the box was ripped so I’m inclined to go with four stars. Are you going to count off a star because of a rip of the box? I just expect for $110 everything is in perfect shape. I might just go with a five star, and mention the box as an aside. Usually, I count off for the shape it’s in, but the fragrance is just so impressive.

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NJ Chicaa

@NJChicaa (125562)

• United States

10h

I would give it 5 stars

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Amber

@AmbiePam (107955)

• United States

10h

I think I should follow your advice since you are the Candle Queen. And that is a title I aspire to.

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NJ Chicaa

@NJChicaa (125562)

• United States

10h

@AmbiePam If I actually ordered the candle and paid for it I would deduct a star but I wouldn't if I got it for free.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (107955)

• United States

10h

@NJChicaa Yes, good point.

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Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (52125)

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Even though the box was torn, it’s the actual candle that you are reviewing so yes, I would do the 5 stars. I absolutely love candles, but in my wildest imagination I can’t think of anyone paying that kind of money for one. Has it got a special rare ingredient?

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Amber

@AmbiePam (107955)

• United States

No, but I recently reviewed one that cost $126. Both smelled amazing, but I couldn’t bring myself to spend that much money on a candle even if I had the money.

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Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (52125)

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@AmbiePam No, that's just too much.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (39198)

• Toccoa, Georgia

I would give it 5 stars and not worry about the torn box.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (107955)

• United States

It would have ruined the presentation had it been given as a gift, but since it wasn’t, it’s not a huge deal.

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@DaddyEvil (163450)

• United States

I would count off for the ripped box. They want your honest opinion and the delivery is part of it. I'm glad the candle smells great! But that doesn't fix the box.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (107955)

• United States

I did end up counting off a star due to the box and then realizing as heavenly as the candle smelled, the scent wasn’t exactly permeating the room. So all that combined caused me to give it a four. I hated to do it, but that’s what it deserved everything considered.

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@DaddyEvil (163450)

• United States

@AmbiePam Had you paid for the candle and sent it as a gift, somebody might have been disappointed with the torn box. (I wouldn't have worried about it, but some people do.)

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (319446)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

Sounds like a 5 star experience to me.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (107955)

• United States

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (367080)

• Rockingham, Australia

Maybe mention that the box was damaged. I can understand people wouldn't be pleased to get a damaged article even if it is only the box.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (107955)

• United States

It really was a big detraction since the box that contained the candle was so fancy.

snowy

@snowy22315 (199918)

• United States

110 dollar candle?? geez, for that money I would expect it to light and extinguish itself and maybe carry itself from room to room...crazy!

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Amber

@AmbiePam (107955)

• United States

I reviewed one earlier this year that cost $126. At least it was a big candle. And I have to say, it was an exceptional one. This candle though is a lot smaller than that one.

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moirai

@moirai (2947)

• Philippines

The box could have damaged at the courier so may not entirely be the fault of the seller. I would just mention it but rate only the product itself. Edited to add: Saw the others mentioning the high price. Perhaps that is the one that could affect the rating. Perhaps a point off (or half a point, if that's possible) for it being a bit too pricey.

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