Abstract: An illumination system includes a plurality of candles having a plurality of different illumination durations. The illumination durations of each candle are designed to correspond to the timing of an event such as a dinner party or a cocktail party. As the evening progresses the candles bum out in succession, progressively dimming the lighting. By packaging the candles together, a candle illumination system is provided with pre-determined dimming times.

Abstract: The present invention includes a scented candle and method of making scented candles comprised of an inner core having a higher concentration of fragrance than the outer shell. The combination of a lightly scented or unscented exterior wax with a relatively higher scented inner core produces a scented candle that can have high concentrations of fragrance but that is not oily or malleable to the touch and need not be formed in glass jars or other containers.