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When a scented candle is burning, the heat from the flame vaporizes the scented wax and allows the fragrance to disperse into the air more quickly. When the candle is unlit, the scent molecules remain trapped in the solid wax and are not released into the air. Additionally, the heat generated by the flame helps to circulate the fragrance throughout the room.

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