Mosquito candles are a popular way to make outdoor entertaining feel more comfortable during the warmer months in Australia. A quality mosquito candle should smell pleasant, burn cleanly, and be easy to use on patios, balconies, and camping tables.

What is a mosquito candle?

A mosquito candle is an outdoor ambience candle that releases fragrance into the air while it burns. Outdoors, wind and open space can affect how much scent stays around your seating area, so placement matters.

How to use mosquito candles outdoors

• Light it early: 15–20 minutes before you sit outside so fragrance can build.
• Place it close: put it near your seating area on a stable, heat-safe surface.
• Shelter from wind: a sheltered (not enclosed) spot helps keep the fragrance where you are.
• Large open areas: open, windy spaces reduce fragrance concentration, so keep the candle close to the seating zone.

Citronella vs luxury-scent outdoor candles

Some outdoor candles use a strong citronella scent. Others are designed to smell like a luxury home fragrance while still suiting outdoor use. The best choice depends on what you value most: a traditional outdoor smell or a more premium scent experience.

Our pick: Mozzie Guard by Scent Nation Australia

If you want a mosquito candle that still smells like a luxury candle, Mozzie Guard is a citrus soy option designed for indoor or outdoor ambience.

Scent profile

• Zesty lemon
• Persian lime
• Jasmine
• Vanilla bean

What it’s made with

• Wax: 100% soy wax
• Free from: citronella, eucalyptus, essential oils

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Honest expectations and bite protection

Outdoor conditions influence how any candle performs, especially wind, open space size, nearby water, and peak mosquito activity (often around dawn and dusk).

For personal bite protection, NSW Health recommends layered protection such as covering up and using an effective topical repellent. They note the most effective repellents contain picaridin, DEET, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Always read and follow label directions.

FAQs

How long before I sit outside should I light a mosquito candle?

About 15–20 minutes before, so fragrance can build in the air.

Do mosquito candles work in windy areas?

Wind disperses fragrance. A sheltered (not enclosed) spot helps.

Where should I place a mosquito candle outdoors?

Near where people are sitting, on a stable, heat-safe surface.

What’s the difference between citronella candles and other scented outdoor candles?

Citronella has a strong traditional outdoor smell. Other blends aim for a more luxury scent profile while still suiting outdoor use.

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