This candle smells absolutely heavenly! Genuinely, out of all the candles I have in my house (there are dozens), this one smells the best! I keep it on my desk next to my writing space. It is THE go-to candle that I burn when I want the room smelling great.Unfortunately, that room gets quite hot, and in the summer, this candle got a little bit melty. It now has a bumpy surface because it sweated in the heat. If you want this candle to continue to look pretty, I would suggest leaving it in a cool room. The candle glass is sturdy, and the texture of the wax is nice. Overall, I think this candle would make an excellent gift for a friend... or for yourself.