UCO 12-Hour Natural Beeswax Candles for Lanterns vs Murphy's Naturals Mosquito Bug Repellent Candles, Citronella & Essential Oils, 9-Pack
Overall winner: UCO 12-Hour Natural Beeswax Candles for Lanterns
Key Differences
UCO (A) is 100% beeswax with a long-burning design and higher average rating (4.60 from 5,599 reviews), making it better for clean, long burns and emergency or lantern use. Murphy's Naturals (B) is a citronella-style blend with natural oils and insect-repellent intent, offering a pleasant citrus scent and targeted outdoor mosquito use despite mixed reports of repellency and a lower average rating (4.30 from 9,932 reviews)
UCO 12-Hour Natural Beeswax Candles for Lanterns
Beeswax candles designed for UCO candle lanterns, offering long burn and minimal smoke with a pleasant honey aroma. Customer note: good quality and smokeless scent, but burn time and lighting can vary
Pros
- 100% beeswax for clean burn
- Long burn in lanterns
- Minimal smoke with pleasant aroma
- Designed for UCO candle lanterns
Cons
- Mixed burn-time performance
- Some candles refuse to light
Murphy's Naturals Mosquito Bug Repellent Candles, Citronella & Essential Oils, 9-Pack
Citronella and essential-oil candles for outdoor use with 14-hour burn time each. Creates a citrusy barrier against mosquitoes. Some customers praise scent, while others question effectiveness
Pros
- citrus-scented barrier
- natural essential oils (rosemary, peppermint, citronella, lemongrass)
- long burn time per candle
- patio/outdoor use
Cons
- mixed feedback on effectiveness
- mixed burn longevity reported by customers
- some reports of attracting mosquitoes
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | UCO |
| Durability | UCO |
| Versatility | Murphy's Naturals |
| User Reviews | UCO |