Did you smell the candle or the lid. I was watching a video on you tube last night about Yankee candles and I learned that you should smell the lid not the jar as the smell is stronger and you get a more realistic odour - if you smell the jar you just get the 'top notes'.
You learn something new everyday. I really should watch the shows on qvc not just flick in and out to see the items and the reviews - but I can't stand listening to all their drivel!!