Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honey bees of the genus *Apis*. The wax is formed by worker bees, who secrete it from wax glands on the sides of their bodies. Beeswax is primarily used by bees to construct the honeycomb in which they store honey and pollen. Humans have harvested beeswax for centuries, using it in candle making, cosmetics, skincare products, and as a component in art materials like encaustic paints.
Beeswax has a distinctly pleasant scent, characterized primarily by a mildly sweet and subtly honey-like fragrance. The aroma can also carry hints of floral undertones, which reflect the variety of flowers visited by the bees. Natural beeswax's color and scent can vary slightly depending on the type of pollen the bees have collected, reflecting the particular characteristics of the bees' diet. When heated or burned, as in candles, beeswax emits a comforting, light, and clean aroma, often enhancing its natural, subtle sweetness. This unique scent profile makes beeswax candles highly valued for their warm and soothing olfactory qualities.