Flame suit on: To each his/her own. :smiley2: I have been scenting my wicks ever since day one in 1999 and NEVER have had a problem. No big flame, no snap, crackle and pop. I purchase my wick raw so I can tab my own and scent the wick before priming it. Lots of candle makers out there do it. It's not as uncommon as you think.