Traditional versus Phthalate-free Scents

[birdcharm]

I'm curious about any opinions on how you feel the public perception is between traditional scents, ones that include DEP (diethyl phthalate), versus phthalate-free scents.  Do you think this is a major consideration with your friends, family, or customers?

[TallTayl]

Seems to only be a consideration when some scary article or shock advertising mentions it. I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve been asked about phthalates in the last couple of decades. Once by a competitor. Once by someone who heard the word in a news segment and called them “thigh lights”. 

[birdcharm]

Thanks for your input!!  I've been trying to decide on a few different scents and from experience, I prefer some of my old favorites, but I've wondered if I should try the "thigh lights" (LOL) version instead or not. 

[The Candle Nook]

(In Texas) no one cares about “thigh lights”. Only scent throw. I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve been asked about wicks or wax. I use soy because I prefer it and I’m used to it. But I honestly don’t think most people around here care — (sooting is the only thing I ever hear about besides HT)