Is there a word for the smell of burning candle?

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Is there a word for the smell of burning candle?

He arrived home. The power had gone out and Janice had lit on a few candles whose flames glowed in the darkness. The smell of burning candle had filled their small flat.

Can I replace that underlined part with a word?
 
Is there a word for the smell of a burning candle?

He arrived home. The power had gone out, and Janice had lit [STRIKE]on[/STRIKE] a few candles whose flames glowed in the darkness. The smell of burning candle had filled their small flat.

Can I replace that underlined part with a word?

Candles are often scented. For example:

The fragrance of jasmine filled the room.
 
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