This test was performed over 6 consecutive days, burning each candle for a minimum of 45 hours in 3-4 hour increments.

The "Market Leader" candle burned out after 46 and 1/2 hours.  Country Light Candle wick burned out after 47 and 3/4 hours, lasting over an hour longer.

The end weight of each candle's excess wax was only a half an ounce different with the Country Light Candle leaving less waste - Country Light Candle weighed 2.5 ounces and the "Market Leader" candle weighed 3 ounces.*

Summary: 

- The Country Light Candle burned longer

- The Country Light Candle wasted less wax after the wick burned out. 

- The Country Light Candles maintained it's shell for a much better looking candle.*

*to achieve these results, candle burning instructions must be followed exactly.