Wicks are black and top of candle has some bubbles but brand new. Smells great. Smoke free home. Only serious buyers and please pay within 48 hours, thanks! I do not accept cancellations for any reason, not even address changes. So please note that before buying. Cancellations cause defects on seller accounts even when the buyer requests it, they also make you lose all our previous watchers and when we refund you it takes our available funds and your money doesn't process for two days so, please make sure you have the correct address in the system, thank you!