Using scented candles for Chanukah lights

Good scenting candles:[1]

Initially one may not use scented candles for the Chanukah candles, as one may not benefit from it, and a good scent is considered a benefit.

[1] See Admur 443:3 in parentheses; Michaber Y.D. 108:5; Rama Y.D.  155:3; See Shach Y.D. 108:27; Biur Halacha 443 “Afilu”; Glosses of Maharsham 447:8; Piskeiy Teshuvos 443:2

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