After years of hassle with incandescent bulbs, these LEDs look great. Older bulbs suffered from gradual dimming, burning out, and failure from small bumps. It's only been a few weeks but I expect these LED bulbs to be much more durable and long lasting. They look just like the old incandescent bulbs - their "warm white" color temperature is slightly colder/whiter than incandescent bulbs, but not enough for anyone to notice. (Because of some confusion, please note that these bulbs are designed for 120V use, i.e. fixtures or candles powered by household electricity. They will not work in battery powered candles.)