Candybee Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 If you were going to make an EO blend that represents "fire" what would you use? I am thinking cinnamon, clove, orange so far. What would you blend? or what EO(s) would you use? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) Black pepperCedarwood/juniper berry (yet cypress might be nice too)Rosemarygrapefruit (tangerine might be nice too)and ylang for feminine qualities if necessary Another might be:FrankincenseBasiljuniiper berryneroli Edited December 11, 2014 by Scented 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctfavr3 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 CurryPink PeppercornCardamomGinger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Those are some great ideas. rctfavr3-- I would love the ginger but the price tage for the EO is just way out of my ballpark. Where do you get curry, cardamon, and pink peppercorn EOs? I've never seen those before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 What about vetiver? I've read it described as a deep, smoky, forest floor scent, and also described as smelling like the African veldt grasses. Wouldn't a smoky, earthy element work with fire? (Think of a bonfire or forest fire) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctfavr3 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Cumin in trace amounts can have a fiery even sulfurous aroma when paired with a little Cade rectified* (a campfire aroma) might look into those too. Vetiver can range in aroma from salty sweaty to peanut-like to a generic root-earthy aroma. I don't recall smelling one that's smokey but it can be bitter like burnt coffee. Speaking of, another burnt or fiery smoke note can be found in Guaicwood. Add that to the list... LOL. As for Curry, Cardamom, and Pink Peppercorn you can try Liberty Natural or New Directions Aromatics. I use Liberty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctfavr3 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 tried to edit prev post but it wouldn't let me.... Pink Peppercorn in itself is a great fragrance. Although I haven't tried this, you might try a bit of Camphor too! I'm not certain but I think Camphor would help sheer out the sweetness of some of those spicey EOs leaving just the fiery hot notes to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) What about vetiver? I've read it described as a deep, smoky, forest floor scent, and also described as smelling like the African veldt grasses. Wouldn't a smoky, earthy element work with fire? (Think of a bonfire or forest fire)Vetiver is among suggested EOs that I saw that compare to fire elements, but it would probably work better as an earth element IMO. Since your question drew my curiosity, I went looking for elements and EOs and found some: http://biosourcenaturals.com/blog/2012/09/essential-oils-elements-earth-air-fire-water/https://ancientwaysbotanicals.com/2013/05/awakening-the-fire-element-essential-oils-and-your-yoga-practice/http://www.baseformula.com/blog/2010/11/qa-aromatherapy-and-the-4-elements/ This next link promos the company's blends, but I looked at the combos and found some intriguing along with info in the chart.http://www.rosecrowncollections.com/5%20element%20essential%20oil.html Edited December 12, 2014 by Scented 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 If you are not familiar with vetiver I'd like to suggest caution when using it. I don't usually have a bad reaction to any fragrance - some make my nose burn, some I find overly sweet, vetiver makes me gag, literally. I don't think that is typical but I have found a few other people who are repulsed by vetiver as well. I love patchouli but I know some people have the same reaction to patchouli. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 If you are not familiar with vetiver I'd like to suggest caution when using it. I don't usually have a bad reaction to any fragrance - some make my nose burn, some I find overly sweet, vetiver makes me gag, literally. I don't think that is typical but I have found a few other people who are repulsed by vetiver as well. I love patchouli but I know some people have the same reaction to patchouli. Thanks! I have read about that in my research that some find the scent intolerable. At this stage I am gathering information and the blend will be balancing the oils so they compliment each other. I haven't tried it so I too may have the same reaction. For me, I can't tolerate the smell of tea tree oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Vetiver is among suggested EOs that I saw that compare to fire elements, but it would probably work better as an earth element IMO. Since your question drew my curiosity, I went looking for elements and EOs and found some: http://biosourcenaturals.com/blog/2012/09/essential-oils-elements-earth-air-fire-water/ https://ancientwaysbotanicals.com/2013/05/awakening-the-fire-element-essential-oils-and-your-yoga-practice/ http://www.baseformula.com/blog/2010/11/qa-aromatherapy-and-the-4-elements/ This next link promos the company's blends, but I looked at the combos and found some intriguing along with info in the chart. http://www.rosecrowncollections.com/5%20element%20essential%20oil.html Those are great links Scented! I love reading stuff like that. Did you notice that each one has a totally different set of EOs to represent fire? I did see some I like and I noticed that mine were in there so I think I am on the right track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) I really wanted to have an orange scented soap so I am going to go with an orange cinnamon spice blend with notes of clove, allspice, black pepper, and patchouli. For the cinnamon I think I will stick with a FO instead of the EO. An orange cinnamon spice will be perfect. It also had to replace a soap for a wholesale account. I had a cinnamon spice soap they call "Cannonfire" for one of their Civil War Battlefield soaps but the FO was discontinued. I can't use a smoky scent because they already have one they call "Camp". Here is a link to their gift shop. The soaps on this page are the ones I private label for them: http://www.shopshenandoahatwar.org/Default.asp There are 12 altogether and one is called Cannonfire. (Its not pictured because they are OOS while I delvelp the replacement.) Cinnamon has to be a prevalent note in the soap. Edited January 1, 2015 by Candybee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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