maryta

Hi!  Can anyone tell me if Tennesee's Fragrance oils were phthalate-free? I still have some and am wondering about this...TIA!

3 hours ago, candlesncats said:

I sent in a sample of Ocean to Maple street for duping.  Also Cinnamon Balsam and Home for the Holidays. Keeping fingers crossed : )

Wow - thanks!!!!!!

So, for Ocean? Any suggestions?  The twins list says, AGE's Salty Mariner and Peaks Ocean. I see that FB and BB have Salty Mariner (I can't find AGE). Are these the same as Peak's Ocean?  To me, Ocean is not the same as Salty Sea Air (close but not the same).

On 8/14/2017 at 8:54 PM, Trappeur said:

Which Bonfire Bliss is this?   RE?

 

Trappeur

yes, RE Bonfire Bliss

On 8/26/2017 at 7:21 PM, Scented said:

So I believe this was on MSC's early round of dupes. You might want to check it out. 

Thank you!! I've not ordered from MSC but I may have to ...I did contact them in the past with a question and they weren't very helpful. I would love it if someone else picked up Peaks...as we all do, I guess!

ETA:    I see Autumn Walk on the MSC site, thank you again, Scented!!!

3 hours ago, coffeebean said:

I switched to FB for my PPW, that's the closest one I found so far to TCS.

I love FB....I'd rather deal with them than Maple street

On 7/31/2017 at 6:27 PM, TallTayl said:

i wish I liked their other scents enough to give the dupes a try, I really need some Rose bouquet. Might need to dupe it with my lab ?

 

AUTUMN WALK !!

OCEAN!! Your Version of Ocean would probably be awesome!

22 hours ago, lumoscandles said:

Yes, it is. But I just ordered an Autumn Rain and Falling Leaves from Rustic Escentuals to see how they compare. I'll let you know what I think. Autumn Walk was one of my favorites and I love to make autumn leaves soaps with it.

Thanks!  But darn it!  Thanks for trying out the RE...I love RE but have never tried either of those...

12 hours ago, Scented said:

Got a description on it? Or can you describe it? 

AUTUMN WALK  = The scents of brisk air and crisp leaves join woody notes of rich mountain pine, cedar, and golden aspen while whiffs of forest berries, sage, and clove swirl delicately in the backdrop. Soap safe.  

This is a true blend...none of the individual notes really stand out.

Is Autumn Walk unique to Peak?

Oh, dear!  I need Autumn Walk, Moonlight Path, Cranberry Citrus, Ocean !Like Huge amounts of Autumn Walk

Maybe someone will pick up their forumulas??

Thanks, Shari!!

Anyone tried these from Daystar?

Invigoration (compare to Avobath)

Out on A Limb (compare to The Olive Branch)

Ice Princess (compare to So White)

Evening Dusk (Twilight)

Or, do you have suggestions for the best place for these dupes?

I'm looking at Fragrance Buddy for So White...

I've tried Vanilla Sugar Dusk (compare to Snow Fairy) and love it.

On 7/23/2017 at 4:00 PM, TallTayl said:

You know you have arrived when a perfume or attempts to copy your signature blends. 

 

At Faire I specialize in unique blends that match experiences.  A customer came to me today showing me a perfume made by a neighboring merchant that attempted to be like my Macabre blend. It wasn't even close. But now I feel I have arrived.

Congratulations!!

Can anyone give an opinion on Santa Baby compared to Berry Bellini?  And any info on Whipped Cream?  RE Whipped Cream was too weak for me. tia!

10 hours ago, Moonstar said:

Maryta do you make  wax melts in the plastic clamshells or bigger shaped ones ? Personally, I like bigger melts. They seem to be stronger than the little cubes IMO

or maybe I just receive it that way  ??? Do you actually smell the marshmallow in the cocoa ? 

I don't do clamshells. I don't really smell marshmallows in particular...just the overall scent is good!

I love several of their oils. Toasty Marshmallow n Hot Cocoa  takes a long time to cure but once it does, it is super nice for wax melts. I've had more luck with their oils in melt &pour soap than wax but so many are just excellent. Duds for me were mostly lemons, lavender, coconut...the usual suspects. Their Colombian Coffee is very good and their rose scents are fantastic. So is Garden Party!

I will!  There doesn't seem to have been a high opinion of them here in the past so I never tried them. Nice to see that maybe they have some good oils 1

Thanks, Belinda!!

Thank you so much, Soapmaker145!!   I think I will try the Elderflower from Wellington and try some blending with MMS French Lime and also the Wellington French Lime and maybe transition to that after my MMS is gone.  I am making wax melts so I'll see how they all are !  I have never ordered from  Wellington; I buy from a lot of suppliers and don't really want to add another but I love French Lime Blossom and MMS was the best I've tried so far but it could be better!  I'm looking forward to trying the Wellington!

Thanks, soshiegirl!  I use NG so I'll try theirs!

On 6/14/2017 at 11:39 AM, Soapmaker145 said:

The Wellington Linden (French Lime) is much better blended than the MMS version which has some sharp unpleasant off notes and needs blending to mellow it out.    

If you can share, how do you mellow out the French  Lime Blossom? I have it from two different places (not Wellington) and they both are just a bit "off" from what I want. Thanks for any help!

No, I haven't  -- will put it on my list, thanks!

Try Backwoods!!!   Everything I've tried from them smells wonderful... both in wax and melt and pour soap.

Thanks so much, Belinda!  I've tried both from FB but none of the others, actually. I'll have to revisit the FB one...it is less strong for me than their Royale so maybe that will work for what I need. ICS Frosted sugar cookie is always on my radar and I always forget to order a sample lol!