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I almost forgot you got one of my candles. Hope you liked the vanilla one too!

Well of course, darling! The vanilla one was a very pretty scent, and it was strong! But that Lemon Biscotti one is TO DIE FOR. lol That one was my absolute favorite. It's hard for me to find good lemon scents that smell like "lemon" in a candle. I have a HUGE Gold Canyon candle in Lemon Bars, and while it's great, it's not Lemon Biscotti. I'll be hittin' you up when I finish it off. lol

Try mixing it with Pink Sugar or Vanilla Bean Noel.

FMC Iced Lemon Biscotti throws very strong for me and customers love it. It does have the biscotti cookie note-- not pastry.

I can vouch for this. I've tried Candybee's candle in this scent and I have to say, it smells like authentic lemon cookies, no pastry note. Her candle is the only lemon type scented candle that smells realistic to me. All other lemon candles I've tried smells like fuel to my nose, and I've tried lots of lemon scents from different candle companies... because I love lemon!

Sugar Cookie. Oh wait. You said no vanillas.

Ok... then something smoky. Campfire? Fireside? Something that brings to mind a warm hearth. Just a tad will do.

Try mixing it with something else. Most fig FO's are crisp, bitter, and green smelling. Try mixing it with something earthy or something more fruity to tone it down.

Earthy Suggestions: Christmas Tree or Sandalwood

Fruity Suggestions: Cranberry or Strawberry

Or you can go the plain route and mix it with some type of straight vanilla to make Vanilla Fig.

So how's that Chocolate Fudge Icing? Does it smell like real chocolate fudge? Or does it have that fake tootsie roll smell that chocolate scents usually have???

From a consumer point of view.... (I don't make candles), these are some scents that get me in a Christmasy mood:

Citrus & Balsam- It's not a straight up pine/balsam smell. The citrus really adds a kick to it that makes it different than a plain Christmas Tree smell (even though I love plain Christmas Tree smells). Elements carries a good version.

Gingerbread- lots of good recommendations posted.

Pumpkin- I like: BCN's Perfect Pumpkin, and for a different twist, try Backwoods Pumpkin Cornbread!

Sugar Plum- I think Backwoods has a great one, Sugar Plum Fairy. Try mixing this with a Christmas Tree type scent to get something different!

Cypresswood from Cajuns or Redwood from AH/RE- These both smell the same to me. It's a woody-type forest scent that reminds me of winter. You can always rename this something Holiday-ish. I LOVE this scent! Makes a great mixer too! (mix this with raspberries to make a berry and twig scent, or apples to make Apple Wood!)

Egg Nog- You can't forget the egg nog! I've only tried the one from Elements, and it smells realistic!

Iced Cranberry/Mistletoe

So far all I could come up with is Cran Mistletoe and I don't even like it.

Berries on the Mistletoe?

Jack Frost/Chestnuts and Brown Sugar

I really didn't want to make this combo because I thought it was a horrible duo,

but actually it's really really nice. I can smell the Frost and Chestnuts.

I was leaning towards Frosted Chestnuts.

I like Frosted Chestnuts too.

Old Fashion Christmas/Apples and Maple Bourbon

I thought of: Christmas Apple Spice

Christmas Apple Bourbon

Hearthside Apple Bourbon

Spiced Apples & Bourbon, Christmas Hearth, Fireside Christmas, Country Christmas?

Holly Bayberry/Buttercream Crunch

Woodland Bayberry Crunch - Kinda long I thought

Bayberry Woods

Sweet Bayberry, Bayberry & Vanilla, White Bayberry?

Macintosh Apple/Sage,Sweetgrass & Cedar

Now this is a toughy and soooo long these names

I had some names I came up with and can't find the piece of paper

I wrote them down on. Geesh!

I sort of like "Romancing the Woods" - but not sure of Romancing..

Solstice Woods

Autumn Woods, Apple Leaves & Cedar, Apple Sage & Cedar, Autumn Walk?

Macintosh Apple/Balsam

I thought of Balsam Applewood or just plain Applewood

Balsam Woods

Balsam Harvest

Applewood Harvest

Apple Balsam Harvest

Apples & Evergreen?

Navy Blue, Brown, Dark Purple, Bright Orange, Lime Green

Ah, tuberose. One of my favorite floral fragrances. I've used Peak's Tropical Tuberose in blends, but this one is one strong mofo. I always have to use a light hand with this one. The only plain (not blended) tuberose I love to wear as a perfume is Velvet Tuberose type from JS. It's a soft and alluring scent... not overpowering at all like some floral fragrances.

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this scent. I bought a couple of candles (and the spray), but the hot throw when I light it is "eh". But when I put it on my warmer, it's absolutely delicious and strong. I don't think it smells like Twilight Woods. To my nose, it doesn't smell like any fragrance oil I've ever come across. It smells sorta masculine a bit... I'm thinking that's the oakmoss and sandalwood. But then... it smells clean, and crisp, like a Fall Day. I think WSP has a Cashmere Woods, but it smells nothing like the one from Glade. If someone would dupe this scent, I'd be the first one in line buying candles from them! lol

I really think they are the same. DS version was duped from AGE's Salty Marnier *If I remember correctly!*

No. It would not preserve pineapple pieces in a cream. It would definitely go bad and get pretty nasty, something you would NOT want to put on your face (or your body). If you really want to go that route, look into fruit extracts that are specifically made for bath and body.

I second the Sweet Amber Musk from AH/RE... very pretty scent, and makes a fabulous blender. I also recommend:

Wood Vanilla- Daystar (my ABSOLUTE favorite. Don't judge it OOB though... put it in something!)

Egyptian Dragon (the best one was Southern Soapers, IMO, but OT's is good. Never tried other supplier's versions)

Ambra de Nepal (Daystar and Scent Works carries this one)

Sensual Amber (BBW Type)- The only version I've tried was from the Chemistry Store, but it looks like they no longer carry it. A few other suppliers have it, but I can't personally give you my opinions on their sniff factor.

LOL! I don't order just one bottle from anywhere. I actually thought I had Peak's tuberose, but I couldn't find it. Going to say what I did make has simmered down and I want to split it between amryis and oakmoss or an oakmoss and amber finish.

Didn't I say no arguments? lol GET YOU SOME VELVET TUBEROSE. It makes AWESOME cp soap too. Even if you don't like florals, you'll still like Velvet Tuberose. So stop what you're doing, and go get some. And I probably won't leave you alone until you try it. I'll nag you and stalk you on Facebook too, until you get some. buahahahahaa!

On another note... I think sandalwood would finish off that blend perfectly.

Scented... you REALLY need to get you a small 2 oz bottle of tuberose to play with. Tuberose makes an excellent blender, especially for summery scents. It just makes other scents POP out! If I had to suggest one, I would suggest Velvet Tuberose type from JS. It's not sickly sweet as others out there. It's clean and tropical smelling.... GET YOU A BOTTLE. Like now. K? No arguments. Just go.

Plumeria & Coconut Milk, with a dash of orchid, a bit of ginger....

A splash of Ocean and a drop of Velvet Tuberose, and maybe a hint of lime.

Thanks! I'll just hold my nose when I pour this one. Isn't it the worst to pour fragrances you detest? Just the thought of zucchini bread makes me quesy.

KY's is good. It doesn't smell like zucchini. It just smells like a wholesome bread to me. It does smell nice, I think you'll like it. And it makes an excellent blender, the blending possibilities with this one are endless. Try mixing it 50/50 with Apple Cinnamon for an Apple Cinnamon Bread. I think it's going to surprise you.

Willow Whispers from Elements. I would classify it as unisex though, because I can't get enough of it either! lol

And the scent STICKS to your skin like glue.

I have the D&G Light Blue for Women from Save On Scents, in the Extreme grade, and it's STRONG. I think it smells better than the original. It kicks butt in lotions, scrubs, perfume oil, cyclomethicone, and alcohol based perfume.

See, and I like the name "Autumn Pear". The word pear makes me think naturally of Pears, but Autumn Pears make me think of something more like a homey, slightly spicy, juicy pear. If you are going to use it for a Christmas scent though, I would change it to Holiday Pears or Yuletide Pear or something like that.

Apple Jack & Peel- Maybe something like Apple Harvest or Apples Jubilee?

For a bakery scent for Fall... maybe something like Rum Raisin Cake or Oatmeal Raisin Cookie? Or maybe Pumpkin Apple Bread? (equal parts of Pumpkin, Apple Cinnamon, and Zucchini Bread) OR even Pumpkin Apple Snickerdoodle! I love Fall.

Have you tried OT's Version?

I have read somewhere that certain people can't smell some musks

I could be one because I don't smell much with SC's version

but I ventured out to try OT's after reading others say that SC's was not as good as OT's

and when i got it I couldn't believe how good it was they were right.

It smells like the little vials of egyptian musk I've smelled at stores like whole foods and the like

While I smell more of a fresh scent with SC's like you said more clean

so i guess it depends on which kind you want really

I might have tried OT's version... I don't remember. I've tried so many versions from different suppliers, and I just didn't care for any of them. I think SC version is more complex, with more depth. There's other scent notes mingling in there along with the musk, that makes it smell more like a "cleaner", sexier musk. I love it in perfume oil.

Different strokes for different folks, eh? lol

And I have to say the exact opposite.... I LOVE Sweetcakes' World's Best Egyptian Musk. It's the best Egyptian musk I have come across. All the others I sniffed smelled awful and bland. SC version smells... clean... raw... and sensual. It's one of my favorite oils to use. And it works for blending too. I know that Just Scent sells The World's Best Egyptian Musk... but I am not sure if it's the exact same as Sweetcakes.

lauramw71 is right... avocado is a "dry" oil. If you want something very moisturizing, try something heavier, like olive, or maybe rice bran.

Or maybe tweak your recipe and lower your water % to make a more thicker and indulgent cream instead of a lotion.

I've only used it in emulsified body butters and lotions, with great success. It imparts a silky feel. I haven't used it as a carrier for additives like you are mentioning, though. Try it and see!