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Got them in this morning. I'll come post later on OOB reviews on them. I need to let them get to room temp before I judge the smells. I find that oils smell different once they cool off from being in the heat (the bottles are way hot!). Once they get to room temp, I'll be able to smell more notes.

What kind of blends have you come up with? Feel free to name your good ones, bad ones, and the ones you are unsure of. I'll start with a few of mine: Figs & Spruce- 75% Fig Forest (CS) 25% Christmas Tree or Spruce (any kind) Still unsure about this one, but I'm going to let it sit a few days before I judge it: Pumpkin Cypress- 50/50 Cypresswood (Cajuns) and any kind of Pumpkin (I used SS Pumpkin Brulee) FYI: Redwood (AH) smells just like Cypresswood from Cajuns. Tahitian Virgin- 70% Straight Pineapple (any kind) 30% Fresh Floral Honeydew (Elements) Spiced Apple Zucchini Bread- 50/50 Zucchini Bread (KY) and Apple Cinnamon (any kind would work, but I used Apple Cinnamon Struesel from NG) Pineapple Paradise- 50/50 Pineapple Orchid (JS) and Plum Vanilla (Brighter Scents)

Darbla, I just placed an order for the Pumpkin Hollow. You have piqued my interest. Here's what I got to try: Pumpkin Hollow Cranberry Woods Apple Creek Fig & Olive (there is a description on this one, sounds soooo good! I hope it's skin safe) Peach Clove (want to try a blend with this one!)

You would have to use oil-based extracts. IMO, supplier extracts are too expensive to be using in a bath oil... best suited for leave on products to get the full benefit of the extracts and to get your money's worth. But you can find oil-based extracts at The Herbarie, Lotioncrafter, and WSP. Or you can make your own oil based extracts by infusing the herb of your choice in olive oil. HTH!

I'd say 70/30 of pumpkin and patchouli, and then take it from there. Blend in small amounts so you don't waste your oils. Why don't you try a blend with each of your pumpkin FO's and see which one smells better?

Never tried any lemon based scents from NG, but this is what I have tried and liked: Bakery lemon----> Iced Lemon Biscotti DS (Makes you drool!) Regular lemon----> London Lemon Curd DS (it smells more tart than sweet to me, but definitely has some sweetness to it) ETA: I remember someone mentioning that BW Lemon Tart smells just like London Lemon Curd too!

www.texasnaturalsupply.com They got all kinds of stuffs!

Speaking from a consumer point of view (I don't make candles, but buy candles ALL THE TIME), I would love to find unique and different scent blends around the holidays. Maybe blends like: Pumpkin Banana Strudel Pumpkin Gingersnap Pumpkin Patchouli & Amber (I made this blend for B&B and it's great!) Pumpkin Ginger & Sandalwood Spicy Pineapples & Pears (I'm talking heavy cinnamon here!) Egg Nog Pralines Pumpkin Coconut Pie Spiced Apple Creme Brulee Pumpkin Apple Pie Cinnamon Zucchini Bread Cedar & Peppermint Pine & Cinnamon Christmas Trees & Sugar Cookies Christmas Tree & Mulberry Eucalyptus & Cinnamon Cranberry Creme Brulee Sometimes, I get tired of the same old scents all the time. Something new and unique would be like a breath of fresh air.

I so totally agree with this! To me, Diva smells just like the Angel type I have from Southern Soapers. I was recently gifted a "Diva Set", with the freshener spray, a candle, and the laundry wash, and I'm very surprised on how VERY close it smells to SS Angel.

Maybe next time, don't put it in the fridge. Let it cool down naturally. Sometimes, cooling down too quickly when doing emulsified butters, it messes with the emulsion. Another reason is maybe you whipped it too much. Sometimes that breaks an emulsion too. This is what I do: Once you get your water and oils emulsified really good, let it sit, and only use your stick blender periodically as it's cooling down. Once it's cooled to room temp, add your fragrance and preservative. Stick blend some more to incorporate. If you want a more whipped consistency, I would whip it a bit with a kitchen aid or whatever you have, once it's cooled down. But don't over-whip. Or you might get more cottage cheese.

Pear Lust OR Lustful Pear Irresistible Pear Pears and Pearls

BNL- All Hallow's Eve. My FAVORITE Fall scent. I love it so much. If I could snort it, I would.

You won't be disappointed in the Pumpkin Ginger Streusel. Try it in a scrub... makes the BEST pumpkin scrub! I'm surprised no one mentioned Clementine & Daisy. This one smells really nice.

The closest I found is Pumpkin Ginger Streusel from Candlewic. I smell a TAD bit of spice, but it's not much at all. It's mostly pumpkin. Not sure about it in 100% soy though, since I only tinker with B&B. Makes a fabu pumpkin scrub!

Not sure if it's the same, but Southern Soapers has a great Patchouli Amber.

Meeeeee tooooooo. If your skin is already dry or irritated... salt will just make it worse. Well, in my experience. And salt BURNS. Ouch.

I've used them together a few times. Each time I did, it came out ok... but my skin felt wet after applying it... especially when I would step outside. Not a great feeling in the summer. Ugh. But I live in a high humidity climate... so maybe that had something to do with it.

To me, it's not the same. Hydrovance gives a sorta smooth glide in the feel... when I use honeyquat, I don't get that glide... the after-feel is more... "dewy-powdery" with honeyquat. Does that make sense to you? lol I love both. Both are conditioning and feel great in lotions/butters/creams.

50/50 straight Strawberry (any kind) and Funnel Cake from JD Candle Supply. Nom, nom, nom. Peaks Iced Lemon Danish WSP Angel Food Cake BW Gingerbread Latte

Green Citrus Zinger Citrus Blossom & Mint Summer Splash Not comin' up with much. My head is messy today. Sounds like it smells great!

What scent pops out at ya when you first sniff it?

My fave is Cherry Blossom (Lush's Sakura). Oh mai. Very strong and smells so clean. Smells NOTHING like any other cherry blossom FO out there. Very unique.

Love these creations. Yumma, Yumma, Yumma. I think you can still call the first one Tropical Heat because honestly... the cut soap looks like a sunset with the blue ocean on the bottom!

You get aggravated, disappointed, and nervous too much. heeehee! Your soapies are ALWAYS lovely... and the quality of them rocks. I heart your soaps! Guys... if you haven't tried Scented's soaps, you surely don't know what you are missing. ETA: That Blue Chamomile is making me drool.

Wonderful, purdy soaps! I prefer the black background with your pics, but the majority of the time, I prefer a white, clean background. I guess it depends on the product itself in the picture. You take great pictures by the way!