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Aroma Haven has some good ones, as does Moonworks (when they're in stock) ;-)

Be sure to add Sugared Spruce to your list if you haven't ordered already -- might just be my favorite from them I see that Carol doesn't like Blue Christmas, but I actually do -- didn't have great HT in a candle, but excellent in a tart!

The Candle Source - their apple butter is amazing!!

I purchased a sample of Rosemary Lime from Backwoods -- wouldn't have considered the blend on my own, but it was a nice combo. Perhaps you should give that a whirl

I LOVE that oil too -- but, to me, it throws better as a tart than in a candle (citrus scents can be finicky sometimes in a candle). I use a parasoy wax though, but it looks like we have similar issues :\

Put that sucker in some b&b stuff -- drool!!!

1oz pp of wax (often less) has always been sufficient with their oils.

Some of my personal holiday favorites:

Amish Harvest - wick up!

Apple Jack & Peel

Grandma's Swingin' Eggnog

As good as their oils are, you would think I would have tried more of them by now but you know how that goes

Good luck with your show!

I've been using them since the very beginning of my candle-making career --- actually found them on Ebay years ago...tried them and have been in love ever since. Sure, there are ones I don't particularly care for, but it's not lack of strength!

Looks like they have an actual website aside from their Ebay store -- venuscandles.com -- but I can't seem to get it to load. Not sure if it's my computer or their site?

VERY impressed with their customer service!!! Received my oils quickly too

Haven't had a chance to put any of them into wax, but OOB, there were a couple of potential keepers from the list I got: Autumn Lodge, Raspberry & Violets, and either Orange Grove or Honey Orange (the both smell very similar OOB...hoping the wax pulls the honey out of the latter one)

The rest I ordered were just okay or not that impressive. None of them are super strong OOB, but I've learned to not let that discourage me until I get it in the wax.

Scented, what did you think of the ones you received??

I just placed an order (used my coupon) and got a sample of it -- definitely curious on that one

I got the following samples:

Autumn Lodge

Dickens Christmas

Hawaiian Breeze

Honey Orange

Rasberries & Violets

All Hallow's Eve

Christmas Traditions

Mandarin Lime & Basil

Orange Grove

Lemon Ginger from ICS. It's a combo of Lemon Meringue and Gingerbread ... I love it.

...and they're TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK!! Way to rub it in candlebuddy...I was gonna try some! ;-)

I just ordered nine sample bottles from Palm Beach -- I'll try anyone once and twice if I like 'em ;-) Hopefully I'll remember to come back and post results...

BACON!! omg BACON .. This makes me want to give up candlemaking. LOL ok- not really but I get a horrible headache and want to gag but my husband works with a bunch of navy men who think this scent just rocks and I am selling it like crazy. Soooo I must keep making it but I cant cant cant cant cant stand it.

I am the tpe that will pour whatever my customers want even if it makes me sick But I am thinking about giving it a month and then saying " Ohhhh, so sorry, they discontinued Bacon FO around the world" HAHAHA

I've never purchased this FO for fear that it would remind me of dog treats!!

Snickerdoodle is my must have.

Couldn't find this one on the site?? Looked under food and then seasonal -- is the name just snickerdoodle or does it have a word in front of it?

EDIT: NEVER MIND -- found it under best sellers

Tahitian Orchid, Voodoo Love, Buttersctoch Pudding, Rattlesnake Grass

pardon my ignorance, but who is TCS? I am still learning the acronyms and I currently only purchase from about 3-4 suppliers but I would make a 5th to get a VBN that throws/sells! thanks!

TCS = Tennessee Candle Supply

TCS = The Candle Source

Most are referring to the 1st supplier, but wanted you to be aware that some (like me) refer to the latter the same way :\

I soaped Purple Sage & Mint Leaf the other day and there is no scent what so ever in the finished product...has anyone else had this happen with this scent? :undecided

We did this scent in cp soap about a month or so ago -- I just went and sniffed it again (you got me paranoid) and it's not as strong as it once was. I did just finish pouring a round of several candles so my sniffer may be temporarily broken. Gonna wait until things calm down and sniff it again later tonight -- definitely gonna keep an eye out for this one in case it morphs :\

I agree with Candlebuddy -- I use KY's too and detect no toasted notes, especially not in b&b stuff. The best marshmallow I've ever used!!

Wow! I'm surprised at all the poor reviews from VBN from Just Scent. I've been using hers for years and we get rave reviews from our customers -- they even claim it smells better than the original from BBW. Guess it's all personal preference, but I personally love hers!!

I tried their Pink Grapefruit -- I loved it and it did great in tarts and in cp soap, but we couldn't move that scent to save our lives so I dropped it from our line

Cajun Candle has them for $29.90 per 10lb bag http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=4831493&showprevnext=1

I've heard Moonworks Celtic Mist is like Irish Spring

Not even close -- just wanted to throw that out there in case the OP was considering it

When we carried that scent, I had to wick up one size -- it can be a booger!

This is a great woodsy type scent, but it's heavy on the "men's cologne" scent IMO

We use/have used the following with great results:

Black Canyon - Peak

Cool Spring - NG

Dirty Dancing - JS

Black Tie - NG