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    Thanks! This was one of the FOs I designed for them. LOL.
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    Just tried burning a Dollar General oil with great success. It's Pumpkin Pie. Would never sell this, but it smells pretty dang good. Creamy for sure.
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    Thanks everyone for the Daystar recommendation. Looks like I'll be trying this one soon!
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    I've mixed Brown Sugar with Hazelnut, Irish Creme and even Cedarwood. I REALLY liked the Brown Sugar/Cedarwood blend. I might add a touch of Amber just to give it a more rounded aroma. To date though I've only used the Brown Sugar FO from Wellington which smelled more like Maple than Brown Sugar. I can't wait to try Daystar's version.
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    Carnation from SaveonScents. It's distinctly floral without being fake or cloyingly sweet. It works as a standalone but pairs great with most anything. The peppery clove aspect gives it some uniqueness and the actual floral aroma ( what I can only describe as the love child of red rose + frankincense) is very grounded but at the same time hauntingly ethereal and almost narcotic. I use it in Fall blends, warm, unisex in aroma.
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    Anyone know of a good DARK Brown Sugar FO?
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    Elemi is a good EO to try as well. It's a piney lemon pepper aroma http://www.gemlite.com/Elemi_EO/p2256649_11956506.aspx
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    Lime Lizard? Limelight?
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    A cilantro would work too if you can source it.
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    A mint or herb might play of the citrons nicely. Thyme maybe? Anise?
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    Tranquil Tide / Tranquil Waves eh, maybe not. It's not really an oceanic scent. More creamy citric. I honestly don't get a strong tropical vibe from it even though it's heavy-handed with coconut. Hmm? This is a good challenge. Lounge Lizard -- colored green of course
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    The "Cinnamon Crumble" warming oil at Walmart or something to that affect smells a lot like a freshly carved pumpkin to my nose. It doesn't throw all that well, and I'd NEVER use it in a candle but I might have someone dupe it after I tweak the scent a little. What's funny is that I would never consider this a cinnamon-type fragrance oil. I'm going to try mixing it with a little carrot seed EO to give it some added earthiness and hope to have it duped for candle use. BTW, It's worth noting that most Pumpkin FOs are nothing more than a heavy Vanilla scented base with a hint of Cinnamon or other light spices (Nutmeg). In some instances Carrot Seed EO has been used to give the fragrance some body and added earthy warmth. Most of the time It's just a 85:15 blend of Vanilla(and it's similar smelling brethren) paired with a mild cinnamon spice. Kinda lame, but true.
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    IPM - http://www.google.com/#q=IPM+fragrance DPG - http://www.google.com/#q=DPG+fragrance
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    Depending upon on how much you have; presumably a dram? You might can add IPM or DPG to that amount upto a "half-ounce" and have that sent off for formulation. You would have to let them know you added X amount of "IPM or DPG" so they know to filter this out during analysis and later compounding. Though with the limited amount you do have, your best bet would be to contact a manufacturer directly and talk to them about their replication process. I would recommend IPM, if using a perfume oil or body spray and DPG if using a straight soap/candle FO.
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    I used to rave about SOS but lately their oils have really taken a dive in quality. For a pretzel smell, you're looking for a salty sourdough type aroma. For this you might try a custom blend. Something like 85% (Buttered Popcorn + Baked Bread) to 15% Valerian might work. Another option might be to go with a Beer FO and add Buttered Popcorn to that.
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    I'd be interested in seeing where this thread goes... On the subject of an "olive" scent. The aromatics of black pepper, fig and oregano would get you close, I think...but you'd need a briney earthy sour element as well. Something like valerian root or spikenard (fermented winey) and possible even Elemi (lemony green pepper). The scent of olive oil is vastly different from that of olives (fresh or pickled). If you're looking for that fatty quality of olive oil then you can try SOS's French Fries which smells very much like oleic acid (olive oil) mixed with potato. IDK? But for a fruitier picked from the tree aroma you might have to experiment. Best of luck.
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    I emailed them a few days ago to ask about one of their fragrances. Haven't heard back from them yet.
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    Anyone know any other suppliers that do this?
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    Save on Scents (at their approval) 1 ounce (2-ounce non-fragrance oil) ~$30 fee/no minimum size 3 weeks Gemlite Soap and Candle 1 ounce (2 ounce for perfumes) no fees + min purchase 3 lbs 4 weeks One Stop Candle 0.5 oz or better no fees + min purchase 2 lbs 3 weeks the Fragrance Shop (at their approval) 0.5 oz or better $60 fee 2 weeks MORE TO COME...
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    Thanks Moonshine! Is FB duping non-Moonworks oils? If so, that's a great deal. No minimum purchase!?
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    Hey gang, In hopes of having this "Stickied" at the benefit for others; I thought it be a good idea to list FO companies that offer fragrance duplication services. Would anyone care to contribute? Please include: Company Name Target size needed (usually an oz) Fees/Purchase requirements turn around Time I'll try and get a list together in the next couple of days. If you have a favorite supplier that offers this service please add them below. Myself and others greatly appreciate it! Thank you.
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    There are a FEW...companies that can dupe a fragrance for free but most require a min purchase of 25#. Save on Scents and a few others only charge a nominal fee. I'll start a thread for anyone interested.
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    Smart? eh...I try! LOL.
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    Midwest Fragrance Co. is Save-on-Scents by another name. They offer the same FOs, prices, etc. The one from SOS is good! It is Chrome by Azzaro.
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    A target sample is aerosolized and is analyzed via spectral analysis to determine the base aroma chemical constituents of the fragrance. It is the replicated using those aroma chemicals (or similar) at the hands of the perfumist/chemist often substituting via trial and error until finding a blend close enough to the target sample. From their a small batch order is made based on this new scent formula with the the aroma chemicals being compounded with the fragrance house's base carrier oil (DPG, PG, DOA, etc) This new target is often mailed back for customer evaluation. If it meets their approval -- the newly created scent is then ready for batch processing.
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