GrinningGoblin Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I am just getting going with actually selling the soap I have been making over the past year, and so far the preferences of folks is all over the place. My question is, in general, if you could only sell 10 varieties or scents what would they be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 You didn't mention which type of soap you're making - CP, HP, (some variation thereof), or M&P?When I sold CP, I found that I needed an oatmeal and honey soap, a basic lye soap, a lavender soap (I used lavandin EO just because I love the scent), I sold the heck out of an unscented castille soap, and then a variety of scents. I never made a patchouli soap, but I've bought them and they seem to sell out wherever they are sold. I'm sure some others will chime in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrinningGoblin Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Sorry. CP or HP. I do them both. I have only sold to friends and acquaintances so far, but the most consistent interest I have had is in my bugg-off blend, sandalwood, lavender, and plain unscented bastile. I have made several other varieties and they have been mostly hit or miss. As my current plan is to begin attending 3 craft shows a month leading up to the end of the year I would like to narrow things down to 6 to 10 varieties that I carry all of the time and rotate out a few other seasonal ones. I'm just trying to collect some information on types that others find sell well to give me some ideas on scents to test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QTsmum Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 As a customer, I always look for a baby-toddler friendly version (oatmeal and honey, lavender chamomile, those types.). I would definitely offer those. The kids smell so good, lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmzaha Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Oatmeal soaps are my best sellers, followed by goat's milk. Top fragrances for me are Dragon's Blood, Cool Water, Plumeria, Lavender, Egyptian Dragon, Lemongrass, peppermint. Do remember to try to make a variety of combinations. Many people have allergies and I like to have a great variety so one can find what they can use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I sell mostly milk soaps; goat milk and coconut milk. Some of my best selling scents are OMH, patchouli, lavender.I got a ton of requests last year for unscented so I make an unscented goat milk and honey castile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 My biggest seller is an unscented OMH with goat milk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 My best sellers are OMH, citrus scented, unscented, vanilla scented, and various florals like rose, lilac, lily of the valley... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 an unscented buttermilk bastilechina rainblue agavelavendermusksantas pipeomhjamaican bay rumextremely sexy for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueH Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Lavender, Basil Sage Mint, Juniper Breeze, Hibiscus and Thai Palm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrinningGoblin Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the input folks. I now have a half dozen local craft shows / flea markets under my belt and gotten some good feedback. A lot of what I have found line up with what is posted here. Dragon's blood was far and away the most popular scent I had on the table. Others that did well were my teakwood & cardamom, sandalwood, unscented bastile, eucalyptus & lemongrass, and my spicy blend with anise, cassia, fennel, and nutmeg.I had a lot of requests for goat milk soap but didn't have any with me. I finally found a local supplier though, so I have a few batches made and curing now. I plan on adding lavender and patchouli to my line as those were the most requested scents that I did not have with me. I really like the sweet orange / yuzu bars and lotus bars that I had with me but didn't sell a single bar of either so I doubt I will mess with those again. Edited November 20, 2012 by GrinningGoblin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerywren Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 That's too bad about the orange and yuzu soaps. I personally love citrus scents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmzaha Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Don't give up on your Sweet orange yuzu bars. Someone will eventually come by and love them. They sound delish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bessie Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 an unscented buttermilk bastilechina rainblue agavelavendermusksantas pipeomhjamaican bay rumextremely sexy for himI saw these fragrances on a site and want to order BUT............cannot REMEMBER co name/site, etc. Please advise where you got this extremely sexy for him and Jamaican bay rum. They even have sample paks.....talk about a frustrating senior moment!!!!!!!!!!! HELP, please. don't even see it on the lists of "rocks in CP"........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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