ChandlerWicks Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Thanks so much for posting all these testers, Tracey! Looks like a lot of them discolor. It would be great if you could update on the scent retention after they cure a bit. Which are your favorites so far?I'll be happy to update! So far my favorites are:Passionate Kisses-light but goodKai-love it, strongFever-great scent, lightLet them eat cake-blah, lightFloating Island- maybe patch, but too light to smellBedtime Bath-lightVery Sexy-light but goodPink Sugar-good medium strengthPorridge-doublemint gum????Jungle-good mediumWild Mt. Honey-good, mediumLove Spell-yuch, mediumVanillary-strong, don't like, it has the same scent that Honey Bee from Southern Soapers has.The Olive Branch-light but goodCranberry Woods-great, mediumFalling in Love-good, lightSex Bomb-good mediumStrawberry Patch-great, mediumCandy Fluff-no, lightRock Star-no, lightChampagne Snow, different scent, not sure I like it, mediumPure Seduction-good, mediumThe Comforter, nope, mediumSnow Cake-yummy, light almondy scentSweet Temptation-good mediumRose Jam-I like it, softer, much softer them MWs Gypsy Rose, much better! If you have to sell a rose type this is it.Avobath-love love lemony, strong!Sultana, good! medium lightAmazing Grace-too light to smellYou snap the whip-too lightToasted Marshmallow-lightBanana-good, can't wait to try in waxTricomania-looks like cinnamon applesauce, too lightFlying Fox-good, medium lightKarma-good, patchouli with something like Nag Champa in itHoney I washed the Kids-ltoo light too smellSkinny Dip-Good, medium lightSupernova-Good medium lightHopefully these will get stronger with time. Or maybe HP them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzpickles Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 @ChandlerWicks I'm currently obsessed with the BBW Cranberry Woods, if you end up trying this in wax would you mind letting me know how it does? Tia! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 @ChandlerWicks I'm currently obsessed with the BBW Cranberry Woods, if you end up trying this in wax would you mind letting me know how it does? Tia!I will, hopefully later this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorelei Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Porridge shouldn't smell like doublemint! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Porridge shouldn't smell like doublemint!Maybe, my nose is screwed up, it's so light I can't catch the scent. I'll set these aside for awhile & then resniff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorelei Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I have the daystar version of porridge which is called Goldilocks and it is really interesting and many layered scent. Loved it. It has an oatmealish note but there isn't mint and this one is wowie zowie strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number2of7 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 @ChandlerWicks I'm currently obsessed with the BBW Cranberry Woods, if you end up trying this in wax would you mind letting me know how it does? Tia!Cranberry Woods rocks the house in parasoy wax tarts. A heavy medium throw. I love it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzpickles Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Cranberry Woods rocks the house in parasoy wax tarts. A heavy medium throw. I love it! Awesome to know! Thanks! I think I'll take the plunge! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Later this week I think I'll attempt the cranberry woods too. It would work to follow cranberry peppermint I think. Anyone have an opinion on the cashmere woods was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number2of7 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Later this week I think I'll attempt the cranberry woods too. It would work to follow cranberry peppermint I think. Anyone have an opinion on the cashmere woods was it?Cashmere Woods was super light OOB so I never bothered putting it in wax. Not sure how it would do in bath bombs. There are just better cashmere scents out there IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoma Roses Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I made CP soap with the Moonworks Dupe of Patchouli Passion, and it is a perfect match, I was able to compare them side by side. The scent is really strong, I am at the two week point of cure and I used .85% per pound, I could use less next time. I also soaped the Winter Festival, and it is also strong, I am very happy with both of these in soap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Cashmere Woods was super light OOB so I never bothered putting it in wax. Not sure how it would do in bath bombs. There are just better cashmere scents out there IMO.Yeah I was disappointed in the light OOB and thought man this is just for bath bombs if that, but sometimes light sticks around in soap and sometimes it just dies. I guess that's why this scent just sits around, but I have orders to get stuff used up., Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 My soaps have been curing for about a week now, and Japanese Cherry blossom is holding up great! no fading at this point..I'm happy with this one so far! Be prepared for some acceleration if you soap this one and discount the water. I used 4 colors for swirling and also goat milk in the recipe. Next time I'll use full water.Rose Jam smells better than when I initially cut it, but is just too light for my taste, and is very light on the rose scent..will see how others take to it. It was so easy to soap, no acceleration whatsoever.Coconut Lime Verbena is holding up great as well,but I did use a high % of fo in the sample bar. I still may hp this one and add a little coconut fo.Very sexy for her- medium scent strength in the curing soap, but seems to be lacking some notes the original has imo..will have to see how it smells at cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 OK did you discount on water with the RJ, Shar? Since I HAVE to use up stuff and I can't stand to open that bottle again unless I use the whole thing up ... I might have to soap it. And if something happens to TSW, I'm going to need someone to dupe that Ultraviolet, I think. Not sure I would go back to these people though. I just don't feel like my experience has been all that great with them. Won't keep me from ordering from them in the future, but I won't be rushing to order from them either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoma Roses Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Not Shar here, butI also soaped Rose Jam about two weeks ago, for me the scent isn't light, I would say medium. I used the maximum amount that was skin safe; 4%. The scent hasn't faded, but it has changed into a more pleasant fragrance. When I poured and cut the soap there was this strange very familiar scent that I couldn't place. That scent is much less now, the best way I would describe the fragrance is roses with some sweetness. The rose is more pronounced now. I am curious to see how this one sells. I used 35% water discount, had some goat milk in there too, and there was no acceleration. I played around with a few colors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 My recipe contains a high % of hard oils, which traces fast, used coconut milk too, and I think I discounted the water at 33% in soap calc. Easy fo to work with, batter was nice and fluid at pour.I'm kinda hesitant to order from TSW right now, as I'm not sure what is going on with this company lately. Waiting to hear positive news, and restocking oils, answering calls and emails etc..It's a shame, as they have some quality fo's. I'm almost out of Provence, and haven't heard of a good replacement for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Thanks to both of you! I'll give it a go and try it out with water % down to 30 on sc (my standard). Might just end up being a mover. I'm not crazy about the name, so guess I better just delve right on in an then think on it later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Let us know how it soaps, and how it smells in the soap after curing a bit. I hope mine keeps blossoming:) I hate to waste fo's, so if it doesn't go over well with my customer base I plan on doctoring it up with MW gypsy rose, pomegranate fo, and mac apple maybe. I agree that it needs a name change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoma Roses Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 There are two new MW fragrance oils at Fragrance Buddy! Gypsy Rose, and Beeswax & Propolis. Has anyone soaped with the originals? I have heard that the Gypsy Rose moves fast, but have never used either one of these. Wonder if he will be adding any others? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Would like it if they added both wax and B&B fragrances. Wishing some of these dupes would perform well in waxes also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 There are two new MW fragrance oils at Fragrance Buddy! Gypsy Rose, and Beeswax & Propolis. Has anyone soaped with the originals? I have heard that the Gypsy Rose moves fast, but have never used either one of these. Wonder if he will be adding any others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Never soaped Gypsy Rose and never had the other, so sorry I can't be of help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Gypsy rose is my favorite rose, and was hoping FB would dupe it! I'll have to order some:)It does accelerate a bit, so I don't discount the water. I usually stick blend pink colorant in with my oils before adding my lye solution It's Nice and strong, and sticks great! MW gypsy rose sells better than any other rose that I've soaped. In fact I've sold out again and need go make a new batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I got FB's Gypsy Rose fo today, and smells like a pretty good dupe of Moon Works version. I tested both versions on each wrist to judge and FB's May lack a little bit of the depth or richness that the original has, but I think it's a close match:) Will put it in soap soon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Just an FYI that elements sensuous black rose is the same as MW gypsy rose Myself and many others I have had try this can tell no difference 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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