jfear Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Hello. After many tests and research, I have deduced that it is the citrus based fragrance oils which cause the "lighter fluid" and/or fuel smell when the candle is burning. This is so unfortunate; I was wondering if anyone has ANY solution/suggestion outside of adding vanilla? I have also tried several different pouring temps to no avail.... Please HELP! Thank you! ( I am not making citrus scented candles, however, the base notes of the FO are citrus based.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 yes..it is unfortunate...but all to true..citrus are some of the most difficult fo's to find that will not cause fuel smell..i have tried about everything..but if that fuel smell is there...i have never found a way to get rid of it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymay66 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Me either! Sometimes adding vanilla does help a little, but not a guaranteed thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfear Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 This is so depressing! But at least I know that I am not going crazy and that this is an actual problem for others as well! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Took me a long time to give up on many fo's because I'm a lemon lover but some just aren't worth the fuel smell. If it's a light fuel smell it will sometimes go away by wicking down 1 size but then yourun the risk of the candle not burning properly. If you love the scent, it's worth a try. I now reserve those scents that just don't work out with a wick for making melts. I've only had 1 that the fuelsmell was evident in a melt...actually evident oob on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) Daystar & Bramble berry have a lemon scent that does not cause fuel smell, anyways in my gb 415 using cd wicks..they both have a great HT.. daystar...iced lemon biscotiibramble berry...clementine cupcake...both of these have vanilla in them..but they are great smelling..and to my nose..they smell almost exactly the same.. they remind me of Berts ...Lemon Biscotti Pie... another great citrus..isElements = Citrus & Balsam....this one reminds me a lot of Berts...Aspen Forest Edited May 8, 2014 by 8-GRAN-ONES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Sometimes just cutting back on your amount will help, but not always. A good straight orange FO is Juicy Bits of Orange from www.candlemakingsupplies.net. I've been using it for years at 3/4 oz./lb with no fuel smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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