gail164 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I'm going to be testing scents for a new line which will be a Western type line. When I initially started my business it I lived in Illinois so I did most of my ordering from the suppliers in Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and eastward. I know live in ND and the shipping cost is so much from those areas. I will now be testing fragrances from Peak, Lone Star,SWC and a few others. Would any of you have any initial ideas of must haves from these suppliers? Especially for western types.....I already have leather on my list. Lots of testing ahead but it will be fun, so glad to be back into candle making! Thank you;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 It might help to have an idea of what your thoughts on that line were ... do you want your line to be leather overload or do you want to include things people might associate with western ... like starch shirts, hay, mountains, water etc. From Peak though ... Black CanyonAsian Sandalwood (mostly for mixing, but it's good on its own)Blackberry SageCedar Clean Cotton (perhaps combined with cool citrus basil ... might give you something farmstead-ish)Country Berry Hotcakes (is delicious ... however it might be something you could call something country-ish.. add some orange and maybe call it rise 'n shine )Fireside ... (for those cold nights ... or there are other possibilities with it ... a little goes a ways ... same with their eucalyptus)Leather ... (I hate the scent forever and ever, but they have a great one.)Mountain LakeSpring Rain (works for water too, but it is more floral)StormwatchTall grass ... (but you know, combined with an apples ... the right apple ... for a start ... might give you something you could call after a horse ... just saying ... maybe try it with a little leather too.)Vermont Honey Apple (add some leather to it and see what you get too ... ) (I can't help with their pines ... but mountain pine, leather and something to give it some light might be a great mix ... water or citrus perhaps ... I haven't played enough to say) Leather combines with a lot of stuff ... and it can get swallowed up by a lot of stuff too ... but if you are looking for western theme scents you might do a search in the fragrance section for leather ... I should have posts about it as I was trying to develop some western-ized themes too. IF you were to land that chipotle salsa at NG, combine it with leather, but you almost have to go 4 leather to 1 chipotle if not a 5:1 combo. It's one of those fragrances that eats up leather ... fireside will be another to play with ... more leather than fireside.) Is this anything you were looking at? I don't use enough Lonestar to help you out and the other one you mentioned ... never used. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Here's a few from Peaks:Blackberry SageCountry GardenHarvest MoonJuniper BreezeMountain PineSage & LemongrassSpruceberrySpring RainWarm Apple Pie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 A lot of times i found that the name is more important than the actual scent. The name "suggests" how the candle will be interpreted, so something clever that works well in your wax already might fit the bill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Check out Texas candle supply - been wanting to try some of their fragrances....haven't yet but they have great reviews from others on the board here. And they have great names for scents - all western. I'm working on a western collection now myself and will do another post of fragrances that are wonderful as I have to run out the door now. Trappeur 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 You didn't list BCN as a source, but after they closed their Texas store they moved a lot of their very western themed fragrances up to their north store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 And BCN is in Wisconsin so not that far from you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I have a western line myself. Living here in Texas it's a must! LOL! I use several from Texas Candle Supply. Lone Star has several manly, western scents that are good.I also blend leather with several other scents and come up with my own names. Aztec's tobacco is great too. I also agree with Tall Tayl that sometimes it's the name rather than the actual scent. Good luck! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail164 Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Thank you all for the great ideas....I forgot to mention I do order from BCN and have ever since I started, but didn't realize they are offering scents from the BCS store, will check it out. I didn't know about Texas Candle Supply but will be checking them out this evening! I'm so excited I feel like a newbie:) I don't know if I ever mentioned that I use KY 125. Again, thank you all and I will keep you posted as I test! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 How long have you used KY 125? I used it when I first started and loved the idea of it being granulated. Do you like it and have you ever tested it against other waxes?Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 I have a western line also.....loved doing that one it was so much fun and I agree with talltayl the name is more important then the scent - I had a blast coming up those!We are in an equestrian community and it's been a pretty popular line Some scents I used were:Grass and grass blendsHay and hay blendsLeather and leather perfume blendsBlue skies from ah/re makes a great fresh clean oneDragons bloodMulberries and moonbeams Rose Masculine cologne scents Peaks sunflower has been very popular which I named after my daughters state champion barrel horse....gambler Arctic air from mc another fresh oneOatmeal milk and honeyTobaccosApplesPinesCedarsI don't order many from your listed suppliers but those are my suggestions for some types of scents to try 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail164 Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Belinda, I did experiment with Eco Soya for a while but for some reason I never could get it perfected, although I know others who use it and love it! So I have stuck with KySoy when I started using It Vickey Robinson owned Ky Candle Supply, she was the sweetest most helpful person and would help with any questions asked of her! I have always offered paraffin wax for my pillars upon request along with some of the Palm waxes too. What wax do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymay66 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Check out Texas candle supply - been wanting to try some of their fragrances....haven't yet but they have great reviews from others on the board here. And they have great names for scents - all western. I'm working on a western collection now myself and will do another post of fragrances that are wonderful as I have to run out the door now. TrappeurI think I bought just about every western scent they have! But they are still just hanging out :( waiting patiently to be put in wax. Maybe this weekend! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymay66 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 I think I bought just about every western scent they have! But they are still just hanging out :( waiting patiently to be put in wax. Maybe this weekend! I have been testing quite a few scents mixed with leather and came up with some good ones! Not really a lover of leather though...maybe this wasn't the best idea lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Oh please do post your findings Daisymay! What ones did you buy? Trappeur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail164 Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Now if I can just narrow my list down to fit my bank account! Lol! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymay66 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Oh please do post your findings Daisymay! What ones did you buy? TrappeurI think just about every one they have I will definetly post my thoughts!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Belinda, I did experiment with Eco Soya for a while but for some reason I never could get it perfected, although I know others who use it and love it! So I have stuck with KySoy when I started using It Vickey Robinson owned Ky Candle Supply, she was the sweetest most helpful person and would help with any questions asked of her! I have always offered paraffin wax for my pillars upon request along with some of the Palm waxes too. What wax do you use?I was mistaken about using KY 125. I used their 133, 143 and their para/soy tart wax and liked all of them. Now I use 4625 mixed with 4630 or 4633. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail164 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 Scented, thank you for the advice on using leather scent. I have never used it before and it's good to have a starting point when I begin my testing.....which is taking me too long because I'm being indecisive or some reason! Lol! Thank you all for the great ideas too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Gail I have several manly/cowboy scents and would be glad to send you some samples before you spend a lot of money. Let me know what you're interested in trying and I'll see if I have it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail164 Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Well thank you Belinda, I will be placing orders tomorrow with Bitter Creek, Lone Star and Texas Candle Supply. I've decided not to go too crazy ordering for now and take my time testing them. I need other items from BCN and Lone Star too. Can't wait to try the Texas CS........very sweet of you to offer and will let you know. Thank you:) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Sure, anytime! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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