janejanejane Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Hi everyone! My name is Jane, and I am new to the community and to candling. I am looking for single-scent, or very simple "found in nature" type fragrance oils for my soy candles. I was hoping to get recommendations for good suppliers, especially those who deal in small amounts of high quality, potent, phthalate-free and animal-cruelty free. Thanks in advance!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janejanejane Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Hi everyone! My name is Jane, and I am new to the community and to candling. I am looking for single-scent, or very simple "found in nature" type fragrance oils for my soy candles. I was hoping to get recommendations for good suppliers, especially those who deal in small amounts of high quality, potent, phthalate-free and animal-cruelty free. Thanks in advance!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandytea88 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Hi there Jane I don't have any recommendations for the type of oils you're looking for, but I did want to welcome you to the board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Is there a special reason you are looking for single note fragrances? Do you plan to mix your own? The reason I ask is because today's customers expect unique blends. I find single note fragrances aren't typically good sellers. Some exceptions are classics like lavender, cucumber, lilac, vanilla, cinnamon, melon, apple, etc. I don't know any supplier that specializes in single notes but many suppliers may carry at least some. There is a supplier list on the forum that can help you out. You should also consider the supplier's location. Shipping fragrances with under 200 degrees flash point (FP) require ground shipping by law and the cost can be considerable. For example I am on the east coast so I use mostly Peaks, Candle Science, Fillmore Containers, Soapalooza, Candles & Supplies. There are others but I always consider cost to ship to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 You can't beat places like Peak and Candle Science for good FO's. Nature's Gardens, the Candle Source, Cajun's, Fragrance Buddy and Rustic Escentuals all have great FO's as well as other places that I can't think of right off the top of my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Single note FO's found in nature.... most of your suppliers will have many like- apple- pine-Rose-cedar-rosemary-lavender-sage-dirt-grass-lilac-hyacinth-honeysuckle- Etc..... but you may find like candybee said above your customers look for combos- unique blends but if your wanting to start with single notes most companies have them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Another thing to look at is a description of the fragrance. Not all "single note" fragrances are actually just the one but a combination of several notes making them a blend rather than a true single note scent. Edited February 1, 2016 by Candybee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I can offer a few suggestions for some straightforward, single description type fragrances. Aztec in Knoxville, TN has Honeysuckle, Lilac, Georgia Peach, Tobacco, Fresh Cut Christmas Tree, and many more. These are very true to the name - meaning the Lilac smells like Lilac, Peach smells like Peach, etc. Is this what you mean when you ask for single note fragrances? My customers prefer that sort of fragrance when it comes to 'scents from nature', but they also love just about anything bakery. What they don't buy is the really busy scent types, like the designers. Aztec has a fragrance called Forever Red, and it's lovely, but because my customers can't identify what they are smelling, they don't buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janejanejane Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 9 hours ago, Belinda said: You can't beat places like Peak and Candle Science for good FO's. Nature's Gardens, the Candle Source, Cajun's, Fragrance Buddy and Rustic Escentuals all have great FO's as well as other places that I can't think of right off the top of my head. Thanks, @Belinda! I've heard of them all but have been wary to order without an endorsement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janejanejane Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 23 hours ago, dandytea88 said: Hi there Jane I don't have any recommendations for the type of oils you're looking for, but I did want to welcome you to the board! Thank you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janejanejane Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 22 hours ago, Candybee said: Is there a special reason you are looking for single note fragrances? Do you plan to mix your own? The reason I ask is because today's customers expect unique blends. I find single note fragrances aren't typically good sellers. Some exceptions are classics like lavender, cucumber, lilac, vanilla, cinnamon, melon, apple, etc. I don't know any supplier that specializes in single notes but many suppliers may carry at least some. There is a supplier list on the forum that can help you out. You should also consider the supplier's location. Shipping fragrances with under 200 degrees flash point (FP) require ground shipping by law and the cost can be considerable. For example I am on the east coast so I use mostly Peaks, Candle Science, Fillmore Containers, Soapalooza, Candles & Supplies. There are others but I always consider cost to ship to me. Hi @Candybee, I do plan to mix my own -- definitely wasn't planning to do single-scents! Thanks so all the helpful info -- I too am on the East Coast, so will def check out those suppliers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janejanejane Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 2 hours ago, OldGlory said: I can offer a few suggestions for some straightforward, single description type fragrances. Aztec in Knoxville, TN has Honeysuckle, Lilac, Georgia Peach, Tobacco, Fresh Cut Christmas Tree, and many more. These are very true to the name - meaning the Lilac smells like Lilac, Peach smells like Peach, etc. Is this what you mean when you ask for single note fragrances? My customers prefer that sort of fragrance when it comes to 'scents from nature', but they also love just about anything bakery. What they don't buy is the really busy scent types, like the designers. Aztec has a fragrance called Forever Red, and it's lovely, but because my customers can't identify what they are smelling, they don't buy it. Yep, just what I'm looking for. I want to blend my own scents, so that's why the desire for "found in nature" types, plus that fact that my "clients" (aka friends while I'm still experimenting) are requesting scents often found in essential oils (lavender, eucalyptus, orange, etc.), which I've found unusable in candling personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janejanejane Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 6 hours ago, Candybee said: Another thing to look at is a description of the fragrance. Not all "single note" fragrances are actually just the one but a combination of several notes making them a blend rather than a true single note scent. I KNOW! So frustrating.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL83 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I know SaveOnScents has a 'key notes' collection. I have purchased some and can say some are so true to their name. Such as "celery salt"... Smells like literal celery with salt. Incredible. Same goes for their "Pink Peppercorn"... smells just like pink pepper. Not perfumey like other so called pink peppers. I also purchased the "Thyme" oil and it is incredible. Single note of thyme, that's it. I'm not sure if links are allowed (mods please delete link if not allowed) but here is the link to their key notes collection. http://www.saveonscents.com/index.php/cPath/291_424 Good luck on your search! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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