Sarah S Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 On August 10, 2018 at 11:06 PM, Jenni Wix said: Darbla, I ran across this and happen to have my Flame tree sample coming in the mail soon. I'll let you know what I think. I imagine it will be a strong one. What sold me was the one reviewer who compared it to "Frank Herbert's Melange Spice." Sold! 😄 Whatdoyaknow, I just got done rereading Dune. One of my favorite Sci-fi books ever! Now you have me curious! I love Nurture's FOs, but I've never used them in wax, just B&B. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenni Wix Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 That review was fantastic lol. My favorite parts of that book were in the descriptions of the ecosystem. I figured a lot of their oils would work best for B&B, so most of what I try will probably be for my own little projects, but Flame Tree in particular sounds too good not to at least try in wax. I'd be happy to update when I'm ready to use it. As far as first impressions, I should be getting it today. 😃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenni Wix Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 @Sarah S @Darbla OOB/ on a strip, for Flame tree the top note is lemongrass, then this amalgamation of a woodsy, almost smokey ginger, and what others have said is almost sweet, between coumarin and anise. To me, haha. I like it. It's really refreshing, and interesting, and the depth is there without being bitter and triggering a headache between my eyes. (Which I am prone to with wood FO's). Everything else was really nice. I'll try this out in wax as soon as I'm able to. I'm not sure how it will do. It strikes me, like all of these lush dupes have, as really natural. More EOish, because many have EOs blended in. Having said that I have sinus issues, and my sinuses feel nice and clear all of a sudden. Hmmm. strong... in a good way. 😄 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 @Jenni Wix did you try that FO yet? Inquiring minds want to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenni Wix Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 (edited) Yes, I did. I used my 20ml sample on a 16 oz candle, but blended with a bit of citrus and cinnamon FO ( I was afraid the high EO content might not stick). It immediately turned the wax a light yellow. It had a strong throw, hot and cold, However, I think the combination of the wood wick, and 444 I used made the burn/ROC slower, and that affected the melt pool and throw. It turned the melt pool brown. After 5 or so burns, it got a strong fuel/burnt smell, and I saved it (SO loves the fragrance) by tossing the melted wax that was affected by previous burns. I think it was the combination of wax, wick and oil that didn't work. It might be a usable fragrance in a different/better set up. It could make an excellent melt/tart or soap fragrance. It still smells great in the candle on my SO's desk, I can smell the CT when ever I sit there. It's just high maintenance to burn.😄 For now, I'm looking into another similar fragrance. Less expensive wouldn't hurt either. Edited November 25, 2018 by Jenni Wix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenni Wix Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 I've got to say, I still have a handful of other Nurture fragrances to try out, and they smell great OOB. I tried The Devil's Door in a blend in C6 and it was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Every FO from Nurture I have tried I like. But then they change their oils frequently and drop some and add new ones so it can be hard to work with a particular oil. Happened to me with a couple of their oils they dropped suddenly. Not cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenni Wix Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 I wanted to try Freedom, because it is one part flame tree and another part ??? One of Lush's duo perfumes. But it got discontinued (for acceleration in CP I think). Looking at other options. I still like their selection, but having to switch wouldn't be fun. Did I mention I want to bathe in Coconut & Vetiver? Yum. Best coconut IMO. Yet to put it in anything. It would be great in soap and hair products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenni Wix Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 I've been looking at Indigo's Lush dupes and others. They have so many I want to try. I've heard mixed reviews, but I'd like to personally see for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise Williams Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Flame Tree was my favorite scent ever and Nurture discontinued it. I called and asked why and they said it was too expensive to carry. I have searched high and low for a dupe and have come up empty handed. Anyone know of anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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