jbradshaw Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 I'm about to place an order from Candlescience and just thought I'd check to see if there were any can't miss fall or holiday scents I should check out... Here's what i've got: White Birch Cranberry Woods Frasier Fir Toasted Pumpkin Spice (which has to come all the way from north carolina which is a bummer for this utah girl) pumpkin caramel crunch (trying this based on Trap's rec) I've already got mulled cider and chestnuts (not impressed OOB), Amaretto Nog, Red hot cinnamon, apple and maple bourbon, blue spruce. Anything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Definitely must haves for me are: 1. Christmas Hearth 2. I do love Mulled Cider and Chestnuts...... 3. Mistletoe (if you are wanting for selling Mistletoe is a definite must have....I'm not crazy about it myself but for years the name alone is an excellent seller and everyone loves..... 4. Peppermint bark is pretty awesome also 5. Harvest apple is excellent...maybe just come up with a holiday name Your other selections JB are excellent choices Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlaSinger Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 7 hours ago, jbradshaw said: I'm about to place an order from Candlescience and just thought I'd check to see if there were any can't miss fall or holiday scents I should check out... Here's what i've got: White Birch Cranberry Woods Frasier Fir Toasted Pumpkin Spice (which has to come all the way from north carolina which is a bummer for this utah girl) pumpkin caramel crunch (trying this based on Trap's rec) I've already got mulled cider and chestnuts (not impressed OOB), Amaretto Nog, Red hot cinnamon, apple and maple bourbon, blue spruce. Anything else? White Birch is fantastic! Cinnamon Chai is nice. I haven't tried it in wax yet (I got it as a free sample) but it gets good reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I love their banana nut bread, peppermint bark, apple harvest, blue spruce, candied apples, Christmas hearth and a few more. You can't go wrong with CS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellajoan Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 You won't regret White Birch--it's my new favorite. Christmas Hearth smells weird OOB, and I wasn't sure I loved it in wax at first, but it threw beautifully and is a complex fragrance. Wassail is another winner for us. Mistletoe is nice and pine-y, hoping it will sell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbradshaw Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 Thanks! Adding Wassail and Mistletoe to my order - can't wait! It's so hard to choose but my FO cabinet is getting out of control. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdcharm Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Belinda said: ... You can't go wrong with CS. I hope my comment won't be considered as rude or anything, and my intent is certainly not to be ... only to offer that in my research here, I have been collecting comments about CS scents, as I have with other suppliers in order to have the information available to me when I place orders. There have been some scents from CS that received bad reviews here ... of the "autumn types" my collected notes had the following comments: strudel and spice - no throw in 464 cinnamon bun - it will not burn at all with my normal fragrance load pecan pie - weird, weak, nutty fig tree - men's after shave splash I'm sorry that I did not save the poster's names with the comments, but for my purpose, I'm merely collecting comments sometimes when I see something that jumps out at me (i.e., a scent that I might accidentally purchase if I hadn't read the review.) Of course, what may not work for one person could work for another, so I usually look at "overall" reviews, but I know that the ones posted here are objective, which is why I've saved some of them. It's always nice to see good reviews, but in reality, every supplier I've ever purchased from has had some duds. I guess for ones that have received poor reviews, if your budget and time are tight, go lightly or make another choice. I enjoy seeing both good and bad, so please don't take this wrong. While here, I'll share some of the other notes since it's simply a matter of cut/paste just now ... (some are funny, this is not the complete list I've saved): chocolate - fake fudge pineapple sage: Make / Your / Own clean cotton: Never / Buy / Again peach nectar - thick, rich, rotten black raspberry vanilla - fake sweet horrible amaretto nog (received a poor review) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbradshaw Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) I definitely appreciate the collected comments! it's so hard to keep track of everything. I will say that Fig Tree is actually a best seller for me (it does not smell like fig, though, IMO), but I've heard others prefer Mediterranean Fig. Edited October 5, 2017 by jbradshaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I don't take your comment to be rude at all Birdcharm. I've always thought like you. I love reading the reviews from everyone. What's always been interesting to me are the comments from others who say this oil is fabulous or this one is yucky and they are describing the same exact oils and putting in the same wax..... and then you see comments like this throws like the dickens in this wax and then you go and order it and are using the same wax and you find there is no throw....now I ask....how does that happen that we can use the same wax and get 2 total different reviews on throws? That is what amazes me. Trappeur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 9 hours ago, ellajoan said: You won't regret White Birch--it's my new favorite. Christmas Hearth smells weird OOB, and I wasn't sure I loved it in wax at first, but it threw beautifully and is a complex fragrance. Wassail is another winner for us. Mistletoe is nice and pine-y, hoping it will sell. I'm ordering from CS today....I'm going to order White Birch because of all the reviews out there. Yes Xmas Hearth is a complex scent I agree but sooooo good. I've looked at Wassail a million times but never ordered it. I'll get a sample of that too. It almost seems like it is a cider to me which I love. With the holidays upon us, you won't have a problem selling Misdtletoe. The name alone sells it. I'm also going to get the new Toasted Pumpkin....I see nice reviews on it. Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponiebr Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 On 10/4/2017 at 12:38 AM, Trappeur said: Definitely must haves for me are: 1. Christmas Hearth 2. I do love Mulled Cider and Chestnuts...... 3. Mistletoe (if you are wanting for selling Mistletoe is a definite must have....I'm not crazy about it myself but for years the name alone is an excellent seller and everyone loves..... 4. Peppermint bark is pretty awesome also 5. Harvest apple is excellent...maybe just come up with a holiday name Your other selections JB are excellent choices Trappeur I fixed that for you Trapp... LOL. so @jbradshaw... What Trapp said. OMG Christmas Hearth is ABSOLUTELY TO DIE FOR!!!! So some more are 6. Snickerdoodle 7. Hollyberry 8 Pomegranate cider 9. Pumpkin Pie G'luck:) Sponiebr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Sponey!I've been thinking about you these past 2 weeks and was going to put a call into the National Guard to go looking for you....How did you do during the hurricane? Everything ok? Glad to see you here....could use some good ole laughs from you! Well anyway....yes, Snickerdoodle is awesome....forgot that one. Have you tried Pumpkin Caramel Crunch? Omg....if you love snickerdoodle...you will love this one....it's a little similar...but I don't care. Its so good and a super thrower and that's all I look for. Never tried their Hollyberry I guess as it's not my kind of scent but I guess I should get it cause so many love it and the name alone will sell it without a doubt. I've looked and read upon so many pomegranate oils and ciders and never ordered that one either as it's not me...I guess I'll get a sample of that today also. Oh Sponey.....if you can, you should do the swap. I'd love to get one of your "bad ass soaps or creations".... Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellajoan Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Been looking at Pumpkin Caramel Crunch from CS. I currently have Pumpkin Crunch from WSP (which is nice, doesn't throw quite as strong as I'd like) and it's ridiculously expensive--wondering how similar CS version is? Is it as sweet as Snickerdoodle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Don't know a thing about WSP Pumpkin Crunch so can't advise on that. And yes it is as sweet as the Snickerdoodle. Can't remember what wax you use...I use 464. trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellajoan Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Yep, 464. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatCatCandles Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 (edited) I loveeee mistletoe! the name alone had me all giddy and reminiscent of my favorite time of the year. I just ordered white birch, fig tree, toasted pumpkin and pomegranate cider. can't wait to smell them. I wish i had read the forum early enough, I would've added a bottle of xmas hearth too. Edited October 6, 2017 by CatCatCandles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerven Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Apple Harvest - #1 go-to for fall apple scent that can carry over to Christmas Wassail White Birch - fantastic on its own, good for blending Toasted Pumpkin Spice - nice on its own but not as strong and spicy as I'd have liked, potential for blending Cinnamon Chai - this was iffy for me, requiring several weeks cure, but the scent was great Cinnamon and Vanilla - I left a single unwrapped tart of this in my supply cabinet and when I opened it a week later... woah. Very strong and heavy on the cinnamon without being overwhelming, just how I like it. Fraser Fir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennyjo Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 I love a lot of the these, but I am surprised that no one has mentioned Cranberry Marmalade. I love that one and it is a fantastic seller. Amazing throw in my wax which is parasoy. And now I am totally getting in on the Christmas Hearth!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstar Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 On 10/4/2017 at 10:02 PM, ellajoan said: You won't regret White Birch--it's my new favorite. Christmas Hearth smells weird OOB, and I wasn't sure I loved it in wax at first, but it threw beautifully and is a complex fragrance. Wassail is another winner for us. Mistletoe is nice and pine-y, hoping it will sell. Everyone has been mentioning White Birch. How would you describe it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I've been wondering about that 2 Moonstar.....what does it smell like? Someone posted (don't remember who) that it was just about like Frasir Fir. That's kind of hard to believe as Frasier Fir is in a class all by itself and is quite beautiful. WSP Frasier and CS Frasier I would say are EXACTLY THE SAME to me. Of course CS is much cheaper. But I'm going to order a pound of it today because everyone likes it. Geesh, I just can't imagine another pine scent...I really can't. I really found all my pines that are so super to me and stopped looking a couple years back. Unless there is another completely different pine out there which I don't need I just don't see. And I never try out any others as I'm so very happy with my choices which are: 1. Balsam Fir (Fillmore) (This is right from the Maine woods) lol Is the exact smell you get from all those little screen printed pillows stuffed with balsam fir needles..... 2. Blue Spruce (CS) 3. Northwoods Christmas (Bc) Now their description is a pine and cranberry of their own custom blend they make. I really don't smell the cranberry in it at all. I consider this to be a beautiful pine from the northwest like you would find in Colorado or Wyoming.... Is a super strong scent...love it. 4. Frasier Fir (CS) This is a pine straight from the New England Woods 5. Christmas Tree (Community Candle) I really don't know what kind of a pine this is....Is really beautiful...no lemon pledge scent here or in any of the scents listed above. All I know is it is an all around beautiful pine scent. 6, Sugared Spruce Quite beautiful too if you like sweet pine. I have ordered this scent from maybe 3 or 4 different companies.....and you know what? They all smell exactly the same. 7. Christmas Hearth (CS) Though this is not a pure pine as above....it is a gorgeous pine scent I find with the fireplace going behind that you can truly smell the fire and other elements mixed in. This is another year round seller. I use these scents all year long anytime of the year. Now CS used to have Scotch Pine which was another beauty of a pine and very very different. This Scotch pine if I find in my travels sometime I'll get a sample as CS discontinued it a long time ago. I guess it was not a good seller. But I loved. So these are my go to pine scents. They are all in a class by itself and each one is different from one another ....that's my opinion. Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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