LittleMissSunshine Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 I am using 6006 in 9oz straight-sided jars. They hold about 6.5oz of wax and I've been using 6% fragrance load from Candle Science with CD-7, 8, and 10 wicks (testing currently). I'm finding that when my candles are burning I get a strange smell along with the fragrance. Like it smells like the wax is burning or something. Any idea what could be causing this?? Also no additives or dye at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah S Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 What is the fragrance? Sometimes I detect a fuel type smell with citrus fragrances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMissSunshine Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 27 minutes ago, Sarah S said: What is the fragrance? Sometimes I detect a fuel type smell with citrus fragrances. Pomegranate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMissSunshine Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 I'm also getting soot on the jar, but I really don't think I'm over-wicked with a CD-7.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flicker Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 What fragrance are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncraiders Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, Flicker said: What fragrance are you using? They said it was Pomegranate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMissSunshine Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, ncraiders said: They said it was Pomegranate. Yep, Pomegranate from Candle Science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfroberts Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 How long has it cured? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMissSunshine Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 3 hours ago, bfroberts said: How long has it cured? I believe I made it about a month ago. I've burned it a few times since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMissSunshine Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 I am thinking now that it's coming from the specific fragrance oil. I'm burning a candle I made a week ago with Island Hibiscus from CS 6% and it is burning and throwing wonderfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flicker Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Does it sort of have a fuel smell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMissSunshine Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share Posted June 6, 2018 19 hours ago, Flicker said: Does it sort of have a fuel smell? Sort of yeah. It's kinda hard to describe. I think it must be just that one fragrance though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah S Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 I get that with Flaming's dupe of Avobath. Totally sucks because my daughter absolutely loves that FO. 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMissSunshine Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share Posted June 6, 2018 32 minutes ago, Sarah S said: I get that with Flaming's dupe of Avobath. Totally sucks because my daughter absolutely loves that FO. 😢 Aww that's sad. 😞 luckily it's one that I'm not super broken up about it not performing well. I like the fragrance, but I'm not terribly upset I guess. There are others I would be much more disappointed about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Might be the combo of that fo and your wax. I've used CS Pomegranite with a different wax and never got an off smell in candles or melts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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