The Candle Nook Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I sell lots of fall/holiday scents but haven’t really worked the winter/spring candle business much. Do you have favorite scents for winter? Or do you find yourself going straight into spring scents...peach, fruity, ocean, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailC Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I am in the mood to start making spring candles right after Christmas, but it's a little early yet. I made some Winter Candy Apple candles this week. Those are pretty popular. Also some Cinnamon Broom because my inventory was so low after Christmas I had to get busy and make some of the basics that customers like. I got some new jars and have made some new scents as well, plus some fragrances that customers have ordered. Every year I think I'm not going to have any business after Christmas, and every year I do. Not a lot, because I'm a small time operator but enough to keep me as busy making candles as I want to be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintguru Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I would think the bakery/foodie scents would be good for cold weather/after holiday scents. Hansel and Gretel's House (CS) is a really nice one. Indiana Candle has some nice food ones (Cinnamon Buns, Coffee Beans, etc.) Even the spicy ones like Cinnamon Broom that Gail mentioned should do well. I don't think many users are ready for fruity or ocean scents quite yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebleo Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 3 hours ago, Paintguru said: I don't think many users are ready for fruity or ocean scents quite yet. Its funny you say that because my husband did a lot of basket sales for me at his job this holiday season. What did he sell? Nothing but summer fruits and tropicals! When Christmas was closing in and I ran out of a few scents he got mad and said you don’t need to be running out! Why should I think I’d be selling so many beachy scents at Christmas!!! Now I have tons of Christmas scents left over!! And low inventory to start spring with. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Candle Nook Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 12 hours ago, GailC said: I am in the mood to start making spring candles right after Christmas, but it's a little early yet. I made some Winter Candy Apple candles this week. Those are pretty popular. Also some Cinnamon Broom because my inventory was so low after Christmas I had to get busy and make some of the basics that customers like. I got some new jars and have made some new scents as well, plus some fragrances that customers have ordered. Every year I think I'm not going to have any business after Christmas, and every year I do. Not a lot, because I'm a small time operator but enough to keep me as busy making candles as I want to be. Hmmm. That’s an idea- Cinnamon broom.... I’ve been thinking of mixing cinnamon with a couple of other fragrances. Now maybe the time to experiment! Any other ideas/suggestions out there?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellajoan Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 We are starting to develop/test Spring scents, but we have a few bakery scents we're introducing before then--Jelly Donut and Iced Lemon Biscotti for everyone who's dieting. We'll introduce spring scents hopefully in March, if they all test well and wicks behave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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