kandlekrazy 1,513 Report post Posted November 15 I was asked to create a scent for a former client. I'm usually fairly good at this but I'm drawing blanks on this one. Black Magic, I think can go so many ways. I immediately thought earthy scents but then I thought maybe not. HELP!! What do you think of? I don't want a pre-blended scent unless it's used as a component only. I'd love to do this in EO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darbla 634 Report post Posted November 15 Depends. Are we a sexy witch or trying to smite our enemies? 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kandlekrazy 1,513 Report post Posted November 18 On 11/15/2019 at 10:06 AM, Darbla said: Depends. Are we a sexy witch or trying to smite our enemies? I'm thinking sexy witch is what she's after. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darbla 634 Report post Posted November 18 WSP Black Rose & Spice that I talk about here is the witchiest thing I can think of that's not Witches Brew: https://www.craftserver.com/topic/113813-rose-scents-and-items-for-valentines-day-and-any-time-really/?tab=comments#comment-1080181 Black Amethyst comes to mind. And this one from NG: https://www.naturesgardencandles.com/strike-a-pose-fragrance-oil I don't have those last two (yet) so I'm mentioning them just based on notes and other people's comments. But that Black Rose & Spice I can heartily recommend. My notes on it are in that post and I'm still enamored of it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jcandleattic 3,919 Report post Posted November 19 To me it when I think Black Magic, I think incense, sulfer, and spice, so first FO I think of is Dragon's Blood mixed with Amish Harvest. (mind you, I have never done this mix, but in my mind I can totally smell it, and quite honestly, as soon as I get home from work, I'm going to mix these two and see what happens. In my mind it's AWESOME - LOL) 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen Ov 30 Report post Posted November 19 40 minutes ago, Jcandleattic said: To me it when I think Black Magic, I think incense, sulfer, and spice, so first FO I think of is Dragon's Blood mixed with Amish Harvest. (mind you, I have never done this mix, but in my mind I can totally smell it, and quite honestly, as soon as I get home from work, I'm going to mix these two and see what happens. In my mind it's AWESOME - LOL) Please let us know how that smells ..seems interesting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamer 11 Report post Posted November 20 "Black Magic" makes me think of a dark fragrance (e.g. patchouli, dragon's blood, incense, dark woods) with subtle nuances of a somewhat brighter scent (e.g dark fruits, spicy vanilla, exotic greens, creamy citruses.) To me, the subtle brighter notes are the "magic" to the "black." 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamer 11 Report post Posted November 21 On 11/19/2019 at 11:58 AM, Jcandleattic said: To me it when I think Black Magic, I think incense, sulfer, and spice, so first FO I think of is Dragon's Blood mixed with Amish Harvest. (mind you, I have never done this mix, but in my mind I can totally smell it, and quite honestly, as soon as I get home from work, I'm going to mix these two and see what happens. In my mind it's AWESOME - LOL) Ooh, sulfer, now there's a "dark" fragrance I haven't worked with. My brain is racing with blending ideas! I'm not yet able to find a sulfer-like FO through Google search. Is there such a thing, I wonder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jcandleattic 3,919 Report post Posted November 21 49 minutes ago, Dreamer said: Ooh, sulfer, now there's a "dark" fragrance I haven't worked with. My brain is racing with blending ideas! I'm not yet able to find a sulfer-like FO through Google search. Is there such a thing, I wonder? I'm not sure, probably if it's to be found it will be found on SOS. I was thinking more along the lines of incense and spice, but sulfer also came to mind, but not sure I would actually use that in a candle/soap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Candybee 4,547 Report post Posted November 21 I guess I am the odd one here. The first thing that pops into my head is dark cherry or blackberry. A dark berry blend with maybe some spice like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger. With maybe a note of citrus like lemon, and then something to make it heady like notes of patchouli, sandalwood, or something woodsy. A hint of sweet like vanilla and a touch of musk like white musk. Your strong notes should be a dark, sweet, spicy berry blend with the other notes being more subtle and lending to a rounded out fruity, spicy, berry blend. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Testing123 57 Report post Posted November 21 patchouli citrus green musk 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kandlekrazy 1,513 Report post Posted November 22 On 11/19/2019 at 8:58 AM, Jcandleattic said: To me it when I think Black Magic, I think incense, sulfer, and spice, so first FO I think of is Dragon's Blood mixed with Amish Harvest. (mind you, I have never done this mix, but in my mind I can totally smell it, and quite honestly, as soon as I get home from work, I'm going to mix these two and see what happens. In my mind it's AWESOME - LOL) I actually have both those fo's on hand so I'll give it a whirl, thanks for the advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kandlekrazy 1,513 Report post Posted November 22 23 hours ago, Candybee said: I guess I am the odd one here. The first thing that pops into my head is dark cherry or blackberry. A dark berry blend with maybe some spice like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger. With maybe a note of citrus like lemon, and then something to make it heady like notes of patchouli, sandalwood, or something woodsy. A hint of sweet like vanilla and a touch of musk like white musk. Your strong notes should be a dark, sweet, spicy berry blend with the other notes being more subtle and lending to a rounded out fruity, spicy, berry blend. Thanks, I don't think you're odd, or maybe I am too. I thought black cherry & patchouli at first. I'm going to do a bunch of swab tests to see if any of these make a good mix. I don't want it to smell like witches brew so prob avoid spices or maybe just as an undernote. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamer 11 Report post Posted November 24 On 11/21/2019 at 2:38 PM, Jcandleattic said: I'm not sure, probably if it's to be found it will be found on SOS. I was thinking more along the lines of incense and spice, but sulfer also came to mind, but not sure I would actually use that in a candle/soap. SOS was the first place I looked, they seem to have all the "weird" scents lol! I actually enjoy the smell of sulfur. Blending it might be tricky and the finished product would definitely be an avant-garde fragrance, but I would be excited to test it. If I ever find a FO, that is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites