Alajane Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I can't resist a sale and the 20% off deal from Scent Works makes me just itch to try them for the first time.But in doing a search on these boards, almost all the recommendations I found for Scent Works FOs were for bath & body products. Does anyone have any recommendations for SW fragrances to be used in candles?By the way, I use a blend of J223 & soy, but it doesn't have to be specific to that--I just can't find candle recommendations from them.Thanks,Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephsteph Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 The only oil I use from them is Pink Sugar. It's dead on and the best, strongest duplication IMO. Excellent hot and cold throw in my KY125. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I've started noticing on some scents they carry that they will give an in-candle review. Some of the FOs are just way too expensive to put into candles (IMO). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathleen Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Pink Sugar will blow you out of the house. I tried Neroli d Orsini and Satsuma Guava, but they smelled like fuel to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmejeffd Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I like the London Lemon Curd in paraffin. It's not the strongest but it smells great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I agree with Scented. I am betting a lot of them would be good in wax, but are way too expensive. I think if I am spending more than $22 or $23 a bottle, it is gonna be strictly for soap and B&B. JMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Well I know the 8 oz bottle of FO that I got free and retails for $35 ain't going into wax lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniedb Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Ambra del Nepal is really nice in wax, it's not blow-your-doors-off strong, but it is a very romantic and steady scent. 'Spensive for candles, though. I mixed it with some Buttercream Crunch from WYW to enhance the throw and it was pretty delish, if I do say so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 Thanks so much for the responses. It sounds like perhaps I should just save that money to spend at KY's sale--where I know the FOs are good in wax!Thanks,Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawyer's moon Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 SW Sandalwood Vanilla is positively delish in candles! I've also done LLC but will stick with Lemon Pound Cake for that (cheaper), and some others...I use SW Ambra de Nepal for soap and B&B but Daystar's for candles - cheaper! Pink Sugar, as already mentioned, is wonderful. Has a depth that I've not come across in any other Pink Sugar. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crying Moon Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I've used the Asiatic Lily in J223 and it is really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I just took advantage of their vacation sale and don't plan on putting any in oil in wax. I too think they are too expensive to do that. Plus they sound so good for B&B that I can't resist. I got Bubba Bees Baby Milk, Winter Solstice, Osage Orangewood and Mayan Gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I think ScentWorks f/o are the ultimate oils for B&B and they are tested for CP soap so one knows just what to expect. I am willing to pay more for these premium f/o's but I shutter when thinking of using them in candles ... mainly because I hoard them for my soaps/butters/lotion. Very upscale scents in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 They are very much upscale fragrances...so I'm destined to find the perfect packaging to make that one 11oz tumbler for $40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I just took advantage of their vacation sale and don't plan on putting any in oil. I too think they are too expensive to do that. Plus they sound so good for B&B that I can't resist. I got Bubba Bees Baby Milk, Winter Solstice, Osage Orangewood and Mayan Gold.That Bubba Bees Baby Milk is a great scent. But I think the Baby Bee Buttermilk Bath from OT is better, IMO. Mayan Gold is one of those scents you either love or hate, it's quite earthy. I put Neroli d Orsini in soy and I wouldn't recommend it, the scent throw was weak. LLC does throw in soy, but I really am not crazy about the scent. (gasp... ) Black Cashmere throws pretty well. Bamboo Ji is a fantastic scent, it hasn't been in wax as of yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 I was looking at the Bamboo Ji and it sounded wonderful. It's on the "next time" list. I too can't stand the LLC - smells too much like lemon pledge for me. I could have spent a small fortune at SW with the amount of wonderful, complex fragrances they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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