snow Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Ok, I did a search on here and found its a love/hate thing. I had a customer ask for it and I got some, tried it and can hardly smell it! I'm not familiar with this scent and I should be because I am an old hippy, dont know how I missed it. Is it supposed to be strong? I mixed it like I normally do in my candles, but we can't smell it, whats wrong? Maybe I need to try Peaks. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 You should definately be able to smell it. IMO, it's a strong incense type scent. The best patch that I've found is from Flickers (www.flickersfragrances). Her Patchouli Honey is fantastic. She also carries one in chocolate and one in raspberry. Did you wick up on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandelion garden Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 It's a very distinctive & recognizable scent. I'd bet that you'd recognize it when you smell it. I'd suggest heading to somewhere local that sells essential oils and take a sniff. Chances are you'll say, "oh, yeah, now I remember"I wear it everyday in some form and work in a busy office. People stop me all the time and say that they love the scent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 I didn't wick up on the patch candle, maybe I should try that. I burned one last night at my place of work and no one could smell it. I'm a bartender at an Eagles club. It seemed to burn good tho. But I don't smell it that strong OOB either. I think I'll try another supplier for this one. I might just like it since I'm from that era. One more question....I was thinking of adding a few aromatherapy candles to my line, any suggestions on that? Thanks, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so-soy Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I didn't wick up on the patch candle, maybe I should try that. I burned one last night at my place of work and no one could smell it. I'm a bartender at an Eagles club. It seemed to burn good tho. But I don't smell it that strong OOB either. Well, if you didn't have to wick up on that fo, and it seemed to burn good, makes me think it isn't a 'true' patchouli smelling scent! I have never heard of a 'true' patch smell fo, that will even burn without wicking up! LOL Yes, you might want to try one from a different supplier. I know the one at Millcreek is very true to the real scent! You should be getting a pungent musty smell from a real patch! HTH Have a great day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 well....I think I'll order another bottle of patch, what are your suggestions on the supplier. Who has the best patch, I use J50 wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapdragon2 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I'm one of those who hate patchouli, but I have customers who love itand request it often. I use Cajun Candles Patchouli and you definitelyhave to wick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Peaks or Tri-State ... both of 'em have good patchoulis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Peaks or Tri-State ... both of 'em have good patchoulis.I'd take Scented's advice as she is the true patch lover around here. I'm more a sandalwood kinda gal myself, and have yet to find one that throws really strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Patchouli smells like moss. It is an earthy dirt scent. I hate it. But it is strong and you DEFINETLY should be able to smell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I'd take Scented's advice as she is the true patch lover around here. I'm more a sandalwood kinda gal myself, and have yet to find one that throws really strong. LOL!! THe truest patch is in EO form Hey, if Solas gets around to it, there just might a good throwing sandalwood coming out. Just an FYI for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol k Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 i use millcreek's groovy patchouli in pure soy and it's a very strong thrower, you will need to wick up about 2 sizes at least i did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowded House Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Agreed; MC's is very heavy (but very fragrant). I will be testing BCN's soon but it seems similarly inclined based on the bottle fluid level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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