SANDY Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I know this has been asked before but I can't find the threads. I am streamlining everything and want to have about 15 maybe 20 Fo's and that is it. What are absolute must haves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katinka Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Looking forward to some replies too! The way I have figured fragrance is a very personal thing and although I would like to do only things I like, from a business point of view I don't think that is practical so I have tried to split it across all the various "categories", i.e. fruit, bakery, floral, clean, spicy etc. Having said that, for me personally I lean more toward the florals, fruity combos and then Vanilla (I am a bit of a Vanilla freak!!!).Don't know if this is helpful???Katinka:grin2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANDY Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share Posted January 28, 2007 Well if I just went by my nose I would do nothing but spices and cinnamons... that's why I figured I would ask. LOL.. I have such a large selection now that there are very few that are absolute have to haves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Every local area is different and so are the buyers that find you. There is no answer other then the basic few and then the several categories being covered. Not sure how much spice will sell in the spring and summer.:embarasse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Celtic Moon Spice is about the only spice that sells for me year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrogers397 Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 If we are talking candles I try to have a few in each catagory for my food type scents carrot cake flickersfragrace oils is a great seller, lemon pound cake & orange chiffon cake from KY are great sellers from me, cinnamon vanilla, flickers again, florals is lilac - by far my best seller in florals - Lezlee simple soothings, Olive blossom - flickers, Hyacinth flickers, then I sell alot of patch and patchouli honey, Spicy lime, eucalyptus mist and straight up eucalyptus, lemongrass, Cedar and spice, etc. During the holidays I sold tons of apple jack, pomegranate, mullberry etc. Creme brule sells good for me all yr. long and so does hazelnut latte, etc. I don't have alot of fruity scents and that is something I have to work on cause I tend to like more of the spicy earthy blends.Janis Rogers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Don't forget some tropical fruit scents like banana, coconut, and pineapple ... Vanille Banane - smells like a "banana colada"Better than Sex Cake - a good pineapple scentCoconut Macaroons - just like the cookiesCoconut Pear - really nice Can you tell I love bakery scents? If you order from Daystar ... they have the best Buttercream Frosting. Of course you might need to carry a chocolate/coffee type ... that would be Daystar's Chocolate Silk Frappuccino. Can't help but mention Blackberry Jam Butter Cookies, Peach Jam Cheesecake, Cinnamon Glazed Baklava, Cranberry Banana Jam ... and, I could go on and on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissyK Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Here are some must haves IMO:Blackberry Jam Butter Cookies - Daystar - awesome!Buttercream Frosting - DaystarSultry Angel - Candle Cocoon - my best sellerPeony White Tea - Candle CocoonRed Clover Tea - The Scent ShackSouthern Vanilla - KYVanilla Voodoo - Candle CocoonVanilla of Pearl - JSCeltic Moonspice - AH/REBetter than Sex Cake - DaystarCoconut Cream Pie - SnowtopChristmas Splendor - Peaks (rename Country Splendor after holidays) It's that good!Apple Cobbler Delight - FOHFlannel Sheets and Clothespins from AH/REMonkey Farts and Butt Naked from Candlesource are great fruity scentsIf I had to choose just a few, this is probably what I would end up with. Of course, I have about 100 oils. It's so hard to choose! Good luck!Missy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarynjms Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Birthday Cake, Pink Sugar, Love Spell, etc, www.candlesupplys.us.Buttercream Frosting, Blackberry Jam Butter Cookies, etc www.daystarsupplies.com Chestnuts & Brown Sugar www.justscent.comToo many to name at: www.aromahaven.com also, check the "bestsellers" lists at these suppliers:www.naturesgardencandles.com www.fragranceoilheaven.com www.aromahaven.com You need a few in each category:Fruity, Floral, Spa, aromatherapy, bakery, drinks/cocktails, tropical, vanillas, musks, cinnamon, designer dupes, Seasonal/Holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathadahlin Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Don't forget some tropical fruit scents like banana, coconut, and pineapple ... Vanille Banane - smells like a "banana colada"Better than Sex Cake - a good pineapple scent OMG! These sound divine! Which supplier do you use for them?Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Sandy, how many scents do you carry now? What are the best sellers out of those? Is this for candles or b&b?p.s. Nice to see you posting again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANDY Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 Sandy, how many scents do you carry now? What are the best sellers out of those? Is this for candles or b&b?p.s. Nice to see you posting again!!Trish, thanks.. I am not working anymore so I can concentrate more on my business.It is for both. I have close to 100 now and that is just way to many. I have about 5 of what I carry now that will definately stay.CC-Sultry AngelSW- Sweet pea and sandlewoodJS- Chesnuts & Brown SugarSS- buttery pumpkin pieSS- orange chiffonI am going to keep a bunch of single note scents so I can keep mixing my own blends so I guess what I am looking for is just those absolute to die for complex scents.ThanksSandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Heather ... all the ones I mentioned are from Daystar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggy Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 It's maddening trying to figure out where to purchase from-I use only soy. Does anybody buy their fo from just 1 place or does everyone use from different suppliers. There is just so many choices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I use different suppliers ... I think most do. Daystar is a great supplier for bakery scents. Other suppliers that I buy from are TN, KY, MC, ST, CC ... the list goes on and on. I wish I could limit myself to one or two suppliers, but I'm way out of control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Best Sellers and must a haves for my biz areOceanPink SugarSatin SheetsLavenderGreen Clover and AloeHeavenlyAqua SpaCinnabunsLilacBrown Sugar and FigCool Citrus BasilWhite Tea and GingerSweet PeaChestnut and Brown SugarPatchEucalyptusNag ChampaAmazing GracePinkOlive BlossomWendy's Winter Candy AppleCoffee Scents are taking off.Pink Grapefruit, I use SerendipitiesAlso introducing a lot of Solas fo's and have had great responsesLavender Cuke SageLemon SugarSeabreezeBe DeliciousLime as a mixer get lots of requests of giner lime. Get lots of fo's from Peaks, NG, Solas, a couple from WSP, Scent Worksof course I am moving into summer spring and also use a lot of dupes for body sprays and soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvcandlecrazy Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Must have Pink Sugar!! Cinnamon~ Vanilla~Lavender~Blueberry Muffin~Apple Pie~Mulberry~Rain~Mac Apple~ Honey Coco Mango Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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