evesorto Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I have purchased 22 samplers. I am in the middle of testing but since the sale ends in two days, I thought I'd post my results.The oils that threw phenomenally for me (igi 4627, 10% fo, lsz wick) were:Apple and CloverApple and Maple BourbAsian AmberBasil HerbChoc MilkCran MarmaladeFresh BreadHimalay BambooLemon VerbenaAll of the above scents were true to their name. I really liked them; just thought choc milk and fresh bread are weird for candles but I'm sure many people would like them. Basil Herb kind of reminded me of firewood? My top three would be apple clover, asian amber and himilay bamboo and cran marm (sorry....top 4)The oils that were less than phenomenal (so I'm going to try some RRD's) were:Blackberry MarmFruit SlicesHolly BerryOcean BreezeSea MistAll of the above were gorgeous oob so I am going to try and make them work. The ocean breeze was stronger than sea mist but still not on par with those I call phenomenal. The fruit slices is gorgeous (cold)-reminds me of a carib fruit smoothie so I would use it for tarts if I couldn't get it to throw bec I really like it. The following testers are made but I just haven't had a chance to light them yet; will try and do it tonight and post results if I have a chance:Juniper BreezeMango PapayaPearberrySage and PomegranateScotch PineSex on BeachViolet LimeWildberry MousseJust my take. Eve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennhalcyon Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Thanks for that post! I am really curious to hear how the sex on the beach and the mango papaya do...please post back after burning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aprilann Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evesorto Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 Out of the second batch (I lit them tonight) the only two that I would call phenomenal would be Sex on Beach and Wildberry Mousse. I happen to have used an rrd in the Sage and Pomegranate and this candle threw very well (not phenomenal). I will retest all of the others with rrd's and soon.Eve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evesorto Posted May 4, 2008 Author Share Posted May 4, 2008 Okay....just my opinion. I made tester candles to test various oils from CS. Wax is igi 4627, fo 10%, wicks used lsz and rrd's. 1.5 oz candles tested in small rooms avg 10'x10'. If the candle filled the room with scent in 15 minutes it was rated a 10. If it filled the room in 30 minutes it was rated a nine and so on....*Apple and Clover..............clean apple.....................10Apple Maple Bourbon.......maply apple................9 (rrd)*Asian Amber.....clean, herbs, ................................10Blackberry Marm............blackberry bakery...............10 (rrd)Basil Herb............reminded me of burning wood.........10Choc Milk..........name says it..................................10*Cranberry Marmalade........best spice cranberry..........10Fresh Bread......name says it....................................10Fruit Slices.....like a fruit smoothie.........................5 (rrd)*Himilayan Bamboo.........clean fresh...........................10Holly Berry..........reminded me of pot?........................9 (rrd)Juniper Breeze...............clean..................................6 (rrd)Lemon Verbena..........nice lemon..............................10Mango Papaya.........more mango than papaya..............9 (rrd)Ocean Breeze............nice water...............................9 (rrd)Pearberry................true pear...................................7 (rrd)Sage & Pomegranate..........fruit and clean ...............9 (rrd)Scotch Pine..........light to me...................................7 (rrd)Sea Mist............faint water smell to me......................7 (rrd)*Sex on Beach...........reminds me bird paradise..............10Violet Lime.....reminds me of Octagon detergent?...........10 (rrd)Wildberry Mousse...........fruity bakery..........................10In the future, I will buy those marked with Asterisk in lb size. I really liked fruit slices but couldnt get it to throw....I am going to leave poor throwers to cure for a while and see if it makes a difference (or if I have candle nose?).Eve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logcabinmomma Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Blackberry marmalade was one that really changed as it cured. The scent deepened and became more complex. Pumpkin Souffle does the same thing- it's like one note is overpowering when poured and for a couple of days, and then it falls to the background and the other notes are stronger. Weird, but true!-Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey2 Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Okay....just my opinion. I made tester candles to test various oils from CS. Wax is igi 4627, fo 10%, wicks used lsz and rrd's. 1.5 oz candles tested in small rooms avg 10'x10'. If the candle filled the room with scent in 15 minutes it was rated a 10. If it filled the room in 30 minutes it was rated a nine and so on....*Apple and Clover..............clean apple.....................10Apple Maple Bourbon.......maply apple................9 (rrd)*Asian Amber.....clean, herbs, ................................10Blackberry Marm............blackberry bakery...............10 (rrd)Basil Herb............reminded me of burning wood.........10Choc Milk..........name says it..................................10*Cranberry Marmalade........best spice cranberry..........10Fresh Bread......name says it....................................10Fruit Slices.....like a fruit smoothie.........................5 (rrd)*Himilayan Bamboo.........clean fresh...........................10Holly Berry..........reminded me of pot?........................9 (rrd)Juniper Breeze...............clean..................................6 (rrd)Lemon Verbena..........nice lemon..............................10Mango Papaya.........more mango than papaya..............9 (rrd)Ocean Breeze............nice water...............................9 (rrd)Pearberry................true pear...................................7 (rrd)Sage & Pomegranate..........fruit and clean ...............9 (rrd)Scotch Pine..........light to me...................................7 (rrd)Sea Mist............faint water smell to me......................7 (rrd)*Sex on Beach...........reminds me bird paradise..............10Violet Lime.....reminds me of Octagon detergent?...........10 (rrd)Wildberry Mousse...........fruity bakery..........................10In the future, I will buy those marked with Asterisk in lb size. I really liked fruit slices but couldnt get it to throw....I am going to leave poor throwers to cure for a while and see if it makes a difference (or if I have candle nose?).EvePot? teehee - I used Hollyberry at Christmas and my one friend went nuts over it - reminded her of a gift shop at Christmas - maybe it will grow on you...oh my, guess I shouldn't have used that word....thanks for all your wonderful reviews...I can't wait to try the Fresh Bread, I currently use WSP, awesome scent, true to its name, but very expensive, I'm hoping that I like CS's as much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 What is an 'lsz' wick?Are RRD's wicking up for you?Speaking of that 'Violet Lime' smelling like a detergent, there is one of the FO companies (I think KY?) that has a violet something Downy smell. Possibly a fragrance twin?Darbla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logcabinmomma Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Just a guess with LSZ, but I'm gonna guess low smoke zinc...-Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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