Judy, USMC Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I'll admit I'm one of those that judges on an OOB sniff :embarasse and have tossed many into the "To Be Tested" pile. You know ~ the aroma just doesn't smell that strong or pleasant. I've decided that this coming weekend I'll get into that pile to see if there are any pleasant suprises. Wondering how many decide to go for it anyway - and the minute it hits the melted wax it makes you stand back & smile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I've had that happen quite a few times! It taught me a valuable lesson about judging a FO OOB! I bet you'll find more than one that will make you smile if your TBT pile is big enough! Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Yes, we have had a few that changed from "hohum" OOB to "all righty then" in wax. I WILL say that it hasn't happened often - just enough to make it worth my while to go back and check some that were unimpressive. I have not, however, had one I thought smelled awful OOB suddenly become my new fave...:undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbleBath Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 When I first started, I purchased a lot of samples from various companies. I got a sample of Passionfruit from Lonestar. I was planning on pouring several testers, so I decided I would pour the Passionfruit first, because it stunk in the bottle and I figured the others scents would cover it once poured. Well, as soon as the oil hit the wax the scent changed drastically. It smelled great. Looking back, I wouldn't say it "blossomed", I would say it was a complete metamorphosis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah-soy Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 As a rule, OOB you only get a whiff of the top note and maybe a middle note or two. It's not until you get the fo into product that you get the full composition. I've learned to "just pour it" and see what happens. I have a book with a great tutorial on perfumery and it explains the 'notes' of a fragrance blend nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQueen Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Oh, yes, indeedy! That was one of the first lessons I learned when I started making candles--never judge an FO OOB. And it kinda took me aback. that there could be such a drastic difference. There has only been one FO that I hated OOB and hated in the wax but I've been pleasantly surprised by many others once they hit the hot wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Absolutely - several oils from Oregon Trails bloomed in different applications. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunkie68 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Indeed I have! There have been several that I was just "meh" about OOB, but the smell just transmogrified in hot wax and turned into something nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 many many many Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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