felixncharlie Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Hi,How many different candle scents do you carry/make?How many do you think is TOO much? I was just wondering if anyone thinks carrying too many scents would only confuse the customer or is less (say 12) better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurf Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 It's all down to your situation I guess. I'm new to candle making, and so far only make for family and friends, but am starting to do some fairs soon. I'm currently working with 20 different scents, but as I go I'll probably add more. What you have to remember is the amount of time and money to test each new scent you add. Adding to many to soon could be expensive, time wise for testing and cost a fair bit of money too.I started off with 6 and added more as soon as I was happy with the scents I had tested.If your new like myself, I'd recommend starting off with 6 or so and add more as you go along. I find that i'm always looking to add new scents, but have to look at my wallet and free time first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I am doing my first really big show in october and I plan on making about 50 different scents. I gues it woulf depend on were your at and your preferances. Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Mmm I lost count how much I have, but would think you could never have enough because someone always wants something that you don't have. (I think they do that on purpose.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joym Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I've found that for craft fairs about 20 is the right number; seems people do get confused if there are too many. When I first started I tried to buy every scent anyone ever asked for; unfortunately, the person who asked for it seldom came back & I spent a lot of money and ended up stuck with a lot of fragrance oils no one else wanted. I even made some unscented candles because that's what someone asked for; needless to say, I had to melt those down & add fragrance!Also, just a hint, try combining some of the fragrances you already have to create some that are exclusive to your line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieWick Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 AHH no such thing as to many scents .. but thats cause we make an love them to many choices accually throw a customer off .. so i stick with 20 at my school shows .. and 10 in each scent .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I 100% agree with Scented:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Scent Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 In our store we have 230 in paraffin, 150 in soy and 80 in soap. Our website has even more cause we ran out of room in the store.Like Scented said...someone is always going to ask for that one scent you don't have. No matter how many you offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixncharlie Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 WOW, Thanks everyone.love2 OMG double WOW! I can't even imagine the testing that went into that line.Where is your store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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