Whats a good starting point when adding FO

[ebarnes]

How much do you add pp for a nice but not overwhelming scent?

[Candybee]

Try adding in increments of 1 tsp per lb. And smell. If you want stronger fragrance add another tsp. Add up to 1 tbs (3 tsp) per lb of soap base. You can add more but I find more than that makes my skin break out. Normally I use either 2 tsp or 1 tbs per lb. Depends on the strength of the fragrance.

For example, lavender is strong so I use 1-2 tsp. Vanilla or citrus oils are light so I add up to 1 tbs per lb.

HTH

Edited to add: For essential oils you want to start out using about 1/3 or 1/2 as much.

[ScentGifts]

Try adding in increments of 1 tsp per lb. And smell. If you want stronger fragrance add another tsp. Add up to 1 tbs (3 tsp) per lb of soap base. You can add more but I find more than that makes my skin break out. Normally I use either 2 tsp or 1 tbs per lb. Depends on the strength of the fragrance.

For example, lavender is strong so I use 1-2 tsp. Vanilla or citrus oils are light so I add up to 1 tbs per lb.

HTH

Edited to add: For essential oils you want to start out using about 1/3 or 1/2 as much.

I use 1 oz pp for most scents. Some I need 1.5 oz. though

[Candybee]

Wow! If I had to add a full oz per pound to get a good fragrance out of my soap I would change oils.

[ScentGifts]

Wow! If I had to add a full oz per pound to get a good fragrance out of my soap I would change oils.

oops :embarasse Sorry I thought you were asking about candles, not soap! Nevermind me......

[Candybee]

No need to apologize. When I make candles I add 1 oz per lb of wax myself. Sometimes more.:smiley2:

[prairieannie]

How much do you add pp for a nice but not overwhelming scent?

I add 1/2 oz to sometimes 3/4 oz depending on FO. Usually 1/2 oz though!