kagnew6768 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Do you mix your patchouli scent with other scents or use it straight? What reactions do you get from customers? I had a few folks ask me about patchouli scented candles at my last craft show and I had not used the scent before but now have a sample. I'm going to pour up a few but didn't know if I should try it straight or mixed. Your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I have some diehard patchouli customers that like it straight, but I also mix it. I personally also make patchouli/lavender, patchouli/vanilla & patchouli/orange. You can mix it with just about any other scent though to get great candles, so don't limit yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classylady71118 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I've mixed it with Sandalwood and called it Hippy Chick but it's a killer to wick!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmhoneybear Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I just mixed it with Pumpkin this morning. Had gotten a couple of tarts in a swap recently and decided to try my own...smells awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 My fav patch is Patchouli Honey from Flickers. I sell it year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmom1 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 hi,i recently started playing with patchouli, what a pain to wick! about what percent of patch do you mix with your other FOs, or does it vary a lot? i'd love to get some of that 60's smell mixed in with other fragrances. any help is appreciated! thanks!ei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 It really depends on what scent you are trying to mix with the patchouli. I use the q-tip method to give me a starting point. Dip a q-tip in your patchouli and another in whatever FO you're trying to mix. Close it up in a baggie and sniff it at least an hour later to see what the combined scent smells like. If I need more patchouli, I dip another q-tip and add it to the baggie, sniffing later. If this is the right combo, you'll know you need to add 2/3 patchouli to 1/3 other scent. It's not perfect, but gives you a good starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra Phelps Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Champa/Patchouli is a seller. I like the blends better. If you want to get a reaction, pour it straight and call it Dirt. They call their friends to come smell the dirt candle. And it sells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquiO Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I mix patchouli if I want my fragrance to be more earthy. You have your straight patchouli lovers granted but I think it adds a woody earthy base to a lot of fragrances including vanilla, citrus, and flowery scents. I would keep the ratio low on the patchouli when blending and add more a little at a time if you feel it needs it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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