aviator girl Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Debra this might be a question for you since you know Starville oils.I ordered a sample of this from JBN and it smells good but I don't have the High Maintenance candle from Tyler to compare. I was also curious if anyone has tried the Starville one and the JBN one to compare the two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I have the Starrville and love it. Someone said it was a very good dupe though I have never smelled the "original"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxSioux Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I was told the Starrville High Maintenance is the same fo used by Tyler Candle - it's a power seller for me & everyone agrees that it smells exactly the same. I don't care for JBN supplies, so couldn't tell you if it smells the same.Susan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countyline Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 What kind of wax are you guys using HM in? I have Starville's and found that it was initally medium-strong, but burned off way too fast in my parasoy tarts. I had that problem with pretty much all of Starville's oils that I purchased. So bummed since I had heard such great things about them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I use paraffin wax and have been very satisfied with the oils I have got from Starrville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countyline Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Also, are you making tarts as well as candles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxSioux Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I've used several Starrville fo's in pure soy, 30/70 & 70/30 blends & all have been super strong. I'd rate every fo I've tried to be among the very best. I don't make or use tarts, but most people say they get a better throw than the average candle, so not sure why you're disappointed w/ these fo's.Susan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I always thought that Tyler's just did like everyone else, and re-named standard scents. I have stood at a gift shop and smelled each one and named each scent by the name that is common from suppliers. I mean "Original" is definetly Claire Burkes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number2of7 Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I originally used the High Maintenance from Greenleaf until they closed. I then ordered a sample of it from Taylored Concepts....it smells NOTHING like the one I had been getting from GL. I then found out that you can still get the GL High Maintenance from JBN....you just have to call and order it until they get it on the site I've never smelled the original from Tyler, nor have I tried the FO from Starville, but wanted to give you another option for it in case it's the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 I always thought that Tyler's just did like everyone else, and re-named standard scents.I'm thinking of ordering this scent, but I'm like kyme1911: I figure it's probably not really unique enough to make a special order from Starrville and pay all over again when it's probably similar to something else I already have. This is the description from Tyler:"A floral, woody blend combined with patchouli and vanilla with a heavy musk undertone. Very sophisticated and truly addictive. "Are there others any of you can think of that are described that way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Darbla, I get alot of my FO's from AH/RE, the scents were defintely ones that had sampled from them. Try reading through AH/RE's fragrance descriptions and see if any match. If I happened to go by there this weekend, I will see if I recognize it. When I was smelling them, the "Original" scent caught my attention. I read the description on the label, then on Tylers site. Then I copied it to google and AH/RE popped up. I love Google... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzpickles Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Could it be AH Little Black Dress? I've been wanting to try that one, and when I read this thread of course I wanted to try High Maintenance. The description for LBD is a little more in depth, but imo the end result *could* be the same. Anyway, that's what popped into my head when I read the AH copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 you know that fits, now I am truely curious. Of course that is one I have'nt tried from them (AH/RE). lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxSioux Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I've never found another fo that smells like High Maintenance. Everything I've ordered from Starrville has been top notch & HM is a huge hit. Some people want it cause they've bought a Tyler candle & others smell it for the 1st time & fall in love. I'm getting tired of it, but it's a unique scent that everyone seems to want & this is exact to Tyler. I've poured it in soy & will soon test in palm.HTH - Susan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeahRB Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I actually have Little Black Dress in my wax warmer right now and it is awesome!! That being said, it does not smell like HM. I love that Tyler scent.Go ahead and order Little Black Dress it is so nice and the scent really last in my warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I sniffed one of these today. It smells like 'Angel' without the chocolate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Oh my gosh. My boyfriend ended up flying to Tyler, TX, yesterday so guess what: I sweet talked him into making a run over to Starrville for me! I got someHigh MaintenanceMidsummer NightsOakmossHoliday PomegranateRedneck ChristmasChristmas TraditionsCan't wait to start playing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviator girl Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 Love to hear your feedback. They only one I use right now is the High maintenance but wouldn't mind trying a few of the others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I love High Maintenance and get it from Starrville. Also if you like Diva by Tyler Tuscan Garden is supposed to be a dupe of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBE Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I sniffed one of these today. It smells like 'Angel' without the chocolate.I so totally agree with this! To me, Diva smells just like the Angel type I have from Southern Soapers. I was recently gifted a "Diva Set", with the freshener spray, a candle, and the laundry wash, and I'm very surprised on how VERY close it smells to SS Angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 (edited) I finally got 'High Maintenance' in wax, and unfortunately for me it's turned out lighter than I hoped. I tried it in votives and IGI 4627 in a container. It's a fantastic scent that I and several friends love, but it just is not as strong a thrower as I would like. It is not weak; just kind of medium.Maybe it's one of those that will get stronger after my votives cure for several weeks, but I blazed thru the container too fast to give it a chance to cure. Edited December 11, 2010 by Darbla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 It cured out stronger and I'm happy with it now. Actually I'd suggest going less than an ounce per pound not because it's too strong at that percentage, but because of serious smoke and soot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I so totally agree with this! To me, Diva smells just like the Angel type I have from Southern Soapers. I was recently gifted a "Diva Set", with the freshener spray, a candle, and the laundry wash, and I'm very surprised on how VERY close it smells to SS Angel.So then it is heavy on the patch then? Because Angel is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sycamoreboutique Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 So glad I found this thread. I too have been looking for a dupe for Tylers Diva. A fellow shop owner sent me a small candle and the wash and I can see what all the hoopla is about. It is very addicting.That said - I certainly don't plan to pop for a 1,500.00 opening order so I can carry Tyler - when I figure I can come pretty close on my own.Everyone says Diva is chocolate - but I mainly smell Coconut in it. Nice blend though.I emailed Starrville after reading these posts and they too said Tuscan Garden is what people feel smells like it (they can't say it is of course). Now I guess I have to try the HM too after reading your descriptions. Thanks everybody ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sycamoreboutique Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Darn it all - would have been good to have a back-up but SSoapers is almost out of biz now too. I bought up large containers of some of my favs from them - namely Amber Glow and Black Orchid - praying that someone buys their brand and continues with it. Not looking too promising right now. Sigh >>>Diva smells just like the Angel type I have from Southern Soapers<<<< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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