Sndfrddy Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 After searching for a great gardenia, thanks to ChrisR's suggestions, I found Sweet Cakes to absolutely be the best for my wax. Waves and many thanks to ChrisR!! SO now that I'm so impressed with the gardenia, are there any other fragrances from Sweet Cakes that you feel are comparable to the gardenia's strength in candles that I should test? Thanks so much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 I love their Country Christmas. It throws really great in my parasoy...CBL130 from Candlewic. At my Christmas Open House it is normally one of the first candles that sells out. Also...Secret Garden is another one that throws great in my wax...and it is another one that I love.I had tested quite a few of their scents a long time ago when I used paraffin for containers. I have notes somewhere.......Because Country Christmas and Secret Garden were such big sellers for me...they were the only 2 that I retested in parasoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Sndfrddy I use so many Sweetcakes FO's for my candles it would be easier to list those you're really interested in and I'll let you know how it does, if I use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sndfrddy Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 (edited) Thanks Maggie, I'll have to try those two. Chris, well, in going through the list of fragrances I made a list of one that intrigue me. I know some are expensive but if you use less per pound like with the gardenia, well, it worth it to me. So here's the one that caught my eye: Black Currant Rose FragranceBobbi Brown Beach (type) FragranceBurberry Baby Touch (type) FragranceChristmas Thyme FragranceEucalyptus (The Thymes type) FragranceFall Foliage FragranceFracas (type) FragranceGreen Tea FragranceHotel Costes (type) FragranceLime Margarita FragranceMasculine Musk FragranceMolton Brown Black Pepper (type) FragranceMusk, Jovan for Women (type) FragranceNectarine Blossom & Honey (Jo Malone type) FragranceOatmeal, Milk & Honey FragrancePumpkin Spice FragrancePomegranate Fragrance Northwoods Fragrance Sapmoss (Aveda type) FragranceTom Ford Black Orchid (type) FragranceWoodlands (B&BW type) FragranceWoodsmoke Fragrance I know it's quite a list but if you have any input on any of these I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much!! Edited April 22, 2010 by Sndfrddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Thanks Maggie, I'll have to try those two.Chris, well, in going through the list of fragrances I made a list of one that intrigue me. I know some are expensive but if you use less per pound like with the gardenia, well, it worth it to me. So here's the one that caught my eye:Black Currant Rose Fragrance nice Bobbi Brown Beach (type) FragranceBurberry Baby Touch (type) FragranceChristmas Thyme Fragrance Love this one. I mix 50/50 w/ christmas forestEucalyptus (The Thymes type) FragranceFall Foliage FragranceFracas (type) FragranceGreen Tea Fragrance A really nice green teaHotel Costes (type) Fragrance This is one of my all time favorites.Lime Margarita FragranceMasculine Musk FragranceMolton Brown Black Pepper (type) FragranceMusk, Jovan for Women (type) FragranceNectarine Blossom & Honey (Jo Malone type) FragranceOatmeal, Milk & Honey Fragrance This is my favorite honey, it holds up, does not fade.Pumpkin Spice FragrancePomegranate Fragrance Northwoods FragranceSapmoss (Aveda type) Fragrance very green smells just like AvedaTom Ford Black Orchid (type) FragranceWoodlands (B&BW type) Fragrance woodlands is very nice Woodsmoke Fragrance this one is a KEEPER I know it's quite a list but if you have any input on any of these I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much!!There are just so many really superb scents to choose from. You have to try Santa's Pipe, I call it Havana. My personal all time favorite they discontinued "Stella Mc Cartney Type" candle grade, I have some stashed just for me. Kyme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Sorry...I thought I read Honey, I have never tried the Milk & Honey FO. I was referring to just the plain honey scent, it is awesome..IMHOKyme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallwhitedogs Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 First post here, just wanted to give quick feedback on Sweetcakes before I hit the sack, I purchased quite a few fragrances in small amounts about 2 weeks ago, I put them in GB415 w/ 1 TBSP coconut oil ppd, and 1/2 TBSP beeswax ppd. I wicked a metro jar from Dollar Tree w/CD 16, and used a mix of Aveda Sapmoss and Hibiscus, they call it feminine Day at the Spa. After a 4 day cure, it burns like a charm, and is about to blow me out of the house! I think it is a 2 to 1 blend, but can't remember, it is on their website. I love both scents separately, I would cut down on the Hibiscus a little next time, it is a strong and lush white floral scent. It is overpowering the Sapmoss. The Kiehl type Coriander and Grapefruit are true to the original scent, I love the Coriander, and have already poured some Stephenson's M&P Mango Butter soap with it, but have not used it yet. The Yuzu smells wonderful, a peachy/grapefruit scent, heavier on the peach. I have not been as happy with the throw yet in Eco Soya PB, but it has only cured 4 days! It is strong OOB. I will post the remainder tomorrow after I have had some sleep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Thanks Maggie, I'll have to try those two.Chris, well, in going through the list of fragrances I made a list of one that intrigue me. I know some are expensive but if you use less per pound like with the gardenia, well, it worth it to me. So here's the one that caught my eye:Black Currant Rose Fragrance - Lovely mix of berry & roseBobbi Brown Beach (type) FragranceBurberry Baby Touch (type) Fragrance -I liked this, but didn't sell wellChristmas Thyme Fragrance - Very earthy FO, the thyme is dominantEucalyptus (The Thymes type) Fragrance - Not your ordinary eucalyptus, but great FOFall Foliage FragranceFracas (type) Fragrance - This needed a full oz./lb, never was a good seller.Green Tea Fragrance I use this straight and as a mixer. Mix half and half with Sweetcakes Mandarin or Clementine, great seller.Hotel Costes (type) FragranceLime Margarita Fragrance - You can smell the lime and the booze.....great in soap also.Masculine Musk Fragrance - Needs more than 1/2 oz/lb and can be a stinker to wick.Molton Brown Black Pepper (type) FragranceMusk, Jovan for Women (type) FragranceNectarine Blossom & Honey (Jo Malone type) FragranceOatmeal, Milk & Honey Fragrance - I personally don't like any OM&H, but did throw good.Pumpkin Spice Fragrance - Sells great in the fallPomegranate Fragrance - Love this straight and and mixed with SC's Black Raspberry.......sells like hotcakes lately.Northwoods Fragrance Sapmoss (Aveda type) Fragrance - I personally didn't like the FO, so never got past the first tester.Tom Ford Black Orchid (type) FragranceWoodlands (B&BW type) FragranceWoodsmoke FragranceAbout 9 out of 10 of these FO's I use 1/2 to 3/4 oz./lb in my parasoy. I don't think you will be disappointed in any of these FO's!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sndfrddy Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 Thank you so much Chris and Smallwhitedogs. I really appreciate the starting point. I definitely think I shall have to try more of SC fragrances!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallwhitedogs Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Back again with more reviews of Sweetcakes. I did also want to mention that I had great CS from them, they called me personally about an order change.Green Tea - very realistic scent, the nicest one I have smelled so far. However, I am not getting the throw I want from the few votives I've poured. I mixed this with their Osmanthus, per their recipe on the website.I used about 6% in Eco Soya PB, and tried a LX wick, I think I underwicked it.Hotel Costes - sandalwood, iris, sophisticated women's perfume scent. Have not poured yet. Like it OOB!Eucalyptus (The Thymes) - soapy clean to my nose, decent thrower in GB415. Unisex & fresh. Don't smell that much eucalyptus.Citron et Figue - Fresh lemon scent, poured at 8%, I don't smell the fig as much as I wanted. My daughter likes this one. Poured in GB 415 in the 14 oz. Libbey cube w/ 2 CD 6 wicks. Performing nicely on its second burn.Morning Marigold - Complex citrus w/ slight undertone of real French Marigold OOB. I want to pour this one soon.My favorite so far has been the Sapmoss, that smells exactly like Aveda's scent, so if you like Aveda's, you'll like this one! If you don't, well, you won't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Hyacinth is the best.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Hyacinth is the best..You're right, Hyacinth and their Lily of the Valley are the most realistic I've ever found.Another good mix this time of the year is 50/50 SC's Lily of the Valley and Lilac. Since Old Timer and Lily closed and I lost their Lilac & Lily FO, I have to mix my own and it's just smells like spring!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 You're right, Hyacinth and their Lily of the Valley are the most realistic I've ever found.Another good mix this time of the year is 50/50 SC's Lily of the Valley and Lilac. Since Old Timer and Lily closed and I lost their Lilac & Lily FO, I have to mix my own and it's just smells like spring!! Oh yes, Lily of the Valley is the best. I never smelled Old Timers but I have KY Lilac I'm going to try mixing. Sounds so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Let me know what you think Sharon. That's the scent for my shower gel right now......love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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