classiccandle Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I've been looking at the FO's offered by both of these suppliers and am astonished at the price differences. I've ordered some sample FO's from Peaks and have found most of them to have a good CT and HT. I've never ordered from Natures Garden but am tempted to after looking at their prices. Below are just a few comparisons I've found for the same FO's in 16 oz sizes. For those in the know, are Peaks fragrances that much better that they can command such a high price?CanteloupePeak - $19.45NG - $13.95BayberryPeak - $20.50NG - $14.89FreesiaPeak - $19.95NG - $14.29Green TeaPeak - $18.95NG - $14.49Red CurrantPeak - $19.95NG - $14.49Creme BruleePeak - $17.95NG - $13.95Again, these are just a few samples I've come across. I've seen on NG's Facebook page that their FO prices will increase about 10% soon after March 1 but even if they raise their prices 10% they're still considerably lower than Peak FO's. Can someone enlighten me on why Peaks is so much more expensive?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyinCali Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Being fairly new to candle and tart making, my personal preference is Peak. I have ordered from NG and have gotten some very nice, strong throwing scents. But IF I had to choose one, it would be Peak! I can honestly say that EVERY single FO that I have ordered from them has had a strong HT, I may not have liked all the oils I have gotten, but that's just a personal preference. Their prices are a bit higher, but IMO, it's worth it. Last week I made tarts using Peaks Jamaica Me Crazy and Orange Blossom - both those scents filled my whole home. For each fragrance I used 1.5 oz per pound in a blend of 75/25 4794/464. I think these are my two new favorites scents! HTH!:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Same name does NOT equal same FO. A supplier may carry FOs of the same name as another but that does not mean they are from the same manufacturer nor formulated the same. One can sample Mulberry (for example) from several suppliers and you will find there is a lot of difference among them. Some FOs are not as "accurate" as are others. Some are more diluted. Some have different notes. Cheap FOs often smell like cheap perfume. Crappy FOs can degrade more rapidly than more carefully crafted ones, both in the bottle and in the candles. One is sometime better served by paying more. Just because one person likes FOs from a certain supplier is no guarantee that YOU will like them in YOUR candles. Ya have to check it out for yourself. Keep in mind that judging fragrances OOB is not a very accurate way to judge how they will throw in wax. The best way to discern the differences is to order samples of the same FO from several places to test and decide which ones you like best and which ones work best in your candles.That's why they make 1-2 oz. testers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindy5140 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 (edited) There is alot that goes into a price, 1) I'm sure that since Peaks is in Colorado they don't have the same supplier as an Ohio Company. 2) The quantity, say one company might buy the least amount and the other might buy the highest amount. Big Price difference there. Not saying that's what's going on but the amount of Fo they buy does have to be put into concideration.3) Different suppliers use different ingredients to make the product.4) Each suppliers products are priced differently than others. 5) Shipping plays a big part in it too.6) Profit, You have to include the bottle that they put the Fo's in, labeling, their time, etc...I bet if you bought samples from each company, of the scents you put on here most will not smell the same. What one person thinks Bayberry smells like is different from another. Edited February 23, 2011 by mindy5140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I have never had a bad fo from Peaks, I use alot of their fo's and I'm willing to pay a little more for it. I also use alot of NG but its like everyone says you have to hit on the ones that work for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessex Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I find that most of the FO's I get from NG are good. And it is much closer, so shipping is cheaper. I have recently sampled many FO's from Peaks and have been happy with 90% of them. So I will go with the ones from NG for the shipping, and a couple from Peaks because I like them better. How's that for waffling, LOL.Cheers,Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I love both companies and there fragrance oils are wonderful. However, Peaks definitely has the more potent scent in my opinion. Since scent is what sells, I would choose Peaks if I had to choose one. I am glad that I do not have to choose though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Personally, NG is hit or miss for me- I've never had a miss at peaks and I've tried almost all of their FO's, I'd say there are only 10 or so I havent. Peaks is closer for me too. I have found some NG FO's I love, but less success than at peaks. I love Candle Science oils too, but peaks is still #1 for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I've tried both and prefer Peak. I was trying to find suppliers closer to home, I'm realizing that I will have to keep using Peak for some of my scents (even though they are clear across the country from me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I already replied in favor of Peaks. However, I just want to say again that NG is a great company and their fragrance oils are wonderful. You cannot go wrong with either supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camay Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 On the original list, I have both the green teas, and they are REALLY different. Peaks is much more perfumey, and NGs is more straight, bright, green tea. I like them both.Peak has great scents, but they don't get new ones in very often. The ones they do have, have worked great for me. I like that NG keeps adding new scents all the time, and they have a huge variety, but not all of their scents have been winners for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Peak has great scents, but they don't get new ones in very often. The ones they do have, have worked great for me. I like that NG keeps adding new scents all the time, and they have a huge variety, but not all of their scents have been winners for me.It is interesting how different people can be. I do really care if a company constantly get new scents. I like old favorites that the company readily keeps in stock. Since I only buy single note scents for the most part, Peaks is great for me. I never purchase dupe scents or "company created" blends. I like blending my own creations. I think this is another reason why I lean toward Peaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camay Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I wish I dared to mix my own scents! I am too afraid that I will make something horrendous and end up wasting precious FO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindy5140 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I wish I dared to mix my own scents! I am too afraid that I will make something horrendous and end up wasting precious FO.Oh you have to try it, it's fun. I've made some great ones and I've made some disgusting ones, lol.. I use the Qtip method so I'm not wasting FO.(stick a Qtip of each scent into a bag for a day or two then sniff)There are several threads in this section with FO's that others have mixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I wish I dared to mix my own scents! I am too afraid that I will make something horrendous and end up wasting precious FO.But when you hit on that AMAZING scent, the money that you generate will make up for all the FO that you used. Besides, mixing stuff is a great hobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camay Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 For example, I just poured seaside cotton from NG a few minutes ago. I probably could have made a blend of this myself from Peak Ocean and clean cotton... but I'm too CHICKEN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Go for it Camay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmnt Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I am partial to peak myself (Im only about 20 minutes from them) but NG has some really good scents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 For example, I just poured seaside cotton from NG a few minutes ago. I probably could have made a blend of this myself from Peak Ocean and clean cotton... but I'm too CHICKEN!Give it a try, I use Peaks Ocean and blend it with CS Clean Cotton, for my version of Island Fresh Cotton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freezin Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I use both suppliers and find them both to be of excellent customer service & quality. I have had oils that haven't thrown from both of them, but most are superior. Peak's Bayberry is outstanding, the best I have ever smelled, with a HT that is amazing, so I will never switch even if it is more expensive. But NG has an excellent Mulberry that I wouldn't trade with anybodies either. I wish I lived close to a supplier, but when you live in Alaska, every compnay is across the the country...lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siameezer Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I use both suppliers and find them both to be of excellent customer service & quality. I have had oils that haven't thrown from both of them, but most are superior. Peak's Bayberry is outstanding, the best I have ever smelled, with a HT that is amazing, so I will never switch even if it is more expensive. But NG has an excellent Mulberry that I wouldn't trade with anybodies either. I wish I lived close to a supplier, but when you live in Alaska, every compnay is across the the country...lol.LOL try living in Australia! I have found NG to be fantastic ... their customer service is amazing and I have not had a miss yet with their FOs. I haven't tried Peak as they never responded to my email asking if they do international shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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