Lorelei Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I'm not collecting for perfection, but mostly collecting Patchouli because I can't stop myself for trying just that next one that contains patch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWV Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I want scents to smell like what they actually are. So many times, I've read a candle scent label in a store, open the jar, and although I know the CT can be concentrated in a covered jar, the scent doesn't smell remotely like what it's named. Here's my "elusive" list.gingerbread (not gingersnaps or gingerbread cookies)straight pineapple (have tested many, CC throws the best so far but is a little sweet)pumpkin pie/ pumpkin pie spice--found some good-smelling ones OOB but they just don't throw well enoughsugar cookie--have found a few--Northstar, onlyfrag, BCS (has spice in it) and WSP--they're pretty good but not outstandingcinnamon buns--never can find the baked dough, brown sugar, baked cinnamon (not red hot) and icing nor the right balance of thesekey lime pie--after numerous testers, gave up and I'm currently blending my ownamaretto--so many smell good OOB, but when burning, they change to either a vanilla or plastic burning smellcherry almond (like Jergen's lotion)--see abovevanilla--tried many but never found what I wantI'm sure there are more, I just can't think of them right now. Guess this is even more reason to keep buying those testers--LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrochet Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 My list:StrawberryStrawberryStrawberrySince we raise strawberries and fresh market direct from the farm, our customers are always surprised that strawberry is one fragrance of candles or soaps we don't carry in the gift shop. I always tell them that the day we finally find an fo that smells real we will but to tell the truth I've given up.Have you tried the Strawberry Patch from Cajuns it is awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Always Wondering.I see you also can't find a carrot Cake with Cream Cheese.I had it but AWE went out of business.It was def a seller.Was one of my first scents I purchased and made that candle all the time.Will look over a few more of your list and see if I can help with others.Wish I could for Carrot Cake but in the same boat as you now.LynnS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Farmer Jill.I sell alot of Strawberry Jam from BCN. After it became a seller I dont buy much of plain strawberry.One man said it was just like the jam his grandma made.LynnS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerJill Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Thank you, guys! I'm going to check out those suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megandgarr Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 For those of you searching for Cinnamon buns, have you tried Cinnamon Rolls with Icing from JS? I think it is really good and I smell the bakery notes and the cinnamon. To my nose it is very realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWV Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Candybee,Have you tried coconut milk from MMS--very nice. Also, their frosted cupcake fo was originally called "graham cracker", which is what BW honey gingerbread reminds me of, and it's body safe. Just a thought! Peach (I loathe Georgia Peach too tart! Always looking for a softer, sweeter, fresh, juicy, fleshy, natural peach).CoconutCoconut MilkVanilla SandalwoodPumpkin Pie (for both soap and candles)PineappleVanilla (although I am loving CS Vanilla Lace I still have to mix for a perfect vanilla)Gingerbread (Love BW Honey Gingerbread but want a body safe one just like it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvie Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 (edited) I've never found the perfect one of these scents:Rose-never even gotten closeNon-bakery vanillaOzone or fresh-air scent-usually smell like men's colognesStrawberry-most smell plastic-y to meApricot-usually have pukey notesPumpkin- I'd like one closer to a real pumpkin, w/out spice or crust Edited September 6, 2011 by Sylvie forgot to add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvie Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I've never found a strawberry that I liked, either. They always have an underlying plastic-type smell to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvie Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I was able to cross Banana off my list after I tried SoapSilly's 'Hamakua Banana'. It's at Daystar now. I've given up on the Buttercream, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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