AlwaysWondering Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 (edited) These are all OOB sniffsThumbs UPCotton Candy - as cotton candy goes, this one is good. My eternal search for Cotton Candy continues, though. Will see how it goes in wax but OOB, so far, so goodDream Weaver - have no idea how to describe. Clean and deep at the same time? Unique, that's for sureButtermilk Pancake - love this one, best of the bunch. No berries, just straight up pancakes. Missing that fried oil note but deliciousFrosted Snowdrop - all year scent, very pretty, I think feminine, can't wait to wax this oneDevil's Night - very different, deep, complex, wowThumbs NOT SURE but more UP than DOWNBanana - banana is just impossible, will use this for blending but not as single noteSugar Cookie - bakery scent but not sure it is Sugar Cookie, don't smell the cookie. but seems strong OOB for a Sugar Cookie scentMorning Dew - I pick up a hint of Jolly Rancher Watermelon. This is nice but I'm not falling over. Might be thumbs up after in wax. A fresh scent.Pumpkin Party - don't smell pumpkin, smell cinnamon but not overwhelming, I think this is supposed to be pumpkin and popcorn balls. Maybe I smell popcorn. Not sure. It's a nice scentCappuccino Brulee - not as sweet as others but good. Not a brulee, more a coffee categorySpider Web - not a Halloween type scent, seems easily could be all year. Good scent OOB but might not be my personal type. I think most would like it, though. Thumbs DOWNMint Lead\f and Chamomile - very true to name as it smells like you just rubbed a leaf of a mint plant. If you like that kind of earthy mint, you might like this. I could not pick up Chamomile OOBCoconut Cream - nopeBanana Split - nope, I have no idea what this smells like but it's not good and it most definitely not Banana Split!Malt Balls - gagMango Tango - picking up a fuel note or somethingRaisin Bread with Buttercream - gagMarshmallow Peeps - no marshmallow, not even good with a rename. Woodberry - I think most would like this but not me. I get a very sweet, candy note. Almost like that deodorizer cherry scent they use in public restrooms. It's an undernote but I totally can pick it up OOB. Edited June 25, 2011 by AlwaysWondering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysWondering Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Forgot to list the website for this supplierMake Scents http://www.makesscentscandles.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 OOB reviews mean SQUAT...IMOH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorelei Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 I appreciate the OOB as I may use some applications that do not change the scent chemistry of the FO so it is very important for me to hear about OOB in a review as well. Thanks for writing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysWondering Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 OOB reviews mean SQUAT...IMOH I completely disagree with you. I have almost 1000 oils in my inventory, sell about 300 scents. I order from almost 30 suppliers......just so you know my FO history. 100s of regular customers and add new ones every month. To me, 85% of the time and maybe even 90% of the time, the OOB sniff is a very, very good representation as to what will happen in the wax. Have I been surprised, yes, both good and bad. That is very rare. Maybe because I really know my wax, maybe because I only do tarts. As they say, we all have different experiences. I appreciate everyone's reviews, OOB or in wax, and like to share mine when I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda (OH) Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 (edited) I agree that OOB are a very close representation of what to expect when the FO hits the wax. If I don't like the OOB scent rarely will I even test it. Thanks for sharing, I appreciate you taking the time. Edited June 26, 2011 by Brenda (OH) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedar_lea Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 It depends on the scent. Some things are exact OOB, some bloom different. Since I blend everything the OOB scent is importaint because that's what I'm going to be using when I mix. Knowing how it will change when it actually goes into something is also something I have to consider. That said it's going to change differently if you put it in soy or parafin or lotion or an incence . . . and that's not even getting into the craziness that the poor CP folk have to deal with. So I think all reviews are useful. I would love to hear what happens if you did a sample of the no scents in somekind of base & if they get better. There is alot of information that can be gleaned from OOB -- For example that the Mt. Dew has a watermelon note is something I want to know before I buy it. That the pancake doesn't have a berry note is HUGE information. It's not going to magically develop a blueberry smell when it goes into wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I appreciate the effort. I can't describe fragrances worth a crap. While OOB can be very different from the results when put into an application, usually if I hate it OOB, I'm not gonna fall in love later. There HAVE been exceptions, so I test the ones I loathe anyway, but they have to wait behind the ones that knock my socks off OOB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 OOB reviews mean SQUAT...IMOH Amen.Wildly purchasing every sample bottle out there doesn't mean squat, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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