Jillsthings Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Anyone know of a good gardenia fo that throws well in 464? I've only tried NG's White Gardenia so far, at 8%, but the HT is little to none. :-( I love gardenia, so I want to find a really good one for me. :-) I've got Gardnia Lily from LS that I have to test yet. I'll be placing an order in a few days from CS, as I need more tins and I buy from them for the feet, hehe. So if anyone has tried their gardenia, that would be a great help. Anywhere else, just let me know. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Best place to check would be the Fragrance Discussion forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Genwax's Sweet Gardenia is the truest and strongest and will throw at .5 oz/lb in just about all waxes. I actually use it at .3 oz/lb because half an oz. is way too strong. This is one of those scents where less is more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?88671-Gardenia-FO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillsthings Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 Yeah, I had already read all the other posts about Gardenia. Was mainly looking for someone else that uses the same wax as me to see if they had any that threw well in it. :-) Thanks! And ChrisR, I'll have to check out Genwax's. Thanks for the suggestion! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I have at least a lb of gardenia from KY, I'll send a sample to see if you like it. PM me your address and I'll get it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I use 464...but, the CS Gardenia doesn't smell anything like Gardenia to me. I haven't tested any others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I do not know what true gardenia smells like and I hate florals but CS Gardenia is very strong in 464 and I do like it- probably because it doesnt smell like rank old perfume! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I use 464...but, the CS Gardenia doesn't smell anything like Gardenia to me.I don't use 464 (I use C3) but I agree. Gardenia is a tough fragrance to nail accurately, as are magnolia, yellow jasmine and honeysuckle. I have all four in my yard so I'm very familiar with the "real thing." Sometimes Ma Nature just does a better job... I've tried MANY of these from different suppliers and most are very pleasing (except the ones that smell like pee) - they just aren't true to the actual fragrance of the flowers... They don't smell any more accurate in CP soap either...There was a shop in the French Quarter in the '70s that had the best magnolia oil I ever smelled... wonder if they're still there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillsthings Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 I"m okay with it not smelling exactly like Gardenia. In fact, I don't know that I know what real Gardenia even smells like! I just know I love the smell from different candles and perfumes that I've smelled in the past. I like the NG Gardenia OOB, but it's just too weak in my wax. I still have the Gardenia Lily from LS to try, but OOB, it's not what I'm looking for, though it is still a nice smell. Once I test burn the Sex on the Beach and Crème Brulee from CS that I poured on Friday, I'll be placing an order with them, so I'll get the Gardenia from them to try. Thanks for all the recommendations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadiap Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I use the NG Gardenia in the 135 and it is super strong.I use 464 sometimes (have been testing it using colours) and it seems to do ok for me... I love Gardenia though One of our suppliers in AU also sells Gardenia and I find that super strong too - but not sure who they buy their bulk orders from - but could be CSNot much help I know, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraciS Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I use KY's Gardenia (at AR/RE) and it is a great seller year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillsthings Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 Thanks for the suggestions! :-) I've got a lot to buy to try, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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