Boheme Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Hi, I've tried a couple of places for fragrance oils and the quality just isn't there (peak and candle science). Can anyone suggest a company with great quality oils? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb426 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Well, I disagree that Peak and Candlescience do not sell quality oils. What is the issue that you're having that would lead you to make that assessment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Every supplier has oils that work amazing for some and not for others. I absolutely adore Candle Science. I know that some FOs not only might not work in some waxes, but I've seen a difference in two people who use the same wax, but in different parts of the country, and they get totally different results....Can you give us some more info on what wax or base, and what application you are using it in? And although I haven't used Peaks for FOs, if you could name some of the ones from Candle Science, maybe I can tell you if they worked for me personally , or not... same with Peaks, they have tons of users who could probably tell you their results with particular fos from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmc Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I agree with the previous 2 posts...I get very good results with CS and Peaks using C3. There are many factors that affect ST...wax, wick and wick sz, amount of fo used and when, etc...more info and we may be better able to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I agree, Peak's, Candle Science and some others I have tried have a great product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 couple of places for fragrance oils and the quality just isn't there (peak and candle science)Qaality of FO is only ONE component that causes a candle to have a great hot throw. You can use the finest FOs in the world and have a lousy HT if other components of the candle are not working together properly. A great discussion regarding HT in candles is going on in the thread below which may help you understand why you may be having problems with the oils you have purchased from two of my favorite FO suppliers.http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?102079-Does-melt-pool-temp-have-anything-to-do-with-scent-throw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karie Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Agree, I only order from CandleScience and Peak. I prefer Peak's packaging but both have great products. What temp are you blending your FOs at and in what type of wax? And what percentage of FO per wax weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Agree with previous posts - if their FO's aren't cutting it for you (as in none of them) then there must be another issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Agree...CS & Peak are both known to have very good quality FOs. Hope you find the underlying problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
001 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Candle Science is my number one fo supplier. I love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Yup! CandleScience is my go-to for fo's. I have always found them consistently good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerJill Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Yep, another fan of Peaks here. I get at least 60% of my FO from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I love Candle Science and Peaks. I recently started buying from Peaks and am very impressed with 8 of the 9 FOs I've tried so far. If I had to chose between the two, right now I'd choose Peaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I order from both Peak & CS - mostly from CS at the moment but for no special reason other than they have the oils I'm currently addicted to :-} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Pam, the best ( or you could call it worst in a way cause it was SO good ) thing I ever did was hit CS on their .99 sale.. I got so addicted to SO many of their scents and they continue to be the ones I sell the absolute most of ! I love me some CS ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyJo Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 .my two main FO suppliers ..... Candle Science and Peaks. .I also get a few from Texas Candle Supply and Millcreek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Quality is the very first word that comes to mind for me when speaking of Peaks. I have never ordered from CS, so I will take the word of everyone here that their oils are great. Honestly, I know that opinions vary, but this post is just weird... The only thing that I can think of us that the OP did not care for the scents, and because of that thought the fragrances were low quality. I have not liked every single scent from Peaks, but that has nothing to do with quality. It is my perception of scent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I too am surprised. I think both Peak's and Candle Science offer very good oils. Other suppliers I regularly buy from include DayStar and Moonworks; a bit pricey but very good.Is it possible your dissatisfaction may not be due to the FOs from these Companies? Good luck! :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 (edited) Hi, I've tried a couple of places for fragrance oils and the quality just isn't there (peak and candle science). Can anyone suggest a company with great quality oils? Thanks.Which fragrances did you use and what type of candles are you making...containers, pillars?? I've had many scents that didn't give me the scent throw that I wanted in a paraffin pillar but blew the doors off when put in container wax & some required a longer cure time. Edited December 22, 2011 by Pam W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Also, OP should clarify their definition of "quality". All companies have some that will work for you & some that won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Also, OP should clarify their definition of "quality". All companies have some that will work for you & some that won't.I think that many Newbies, not knowing the ins & outs of making a quality candle just assume the oils are low quality when it may very well be something else causing the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I think that many Newbies, not knowing the ins & outs of making a quality candle just assume the oils are low quality when it may very well be something else causing the problem.Oh, I am soooo in touch with that concept, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 (edited) Oh, I am soooo in touch with that concept, lol.Somewhat off topic but......Several yrs ago, I poured 3 container testers using BB's Arabian spice(at least 5ys); test burned two of them and there was not enough throw to go forward. While cleaning the closet recently, I found the 3rd container - lit that baby up and OMG, the 4oz hex jar literally ran me out of a 10x10 room!! It's been so long, I'm not sure what wax I used but I think it was container wax from the craft store - no clue what wick was used either.......but I can guaran-damn-tee you that I will pour more container candles with this FO.Summary: 5 yrs ago, I would have said that this FO was of low quality - today, I'm eating my words!! Edited December 22, 2011 by Pam W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbowers8403 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I'm new and only have made three batches of tarts (second batch I'm testing currently) and the FO's I used are from The Candle Source. I really like them and think they smell great!Anyone think different?Also around what time of year does that sale come from Candle Science? With all these raves I'm thinking of buying a few even without that sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 CS sale is usually once a year but they did do it twice last year ( I think I might have begged enough they did it just to shut me the heck up lol ) I can't find it right now, and please if Im wrong someone correct me, but isn't it usually in the early spring ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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