jackbenimble Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 (edited) I make a candle called Garden in the Fall. I love the name and don't want to stop making it. My current scent blend for this is Tomato leaf, sage, rosemary and oakmoss. It's not a huge seller for me and I'd like to tweak the blend some or even change it all together to make it appealing to a broader range of customers. I'm just not sure what to do for the blend or where to start if I change it all together. I would love any help or suggestions from any of you guys. Thanks so much!!Update- was searching and found these scent blends. What do you think?TOMATO LEAF BLEND 1 1 part Cucumber Melon 1 part Tomato Leaf TOMATO LEAF BLEND 2 1 part Mango Mango! 1 part Tomato Leaf TOMATO LEAF BLEND 3 1 part English Rose 1 part Tomato Leaf 1 part Gardenia Edited March 18, 2012 by jackbenimble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 (edited) What do gardens have in them in the Fall? pumpkin? what else?I don't think gardenia is a Fall flower, is it? Here's a list of Fall flowers I found just now: http://www.seriouslyflowers.com/fall-flowers.html Edited March 18, 2012 by HorsescentS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctfavr3 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 (edited) I would try: (makes 6 oz)Juniper Sage 2oztomato leaf 1ozChamomile 2ozpumpkin patchouli 1oz Edited March 18, 2012 by rctfavr3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I would try: (makes 6 oz)Juniper Sage 2oztomato leaf 1ozChamomile 2ozpumpkin patchouli 1ozPumpkin patchouli? I can't even imagine what that would smell like, lol. Where's it from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Pecans are harvested in the fall too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctfavr3 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) Pumpkin patchouli? I can't even imagine what that would smell like, lol. Where's it from?Just Scents. It has little spice to it. Just scent's description of "Pumpkin Patch-ouli" "If you like pumpkin and you like patchouli - you will love this oil! A fabulous blend of pumpkin, patchouli, cinnamon and nutmeg with hints of orange and nut." Edited March 19, 2012 by rctfavr3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbenimble Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Just Scents. It has little spice to it. Just scent's description of "Pumpkin Patch-ouli" "If you like pumpkin and you like patchouli - you will love this oil! A fabulous blend of pumpkin, patchouli, cinnamon and nutmeg with hints of orange and nut."I just checked their website and I didn't see it. If you can post the link that would be helpful. Thanks everybody for your help so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctfavr3 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) I just checked their website and I didn't see it. If you can post the link that would be helpful. Thanks everybody for your help so far.Oh. It looks like it's been discontinued. Talk to Becky over at JS. Maybe she has a little left over, or will bring it back in the fall. I'm actually surprised that no other company sells it because I thought it was a great FO, especially for Patchouli nuts like me! If all else fails, you might could do a 40/60 mix of pumpkin and patchouli FOs. Edited March 19, 2012 by rctfavr3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbenimble Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Thanks rctfavr3!I am think about this blend- tomato leaf, rosemary, fresh apple, with juniper sage. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctfavr3 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) Sounds REAL good to me! Hmm, I think I might want some "Garden in the Fall"! I'll take a sample ounce please!I don't think it will, but just incase that apple scent makes the whole blend "tasty" for lack of better word, you can always add a litt "patch" or "dirt" FO to bring it back to the garden! I think you got a good blend going though! Lot of herbs in there that blend. Apple and herbs always work! Edited March 19, 2012 by rctfavr3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Pumpkin patchouli? I can't even imagine what that would smell like, lol. Where's it from?Pumpkin Patchouli, I blended Pumpkin Pie Spice and Patchouli 1/2 & 1/2 and loved it, smells clean. And I hate Patchouli. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbenimble Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Thanks rctfavr3!I am think about this blend- tomato leaf, rosemary, fresh apple, with juniper sage. Any thoughts?I just have been thinking about this one still and blacktie affair got me looking at the BCN website and I found a sage and pepper leaf FO. Tomato leaf, rosemary, fresh apple, juniper, oakmoss, and sage pepperleaf.I also have some oakmoss that I think will be nice in it as well. Not sure about how much of each I'm going to do yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctfavr3 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Sage Pepper leaf sounds awesome. I like the whole combonation. I can't wait to hear how the experimenting goes. Keep us posted. I think I'm going to like this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbenimble Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Sage Pepper leaf sounds awesome. I like the whole combonation. I can't wait to hear how the experimenting goes. Keep us posted. I think I'm going to like this one.Thank you rctfavr3! I definitely will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Pumpkin patchouli? I can't even imagine what that would smell like, lol. Where's it from?Only thing I got out of it was a muted pumpkin smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbenimble Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Btw- this scent blend is garden Garden in the Fall but I'd like to be able to sell it year round by changing the name in the off months. What do you think about Grandpa's Garden as a name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctfavr3 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Sage Pepper leaf sounds awesome. I like the whole combonation. I can't wait to hear how the experimenting goes. Keep us posted. I think I'm going to like this one.Yikes...combination, combination.Hooked on Phonics didn't work for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctfavr3 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) I like the alliteration but not necessarily "Grandpa" in the name. When I think of a "grandpa", It invokes the imagery of an old man smelling of pipe tobacco. I'd hate for anyone else to think that. I doubt they would, but my mind always goes off on those weird tangents. Hmm? Maybe an Aunt something-or-other!? Farmer's Market, Aunt Ginny's Garden, Garden of Eatin' (JOKE) IDK. Edited April 2, 2012 by rctfavr3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbenimble Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 I like the alliteration but not necessarily "Grandpa" in the name. When I think of a "grandpa", It invokes the imagery of an old man smelling of pipe tobacco. I'd hate for anyone else to think that. I doubt they would, but my mind always goes off on those weird tangents. Hmm? Maybe an Aunt something-or-other!? Farmer's Market, Aunt Ginny's Garden, Garden of Eatin' (JOKE) IDK?I like the Aunt Ginny's Garden but I want to have a story behind it so I might change the name to Miss Hester's Garden. That was my partners grandmothers name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctfavr3 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) I like the Aunt Ginny's Garden but I want to have a story behind it so I might change the name to Miss Hester's Garden. That was my partners grandmothers name.yep...that's a good one! Edited April 2, 2012 by rctfavr3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I love both Aunt Ginny's Garden and Miss Hester's Garden for a scent name!! When I am adding oak moss to a blend, I always add just a touch of it as it goes a loooooooong way!:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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