Dreamie Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Ok, I hope someone can clarify this for me. I've read and heard of people blending/mixing essential oil with fragrance oil. I am wondering why would someone do this and how is that done? I'm assuming with the small selection of essential oils you could only do this for certain fragrances (a spa or aromatherapy type) and not one like bubble gum, cucumber melon, etc. Or is it possible to add essential oil to any fragrance oil and have it still maintain the original scent? Or would it create a whole new scent? I hope this makes sense & I don't sound confused as I really am... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I add essentials oils to my FO's all the time for my candles and my CP soaps. It gives me new, unique scents that my customers can't get anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamie Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 Thanks Chris! I was thinking I could add essential oil with fragrance oil to intensify the original scent while still maintaining the fragrance name. For instance if I added EO oil to Bubble gum FO, it would smell 10x's as strong but still like Bubble Gum. From what I gather from your response it seems that it would create a whole other scent that i would have to make a name for. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Here's a site that has a list of essential oils, their descriptions and some facts about them. http://www.oilganic.com/essential-oil-glossary/essential-oil-list.htm There a many, many more sites just google essential oils & many of our FO suppliers carry EO's. Just so you know, there are no bubble gum, cucumber melon, etc. EO's and if anyone who calls them EO's is full of it! There are many EO's that are priced reasonably to use and many are way out of my range to even purchase.I add lavender EO to my lavender FO in candles and soap and it helps intensify the FO. I use EO's of peppermint & spearmint in some of my holiday blends. Eucalyptus EO I use in a 'sinus candle'......and so forth. Make sure you do your homework and learn about the pros & cons of the EO's you are interested in. Many can be very toxic to pregnant women, children or pets, etc. Have fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamie Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 I am going to check that link out now. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I blend the two all the time. A bit of EO added to my soaps coupled with an FO gives an amazing kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetsCandles Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I actually make a line of meditation candles with both EO and FO in them. Some of my customers prefer the idea of having the EO in the candle, but the smell is too much for them just on it's own. So I blend, and everyone seems pretty happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I blend EOs and FOs but mainly for use in soapmaking. I love how it intensifies certain fragrances and or gives a more natural scent in other blends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Since musk is illegal (I believe), I will add musk to EO blends I make just to see what it adds or if I feel it needs a boost of a certain air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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