Bfly Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Ok, so I think I'm fairly done with my testing and am going with 415! I have been using NG for FO and I already have quite a few for fall and winter but am looking for a nice outdoors type for fall. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! The ones that are fallish I already have (but yet to test) are: Hillbilly homebrew, Pumpkin crunch cake, Spiced cranberry, Apple jack peel, Orange clove, Country bumpkin, & Cinn. sticks (all NG). Yes, I see the problem.... I have bought 50 FOs without having my wax picked out yet....I couldn't help myself:o.I am interested in trying the following NG outdoor type FOs, but trying to keep it down to two...or three: Autum magic, Cracklin birch, Harvest moon, Harvest type, Twilight in the woods, Witching hour, & Vamp vogue. There's always next year to order and try more but for now, so I don't get into trouble, I just want to hear what you guys think are the best so I can pick a few Thanks for all your help, you guys truely are an amazing bunch! Looking forward to the opinions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I don't use 415, so don't know if it matters - but I LOVE LOVE LOVE Cracklin Birch - pour it year round and soap it too - it's our scent of choice for soap here at home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) Cracklin birch and Christmas splendor and autumn magic are the only ones I use from NG- birch is AMAZING!!!But I still cannot get it to throw AND burn right in a wicked candle - I tried 464- 135 and 415 (the wax I currently use)None of the other samples I got threw for me either in 464 but I haven't tried any but the birch in 415- I may have to re-visit thatAutumn magic is a wonderful Fall scent- I had tried witching hour along time ago and it's also good but very heavy and spicy- my melts looked horrific - but I was also extremely new at making them Edited July 11, 2012 by moonshine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfly Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Cracklin birch is what first caught my eye then I realized I really do need an outdoor fall type for my fall loving friends. I read that quite a few have had issues with it burning right as well. I'm sticking with melts for now, although I have a serious itch to go ahead with wicking :smiley2:I've only tried Butt naked in the 464, it was good but didn't last long enough. I plan to play with the others I have in 415 within the next month or so, will keep you posted. I'm really hoping that the Spiced cranberry is similar to CS Cranberry marmalade, looooove that one Thank you both for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I forgot about spiced cranberry- I use that at Christmas and it is amazing- very spicy and festive and that one wicked great In 464 but I have to re-test in 415 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Agree, Crackling birch is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcuset Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Cracklin Birch is incredible ...crap, now I'm going to have to get some more. NG's Mulled Cider is pretty stinkin good as well (very similar imo to BCN's). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfly Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Well then Cracklin birch is on top of the list! Ravens, did you have issues wicking it in 415?Marcuset, I picked Hillbilly homebrew over the Mulled cider, have you tried the Hillbilly homebrew? I love a good mulled cider but the Homebrew got such great reviews. Darn it, another one to think about lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcuset Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Yes, I've tried NG's Hillbilly Homebrew & it's wonderful - I don't think you'll be disappointed. It's a popular cinnamon apple berry - type cider. I have a weakness for the cider scents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorelei Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 You should order the Hillbilly Homebrew as your mulled scent. Hands down. Our number one all time scent each and every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcuset Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Ah...I still prefer the Mulled Cider straight up. So do my local customers. For me, Hillbilly Homebrew wasn't as popular, but that's just me. I know other chandlers who can't keep it in stock. It's a fantastic scent, though - I totally agree with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfly Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 I jus poured the Hillbilly a few min ago and Pumpkin crunch last night. Both are SUPER yummmm! But now I think I am jus gonna have to try the mulled cider as well, only cause I too have a weakness for ciders. Lol I am trying so hard not to try every single FO but I don't want any of them to feel neglected At least I have been getting jus sample sizes, right?! Anyone try the Vamp vogue from NG? It sounds nice and got good reviews jus would like to hear more bout it. Everyone has been a great help! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfly Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 I looove looove looove the Pumpkin crunch!!! Do not like the Pumpkin Pie Spice. Hillbilly Brew is nice but having trouble with HT, Spiced Cranberry is great too but not lasting long, jus uped the % in those so we will see. The Craking Birch is awesome!!! That's all I've burned so far. I really like the Witching Hour, haven't burned yet but it's like a cinn tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfly Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Just an updat on NG on 415. Autum Magic is a lovely scent but I jus couldn't get a strong HT. Harvest Moon is strong and I like it a lot, it's a like berries with a touch of mint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorelei Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Hillbilly Homebrew and Autumn Magic blows the doors off over here in my 415. Hillbilly Homebrew has been my most popular scent 3 years in a row. What jars/wicks percentage FO etc are you using? It seems you burn without allowing it to cure? I cure these two at least 4 days before burning and a week if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I use autumn magic in melts - hearing that I will have to make a tester jar in 415 and see what it can do in my house! LOLI finally it success with cracklin birch in a candle! Yaaay- I LOVE that scent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfly Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Hey Lorelei! I haven't started wicking yet, just tested em in tarts, I know wrong catagory. I let all of em cure for a at least a week. I did up the % to almost 10%, that has helped. Now on the Hillbilly hmbrew I am getting about 6+ strong HT, 17 total hrs. Tested it last week but hadn't had time to update this post yet. But I am still only getting about 6 hrs total w/ Autumn magic @ almost 10% I will probably revisit it later and try again, it really is a great scent. Do you think a wick might make it stronger?That's awesome Moonshine! Hopefully I will get that one fig out when the time comes cause that one is amazing as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbenimble Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I hear hillbilly homebrew smell similar to Slatkin leaves candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfly Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 I have heard that too. But haven't smelled slatkin leaves, will have to remember that next time I venture out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorelei Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Are you letting your tarts cure? I use mine in tarts and in candles and clamshells. I typically use 8 % Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfly Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 I let them all cure at least a week and at almost 10% Lorelei do you use only 415? I will try it again later, jus wanna finish testing some christmas stuff, maybe my nose was just off....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorelei Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Yes and I use PB/415 and PB for tarts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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