Fragrance of Thailand?

[Courtney Schmidt]

Hi all.

I've been asked to make soap favors for a wedding shower with a Thailand theme. (The couple's honeymoon destination.) I'm trying to come up with a scent profile, but I have never been there. Some initial ideas are coconut, lemongrass, lime, frangipani, jasmine, but I have no idea if I'm on the right track. Does anyone have suggestions? Have you used an FO or EO blend that "says" Thailand?

 

[earlene]

I have not been to Thailand, but love Thai food. Lemongrass, Coconut milk, Lemongrass & Coconut Milk in Thai Soup. Lime, anything hot & spicy, curry.

Here are a couple of links that might address scents of Thailand:
http://televisionofnomads.com/chiang-mai-thailand-smell-guide/
https://excusemythai.com/flowers-popular-thailand/

You could also find out what cities or regions in Thailand that they will visit. There are often regional differences in cuisine and flora that might give you some ideas as well.

 

[amd]

WSP has a fragrance http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/coconut-rice-milk-fragrance-oil.aspx that plays well, it does discolor to brown though. Smells divinely like a Thai dessert.

 

[Relle]

Flowers popular in Thailand
https://excusemythai.com/flowers-popular-thailand/

I think frangipani would be nice, that's one of my fav flowers.

 

[SunRiseArts]

Make goat's milk soap with a mixture of coconut and fruits scents. Yum!

Now I am hungry for coconut and curry chicken.