Fragrance: Where to Start?

[dibbles]

I think this all just goes to show, everyone is different. While a lot of people have good luck with Nature's Garden, I would say that the majority of the FOs I have tried from there have been losers. I have had good luck with WSP, but some others not so much. I think that because of the vast number of FOs available from those two suppliers, there are going to be some big winners and some big losers, and even with reviews from other soapers, you might have a very different impression of the FO in question. Ultimately, you probably have to be prepared to do some testing.

 

[AliOop]

My theory is that some of it is recipe-dependent, as well. What sticks well in one person's standard recipe, might not stick as well in another recipe using very different oils, or different amounts of those oils.

 

[MellonFriend]

I decided to buy some fragrances from WSP. I really had a good feeling about them and their test recipe is closer to what I use than Nuture's. I also liked the scent descriptions from WSP better. So we will see! I'm prepared for it to not go well, but I have hope!

 

[dibbles]

Let us know how you like them once they arrive/you make some soap with them.