I need scents that are sttributed to Scotland and Ireland

[foresthome]

I have a booth at an Irish and Scottish (is that correct, I always thought that it should be Scotch) festival.It is in 6 weeks and I thought that it would be fun to include some scents that bring those countries to mind. So far I am thinking Wild Irish Rose, Irish Lavendar, and I found a 4 Leaf Clover scent at NG. I already have an Oatmeal Stout soap. Any other sugestions?

 

[NancyRogers]

Green Irish Tweed? I know NG has several scents for St. Patty's day. Maybe check out that section.

 

[carebear]

There are heather scents out there. Not sure how realistic they are, though. Also sea air type scents might work - lots of coast tere!

But I think you should have a good feel for how long the scents last our in your soaps before selling. Stability is key.

 

[foresthome]

Good point Care bear. I think that I will stick with the lavendar I already make, and just make a new packeg labeled Irish lavendar, my oatmeal stout and one new soap that I will try for this occasion. I can try the others during the winter with next summers festival in mind. I am thinking of the rose, heather, shortbread, clover, and oatmeal. Any recommendations?

 

[PrairieCraft]

I like Peaks heather, it did seem a little light to me but I've only done a sample and not a full batch so far.

Hmm, this would probably take more time to find than you have but something earthy like the bogs. Straight Oakmoss maybe? WSP's is the best I've tried but it is p-uh-ricy. (of course the shipping is free, right :wink

Something that you normally use as an ocean scent, kelp.

 

[Hazel]

Heather - eta: Oops! I just posted this and then saw other posts about heather.
http://www.peakcandle.com/products/Heat ... F1064.aspx

Black Irish
http://www.backwoodsfragrancesupply.com ... cts_id=357

And here's an off the wall suggestion but bear with me a minute while I explain my convoluted thinking - Apples and Oak


http://www.naturesgardencandles.com/can ... e-Oil.html

Natures Garden Apples and Oak fragrance is a Highly requested scent! A truly complex fragrance blend of McIntosh and Granny Smith apples, with notes of woodsy fresh oak leaves and oak moss.

Did you know? Oak trees are known for providing an immense amount of shade. This is why oak trees are always found in parks, yards, and places for recreation. However, besides the shade, oak trees also have a very strong and dense bark. This is why many items that are constructed are made of oak. This includes furniture and even ships. Oak also has one other benefit. Oak barrels are used in distilleries because of the unique fine flavor it provides to certain wines and liquors.

Oak = barrels = distillery = whiskey and whiskey is associated with Scotland. Apples = Cider Or is this a crazy idea?

Celtic Myst
http://www.venusenterprises.info/Collec ... cts_id=100

Witches Brew (Think MacBeth - The Scottish Play :wink: )
http://www.venusenterprises.info/Collec ... ucts_id=74

Rowan - but you probably wouldn't be able to get this in time.
http://www.venusenterprises.info/Collec ... cts_id=214

The only one I've used in soap is Witches Brew. It's very spicy. I don't like patchouli but I really like this scent. I don't know if the scent will alter since I only made this about 4 days ago.

I haven't used the Celtic Myst yet but I can make a batch tomorrow and let you know what I think of it. OOB - it's hard to describe but the first impression is a sweet scent then followed by a not sweet scent. Yeah, that makes sense. :roll: I can't describe this scent but it's clean and fresh. I really like it.

HTH

 

[carebear]

Moonworks FOs get good reviews. http://soapscentreview.obisoap.ca/viewforum.php?f=452

 

[Hazel]

I forgot to mention that safflower oil is called thistle oil in the UK. Do you use safflower? If you do, you could add thistle to the names of your soaps. Examples: lavender & thistle, heather & thistle

Also, I mentioned your predicament to my sister. She suggested Dragon's Blood which you could use as is or rename and call it Celtic Dragon. She also thinks rosemary & thyme could work.

eta: She also suggested Sea Breeze and Ancient Incense (Druids).

Also, NG has a scent called Blarney Stoned.

http://www.naturesgardencandles.com/can ... e-Oil.html

Would it be possible just to use some of your regular scents and rename them?

 

[krissy]

something to do with the stones in scotland maybe? like the Callanish Sones. i know there is a scent called Stonehenge that might be worth looking at.

 

[busymakinsoap!]

maybe Irish Coffee - Yum

 

[MissMori]

Re: I need scents that are sttributed to Scotland and Irelan

I have a booth at an Irish and Scottish (is that correct, I always thought that it should be Scotch)

Scotch is something you drink. It is either Scottish or Scots. You can ask my 92 year old grandfather if you like.

For a Scottish themed soap... try a heather fo.

Irish... maybe a beer themed soap... could do that for both.

 

[BlueValkyrie]

I'm new to soaping, so not sure how you'd make these, but you'd probably know better than I would - however I am Irish, so general smells that make me think of home:

Brown bread
Baileys (as in the drink)
Blackberry
Anything milk related (cows moreso than goats)
Anything oatmeal related (except call it porridge, not oatmeal :wink
Fudge scented (could be Scottish or Irish)

As others have suggested, lavender, sage and rosemary are good. Stout, of course as you've mentioned...I can smell the hops from the Guinness brewery as I type - I live 10 minutes away

Just some thoughts from a newb...may not be usable.

 

[my2scents]

Kentish Rain ???? Brambleberry
I dunno, where the heck is kent? sounds good anyway & the fragrance is divine! salty,ozone,spa, misty, fresh rain scent

 

[Half Caper Farm]

Kent is in England! :shock:

Oak moss might be a good scent - oaks are associated with Druids. If I remember correctly, any place name with "Bally" in it, has something to do with oak trees. And there are a lot of Bally"somethings" in Ireland.

I remember going to Ireland when I was about 11, and the scent as we got off the plane at Shannon airport was something else - sort of a mossy/spicy/green scent.

Aren't there some "rain" type fragrances? You could call them "Irish Mist" or "Scottish Mist".

 

[foresthome]

Thanks, a lot. There are some great ideas in here. We are hoping that this festival continues to grow, so maybe I can make all of these over the next few years. This is only the second year.

http://www.bitterrootscottishirishfestival.org/

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