Pine Essential Oil Recommendations

[Maddiesiler]

Hello all!

Does anyone have any experience with legitimate pine essential oils? A while ago I found one on Amazon that I really liked the smell of, but that was before I knew how to recognize fake vs real essential oils!

And if you do, I’m looking for recommendations! I know it’s expensive, but I’m trying to find the most affordable option while still maintaining a good scent.

In case it matters, this is for a cold, processed pine tar soap recipe!

 

[soapmaker]

I have used NDA's pine longleaf in CP soap. Performs well.

 

[Maddiesiler]

I have used NDA's pine longleaf in CP soap. Performs well.

Good to know! I do love NDA and they have good prices, but their shipping went up even higher for me ($15 two months ago to $21) Might be worth it though if that's the best one!

 

[AliOop]

Many folks find that fir needle EO actually smells more like a pine forest than pine EO.

 

[Zing]

My recommendation is to buy from a trusted soap supplier company. I get most of my essential oils from Bramble Berry. And I like their sample sizes before you commit to a huge bottle.

I may yuck your yum here but I do not like the scent of pine essential oil in soap. I was really excited to use pine -- but it ended up smelling pinesol-y/nursing-home-y. I MUCH prefer fir needle essential oil.

Having said that, I do not know what it would smell in combination with pine tar. Pine tar alone is a very strong scent. I love it!

And good luck with pine tar! That stuff is trippy!

 

[soapmaker]

Many folks find that fir needle EO actually smells more like a pine forest than pine EO.

Yes, I am using fir needle EO now.

 

[ackosel]

Many folks find that fir needle EO actually smells more like a pine forest than pine EO.

I've been using fir needle essential oil from WSP. I like it.

 

[Zing]

Sheesh, that @AliOop is quick on the draw today!

 

[soapmaker]

My recommendation is to buy from a trusted soap supplier company. I get most of my essential oils from Bramble Berry. And I like their sample sizes before you commit to a huge bottle.

I may yuck your yum here but I do not like the scent of pine essential oil in soap. I was really excited to use pine -- but it ended up smelling pinesol-y/nursing-home-y. I MUCH prefer fir needle essential oil.

Having said that, I do not know what it would smell in combination with pine tar. Pine tar alone is a very strong scent. I love it!

And good luck with pine tar! That stuff is trippy!

When I used pine it was always in combination with other scents, thus avoiding the pinesoly scent.