What is the best fragrance oil ever?
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Afternoon Tea from Nurture. Light, a little citrusy, unisex.
TBH, no such thing. Everyones view of fragrances is subjective.
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I love white tea - but i often blend it with other things - florals, berries, citrus, etc.
Jasmine and Sandalwood. A great smell with no coyness to it.
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My favorite fragrances are usually the ones that get discontinued. 
Case in point--Paramour from Nurture. Soaped perfectly, which was a bonus. No acceleration or discoloration.
Case in point--Paramour from Nurture. Soaped perfectly, which was a bonus. No acceleration or discoloration.
I'll agree with this one! I do make dragon's blood to sell, but from someone else. I don't share mine!@cmzaha's version of Dragon's Blood. I'm hoarding it for our household use and don't let anyone else select it as a scent for the soaps I make for them.
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Fragrance trends tend to come and go. Over the last 20 years I would say Oatmeal, Milk, and Honey. It was popular for a very long time. At one time it was 1/3 of what I sold. Also, Black Raspberry Vanilla. Both may be sweeter than today's trends but still great fragrances and lasted a long time.
Sorry, I don't have it!Can you please share the recipe?
My understanding was that this was a special order made by a specific supplier and could only be ordered in bulk - but the supplier is no longer around.
That reminds me, my second favorite is Sandalwood Vanilla from Peak Fragrances - also discontinued.
As for the Dragon's Blood AliOop mentioned there is a slightly different version available at California Candle Supply. It is close to the original we had made just not quite as strong. The original formula was to costly to manufacture and the manufacturer upped the minimum requirement for ordering so it was no longer feasible to have it made. It also happened with the Hardwood Musk Cal Candle carries but it is still a lovely fragrance and is terrific mixed 50/50 with Cal Candles Plumeria.
Plumeria, DB, and Plumeria/Hardwood Musk were 3 of my best sellers. Another runner-up is their Caramel Tobacco which never stays in stock long, neither my stock nor CC's stock.
Plumeria, DB, and Plumeria/Hardwood Musk were 3 of my best sellers. Another runner-up is their Caramel Tobacco which never stays in stock long, neither my stock nor CC's stock.
@cmzaha's version of Dragon's Blood. I'm hoarding it for our household use and don't let anyone else select it as a scent for the soaps I make for them.
@Mseduc8or, you are asking @AliOop to share someone else's Fragrance Oil recipe. As far as I know, not even @cmzaha has ever shared her private recipe for Dragon's Blood, which she had made special utilizing a specialist who has stopped making it and it is no longer available even to cmzaha. It is a costly endeavor to have a specially made FO blend made in large quantities, but cmzaha was kind enough to share and was perfectly willing to sell to anyone who wanted to purchase a pound or more of her special mix. Many of us bought when she placed a large order (large orders are the only viable way to make it possible when you have something made in this way.)Can you please share the recipe?
Unfortunately for all of us who loved her special blend, it's no longer available and either we are guarding what we have left with fortitude or have switched to other Dragon's Blood FO's from other vendors.
If you want a good one, you can post a thread asking for recommendations of suppliers for member's favorite DB and you will surely get some great suggestions.
Or you can search for Dragon's Blood online & read the descriptions of the different vendors and possibly come up with a potential mix of FOs & EOs to get something that you like. I've read different scent descriptions for some of the vendors and they do vary somewhat, so it would or could take a lot of trial & error trying to get the mix you prefer.
ETA: I see I cross-posted replies with AliOop & Carolyn, delayed though it appears to be because I did not see the newer responses before finishing & posting.
I mix my own, so I get the notes right. I also like Bergamot, Jasmine, and Sandalwood. This scent is a real crowd pleaser.
Pure Fragrance Oils also sells a DB that is very close in scent to the one I had made but it goes much darker in color. It is a very dark purple-brown after full cure time that I hated.
This is what I am using for the ones I sell. It is still a great scent.
Is it the one from CA Candle Supply?
YES! YES! YES!@cmzaha's version of Dragon's Blood. I'm hoarding it for our household use and don't let anyone else select it as a scent for the soaps I make for them.
Discoloration is not an issue with @Todd Ziegler ZCS.
