What to mix with Lilac?

[TVivian]

Awhile ago I bought BB's lilac because of the great reviews, but I just don't like it! Any ideas on what I can I mix with it to make is less "grandmas perfume"?

 

[lsg]

I just googled lilac fragrance oil and read the descriptions. Here is one that discusses the notes of a blend:

http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/lilac-lilies-fragrant-oil-p-1092.html

 

[hlee]

I love that lilac and mix with Lily of the Valley.
Might make it more grandma-y to you though .

 

[jcatblum]

I have a bottle of Lilac as well (WSP). I have used it 2 times & like it, but not my kids. I just google weird combos including oils I may have & I look for hits, this is what I got
Lilac + *** on the Beach
Baby Powder + Lavender + Lilac
Lilac + Lilies
Lilac + Orange
Lilac + Orange + Jasmine
Also saw Lilac + Spice ----- just not sure what spice would be????

 

[TVivian]

I keep smelling it to see if it grows on me. I dislike it so much that I almost don't even want to try mixing and then waste ingredients and hate the soap. I think we need to have a SMF fragrance swap haha!

 

[TVivian]

I have a bottle of Lilac as well (WSP). I have used it 2 times & like it, but not my kids. I just google weird combos including oils I may have & I look for hits, this is what I got
Lilac + *** on the Beach
Baby Powder + Lavender + Lilac
Lilac + Lilies
Lilac + Orange
Lilac + Orange + Jasmine
Also saw Lilac + Spice ----- just not sure what spice would be????

I hadn't even thought of some of those. .. I have powder, orange, jasmine, and lavender. I'll give them a try. Thanks

 

[judymoody]

It's pretty nice in soap if you don't use too much - at 3% it's OK.

I'm not a floral person but I can bear this one. My MIL loves it which reinforces your old lady comment.

To answer your question, why not try a citrus? Maybe lemon or orange or possibly lemongrass. It would tone down the sweet floral notes a bit.

 

[TVivian]

Your comment just made me giggle out loud Judy! Citrus sounds like it may be the way to go! I have lemongrass as well.

 

[Ktaggard]

I love Lilac & Linen from Backwoods. I am not a floral gal either!!!! But that one is great!! Here is the description: Delightful essence of spring lilac blossom and fresh sun dried linens. Floral green topnotes mellowed a soft, powdery, sweet musk.
It really is an awesome combo. I sell this like crazy!!!!

 

[TinyVineyardSoaps]

Think about what naturally grows around lilacs...roses, peony, lavender maybe sage?

 

[Lolly58]

I mix mine with magnolia and freesia. Doesn't smell grandma to me, and its one of my best sellers in lotion bars and candles. I sell a lot of those to the 20-30 crowd

 

[cmzaha]

Lilac and lavender is a good seller for me. I also do not like lilac fo alone and have not smelled B&B's lilac. I buy mine form soapsupplies.net