I shop west of the Mississippi to save on shipping costs. FO suppliers I like are Majestic Mountain Sage (Utah); Brambleberry (WA), Pure Fragrance Oils (CA), but I have a few projects in the works and I went "window shopping" today at Elements Bath & Body in CO. I buy containers, waterproof labels, and a few other things, but only recently discovered that their prices for FOs are less expensive than the suppliers mentioned above.
They offer "sample vials" for testing. Here's my list:
Almond Delightful Almond fragrance oil that many claim smells just like Maraschino Cherries.
Antahala Vanilla An intoxicating wild vanilla from the Antahala Valley region of Madagascar with fruity hints of cherry blossom top-notes, subtle orchid and lily middle-notes and an ambery, white musk base-note that lingers all day.
Crystal Sunshine Unique blend of sweet grapefruit combined with the delicate touch of honeysuckle, tones of warm crisp greenery and accented with hints of musk.
Ginger & White Tea This exotic fragrance opens with a burst of ginger flower and fresh Fuji apple, with herbaceous soft middle notes of wild thyme and water lotus and hints of peony blossoms. The dry down is soft whispers of sandalwood and cedar, warmed by vanilla bean.
Lavender in Bloom Herbaceous lavender is the shining star of this stunning blend. It is complimented with soft floral notes, while sweet and woody notes enhance this sophisticated flower.
Meyer Lemon WOW! A truly Lemony-lemon fragrance with the perfect balance of sweet vs. tart. If you've tried other lemon fragrances and been disappointed, this is the one you've been looking for all your life! Opens with a bright, sparkling top-note of lemon, orange and mandarin, leading to middle notes of orange blossom and magnolia blossom and finishing with a woody, white musk nuance.
Pink Petals A romantic breeze of pink geranium kissed with tangy red currant and pomegranate on a bed of powdery peach ambergris and softened with vanilla, amber and sexy musk. I tried a sample and this is the most beautiful rose scent that I ever smelled! I have tried many and been so disappointed. You nailed it with this one!
Salty Sea Air Gentle breezes of salty tang and an ocean freshness so compelling, you can almost hear the waves and seagulls. Opening with an ozonic, sea breeze top-note, followed by notes of cyclamen, water lily and sea kelp, and finishing with a warm musk and driftwood base.
Sea Goddess Crisp and clean fresh air and ocean green top-notes, middle-notes of night blooming jasmine, muguet and mossy-greens and finishing with ambery, musky, cedar-like base-notes.
Sea Island Grapefruit *Votivo Type* The sweetest, crispest and cleanest sun-ripened grapefruit you'll ever smell. Softened with a hint of white orchids, truly a treasure of a fragrance. *Votivo Type*.
Sensual Secrets Finally the perfect blend of sandalwood and vanilla for the customers who have been begging me for it for over a year now, most of them men. Not too sweet, not too woodsy. just right!
Sweetgrass Fresh, clean unisex scent with the perfect green notes. Not "perfume-y" & absolutely fabulous OOB. It's like standing in a field of grass (but not that sharp green lawn grass). This is as close to a true native sweetgrass that I've smelled.
Tart Lemon Lemony-Lemon that is a super tart & tangy fragrance treat that everyone loves! If you are looking for a juicy citrus with a powerful lemony smell, then this one is for you. Pucker up for this "just squeezed" lemon peel essence!
Tropical White Musk Warm and mysterious blend of musk, lily, ylang ylang and amber that come together with peach, oakmoss and a bit of the tropics. This fragrance pairs nicely with our Tuscan Lace.
Yuzu Delightful fresh Japanese Grapefruit with an overtone of brilliant Mandarin, lemon and grapefruit, this is as summer-y as it gets! A very crisp scent, almost seems to bubble in the bottle!
PS: I'm going to check out Mad Oils in AZ next...
