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Each season has its own aroma. There are numerous fragrances tailored to diverse personalities, preferences, and moods, but not all are relevant across seasons. While citrus and breezy floral notes are great for summer, winter calls for warm, heavy scents that make you cozy up while ensuring that the weather does not cast a chill on you and your living spaces.
Add these winter candle fragrance oils to your candle collection and enjoy this wonderful time of the year.
If you have already decided what wax you are going to use for your candle-making project, add it to a melting pot. Different types of waxes, such as soy wax, paraffin wax, palm wax, beeswax, and others, have distinct melting points based on their composition. The melting point of wax refers to the temperature at which the wax transitions from a solid state to a liquid state. It's crucial to be aware of the melting point of the specific wax you are working with because it impacts how the wax behaves during various applications. For example, in candle-making, the melting point determines how well the candle will burn and whether it will hold its shape in different environmental conditions.
When the wax is fully melted, let it cool down a little, and then add your fragrance oil. Stir the wax and fragrance oil mixture for a few minutes to make sure the fragrance is evenly incorporated. This helps in achieving a consistent scent throughout the candle. After stirring, carefully pour the scented wax into your candle mold or container. Be cautious to avoid spills or splashes.
Amber as a winter fragrance is usually very warm, rich, earthy, woodsy, and cozy.
Given that amber is a warm and sweet scent, it's a pretty perfect match for winter when you want all the comforting vibes.
The amber scent is calming and invigorating and will help you relax and unwind after a long day. Add this scent to your candle and enjoy the winter evenings.
The comforting scent of an apple with cinnamon candle fragrance can promote relaxation and create a sense of happiness. The combination of sweet apples and warm cinnamon can evoke feelings of joy and contentment. This captivating blend of juicy apples and comforting cinnamon elevates your senses, creating a cozy, inviting ambiance.
Aromatically, spicy red cedar and deep, dark patchouli often combine as base notes to enhance warm, sensual, and rich winter fragrances.
Due to its warm properties, cedarwood blends well with herbal oils like lavender, amber, and patchouli. This scent helps those who suffer from headaches or upset stomachs. It is a great way to get rid of stress and provide a sense of relaxation.
If you love the scent of black roses, there's no reason why you shouldn't surround yourself with it even when the temperatures start to drop. It's timeless, and it goes well with other fragrance elements (amber, sandalwood, and bergamot), which are great as a winter scent.
The blood orange scent is one of the most popular scents, and it’s not surprising as to why—when it is an all-year-round candle, however, with its irreplaceable citrus scent, it's especially wonderful as a winter scent. It also has many health benefits associated with it.
This citrus fragrance oil is very good for those who need a little time out and want to improve their mental well-being. The blood orange scent helps those who perhaps suffer from anxiety, depression, or are grieving. So add this fragrance oil to your candle and enjoy the fresh smell.
Brown sugar candle fragrance oil adds sweetness to candles in just the same way as it does to cereals, cakes, and candies. A brown sugar fragrance oil can be a warm, sweet, and comforting scent that adds a cozy ambiance to your space. When creating or selecting a brown sugar fragrance oil for candles, consider a combination of various notes to capture the rich and sugary essence.
The vanilla scent is great as a winter fragrance. Cashmere vanilla candle fragrance oil is the most common one that is used to increase happiness. They can also stimulate feelings of relaxation as well as joy. This means that vanilla-scented candles won't just make your home smell like a bakery, but they will also help boost your happiness levels in the process.
The warm and spicy cinnamon scent is ideal for relaxation and feeling less stressed.
It also eases those headaches and perhaps enhances your visual focus too. Speaking of focus, that is another benefit of the cinnamon-scented candle, too. So be sure to add cinnamon-scented oil to your candle.
For your winter candle collection, use a sweet fragrance oil with tropical fruits and holiday spices mixed with fresh vanilla beans, creamy marshmallows, and a delicious coconut frosting. This fragrance has a relaxing scent that is perfect for the home or spa.
Sandalwood-scented oil is a great option for winter fragrance. It has soft notes of sandalwood and sage to promote relaxation and reduce stress. Candles with this aroma are useful for those with insomnia. It can also be used to treat headaches and migraines.
The winter forest scent is great as a winter scent. It creates a feeling of warmth. This fragrance oil has a refreshing scent of bright evergreen and cypress blended with sparkling notes of lemon and soft Tonka.
Adding fragrance oil to your wax is a fun and very easy way to help your candles stand out from the rest! While many new candle makers may be familiar with the idea of adding fragrance oil to their wax in order to produce a wonderful-smelling candle, most actually struggle with when they should be adding the oil to their wax blend. Adding fragrance oil to your wax while it is too hot, or too cold, can have dire effects on the potency of the fragrance. Both times resulted in the wax having little to no scent while burning.
Adding fragrance oil to your wax may seem a little daunting to first-time candle makers, especially to those attempting their first-ever wax blend. But not to worry beginners, adding fragrance oil is actually a very simple process as long as you follow these steps. The first thing to note would be the amount that should be added to each pound of wax which would be, 1oz of fragrance per 1 pound of wax. Please do note that tests should always be done to ensure that you are adding the proper amount of wax to fulfill your personal preference.
While figuring out how much fragrance oil should be added to your batch is important, knowing when you should be adding the oil is crucial to the result of the candle and its performance. When to add your fragrance oil is not necessarily based on the appearance and state of the wax, rather it is dependent on the temperature at which your wax is fully melted. Depending on the wax you are using, most times the wax would have fully melted at around 175°- 185° F. You want to add your fragrance oil at around 155°- 165° F once your wax begins to cool, at which point you can incorporate the oil thoroughly with the wax and pour once both have combined.
The temperature of which adding the fragrance oil may slightly vary when using different waxes, so it is important to know the melting point at which it is best to mix for each wax. Usually, any wax would begin to melt at around 130° F, but the point at which the wax will be ready to mix differs. If you are using soy wax, it is recommended to begin mixing once the wax hits about 155° - 165° F. Really, it’s all about knowing your wax melting point along with what temperature is best to mix at. Please also note that each wax should hit its max melting point in order to fully melt the wax all through, once it is cooled to its desired temperature you may then add the fragrance oil.
If you are unfamiliar with what the Flash Point of fragrance oil for candles is, Flash Point refers to the temperature at which a fragrance oil becomes combustible. This can be rather dangerous when attempting to light up the candle as the wick may cause a spark in the composition of the candle, causing it to combust. Always make sure you are adding your fragrance oil at the recommended flash point depending on how high or low the temperature is. For flash points under 130° F, always add the fragrance oil at or below 130°. For flash points between 130° - 180°, always add the fragrance oil at or slightly below the designated flash point. For example, a fragrance oil for candles with a flash point at 155° can be either added at 140° - 150° F or exactly at 150° F. For any flash point above 180°, never add the fragrance oil above that temperature.
Crafting an outdoor candle can get pretty tricky as you want to be mindful of the fragrance oils you are crafting with, as certain scents can attract bugs when you ultimately want to repel them!
Having an outdoor candle burning as you're relaxing on your patio, sitting by the pool or having dinner in your backyard can not only add that extra glow to the ambiance but it can also rid you of pesky bugs like mosquitoes and flies.
Creating a candle for outdoors is perfect for adding an extra touch to your outdoor décor. It’s especially great for the summer as a bright light can attract bugs.
Citronella candle fragrance: As a natural insect repellent citronella fragrance oils are perfect for crafting candles for outdoors as they already contain components that repel insects like mosquitoes. Its fragrance is grassy and floral making the perfect outdoor scent.
Lavender candle fragrance: Lavender fragrance oils are great for outdoor candles as it has analgesic, antifungal and antiseptic qualities. Not only can it prevent mosquito bites it can also help soothe and calm the skin if bitten by insects or reactive to outdoor plants. Its sweet smelling floral, herbal, and woodsy scent will create the perfect outdoor aroma as you relax on your patio.
Lemongrass candle fragrance: Derived from natural and non-toxic plants, lemongrass, much like Citronella, is great for repelling pesky insects that come with outdoor fun. With its fresh, lightweight and lemony scent lemongrass drives insects away and can also help boost your health.
Once you begin candle making it’s always exciting experimenting with different fragrances oils, as well as essential oils but it’s important to understand what is the right amount of fragrance oils that should be added to your candle wax. As well as when you should add your oils to your candle wax.
Fragrance oils are defined as a concentrated blend of synthetic or natural aroma components used to create a scented oil. In addition, fragrance oils have been mixed with scentless carrier oils allowing the aroma to be lightweight which will allow your scent to come through once burned.
Essential oils are defined as concentrated oil derived from an organic/natural substance (plant material, flowers, leaves, wood, and grass). In addition, these oils are referred to as “essential” as they contain the strongest scent that a particular plant, root, or flower contains, embodying its full essence.
To learn more about the differences between essential oils and fragrance oils read our previous blog Fragrance oils vs. Essentials oils: Defining oils for scented candles.
When using candle fragrance oils, the amount of fragrance oil you use depends on the type of wax, the type of fragrance oil, and of course your personal preferences of scent throw.
Scent throw
The Scent throw is the quality of smell in which your candle gives off. The over aroma it will create in your space.
Important to note: Using too little fragrance may result in a light scent throw, while using too much may result in a strong hot throw. Also, it is important to be careful to not overload your wax with fragrance oils, this can lead to your candle sweating or curdling and other issues.
We recommend using 1 ounce of fragrance oils per pound of wax you will be using to craft your candles.
Measurements
It is also important to note when measuring out how much candle wax and fragrance oil you will be using, it is essential to note that we suggest you work with ounces (oz.) or grams (g), ultimately measuring oils in ounces.
For Soy wax, the recommended fragrance load is about 9% Depending on how many candles you will be making and the capacity of your candle vessel.
For Coconut and blended waxes, you can add about 10% to 12% of fragrance oils to your wax, keep in mind this will give your candle a very strong scent.
The fragrance oil ratios are important as they may also impact your candle wicks and the melt pool of the candle. Finding the perfect balance is definitely a challenge for all candle makers but it’s imperative that you test during your candle-making process to know which products work best for you and to observe how each product works when crafting.
Looking to add some new vibrant fragrances to your Spring candle collection? Well you’re in the right place, not only are these fragrances of high quality but they are also affordable!
Get energized with our earthy yet relaxing regular candle fragrance Eucalyptus. With fragrance notes of Mint Leaf, Sweet Orange and Cedarwood this candle fragrance will brighten your spirit as its refreshing, brisk vapors fill your space with its multifaceted scent.
Eucalyptus fragrance is perfect for the Spring as it's not only an energizing scent but it’s natural, sharp and therapeutic. If you struggle with the allergies that come with spring our Eucalyptus candle fragrance would be a great addition to your line.
All of our favorite flowers and floral scents bloom during the Springtime but an all time spring favorite is our Lavender regular candle fragrance. This fresh, natural medley of woodland herbs, precious woods, and vanilla musk creates an aroma that not only will captivate your space but will relax and refresh your mind.
Without being too pungent, Lavender is a combination of a sweet floral, herbal and woodsy scents, providing a healing and restorative fragrance. This Lavender candle fragrance is perfect for the spring as its timeless floral scent is everlasting.
Inspired by Victoria's Secret's alluring floral scent, this regular candle fragrance features fragrance notes of Juicy peach nectar, golden pear, and sweet honeysuckle. Love spell will definitely put a spell on you as it’s soft, yet powerful aroma will leave you wanting more.
Love spell would be a great addition to your spring candle fragrance line as its alluring scent carries hints of shimmering green clover with highlights of mandarin, and transparent musk reminding you that summer is just around the corner.
Our Rose regular candle fragrance is a classic as its natural floral scent will remind of your favorite Spring bouquet. With fragrance notes of Musk, fruits and primeval savage roses this candle fragrance will embrace the fresh floral aroma of the spring day.
Great for your Spring candle collection as our Rose candle fragrance captivates the aroma of a blossoming spring meadow.
Promote great sleeping habits with our Sandalwood regular candle fragrance. With soft notes of sandalwood and woodland sage merging with crisp, aromatic white cedar, shimmering bergamot and a hint of vanilla infused musk. Not only is this fragrance great for creating a romantic scent it also promotes calmness and low stress.
This Sandalwood candle fragrance is great for the spring as sandalwood is known to have sedative effects that are perfect for those with insomnia or are hit hard by the changes of daylight saving that take place early spring. Besides calming your mind the sedative effects can also be used to treat headaches and migraines they may also come with Spring allergies.
Crafting candles can be very exciting, especially when you begin to explore new add-ons to your candle making supplies like Dyes and Fragrances. When candle making it is very important that you know exactly what products will work best for you as well as the ingredients that your products contain. In this blog, our candle making expert will explain the differences and similarities between Fragrance oils vs Essential oils in candles.
When crafting a candle, to create a blissful scented candle that will feel your space with its subtle, yet captivating aroma you will use either a fragrance oil or an essential oil.
Both scent makers have their similarities as well as differences. Before we are able to really compare these two scent makers, it is important to know exactly what each oil is.
Fragrance oils are defined as a concentrated blend of synthetic or natural aroma components used to create a scented oil. In addition, fragrance oils have been mixed with scentless carrier oils allowing the aroma to be lightweight which will allow your scent to come through once burned.
Essential oils are defined as a concentrated oil derived from an organic/ natural substance (plant material, flowers, leaves, wood, grass). In addition, these oils are referred to as “essential” as they contain the strongest scent that a particular plant, root, or flower contains embodying it’s full essence.
Now that we have gone over the actual definition of each oil and their components. We can now take a deeper look and compare the differences as well as similarities between the two. The differences vary as they are priced, crafted, and preferred by candle makers differently.
Differences
Pricing
Here at General Wax our Fragrance oils range in prices as low as $3.75 up to $15.00 depending on the type of fragrance oil you will be purchasing as well as the size of the fragrance oil.
Essential oil and fragrance oil differ in price as the process to produce each oil are different. Essential oils are derived from plant/organic matter which makes for a costly production process resulting in higher priced oils.
Essential oil candles also require more oil in order to produce the scent intended, which also will result in a more costly candle making process. However, essential oil candles have many aromatherapy benefits which may up the value of your candle; making the cost more than worth it.
Similarities
While essential oils and fragrance oils are different, the candles produced with either Oils using specific measurements can create a great smelling candle.
Fragrance oils and Essentials oils can both be used for your at home projects as well as specifically used for candle making. They will both leave your candle as well as space smelling pungent.
Fragrance types
Here at General Wax, we currently carry two main families of fragrances: Regular and Ultra. To learn more about our fragrance oils please visit our previous blog:
SCENTED CANDLES: EVERYTHING CANDLE MAKERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FRAGRANCE.
