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Fragrances in Candles

How Much Fragrance Oil Do I Use When Making Candles?

We recommend using our fragrance oils at 1 oz. per pound, or about a 6% fragrance load. While some waxes can hold up to 2 oz. of fragrance per pound, we would not recommend using that much due to the high concentration of our fragrance oils. There...

What Does The Maximum Fragrance Load Or Fragrance % Of A Wax Mean?

The ‘fragrance load’ or fragrance % is the manufacturers recommended maximum amount of fragrance that a particular wax can retain. For example, if you are making a 16 oz. candle with a wax that has a maximum 10% fragrance load, you could add up to...

Does a Fragrance Oil Smell Different in Wax Compared to When it is in the Bottle?

Yes, fragrance oils can smell very different in a finished candle than they do out of the bottle. Fragrance oils are more concentrated when they are in the bottle and become less concentrated as they are diluted in wax, thus altering the original...

How Can I Get A Strong Scent Throw?

This is a subject that we receive a lot of questions on. There are many factors that can affect the scent throw in finished candles. Below is a list of some of the variables that can impact scent throw: Type of Wax Used - Fragrance oils, even...