Baja Cactus

Aroma: Floral

Top: Green, Citrus

Middle: Coconut, Floral

Base: Wood, Musk

Black Sea

Aroma: Marine and sweet musk

Top: Petitgrain, Ozone

Middle: Sea Salt, Eucalyptus, Plum

Base: Powder, Sandalwood, Dark Musk

 Black Violet and Saffron

Aroma: Floral and aromatic herbs

Top: Bergamot, Geranium

Middle: Rose, Violet, Raspberry

Base: Saffron, Leather, Vetiver

Blood Orange

Aroma: Citrus

Top: Grapefruit, Orange Peel, Lemon Peel

Middle: Green Leaves, Lemon Verbena, Orange, Lemon, Mandarin, Pomegranate

Base: Vetiver, Cedar

Calamansi Calypso

Aroma: Fruity

Top: Persimmon, Star Apple, Citrus

Middle: Calamansi, Papaya, Lemongrass

Base: Sugarcane, White Musk

Caribbean Teakwood

Aroma: Spices and leather

Top: Leather, Allspice

Middle: Teakwood, Tobacco Leaves, Clove

Base: Sandalwood, Peppercorn, Amber

Hinoki Smoke

Aroma: Pine tree, woody, smoke

Top: Cypress, Black Pepper, Tobacco Leaf, Hinoki, Balsam

Middle: Oakmoss, Cypriol Oil, Cedar

Base: Leather, Labdanum, Patchouli

Honeysuckle Jasmine

Aroma: Floral and spicy citrus

Top: Lemon, Ginger

Middle: Jasmine, Honeysuckle

Base: Violet, Powder, Wood, Amyris

Jasmine

Aroma: Floral

Top: Jasmine

Middle: Jasmine

Base: Jasmine

Lavender

Aroma: Woody and crisp green

Top: Eucalyptus

Middle: Lavender, Wood, Green

Base: Orange Blossom

Limoncello Creme

Aroma: Citrus and cream

Top: Lemon, Sugar, Bergamot, Orange, Mint

Middle: Cake, Butter

Base: Tonka Bean, Honey

Lychee Cloud

Aroma: Fruity and sweet

Top: Apple, Pear, Lychee

Middle: Peony, Lotus Flower

Base: Musk, Sugar

Matcha Latte

Aroma: Citrus and black tea

Top: Bergamot, Lemon, Orange

Middle: Green Tea, Black Tea, Sea Salt

Base: Sandalwood, Cream

Moonflower

Aroma: Sweet and floral

Top: Pear, Agave

Middle: Rose, Marine, Cherry Blossom

Base: Powder, Dark Musk, Amber

Peppercorn & Hinoki

Aroma: Pepper and pine tree

Top: White Peppercorn, Clove Bud, Cypress Needle

Middle: Cedar Bark, Birchwood, Siberian Pine

Base: Warm Amber, Crushed Moss, Vanilla Bean

Rose

Aroma: Floral and marine

Top: Ozone, Orange

Middle: Sea Salt, Freesia, Green Leaves

Base: Tonka Bean, Light Musk, Amber

Sea and Stone

Aroma: Marine and fresh green

Top: Peppercorn, Sea Salt, Pear, Aldehydic

Middle: Labdanum, Freesia, Grass

Base: Patchouli, Cedar

Tonka and Oud

Aroma: Woody and musk

Top: Powder, Amaretto

Middle: Tonka Bean, Balsam

Base: Rum, Light Musk, Dark Musk, Oud

Vanilla Orchid

Aroma: Floral and spices

Top: Orange, Green Leaves

Middle: Jasmine, Heliotrope

Base: Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla

Vetiver

Aroma: Fresh grass

Top: Bergamot, Lemon Peel

Middle: Cedar, Hemp

Base: Amber, Dark Musk, Vetiver

White Tea

Aroma: Citrus, floral, and white tea

Top: Mandarin, Lemon

Middle: Bergamot, Ginger

Base: Jasmine, White Tea

Aromatic

 Aromatic notes in perfumery refer to scents that are:

• Herbal: Think of medicinal smells of herbs such as lavender, rosemary, sage, and mint.
• Spicy: Peppery such as cloves, cumin, and black pepper.
• Camphoraceous: A sharp, medicinal scent, like eucalyptus or menthol.

Blends well with other fragrance families like citrus or floral to balance out the aroma.

Citrus

Many citrus fruits contribute to this fragrance family, including lemon, orange, lime, grapefruit, mandarin, bergamot, and yuzu.

• Uplifting and refreshing character: Think of the zesty peel of a freshly cut lemon, lime, and orange.
• Tangy and Juicy: Sometime a sharp and slightly sour quality that awakens the senses.

Blends well with floral notes to add a touch of sweetness, while woody notes can provide a grounding base.

Floral

The spectrum of floral scents includes:

• Fresh and Dewy: Freshly picked roses or lilies. These notes are light and airy with a touch of green, reminiscent of stems and leaves.
• Sweet and Heady: A rich and intoxicating sweetness, like jasmine or tuberose. These notes have a more intense aroma. These notes can be described as heady and musky.
• Spicy and Powdery: Certain floral notes have a touch of spice or a powdery undertone such as carnation, ylang-ylang, and iris.

Blends well with citrus and woody notes.

Gourmand

Gourmand notes are like a delicious dessert buffet. The notes capture the essence of edible delights and spiced beverages.

Sugary Delights: Vanilla, caramel, honey, and chocolate are common gourmand notes. They bring a sense of sweetness and richness.

Fruity Allure: Juicy fruits like berries, cherries, and peaches.

Spiced Delights: Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, add a touch of warmth and complexity.

Gourmand notes can be overwhelming if used in excess and are often used as base notes or accents.

Blends well with fresh citrus notes, while woody notes can provide a grounding base.

Woody/Earthy

Woody and earthy notes are like a walk in the forest, with a sense of nature, grounding, and even a touch of mystery.

• Warm and Dry: Imagine the scent of freshly cut cedarwood or sandalwood. They can be slightly smoky or resinous.
• Rich and Earthy: Think of the smell of damp soil after a rain shower, or the rich musky aroma of freshly turned earth. Often have a touch of vegetal or mossy character.
• Variety of Woods: Sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver, oud, and patchouli.

Woody and earthy notes are typically used as base notes in perfume.

Blends well with citrus notes to create a fresh and invigorating fragrance, and floral notes to add a touch of sweetness. Earthy notes like musk or amber can be added to create a more complex mysterious aroma.

Marine

Marine notes are like fresh ocean air, they capture a sense of cleanliness, open space, and coolness.

• Salty and Mineralic: A scent of ocean air, with hints of salty spray and crashing waves.
• Electric and Clean: The crisp air after a storm. They often have a slightly ozonic quality, reminiscent of fresh air charged with electricity.

Since the ocean itself does not have a distinct scent, marine notes rely on synthetic molecules that are based on elements such as saltiness, freshness, and a touch of algae.

Blends well with citrus notes for a touch of zing. Floral notes can provide a touch of sweetness. Woody notes can create a more sophisticated aroma.

Top Notes

First Impression. They provide the initial scent you experience when you first take a whiff of an unlit one.

 Middle Notes

Core. Middle notes emerge after the top notes start to fade and become the most prominent scent. They define the main character of the candle's fragrance.

Base Notes

Foundation. Provide a long-lasting scent that lingers in the air even after you extinguish the candle.

Essential Oils

A substance extracted from the seeds, flowers, leaves, roots, stems, and barks, typically through steam distillation, expression, or extraction. 

Fragrance Oils

A combination of essential oils and synthetic aroma chemicals.

Tunneling

A common problem occurs when the melted wax pool does not reach the edges of the container. This leaves a hard ring of unmelted wax around the edge of the container.