MissMargie Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I live very near the Delaware beaches (assuming that's why I'm getting this request) and several customers are asking for Patchouli scented soy candles. I ordered 4 samples from different suppliers and NONE of them smell like patchouli. Most smell very nice... but not the real thing. Does anyone know where I can buy realistic patchouli fragrance oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 well, the Patchouli I got did not smell right OOB, but when I made and burned a candle, it did. Try making a candle, and don't forget to wick up since it is a darker oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I've tried three different Patchs and each one smells a little different. Peak, Millcreek and Gemlite. Definitely stay far away from Gemlite! YUCK MC is not real strong and Peak's is fine. Some Patchs can be a little sweeter or spicier than others. Where did you get yours?geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMargie Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 I ordered from candles and supply, one stop candle, save on scents and an ebay store.I have to admit to being an age where I remember what patchouli smells like. ... and these ain't it.Surprisingly enough, some of the people asking for it are fairly young. Go figure...I'm trying what Sheri suggested. It's a very good idea. It's just that the smell of these oils are so not like patchouli, I don't have much hope for the results.I think I'll order a Peak's sample. Can't hurt.Thanks folks. I really appreciate the help.Margie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 The best Patchouli I have smelled (and I cant stand it) is Peaks!! JMO:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMargie Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 Okay... I'm trying Peaks. The downside is, I ended up ordering their sampler pack. Now I've got 10 total new scents to try out (including the patchouli). I usually avoid new supplier sites for just this reason. I can't help myself. Is there a support group for candle makers who can't resist trying new fragrance oil? I swear... it's a compulsion! :undecided MargiePS: I hate the smell of patchouli, too. I wore it as a kid and can't for the life of me understand why... yuck... ptooey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giedre11 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 My most favorite place for patchouli...either the EO or FO is FPI:http://http://www.fpi-america.com/cgi-bin/products.cgi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMargie Posted March 29, 2006 Author Share Posted March 29, 2006 Hi Bern:Thanks for the tip. Could you please double check that URL. It doesn't work and I'd really like to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Okay... I'm trying Peaks. The downside is, I ended up ordering their sampler pack. Now I've got 10 total new scents to try out (including the patchouli). I usually avoid new supplier sites for just this reason. I can't help myself. Is there a support group for candle makers who can't resist trying new fragrance oil? I swear... it's a compulsion! :undecided MargiePS: I hate the smell of patchouli, too. I wore it as a kid and can't for the life of me understand why... yuck... ptooey!LMBO,,,I am an fo addict too!!! I love peaks FO's though they are awesome!!! you will enjoy them,, P.S OMG my cousin use to wear that!!! I didnt remember till you said that!!! ROFLMBO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMargie Posted March 29, 2006 Author Share Posted March 29, 2006 Yeah... that's it! A support group and we'll call it "FOAA" (Fragrance Oil Addicts Anonymous). When we get the "urge"... we just rush over to this forum, post a plea for help and somebody here will talk us down... nah... who am I kidding? Instead of talking somebody down... we'd all just wanna know where the new scents are, has anyone tried 'em, and how quickly can we get some samples. Nope... there's no hope for us.Aw well... at least I'm having a good time doing it... or at least until I max out the plastic. Margie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 If you want a patch that smell like the 60's patch then you have to get the eo or fo from Cajun Candles. I got samples from all over the place and the only one that smells like the old stuff is from Cajun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Just use the eo patchouli. You can get it for about $23 pp. Which is what many higher end FOs cost anyway. You don't have to use much at all it is so potent. So you may actually save money in the long run. I use it all the time. There is no substitution for the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchen Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I am definatly old enough to know what it should smell like:wink2: , though just on the outter edge of being old enough! Don't want to date myself too badly! I use the patchouli fron Candles & Supplies. It's not the patchouli i would 'wear' but it's a very nice burn-scent. It's one of my best sellers in the stores that carry it. For my soaps and lotions, I get my EO's from either the buying group or snowdrift farms and the FO smells the closest to those. Just an opinion. It's a harder to burn scent as well, so I bump down a bit on how much I useGretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMargie Posted March 29, 2006 Author Share Posted March 29, 2006 Sheila suggested above that I try Cajun Candles. Can you (Jeana and Gretchen) suggest a good place to buy and try some EO?Thanks again everyone. I really do appreciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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