jamie Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I had several men clients asking me about making a candle with a "man's" smell. I have men that do like blueberry muffin, kumquat,etc. But I want something that smells like a man.I tried only one manly scented candle, I mixed 1/2 Midsummer Night and 1/2 leather.( Both FO I got from Candles $ Supplies) It smell ok, but kinda smells like burnt plastic.Can anyone suggest a strong masculine FO to use. I can mix several together if you have any ideas.Thanks,Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 It might seem too simple but I know lots of guys who like pine scented candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logcabinmomma Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 You'll probably get more response from the Fragrance Oil section, but I'll tell you that NG's Bay Rum, Cool Water, and Ginger Bergamot are good. The Ginger Bergamot has an awesome throw and my kids call it "Daddy's Deodorant" and are always blowing it out cause it's too strong for them.-Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerina Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I think citrus scents are more appealing to guys, and yet still loved by the ladies. Unless you have a specific request for them, I would stay away from heavy cologne or deodorant types because guys don't want to smell the smell of 'other guys' either, lol. I think what they want when they ask for 'manly' scents they mean more earthy, and not fru fruish. Which could be (for example but not limited to): patchoulli, pine, cedar, Ocean types (which are often loved by women as well) and then the aforementioned citrus such as Pineapple, maybe a heavilly spiced orange. And then ofcourse give the candle no color or a deep color. I know a guy who loooves the scent of Jasmine... it's almost heady enough to not be too fru fru but I dunno, lol. And oh yeah, they say men find the scent of pumpkin to be an aphrodisiac (sp?) Or you could go the other route and scent them in the scent of peaches which was found to be the strongest aphrodisiac type scent to women, so it would be a good hook, lol. 'Buy this, your lady will love you!":naughty: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jldorrington Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 NG's cool spring is great the only people who have bought that from me are men (and my sis lol but she's obsessed with mens cologna's) and cool spring is just a dupe of some cologna VERY MANLY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jipow Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Bittercreek south has one called "log cabin" thats manly, I sell a lot of Hawaiian breeze to men, and candlescience has a frankinsense and myrth(?) that my wife says reminds her of mens colonge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjackson35 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I made some candles to test out of Midnight fo, it smells like the Aspen cologne my husband used to wear:drool: . I got this fo at Hobby Lobby, not sure if any of the main companys sell it under that name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley1231 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Not selling.. but of those I've made for friends and family... the men seem to like Bergamot, ocean, asian spice, and a hot cinnamon. Overall clean and citrus type scents seem to be the favs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I agree with Bill on the pine thing. I have quite a few male customers who just want pine.Other suggestions: Black Canyon, Drakkar, Cool Water, Peppercorn.Edited to add: Green Irish Tweed, Leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcc Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 have you tried just the leather, my husband and all the men where he works love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbonn Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Tuscan Nights from Peak is has a nice masculane fragrance, that I as a man, and my friends, have enjoyed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I like Sandlewood and Lime mixed together for a manly smell. Justine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheebeans Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I like NG's Curve for Men and their Satin Sheets. Both smell nice and manly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 thanks for the input ! I appreciate it . I did make a few candles to test where I mixed 1/2 leather and 1/2 midsummber night. It was ok. Either people love it or they hate it. So I think I need to work on another mix. I do like leather, I want to use that in with something else.I have tried Bergamont & Manderine from SOS & WSP and they stink to me and to my tester friends. I think I will try the cool water from NG, but who is NG? is it Natures Garden ? I have a lot of pine scents that I tested over the holidays. I never found a real favorite, but some were pretty good. I was looking for something that smelled like a fresh cut tree. Most of the samples I ordered in were good, but very soft. Not bold like I wanted.I will try some of the suggestions you mentioned, thanks !Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jipow Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 but who is NG? is it Natures Garden Yes NG is Natures garden, and I have never had any problem with there scents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftiejean Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I added MidSummer Night to my line late last summer for the guys.. I seem to have more men as customers then women.. And they just love it. They also love the blueberry pie & Mango that I sell.Jeanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Burberry for Men from Tony's is manly! And my dad loves Cinnamon scents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissyK Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I gave Black Canyon and Midsummer's Night to my brother and Dad for Christmas and they loved it. Also Mountain Lake is a good masculine scent!All from Peaks by the way.Missy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 you might also want to try "Good Lookin Cowboy" from Daystar...it is a combo of leather, demim and a nice starched shirt...very different with strong leather notes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliette Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 A popular scent for me is a mix of leather, pipe tobacco, and peppercorn. I call it masculinity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 BnL's (at BCN) Peppercorn is great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 BnL's (at BCN) Peppercorn is great!!Yes, so is Gravity from At Wix End. They both soap great as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Masculine scents don't necessarily mean they are for men though. I love Cool Water or Drakaar in my bathroom. The men in my life (boss, friends, boyfriends, etc.) are all different in what they like. My last boyfriend loved cinnamon scents and fruit, while my dad loved blueberry, one guy LOVED vanilla--I think because strippers wear it. LOL!!Men who buy from me at craft shows tend to buy the oddest scents--gardenia, honeysuckle, Love Spell, White Tea & Ginger--I guess they are missing their women or something. But I really like Sandalwood from C&S, it's so different and manly but not to "earthy." Tall Grass from Peaks is also a nice scent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewOrleansLady Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 By far Masculine Musk from WSP. I've had women come in the shop and say it's their ideal smell of a man!!! Men love it cause it's just down right sexy smelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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