chuck_35550 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Please help me to whittle this list down for an order to Southern Soapers: Bourbon de Vanilla, Cinnamon Sticks, Cuban Coffee Bean (Non-Discoloring), Holly Jolly Christmas, Patch Raspberry and Pumpkin Brulee. I'm thinking that the cinnamon, coffee and vanilla will be great mixers and not so sure about the others for the holidays. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated (I'm currently on probation and the judge has warned me to cease and desist on buying more fos).Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 (edited) Well, it is obvious that either nobody uses this re-opened business or the request was just dumb. Either way I came to a conclusion. I reasoned that if these fos are really strong and I wanted to take advantage of free shipping on a $75.00 minimum; then I should order 8 oz bottles and some testers. So really its like ordering pound bottles and I get to sample the ones that other posters have raved about. Thanks for looking at the thread. Edited October 6, 2012 by chuck_35550 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudMarineMom Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Wasn't a silly request, I just have not used the ones you are ordering. I have soaped several from SS and really like their fragrance oils. I can recommend Egyptian Dragon (excellent in melts as well), Persian Limewood (very strong in soap), Honey L'Occitane (beautiful in body butter, lotions, bath milk), and Wild Rose and Oak. The most popular for me is Acorn and Black Oak. It sounds like a masculine scent and it is. But, women love it as well. Something a bit unique, feminine and powdery is Maharani Paparadscha. I like it real well OOB but it changes in the soap. Some of the sweet notes seem to settle down quite nicely.Good luck with your order! J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Thanks! Drat, I knew shoulda picked up the Acorn. Can't wait to try them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudMarineMom Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 So, which ones did you get?I'll probably be ordering the Acorn again in the next month or so and I can add some oils for you. Shipping to Alabama from Georgia shouldn't be all that expensive. I can send you a sniffie if you would like, see if you like the fragrance. Did you pick-up Big Sur to try? I grabbed that last go around but haven't tried it yet. OOB you can smell the cedar and redwood. I'm hoping the other notes come out in product.Have fun with your oils! J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) I bought 8 oz bottles of Cuban Coffee Bean, Chocolate Truffle, Pumpkin Brulee, Cinnamon Sticks,2 oz bottles of Holly Jolly Christmas and Polar Express. Edited October 7, 2012 by chuck_35550 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Today is the last day free shipping on $75. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudMarineMom Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Is she no longer doing a newsletter? I don't remember getting anything about the free shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 PMM Did you buy SSs FOs before they sold to the new owner? She has a Yahoo group you can join. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudMarineMom Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 No, they were starting to close when I first started crafting and I was focusing more on candles then. I didn't want to find a scent I liked then not be able to get it. I did join the Yahoo group when Denise took over. Don't remember getting the Yahoo notice either but I could have overlooked it. Oh well, I placed an order not too long anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) i can't keep up with who went out of business, reopened, went, came back.If they still have Tassi Lavender and you don't get it, you need your head examined.Really.Even if you don't like Lavender.It's by FAR the best lavender I've ever used and it throws like a son of a gun.Oh, oh, oh, and Guns & Roses, Oh, My! Edited October 7, 2012 by SliverOfWax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Thanks PMM. I had ordered 5 8ozers in early summer & didn't find them strong in soap & paraffin. I wondered if new owner changed the strength once she took over.No, they were starting to close when I first started crafting and I was focusing more on candles then. I didn't want to find a scent I liked then not be able to get it. I did join the Yahoo group when Denise took over. Don't remember getting the Yahoo notice either but I could have overlooked it. Oh well, I placed an order not too long anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudMarineMom Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Sliver, I did grab the Tassi Lavender because it seemed to be the favorite for everybody. I personally can't stand Lavender but everyone else seems to like it. No Guns and Roses though, what kind of a fragrance was that?Chandler, I've had pretty good luck with those I have tried. Persian Limewood was very strong at .7 oz ppo and could probably cut back. Plus the others I mentioned above did very well. Now, I use Kaolin Clay in just about every batch, so maybe that is anchoring the scent for me. I've read that could help. Not why I use the clay but could be a nice benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I've read that clays do help anchor scent. I'll try next batch. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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