Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

How much Sea Salt Grapefruit Fragrance Oil should I use per pound of candle wax?

Start at 6% to 9%. Citrus aquatics can read strong cold and then fade, so judge after a full cure. Check your wax maximum load before going above 10%.

Why does the grapefruit disappear from my candle?

Citrus tops are the most volatile materials in the bottle and burn off first. Cure fully, add at 180 to 185 F, and keep the wick properly sized. The salt and ambergris will outlast the fruit, which is by design.

How long should I cure this candle?

Soy one to two weeks, coconut seven to ten days, paraffin 48 hours. Citrus candles in particular need the full cure or they smell thin on the first burn.

Can I use it in perfume?

Yes. Use 1% to 10% in fine fragrance; the ambergris base gives it three to five hours on skin, longer on fabric. Ask for the IFRA certificate for your category.

Does Sea Salt Grapefruit discolor soap?

Minimal. There is no vanilla in the accord, so the bar stays close to white. Some citrus oils shift a pale yellow over a long cure, so store bars away from light.

Is Sea Salt Grapefruit only for summer?

It peaks in summer but sells year round as a freshness scent, especially in diffusers and linen sprays. In winter it works as a break from heavy gourmands.

Does it smell like the designer sea salt grapefruit perfumes?

It shares the salty-citrus idea but is not a clone of any specific fragrance. The sage and ambergris give it its own character, drier and less sweet than most designer versions.

What does it blend with?

Bergamot, lime, coconut, white tea and light musk all work. Coconut turns it tropical; white tea makes it cleaner and more spa-like.

Can I use it in lotion and body mist?

Yes, 0.5% to 2% in lotions and higher in mists within IFRA limits. Citrus oils can be photosensitising, so check the certificate before using it in products exposed to sun.

Does it accelerate trace in soap?

No, it behaves well in cold process and gives good working time. Standard cool-temperature practice applies.

How strong is it in a reed diffuser?

Strong. The ambergris and cedarwood base is heavy, so a standard 100 mL diffuser will scent a medium room for six to eight weeks.

How should I store it?

Sealed, out of sunlight, away from heat. Unopened two years; opened, use within a year because the citrus top fades fastest.