Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

How much Silent Breeze Fragrance Oil for Diffusers & Candles fragrance oil should I use per pound of candle wax?

Most makers start between 6% and 10% by weight of wax. For one pound (16 oz) of wax that works out to roughly 0.96 to 1.6 oz of fragrance oil. Check your wax supplier's maximum load first, because base paraffin, container soy and coconut blends all hold different amounts. Silent Breeze Fragrance Oil for Diffusers & Candles behaves well at 8%, which is a sensible first test.

Why does my candle smell weak, and how do I fix it with this fragrance oil?

Four causes cover almost every weak candle: too little fragrance, the oil added at the wrong temperature, a wick too small to melt to the edge of the jar, or a cure that was cut short. Add Silent Breeze Fragrance Oil for Diffusers & Candles at 180 to 185°F, stir for two full minutes, size the wick to the vessel, and cure before judging. Adding more oil than the wax can hold does not help; it seeps out instead.

How long should I cure a candle before judging the scent?

Give soy one to two weeks, coconut blends seven to ten days, and paraffin about 48 hours. Fragrance needs that time to bind with the wax, and a candle tested too early reads weaker than it will later. This matters more with a base-heavy scent like Silent Breeze Fragrance Oil for Diffusers & Candles, where the ambergris and cypress wood are the part that develops last.

Is Silent Breeze Fragrance Oil for Diffusers & Candles a fragrance oil or an essential oil?

It is a fragrance oil, not an essential oil. It is built from aroma materials to hold one specific accord consistently from batch to batch, rather than distilled or pressed from a single plant. That is also why it can carry notes no single botanical contains, such as the lemon and bergamot opening over ambergris.

What does the 214°F flash point mean?

Flash point is the temperature at which the oil gives off enough vapor to ignite briefly if a flame is present. Silent Breeze Fragrance Oil for Diffusers & Candles is 214°F (101°C) closed cup, which is high for a fragrance oil and leaves comfortable working room in melted wax. It is not a measure of scent strength, and a high flash point does not make the oil non-flammable.

Where can I find the IFRA certificate and safety data sheet?

Ask us and we will send both before you order: the IFRA certificate covering the categories this scent is cleared for, and the safety data sheet for the batch. If you need them for a formulation review or for retail compliance, tell us the application and we will point you to the right category.

Is Silent Breeze a 'clean laundry' scent?

No, it leans aromatic rather than laundry. The lavender, rose and lily of the valley give it a calm, natural freshness, and the leather and woods keep it from reading as detergent.

Does the ocean accord smell synthetic?

The ocean accord adds a cool, mineral lift in the background, but it is balanced by the lavender and florals, so the overall effect is airy and natural rather than sharp or chemical.

Is it a good reed diffuser scent?

Yes, it is one of the better fresh choices. The aromatic heart carries further than a straight aquatic, so it holds in a room without needing constant re-topping.

Will the citrus top fade in soap?

The lemon and bergamot can fade through cure, which is normal for citrus tops. The lavender, cypress and leather carry the scent further. Test after a full cure.

Can I blend it with a floral?

Yes. It pairs well with a soft white floral to warm the heart, or a green note to sharpen it. Try roughly 70% Silent Breeze to 30% of the other scent.

What does the leather note do?

The leather sits in the base as a subtle, dry warmth that grounds the freshness. It is not a dominant leather; it is what keeps the scent from reading thin or cold.