Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

How much Vanilla Timber Fragrance Oil should I use per pound of candle wax?

Start at 6% to 10% by weight of wax, which is roughly 0.96 to 1.6 oz per pound. Woody vanillas often read stronger than their load suggests, so test at 7% first before pushing higher. Always check the maximum your wax supplier allows.

Why does my Vanilla Timber candle smell weak?

Check temperature first: add the oil at 180 to 185 F and stir for two minutes. Then check the wick, because a woody scent needs a healthy melt pool to throw. Finally check cure; cedar and amber need a full two weeks in soy to develop.

How long should I cure before judging the scent?

Soy one to two weeks, coconut blends seven to ten days, paraffin 48 hours. With woody vanillas the cure matters more than usual: early burns smell thin and sawdusty, then the amber and tonka come through.

Is Vanilla Timber a fragrance oil or an essential oil?

It is a fragrance oil. Cedarwood essential oil exists, but vanilla does not produce a true essential oil, so the accord has to be built from aroma materials. That is also how the vanilla and wood stay balanced batch after batch.

Can I use Vanilla Timber in perfume?

Yes, within IFRA limits. Use 1% to 10% in fine fragrance and 0.5% to 2% in leave-on body products as a starting range. Ask for the IFRA certificate for the category you are formulating in before you finalise a concentration.

Does Vanilla Timber discolor soap?

Yes, expect a tan to medium brown over the cure, driven by the vanilla. It suits the scent honestly; a brown bar of a woody vanilla looks right. If you need a pale bar, use a vanilla stabilizer and accept a slight cream tone.

Does Vanilla Timber smell more like wood or more like vanilla?

More wood in cold throw, closer to even in warm throw. The vanilla lifts first when lit, then cedar and cashmere wood take over. If you want a vanilla-dominant scent, blend it 70/30 with a straight vanilla oil.

Is this a masculine or feminine scent?

It sits unisex, leaning masculine for most noses because of the cedar and amber. That makes it a strong gift candle and a good option for a shared living room.

What season does Vanilla Timber suit?

Fall and winter primarily, though the dry wood keeps it wearable year round. It is a natural for holiday collections paired with tobacco, leather or smoke accords.

What does Vanilla Timber blend with?

Tobacco, leather, sandalwood, oud and smoke accords all extend the woody theme. For contrast, a citrus top such as bergamot or grapefruit lifts it. Keep the second scent under 30% so the cedar does not get buried.

Does Vanilla Timber accelerate trace in cold process soap?

Mild acceleration is typical for vanilla-forward oils. Soap cooler, add the fragrance at light trace, and stir by hand after adding. If your recipe already moves fast, split the batch rather than risking a seized pot.

How should I store Vanilla Timber Fragrance Oil?

Sealed, upright, out of sunlight and heat. Unopened it keeps two to three years; once opened, use within a year. The bergamot top fades first, so older bottles smell more woody and less bright.