Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

How much After Rainfall 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. After Rainfall 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 After Rainfall 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 After Rainfall Fragrance Oil for Diffusers & Candles, where the sandalwood and cedarwood are the part that develops last.

Is After Rainfall 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 green leaf and grass and bergamot opening over sandalwood.

What does the 207°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. After Rainfall Fragrance Oil for Diffusers & Candles is 207°F (97°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.

Does it smell like a wet wipe?

No. The crushed leaf, grass and earth accord give it a real, outdoorsy weight, and the sandalwood and cedarwood keep it warm and natural. It reads as a garden after rain, not a freshener.

Is the earth accord muddy?

The earth accord is dark and damp rather than muddy or musty. It sits behind the florals and greens, giving the scent a soil-like depth without turning dirty.

Will the green notes fade in soap?

The green top can soften through cure, which is normal. The sandalwood and cedarwood carry the scent further. Test after a full cure.

Is it a good candle or diffuser scent?

Both. It throws fresh and natural in wax, and in a diffuser the green, earthy character holds well without turning sharp.

Can I blend it with a floral?

Yes. It pairs well with a soft white floral to lift the heart, or a woody note to deepen the base. Test in your medium.

What rooms does it suit?

Bathrooms, living rooms and entryways, where a clean, green, natural scent is wanted.