Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

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

Start at 6% to 9%. Tropical fruity accords throw well, so 7% is often enough. Check your wax maximum load first.

Why does my guava candle smell like candy?

Fruity tropical notes lean sweet by nature, and over-dosing pushes them toward candy. Keep the load at 7% to 8% and cure fully; the coconut and cedar will come forward and make it rounder.

How long should I cure it?

Soy one to two weeks, coconut seven to ten days, paraffin two days. Fruity tops settle during cure and the coconut middle becomes smoother.

Is it a fragrance oil?

Yes. Guava has no commercial essential oil, so the accord is built from aroma materials to hold the tropical character consistently.

Does it discolor soap?

Yes, a cream to tan tint from the vanilla. The fruit materials can also add a slight pink hue. Plan a warm-toned bar.

When does it sell?

Late spring and summer, peaking in June and July. It also works in tropical-themed collections year round.

What does it blend with?

Coconut, mango, pineapple, lime and vanilla all work. A little mint or bergamot makes it fresher.

Is it too sweet for a general audience?

The bergamot and neroli keep it from becoming pure sugar, but it is a fruity scent. It sells best to customers who already buy tropical and fruit collections.

Can I use it in body butter?

Yes, 0.5% to 2%. The creamy tropical profile suits summer body care, though it can be rich for very hot weather.

Does it accelerate trace?

Mild, typical of vanilla-bearing fruity accords. Soap cooler and stir by hand after adding.

Does it work in wax melts?

Very well. Tropical fruity scents are strong throwers in melts, often six to eight hours per cube.

How should I store it?

Sealed, out of sunlight. Unopened two years; opened about a year. The guava top fades first, leaving a creamier tropical base.