Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

How much Blue Drift 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. Blue Drift 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 Blue Drift 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 Blue Drift Fragrance Oil for Diffusers & Candles, where the woody and amber are the part that develops last.

Is Blue Drift 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 melon and bergamot and mint and blackcurrant opening over woody.

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. Blue Drift 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.

Does Blue Drift really have a cappuccino note?

Yes, and it is what makes it unusual. The cappuccino sits in the base with cardamom and nutmeg, giving the fresh aquatic a warm, spiced close instead of a cold one.

Is the cappuccino overwhelming?

No. It reads as a warm, spiced depth behind the sea water and apple, not a coffee lead. The freshness stays the star.

Does the mint make it cold?

The mint keeps the top cool and fresh, but the melon and apple keep it juicy rather than cold, and the spiced base warms it up.

Will the fresh top fade in soap?

The melon and mint can soften through cure, which is normal. The cardamom, nutmeg and amber carry the scent further. Test after a full cure.

Can I blend it with a vanilla?

Yes, a little vanilla deepens the cappuccino base, but keep Blue Drift the lead or the fresh aquatic character gets lost. Test in your medium.

What makes it different from other aquatics?

The warm, spiced base. Most aquatics dry down cold and thin; Blue Drift dries down warm and rounded, which is why it stands out.