Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

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

Start at 6% to 8%. Woody aquatics read clean at moderate loads; pushing past 9% can make the marine notes sharp. Check your wax maximum first.

Why does my coastal candle smell sharp or chemical?

Over-dosing is the usual cause. Marine materials become harsh above 9%, and a too-large wick overheats them. Keep the load at 7% to 8%, trim wicks, and cure fully.

How long should I cure this candle?

Soy one to two weeks, coconut seven to ten days, paraffin 48 hours. The cedar and vetiver need time to integrate with the marine top.

Can I use it in perfume?

Yes, and it works well as a masculine or unisex fragrance. Use 1% to 10% as a starting range; the vetiver base gives four to six hours on skin. Check the IFRA certificate for your category.

Is it too masculine for a general audience?

It leans masculine but the citrus top and clean musk keep it wearable for anyone who likes fresh woody scents. Many customers treat it as unisex.

Does it discolor soap?

Slight cream to tan tint at most. Without vanilla the bar stays fairly pale, though vetiver can darken over a long cure.

What does it blend with?

Bergamot, lavender, sage, tobacco and sandalwood all work. A little vanilla softens the wood; citrus keeps it fresh.

When does it sell?

Spring and summer for the coastal side, and it holds through winter as a clean woody scent. It sells well in men gift sets.

Can I use it in beard oil?

Yes, at 1% to 2%. The dry cedar and vetiver profile suits beard care well and is one of the more popular masculine options.

Does it accelerate trace?

No, it behaves well in cold process and gives good working time.

How is it different from Sea Salt Grapefruit?

Atlantic Cedarwood is wood-forward and drier; Sea Salt Grapefruit is fruit-forward and juicier. Both share a salty marine opening, so they work as a pair in a coastal collection.

How should I store it?

Sealed, out of sunlight. Unopened two to three years; opened about a year. The citrus top fades first, leaving a drier wood.