Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

How much Bangkok Breeze Fragrance Oil for Diffusers & Perfume 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. Bangkok Breeze Fragrance Oil for Diffusers & Perfume 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 Bangkok Breeze Fragrance Oil for Diffusers & Perfume 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 Bangkok Breeze Fragrance Oil for Diffusers & Perfume, where the amber and vetiver are the part that develops last.

Is Bangkok Breeze Fragrance Oil for Diffusers & Perfume 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 bergamot and lemon and pepper opening over amber.

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. Bangkok Breeze Fragrance Oil for Diffusers & Perfume 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.

Is Bangkok Breeze masculine or feminine?

It sits in the middle and leans slightly woody from the vetiver and amber, with the white florals keeping it refined. It works well for both.

Does the vetiver dominate?

The vetiver sits in the base as a dry, clean weight rather than a lead note. It grounds the florals and gives the scent its woody finish.

Is the blackcurrant sweet?

The blackcurrant is soft and slightly jammy rather than candy-sweet, and the amber and vetiver keep it dry. It deepens the heart without turning syrupy.

Does it work in cold process soap?

Yes, at 2% to 5%. The vetiver base carries the florals through cure, so judge the final character after four to six weeks.

Can I blend it with a citrus?

Yes. A little more bergamot or lemon brightens the top, but keep Bangkok Breeze the lead or the woody structure gets lost.

Is it a good perfume or diffuser scent?

Both. It wears refined and close as a perfume, and in a diffuser the bright top and woody base hold well in a room.