Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

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

Start at 6% to 8%. Spice accords are potent and can become harsh above 9%. Check your wax maximum load first.

Why does my apple cinnamon candle smell medicinal?

Usually over-dosing or an unbalanced cheap accord where clove dominates. Keep the load at 7%, cure two weeks, and the apple and vanilla will come forward. If it still smells sharp, blend 20% with a plain apple oil.

How long should I cure it?

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

Is it a fragrance oil?

Yes. Cinnamon essential oil is a skin sensitiser and is restricted in most applications, and apple has no essential oil. A fragrance oil is the safer and more consistent choice.

Can I use it in body products?

Only within strict IFRA limits. Cinnamon and clove materials are sensitisers, so leave-on use is usually limited to very low percentages. Check the certificate for your category before using it on skin.

Does it discolor soap?

Yes, expect tan to brown from the vanilla and spices. Cinnamon can also accelerate trace and darken. Design a warm-coloured bar.

When does it sell?

September through December, peaking in November. It is one of the strongest seasonal sellers in the range.

What does it blend with?

Vanilla, caramel, cedar, orange and clove all work. A little cranberry or plum makes it more festive.

Does it accelerate trace?

Yes, moderate to fast. Spice accords can seize a batch if you soap warm. Mix cool, add at light trace, and stir by hand rather than with the stick blender.

Does it work in wax melts?

Extremely well. It is one of the strongest throwers in the range and a classic melt scent.

Is the clove note strong?

It is present but balanced by the apple and vanilla. If you want less, blend with a plain apple or vanilla oil at 30%.

How should I store it?

Sealed, away from heat and light. Unopened two to three years; opened about a year. The orange top fades first, leaving a warmer spice.