Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

How much Turquoise Bloom Fragrance Oil for Candles & Soap Making 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. Turquoise Bloom Fragrance Oil for Candles & Soap Making 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 Turquoise Bloom Fragrance Oil for Candles & Soap Making 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 Turquoise Bloom Fragrance Oil for Candles & Soap Making, where the amber and cedarwood are the part that develops last.

Is Turquoise Bloom Fragrance Oil for Candles & Soap Making 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 pink pepper and mandarin and cinnamon and mango and cardamom and tamarind opening over amber.

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. Turquoise Bloom Fragrance Oil for Candles & Soap Making 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.

Is Turquoise Bloom too spicy?

No, the cardamom and cinnamon warm the top but the mandarin and tamarind keep it bright, and the water lily keeps the heart clear. It is spiced, not heavy.

What does the absinthe note do?

Absinthe adds a faint, green, almost herbal lift in the base that keeps the amber and patchouli from turning too dense. It is subtle, not a lead note.

Does the coconut make it tropical?

The coconut sits in the base as a soft, creamy warmth rather than a tropical lead. It rounds the amber and patchouli without turning the scent beachy.

Does it work in cold process soap?

Yes, at 2% to 5%. The spiced base is what survives a cure, so judge the final character after four to six weeks.

Can I blend it with a vanilla?

Yes, a little vanilla warms the base, but keep Turquoise Bloom the lead or the clear, watery heart gets lost. Test in your medium.

What season is it best for?

Fall and winter, where the warm spice and rich florals have room to breathe.