How to choose the best candle fragrance oil? 5 steps to make scented candles

Whether you are an individual making scented candles or a candle brand that has just been established, the selection of aromatherapy oils can be said to be one of the most critical links.

Candle fragrance oils not only add a unique fragrance to candles, but also bring many benefits on the physical and mental levels. It is not only good for the body of candle users, but also can help candle brands gain a very clear market positioning and be popular with consumers, promoting a rapid increase in wax sales.

Next, let’s explore together: how to choose the ideal aromatherapy oil for scented candles to make it more perfect.

First, let’s understand the basic categories of fragrance oils

According to the general classification of fragrance oils, it is divided into single fragrance oils and compound fragrance oils.

Single fragrance oils:

This type of fragrance oil is the essence extracted directly from plants. Each type exudes a unique fragrance, and some types have unique efficacy characteristics.

The purchase cost of this type of fragrance oil is relatively cheap, but the aroma is relatively simple. It is suitable for cheap candles and personal candle making, but not suitable for candle brand manufacturers.

Common single fragrances include:  rose, jasmine, lavender, osmanthus, gardenia, orange blossom, lemon, mint, sandalwood, cedar, patchouli, ylang-ylang, lily of the valley, clove, ambergris, musk, milk, vanilla, apple, strawberry, pineapple, and coconut.

Compound fragrance oil:

As the name suggests, compound fragrance oil is carefully blended from two or more single essential oils, and is a product carefully designed by perfumers. It can create a specific fragrance atmosphere and experience multiple effects.

Compound fragrance oil is more suitable for high-end brand aromatherapy and perfume products.

Most fragrance brands will customize fragrance oils to blend unique aromas, making their products uniquely competitive in the market. Most well-known aromatherapy candle manufacturers will also adopt similar strategies.

Common compound fragrance combinations:

Floral compound：Rose-Jasmine, Lavender-Orange Blossom, Gardenia-Lily of the Valley, Osmanthus-Jasmine, Ylang-Rose

Fruity compound：Apple-Strawberry, Lemon-Strawberry, Pineapple-Coconut, Orange-Grapefruit, Banana-Passion Fruit

Herb compound：Cedar-Sandalwood, Patchouli-Mint, Cedar-Lavender, Rosemary-Sage, Basil-Thyme

Fruit and floral compound：Rose-Strawberry, Jasmine-Apple , orange blossom-pineapple, lavender-grape, osmanthus-peach

Herbaceous and floral compound：Sandalwood-jasmine, cedar-lavender, patchouli-rose, mint-orange blossom, cedar-ylang-ylang

Herbaceous and fruity compound：Sandalwood-apple, cedar-lemon, patchouli-strawberry, mint-orange, rosemary-pineapple

Second, understand the needs of users

If you are making aromatherapy candles personally, you should consider the purpose of use. If you are using it to make aromatherapy candle products, then consider your brand’s market positioning, consumer gender and preferences, etc., and describe the type of aromatherapy oil that needs to be customized.

Common needs of aromatherapy candle consumers:

Relax: If they expect to use aromatherapy candles to relax, they can consider using fragrance oils such as lavender, sweet orange or chamomile.

Enliven: If they are facing a situation where they need to cheer up, lemon, mint or rosemary fragrance oils can inject vitality into you.

Purify the air: If you want aromatherapy candles to have the ability to purify the air, tea tree or eucalyptus fragrance oils are the most ideal options.

Third, choose high-quality candle fragrance oils

To choose high-quality candle fragrance oils, you need to consider factors such as the brand reputation of the manufacturer, the transparency of the fragrance oils, and the naturalness and purity of the aroma.

1. Brand reputation

It is recommended that you give priority to brands with high reputations, so as to ensure that the purity of the fragrance oils you purchase is very high.

Of course, some rapidly emerging fragrance manufacturers have a relatively small minimum order quantity and have a team of elite perfumers, and the fragrances they provide are cost-effective.

For example, new fragrance manufacturers represented by Ghilawd have a good industry reputation in Europe, the United States and other countries and regions, and their products are trustworthy.

Ghilawd has an efficient R&D process and provides you with satisfactory samples in the shortest possible cycle. In addition, our requirements for the minimum order quantity are relatively low, which is suitable for brands of all sizes to cooperate with us.

Products include: Hair Care Fragrance Oil,Bath and Shower Fragrance Oil, Perfume Fragrance Oil, Skincare Fragrance Oil, Pure Essential Oils, Diffuser Fragrance Oil, Candle Fragrance Oil, Car Diffuser Oil, Fragrance Chip, Detergent Fragrance Oil, etc.

2. Observe the color of fragrance oils

You can contact Ghilawd to obtain product samples and carefully examine the color of fragrance oils. The pure fragrance oils produced by them should have a clear texture and be free of any impurities.

3. Carefully smell the smell of fragrance oils

If it is a high-quality fragrance, you can only confirm that it is the most ideal fragrance in your mind if you smell it carefully.

Fourth, the amount of fragrance oils and mixing criteria

The amount of fragrance oils used must not be greedy. Generally speaking, it is most appropriate to add 10-20 drops of essential oils per 100 grams of candle wax.

When mixing multiple fragrance oils, you can first test the effect in a small amount of wax liquid to accurately control the final aroma.

Observe and test the evaporation rate of different fragrance oils. If some essential oils evaporate faster, adjust their proportions to ensure the durability of the aroma.

Fifth, ensure the safe use of fragrance oils

Do not apply fragrance oils directly to the skin without diluting them.

When using fragrance oils, be sure to ensure that the indoor environment is ventilated to prevent discomfort caused by long-term inhalation of high concentrations of essential oils.

When storing fragrance oils, please place them in a safe area that is difficult for children and pets to reach.

Summary:

Accurately selecting the right aromatherapy fragrance oils can make the aromatherapy candles emit a beautiful aroma and create a healthy and pleasant atmosphere for you.