Citrus Fragrances For Fresh, Clean Candle Scents

Whether you find yourself drawn to more exotic spices or you’re more preferable to the cool clean citrus fragrances in your candle-making  arsenal—How To Start A Candle Making Business.com has a vast knowledge of candle making to help guide you through your next purchase of candle ingredients. If you’ve ever wondered what constitutes your favorite scented candle, this article is a must read. If you read the past article on floral candle Ingredients, then the following article is our list of Citrus Ingredients that you can’t pass up! We’ll give you the breakdown of the citrus and spice fragrances and essential oils that give the optimal in fresh- and-clean scents as well as the Oriental-spiced candle scents—to spice up your evening!

Citrus - Fresh and Clean: The predominant note in this family is composed of a sparkling citrus fruit. Bergamot, orange, mandarin, tangerine, lemon and grapefruit are commonly used.

• Citrus Aromatic:  Exciting spice notes such as thyme, mint, tarragon or rosemary harmonize beautifully with citrus top notes.

 

Oriental - Exotic and Rich: The heavy sweetness of sandalwood, musk and vanilla characterize this spicy, exotic family. Also known as the amber family, it captures the deep, rich and musky tones of the orient in candle making.

• Oriental Floral: Romantic floral notes are added to the oriental base to create a light, modern, yet exotic and spicy candle scent.
• Oriental Spicy: Spices such as cinnamon, clove and nutmeg add a distinguished tone to this sub-group.
• Oriental Woody: Dry cedar notes, amber or sandalwood are added for a warm and powdery finish.

 

Woody - Dry and Opulent: Widely used in men’s fragrances, the woody family includes rich and complex notes of sandalwood, amber, patchouli, agar wood and cedar.

• Woody Aquatic: Oceanic notes such as kelp, rosemary and synthetic sea breeze add a splash of energy to the dry, woody family.
• Woody Aromatic: Spice notes of thyme, rosemary and sage are harmonized with wood notes for a rich and flavorful candle fragrance.

 

Aromatic -Spicy and Fresh: Distinctly masculine, this family combines citrus, floral, spice and/or wood notes for a modern, unique fragrance expression.

• Aromatic Aquatic: Crisp, fresh ocean notes create a modern aromatic family that is masculine and confident.
• Aromatic Fresh: White florals or lavender add a sparkle to the aromatic family.
• Aromatic Rustic: Hay, freshly cut grass and fresh outdoor scents give this sub-group a rugged, fresh scent.
• Aromatic Spicy: Sandalwood, tobacco and spices create an exotic, bold statement when blended with traditional aromatic notes.
  

Starting up your new candle making business can be challenging if you don’t already know how to pinpoint the ingredients that make for a line of candles that will sell. This is why How To Start A Candle Making Business.com strives to give you a the information you need to get your candle making biz off the ground.

 

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