Recommend essential oils for candle?

[tara.young88]

I don't have a lot of experience in making candles and now I want to try adding essential oils. I just don't know which ones to add so I'm here for your recommendations

The thing is, so far what I've seen tells me that the scent of essential oils is too weak or could potentially smell terrible. I'm also afraid that if I put too much, it might explode or something!

How do I check which ones would work well for candle-making? I just want to explore this option before resorting to using fragrance oil.

 

[LastNightOnEarth]

If we're talking about essential oils for candle making, some work, some don't, I personally like to use Lemongrass and Lavender EO

 

[sydneymornings]

Start with oils known to hold up well in heat like lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus, and sweet orange. I love lavender, too!

 

[_smelle]

I don't have a lot of experience in making candles and now I want to try adding essential oils. I just don't know which ones to add so I'm here for your recommendations

The thing is, so far what I've seen tells me that the scent of essential oils is too weak or could potentially smell terrible. I'm also afraid that if I put too much, it might explode or something!

How do I check which ones would work well for candle-making? I just want to explore this option before resorting to using fragrance oil.

Curious to know if you've found success with essential oils?

I understand how you want to be careful but it's great you're exploring essential oils! You're right that they have a weaker scent so you'll likely need a higher concentration. You also don't need to worry about an explosion with proper use!

The key is adding the oil at the right temperature. Every oil has a flashpoint, and you'll want to add it when your wax has cooled to just above that point, that's often around 185F / 85C). This helps the oil bond with the wax instead of just burning off. You can find flashpoints for most essential oils with a quick online search.

And I agree with the others here! Popular choices for a better scent throw include lavender, peppermint, and eucalyptus. Blending them with a citrus or woodsy scent can also create a more complex and noticeable fragrance.