Faint scent throw

[pam4candles]

I've been getting into candle-making and now my mom has a special request. There's a specific scent that caught our attention while on a holiday, and after some research and asking around, I discovered it could be Candle Science's Cashmere Plum. So I bought that, as well as the White Sage and Lavender. They both smell great out of the bottle, but the finished candles are incredibly faint, whether they're cold or hot. I'm using IGI 4630 wax and I've been experimenting with fragrance loads around 8-10%.

Is it normal for the scent to be practically non-existent after the wax has set? I'm following all the instructions, including pouring temp and mixing time, and I'm wondering if I'm just not waiting long enough for the cure, or if I should be using a different fragrance oil. It's a bit discouraging, especially since my mom was so excited when we got to identify the scents we want. Any advice on what I might be doing wrong? Thank you!

 

[LOVER BOY]

@pam4candles Sometimes the scent throw is weak because the fragrance isn't fully compatible with the wax or the pour temperature was slightly off. You might try a higher fragrance load or testing a different scent from the same supplier to see if it blooms better.

 

[John Doe]

Weak scent in finished candles isn't normal, IGI 4630 struggles with throw, and 8–10% fragrance isn't always enough, so you're basically fighting the wax; switching oils or a stronger wax is the real fix.

 

[Lumiere]

@pam4candles I've had the same issue with IGI 4630. Trying a different wax or slightly higher fragrance load usually makes a noticeable difference in scent throw.