Scent AlmanacAmber Hearth
A wool blanket, a lamp's warm glow and soft vanilla-amber on the skin of the room.
Vanilla will turn soap brown — plan a brown or tan design, or use a stabilizer.
Scale it
| Scent | Note | % | Grams | ≈ Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergamot | top | 23.5 | 7.1 | 157 |
| Almond | middle | 23.5 | 7.1 | 157 |
| Cardamom | middle | 17.6 | 5.3 | 118 |
| Vanilla | base | 17.6 | 5.3 | 118 |
| Amber | base | 11.8 | 3.5 | 78 |
| Cinnamon Leaf | middle | 5.9 | 1.8 | 39 |
Weigh fragrance for anything over a few grams. Drops assume about 20 per ml, and droppers vary a lot.
For candles, the usual rate is 6–10% of wax weight.
Structure
A classic starting balance is about 25% top, 50% middle and 25% base.
Harmony
47%
The share of pairs in this blend that are known to go well together.
Where it works
CandlesWorkable
Limited by Bergamot.
Wax meltsWorkable
Limited by Bergamot.
Reed diffuserWorkable
Limited by Vanilla.
Room & linen sprayWorkable
Limited by Amber.
Electric (water) diffuserAvoid
Limited by Almond.
Cold-process soapWorkable
Limited by Bergamot.
Melt-and-pour soapGood
Laundry & cleaningWorkable
Limited by Bergamot.
Cautions for candles
- Oxidizes with age — old oil is more likely to sensitize; store cool and dark (Bergamot)
- Caution around pets (especially cats and birds) — don't diffuse in their space (Bergamot, Cinnamon Leaf)
- Fades quickly — weak in cold-process soap or at hot throw (Bergamot)
- IFRA-restricted material — use the supplier's certificate limits (Cinnamon Leaf)