Scent AlmanacCherry Blossom Tea
Pale pink petals drifting over a cup of white tea in early spring.
Scale it
| Scent | Note | % | Grams | ≈ Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Blossom | middle | 40.0 | 12.0 | 267 |
| White Tea | top | 20.0 | 6.0 | 133 |
| Sandalwood | base | 20.0 | 6.0 | 133 |
| Freesia | middle | 13.3 | 4.0 | 89 |
| Pear | top | 6.7 | 2.0 | 44 |
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
60%
The share of pairs in this blend that are known to go well together.
Where it works
CandlesWorkable
Limited by Sandalwood.
Wax meltsWorkable
Limited by Sandalwood.
Reed diffuserGood
Room & linen sprayGood
Electric (water) diffuserAvoid
Limited by White Tea.
Cold-process soapWorkable
Limited by Pear.
Melt-and-pour soapGood
Laundry & cleaningWorkable
Limited by Sandalwood.
Cautions for candles
- Fades quickly — weak in cold-process soap or at hot throw (Pear)
Ideas that use it
Spring refresh collection
Clear out winter's heavy spice and swap in green, floral and clean scents across the house.
Teacher gifts in bulk
Small, crowd-pleasing gifts you can make twenty of in an afternoon.
Soap embeds
Small shapes of one soap set inside another bar — melt-and-pour stars, cold-process chunks or hearts.
A custom scent for a person
Build a signature blend from a person's favorite things: a place, a drink, a flower, a season.