Scent AlmanacCranberry Wassail
A simmer pot of cranberries, orange peel and spice on the back burner.
Great as a wax melt; strong in paraffin.
Scale it
| Scent | Note | % | Grams | ≈ Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry | top | 20.0 | 6.0 | 133 |
| Cinnamon Leaf | middle | 20.0 | 6.0 | 133 |
| Ginger | middle | 20.0 | 6.0 | 133 |
| Brown Sugar | base | 20.0 | 6.0 | 133 |
| Sweet Orange | top | 13.3 | 4.0 | 89 |
| Clove Bud | middle | 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
67%
The share of pairs in this blend that are known to go well together.
Where it works
CandlesWorkable
Limited by Sweet Orange.
Wax meltsWorkable
Limited by Sweet Orange.
Reed diffuserWorkable
Limited by Brown Sugar.
Room & linen sprayGood
Electric (water) diffuserAvoid
Limited by Cranberry.
Cold-process soapWorkable
Limited by Sweet Orange.
Melt-and-pour soapGood
Laundry & cleaningWorkable
Limited by Cinnamon Leaf.
Cautions for candles
- Caution around pets (especially cats and birds) — don't diffuse in their space (Sweet Orange, Cinnamon Leaf, Clove Bud)
- Oxidizes with age — old oil is more likely to sensitize; store cool and dark (Sweet Orange)
- Fades quickly — weak in cold-process soap or at hot throw (Sweet Orange)
- IFRA-restricted material — use the supplier's certificate limits (Cinnamon Leaf, Clove Bud)