Scent AlmanacGardenia Moon
A white-flower garden at night, heavy with gardenia and tuberose.
A trace of ylang ylang gives the creamy, tropical depth of real white flowers; keep it under half a part.
Scale it
| Scent | Note | % | Grams | ≈ Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardenia | middle | 32.1 | 9.6 | 214 |
| Sandalwood | base | 25.6 | 7.7 | 171 |
| Bergamot | top | 19.2 | 5.8 | 128 |
| Magnolia | middle | 12.8 | 3.8 | 85 |
| Mandarin | top | 6.4 | 1.9 | 43 |
| Ylang Ylang | middle | 3.8 | 1.2 | 26 |
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 Bergamot.
Wax meltsWorkable
Limited by Bergamot.
Reed diffuserGood
Room & linen sprayGood
Electric (water) diffuserAvoid
Limited by Gardenia.
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, Mandarin)
- Caution around pets (especially cats and birds) — don't diffuse in their space (Bergamot, Mandarin, Ylang Ylang)
- Fades quickly — weak in cold-process soap or at hot throw (Bergamot, Mandarin)