Scent AlmanacHearth & Clove
Orange peels drying by the stove, a pinch of clove and a warm spoonful of spice.
Clove and cinnamon leaf accelerate cold-process trace — pour at thin trace and skip the fancy swirl.
Scale it
| Scent | Note | % | Grams | ≈ Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Orange | top | 29.4 | 8.8 | 196 |
| Atlas Cedarwood | base | 23.5 | 7.1 | 157 |
| Cinnamon Leaf | middle | 17.6 | 5.3 | 118 |
| Nutmeg | middle | 11.8 | 3.5 | 78 |
| Cardamom | middle | 11.8 | 3.5 | 78 |
| Clove Bud | 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 room & linen spray, the usual rate is 1–5% of total liquid.
Structure
A classic starting balance is about 25% top, 50% middle and 25% base.
Harmony
73%
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 diffuserGood
Room & linen sprayGood
Electric (water) diffuserWorkable
Limited by Nutmeg.
Cold-process soapWorkable
Limited by Sweet Orange.
Melt-and-pour soapGood
Laundry & cleaningWorkable
Limited by Cinnamon Leaf.
Cautions for room & linen spray
- 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)
- Commonly advised against in pregnancy (Nutmeg)