Scent AlmanacMango Sunset
Ripe mango and pineapple at a beach bar as the sky goes orange.
Fruity fragrance oils fade fast in hot wax — cure the candle a full week before judging it.
Scale it
| Scent | Note | % | Grams | ≈ Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut | middle | 26.7 | 8.0 | 178 |
| Mango | top | 20.0 | 6.0 | 133 |
| Honeysuckle | middle | 20.0 | 6.0 | 133 |
| Vanilla | base | 20.0 | 6.0 | 133 |
| Pineapple | top | 13.3 | 4.0 | 89 |
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
CandlesGreat
Wax meltsGreat
Reed diffuserWorkable
Limited by Vanilla.
Room & linen sprayGood
Electric (water) diffuserAvoid
Limited by Mango.
Cold-process soapWorkable
Limited by Mango.
Melt-and-pour soapGood
Laundry & cleaningWorkable
Limited by Vanilla.
Cautions for candles
- Fades quickly — weak in cold-process soap or at hot throw (Mango, Pineapple)
Ideas that use it
Summer patio line
Bright, fruity candles for outdoor tables and open windows, poured in sturdy vessels that can take a breeze.
Car freshie stocking stuffers
Aroma-bead car freshies are cheap, quick and loved — and they take strong fragrance oils well.
Color wax with dye blocks, not crayons
Candle dye is made to dissolve in wax and burn cleanly; crayon pigment doesn't dissolve and clogs the wick.