Scent AlmanacPeppermint Bark
Holiday candy tins: cool peppermint over creamy chocolate.
Chocolate and vanilla brown soap — make red-and-white designs in clear melt-and-pour and accept a tan layer.
Scale it
| Scent | Note | % | Grams | ≈ Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond | middle | 25.0 | 7.5 | 167 |
| Chocolate | base | 25.0 | 7.5 | 167 |
| Coconut | middle | 18.8 | 5.6 | 125 |
| Spearmint | top | 16.2 | 4.9 | 108 |
| Peppermint | top | 8.8 | 2.6 | 58 |
| Vanilla | base | 6.2 | 1.9 | 42 |
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
CandlesGood
Wax meltsGreat
Reed diffuserWorkable
Limited by Chocolate.
Room & linen sprayWorkable
Limited by Chocolate.
Electric (water) diffuserAvoid
Limited by Almond.
Cold-process soapGood
Melt-and-pour soapGood
Laundry & cleaningWorkable
Limited by Chocolate.
Cautions for candles
- Caution around pets (especially cats and birds) — don't diffuse in their space (Peppermint, Spearmint)
- Not for diffusing around young children (Peppermint)