Scent AlmanacPumpkin Patch
Hay bales, crisp apples and a pie cooling on the porch rail.
Great as a wax melt; strong in paraffin. In soap, the vanilla browns — lean into a pumpkin-orange-to-brown design.
Scale it
| Scent | Note | % | Grams | ≈ Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Spice | middle | 42.1 | 12.6 | 281 |
| Apple | top | 26.3 | 7.9 | 175 |
| Vanilla | base | 15.8 | 4.7 | 105 |
| Maple | base | 10.5 | 3.2 | 70 |
| Clove Bud | middle | 5.3 | 1.6 | 35 |
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.
- Pumpkin Spice is very strong, so over 20% will take over the blend.
Harmony
90%
The share of pairs in this blend that are known to go well together.
Where it works
CandlesGreat
Wax meltsGreat
Reed diffuserWorkable
Limited by Pumpkin Spice.
Room & linen sprayGood
Electric (water) diffuserAvoid
Limited by Apple.
Cold-process soapWorkable
Limited by Pumpkin Spice.
Melt-and-pour soapGood
Laundry & cleaningWorkable
Limited by Pumpkin Spice.
Cautions for candles
- Caution around pets (especially cats and birds) — don't diffuse in their space (Clove Bud)
- IFRA-restricted material — use the supplier's certificate limits (Clove Bud)