Scent AlmanacSunday Bakery
Cinnamon buns coming out of the oven with the Sunday paper.
Vanilla will turn soap brown — use a vanilla stabilizer or plan a brown design.
Scale it
| Scent | Note | % | Grams | ≈ Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond | middle | 29.4 | 8.8 | 196 |
| Sweet Orange | top | 23.5 | 7.1 | 157 |
| Vanilla | base | 17.6 | 5.3 | 118 |
| Cinnamon Leaf | middle | 11.8 | 3.5 | 78 |
| Brown Sugar | base | 11.8 | 3.5 | 78 |
| Nutmeg | 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 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
67%
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 diffuserWorkable
Limited by Vanilla.
Room & linen sprayGood
Electric (water) diffuserAvoid
Limited by Almond.
Cold-process soapWorkable
Limited by Sweet Orange.
Melt-and-pour soapGood
Laundry & cleaningWorkable
Limited by Cinnamon Leaf.
Cautions for candles
- Caution around pets (especially cats and birds) — don't diffuse in their space (Sweet Orange, Cinnamon Leaf)
- 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)
- Commonly advised against in pregnancy (Nutmeg)
Ideas that use it
Holiday gift trio
Three small candles that cover every kind of holiday person: the tree lover, the baker and the candy-cane fan.
A kitchen that smells clean, not like dinner
Kitchens need bright, cutting scents that cover cooking smells without clashing with food.
Scent a memory
Recreate a specific moment — a grandparent's kitchen, a honeymoon, a first apartment — as a candle.