Scent AlmanacWatermelon Cooler
A cold slice of watermelon and cucumber water on the hottest day of summer.
Watermelon is sweet and thin on its own; the cedar gives the cured candle some body.
Scale it
| Scent | Note | % | Grams | ≈ Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freesia | middle | 26.7 | 8.0 | 178 |
| Watermelon | top | 20.0 | 6.0 | 133 |
| Bamboo | middle | 20.0 | 6.0 | 133 |
| Virginian Cedarwood | base | 20.0 | 6.0 | 133 |
| Cucumber | 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
20%
The share of pairs in this blend that are known to go well together.
Where it works
CandlesWorkable
Limited by Cucumber.
Wax meltsGood
Reed diffuserGood
Room & linen sprayGood
Electric (water) diffuserAvoid
Limited by Watermelon.
Cold-process soapWorkable
Limited by Watermelon.
Melt-and-pour soapGood
Laundry & cleaningGood
Cautions for candles
- Fades quickly — weak in cold-process soap or at hot throw (Watermelon)