1oz fragrance to 1 pound of wax is what most sites say for soy wax. And try waiting a little lower temperature before adding fragrance you can add color at a high temp but try waiting at least 160 to 130 for fragrance it will stay in candles longer rather than being burned off while cooling.

I have made a citrus blend of various essential oils and caculated an average of all the flashpoints = 115-130. So if I were to add at 180f it would likely burn off the fragrance and significantly affect the hot scent throw.

Therefore based my blend flashpoint should I add the fragrance at 130f and stir for 2mins. Which means the pour temperature will likely be around 120-125f.

But there seems to be conflicting data saying if the fragrance is not added at 180f it is then not hot enough to bind with the wax.

I am really getting confused and before I put it to the test I would love to gain your feedback.

Thanks

I’ve done some research on that, and from what I found, the flashpoint really isn’t a concern except in gel candles and for shipping by air. Here’s what Candlescience says about it: http://support.candlescience.com/hc/en-us/articles/201390030-What-does-the-fragrance-flashpoint-mean-

Sounds like you’ve got things covered as far as testing. It’s true that baked goods can tend to have a weaker throw, and Banana nut bread is one that I’ve had a hard time with. I didn’t get it from Candlescience, but I imagine it may be just a weaker throw where ever you get it. A couple more days wouldn’t hurt, though 5 days cure time should be plenty. It is possible that this fragrance just needs to cure longer. I would love to hear how it goes with the longer cure time once you light them. I will have to do some in depth testing with baked goods fragrances myself now! lol Have you tried having another person give their opinion on the throw? Sometimes we just are too close to the situation and our noses aren’t as sensitive to it, especially after smelling it while making them.

Also, should I worry about flash points?

Thank you for your response! I order from candle science and have only ordered fragrance oils with high soy ratings. My first candle I let sit for 24hrs, my second, 48hrs and I have two more curing that I added fo at a high temp and also a low temp that have been curing for 5 days now. So far I am only testing one fragrance -banana bread 1-1 1/2 oz per lb.
melt pool is 1/2inch in glass jars. Yes melted right to the edges. The wicks seem to work well. I recently read that “baked good” fragrances just don’t throw as well. Is this true? Should I wait a couple more days to light my candles that have been curing for 5days?

Holly, yes, curing can make a difference. How long did you let them sit before lighting? What fragrance did you use and where did you order it from, and how much (probably about 1oz I’m assuming, since you said you followed my instructions). How deep is your melt pool and did it melt pretty much to the edge of the container?

Jami, I am not sure about CandleWic products. I haven’t ordered from them yet, and I’ve heard that Lone Star’s oils aren’t necessarily that great, and I’ve never tried the Soy 125 wax. What size wick are you using and are you getting a good melt pool when burning? Have you tried some other fragrances by now and found any that are working for you?