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Winter 2024 Fragrance Trends By Cheryl Maclean, Fragrance Expert

November 04, 2024Adam Goodier

As winter approaches, it’s the perfect time to refresh your product line with fragrances that capture the season and resonate with your customers.

Insights and Plans for 2024: A Candle Shack Livestream

July 25, 2024Adam Goodier

Market Environment for 2024

Fragrance testing

July 25, 2024Adam Goodier

As part of our livestream series, we shared some insights into the intricacies of using fragrance oils in candles.

Your CLP questions answered.

June 06, 2024Adam Goodier

In this blog post, we'll address your most pressing questions about CLP, helping you stay informed and confident in your candle-making journey.

How do I go about making my first candle?

May 02, 2024Adam Goodier

In this blog we will take a look at the general steps involved in making your first candle and some options for getting started.

The Fragrance Pyramid

April 19, 2024Adam Goodier

This pyramid is crucial for both creators and consumers, serving as a guide to the intricate dance of scents within a perfume or candle.

Myth Busting: Essential Oils

April 17, 2024Neil Whitefield

Let's debunk some popular myths about essential oils and fact check common misconceptions about them.

Essential Vs Fragrance Oils: What’s the difference?

February 18, 2022Ronnie Chan

Have you ever wondered what the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils is? Our R&D team have put together an article to explain the difference!

What do I open the green perfume cans with?

November 11, 2021Duncan Maclean

When ordering 5kg or more of fragrance, Augeo or Cyclomethicone, you will notice that we use green cans for shipping as opposed to our other bottles. The lids for our...

Fragrance Calculations?

August 08, 2018Duncan Maclean

Calculating the correct amount of wax, fragrance and dye is an area that can often confuse novice candle makers. This article and supporting video are intended to demystify this and...

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