Teach Soap

Hi, I'm Judy from kentucky. I have been making soaps since 1992. I've always just used my own recipe using herbs, oatmeal, and usually Patchouli essential oil. For the last few years, I can't get that great earthy, spicy smell, I used to love. I have tried different companies, and used both fragrance and essential oils. What is the secret of retaining the strong fragrance in CP soaps? Where can I get the best Patchouli fragrance, and what is a good fragrance to add to Patchouli to make it even more spicy? I have more questions, but I'll just stick with the fragrance question for now. Thanks for your help.

Welcome!
I have seen adultarated essential oil of Patchouli due to its increased price. There are also a couple of varieties. I buy mine online from reputable vendors like BrambleBerry. You can find theirs here: http://www.brambleberry.com/Patchouli-E ... P3420.aspx
You can add spice essential oils like clove, but in larger amount it can make your soap seize. Too much cinnamon and it could be irritating to the skin.

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Irena
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What soapbuddy just said also you may like to try BB Spiced Mahogany, I like it for the spicy smell but you could add some patchouli with it. I made something the other day, Patchouli EO, BB Neroli FO, Vanilla FO (a sweet one) and it came up really beautiful a bit like L--- Karma. Just a thought.

Thanks for your comments. Maybe spicey isn't the word I'm looking for. It's hard to put into words a certain scent. I always just used Patchouli alone with nothing else, and i loved it. I've noticed there is a pepper oil. Has anyone used it with Patchouli? Does it burn like the edible pepper?

Too much pepper oil can irritate the skin. It's best used in a small amount in a blend.

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Irena
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What soapbuddy and mocoochino said. Spiced Mahogany is awesome.

Also, do yourself a favor and try Arabian Spice from Bramble Berry. It'll accelerate trace in a New York second...but it's makes an awesome goat's milk blend. Cinnamon, sage, clove, etc.