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Top 10 Autumn Fragrance Oils for Candles and Soap

By David Fisher, About.com

There's a chill in the air and the leaves are starting to fall from the trees. It's my favorite time of the year...and these are some of my favorite "Autumn" themed Candle and Soap Making Fragrance Oils. Not all of them are pumpkin pie and pine trees...some are more complex...but still make me think of Autumn.

1. Spice

A simple name for a yummy complex fragrance. Irresistible spices of nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon and clove come together with tangy orange to complete this holiday wonder. Great for Halloween, Thanksgiving...or any winter-time candle or soap.

2. Pumpkin Pie

The fragrance I use in my Pumpkin Soap recipe. Puree of pumpkin sprinkled with spices of ginger and cinnamon. Baked to perfection in the crispiest of crusts. A holiday tradition!

3. Della Robbia Wreath

Zesty Tangerine combined with winter balsam to produce the perfect Della Robbia Wreath ambience for the Holiday's. Della Robbia wreaths traditionally are citrus fruits wired to evergreen boughs, each region adding locally sourced items of interest.
How to make a Della Robbia wreath

4. BrambleBerry Energy

A stimulating blend of Citrus, including Grapefruit, Lemon and Lime, with hints of fresh Cucumber and Jasmine, and a touch of Pineapple, Blackberry and Champagne. Energy is an exciting mix that's perfect for spring and summer. Not safe for gel candles. (Note: This was one of my all time best sellers when I was selling soap full time!)

5. Acorn Harvest

Very unique! Our acorn harvest fragrance is a warm earthy nutty aroma with rich buttery vanilla notes.

6. Brown Sugar

Alluring vanilla folds into the heart of thick sweet cream. Delicious brown sugar glazes the top of this enticing creation. A good holiday time scent! Blends nicely with spice scents and fruits.

7. Apple Spice

Fresh ground cinnamon generously sprinkled over tasty dried apple peel. Allspice, fresh clove bud and drips of Vermont maple complete this flavorful treat.

8. Oatmeal, Milk and Honey

A wonderful, rich blend of three delightful scents - relaxing and heartwarming - like a hug and an oatmeal cookie all wrapped up in one.

9. Christmas Spice Fragrance

This seasonal standout is an irresistible blend of Yuletide spice, woods, and sweet notes. At the top, ripe strawberry melds with touches of green apple and pineapple. Next, holiday spices of clove, cinnamon, pimento, and cardamom blend with a hint of rose, leading to a long-lasting drydown of sweet vanilla and balsam fir.

10. Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad fragrance is based around the dishes prepared at this festive time: revoltijo de romeritos (wild greens), Ensalada de noche Buena (Christmas Fruit Salad with lots of oranges), Ponche (a hot fruit punch), sidra (sparkling cider) and supporting notes of Flor de Noche Buena (Christmas Eve Flower). This is a complex blend that you'll enjoy making and telling the story behind it!

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