The descriptions are mostly from the vendor's websites, with my notes peppered in. Most vendors will send you samples of their fragrances if you request them. And be sure to check out the Soap Scent Review Board for reviews of soap making fragrances, and the Scent Review for reviews of (many of the same) fragrances for candle making.
1. Blackberry Sage
Layer after layer of rich berries effortlessly weave into healing notes of sage and subtle notes of rosemary. I must confess I'm a bit biased towards this fragrance. It was the first fragrance I ever made soap with. I was hooked then...and still love it now. (It's also on my Top Valentine's Day Fragrance Oil list.)2. Wild Rose
If you remember the old Rose Milk hand lotion, this one smells a lot like that. It is less American Beauty rose and more wild cottage rose.3. Black Amber and Lavender
One of my new favorite fragrances from the ever-reliable Bramble Berry, this fragrance blends rustic Amber with bold Parisian Lavender. Combined with these main scents is a mysterious Black Myrrh, dulcet vanilla Tonka bean, and a splash of Egyptian Musk. They've rounded out the fragrance with a surprising addition of raw Clary Sage resulting in an earthy concotion with hints of sweetness and pleasing floral notes. It's not quite amber, not quite vanilla, and still strongly lavender. It does have a fair amount of vanilla in it, so it discolors to a chocolate brown, but it's worth it. (A great fragrance to do a vanilla swirl with!)
4. Cool Citrus Basil
I don't usually go for "dupe" or "type" fragrances...but I like this one a lot. It's described as a delightful spring scent of fresh-cut basil blended with revitalizing citrus scents of sweet, ripe mandarin oranges, lemon, limes....touched with warm sandalwood and sensual rose. A vibrant fragrance to awaken the senses!5. Vervaine Olive Blossom
Surrounded by fresh crisp notes of lemon verbena, green olive leaves, pettigrain and cucumber. A nice "dupe" of Voluspa's Vervaine Olive Leaf Basic Black Collection.
6. Country Clothesline
Very fresh, green, soapy fragrance just like freshly washed clothes. I like this one because it's not as "baby-powder-ish" as some other "clothesline" fragrances.7. Narcissus II
Soft petals of narcissus awaken with Moroccan rose blossoms and ylang in captivating Narcissus II Fragrance Oil. It starts off as "yeah...this is a nice rose-floral blend fragrance"...but it's really deep and sweet and complex.
Did you know that (allegedly) the flower isn't named for the Greek Narcissus (who fell in love with his own reflection) myth? According to Perfume 2000, it's derived from the Greek word "narce" which means "to be numb" - referring to the narcotic effect of the narcissus.
8. Moonlight Path
What would spring be without some lavender? I often use plain lavender essential oil for springtime soaps and candles, but this is a really interesting variation. It's an ethereal, long lasting floral of French lavender, wild violet and musk which develops into a seductive essence of warmth and softness.
9. English Ivy
A picnic, a bouquet, and a nap under a blue sky, all mixed into one. An ultimately fresh sophisticated floral with a lot of fresh air mixed in. A sheer green floral fragrance having a fruity bergamot, ozone top note, a damescenian rose, chassis jasmine middle note and a warm precious wood, musky sage base note. Very complex and yummy. (This one is also on my Top Valentine's Day Fragrance Oils list.10. Eucalyptus and Spearmint
I was skeptical that these two very strong fragrance notes would blend together, but the scent is very well balanced and the result is really nice. The addition of citrus and nutmeg and a hint of peppermint help to round out the blend of Australian eucalyptus and American spearmint. It's a very relaxing and yet fresh scent.
