Favorite citrus for CP

I have just used up my last Satsuma Guava that I purchased from a Co-op a couple of years ago. I need a new citrus to replace it and it needs to be a fragrance that sticks well enough that the soap will be good to sell in 6 months and use in 1 year. My preference is a blend rather than a single note citrus. I do sell blood orange and patchouli so am looking in the bright rather than earthy types.

I am thinking about going back to orange 5x or 10x but I hate to always be limited to orange discoloration.

So, do you have a favorite that you think of as really long lasting?

 

I've had good luck with Crafter's Choice Energy (although I will be switching this one to California Candle Supply's Volcano, they smell the same but CCS has a better price, not sure yet if it sticks as well as Crafter's Choice), I also like Crafter's Choice My Main Squeeze.

 

I 2nd Energy. While not a scent I like, it does sell well enough.
Personally I like more of the Mango, Guava, pineapple scents.

I do hear that Citrus does not have a good staying power, but remember someone saying they mix EO & FO for a longer lasting scent.
I would love a Lemon, but they all seem to smell like Pine Sol to me

 

What I liked the most about Satsuma Guava was citrus but not candy sweet and had the complexity of a bit of floral/fresh notes. I know that is why it sold so well. This year I have used BB Kumquat in a blackberry blend. It sold because of that sweet tarts type sweet/sour but not to everyone. I use Tangerine 5x natural from NDA for a lavender blend. I like it and it works but I don't think of it as that fragrance that will be around in a year or so and I haven't really wanted it just on its own. I am just wanting something as good as what I no longer have.

I understand your issues with lemon. I make a lavender lemongrass blend that works but it is a lot more lavender than lemongrass. I am testing WSP verbena and although I like it I suspect a customer will comment it would make a good kitchen soap.

I can see myself ordering 2 ounce citrus fragrances forever. I ordered 2 oz satsuma's last year but they just were just all orange. My regular satsuma guava beat them all.

 

I am glad to hear I’m not the only one who thinks they smell like pinesol!

 

Well if you all find one that doesn't, let me know

 

BB's Yuzu (Cybilla)
Electric Lemonade Cocktail

 

Verbena Lemon is fantastic one from Crafters

 

I mix Lemon Verbena (1/2), Lemon slices (1/4) and Satsuma (1/4) all from Rustic Essentials and WOW! An amazing citrus scent I call Florida Sunshine

 

Big fan of Grapefruit & Bergamot from Crafters Choice

 

Thanks for the comment. I like grapefruit but hadn't thought about it being long lasting. I will definitely order a sample.

 

I like Flame Tree (Lush Fire Tree dupe) Awaken (Avo Bath dupe) from Nurture soap. I find they both hold well and are amazing scents.
From Nurture's website: Awaken- lemongrass, lemon verbena, bergamot, and rosewood notes
Flame Tree- an exotic blend of lemongrass, sandalwood, lemon tree, fire tree, myrtle, bergamot, ginger, and orange blossom

Disclaimer: I did not receive this product free or at a discount for this honest and unbiased review.

 

The only EO citrus (or EO period for me) that I've been able to get to stick is Lime EO. and I LOVE IT.

 

@scard ENABLER! Now I have to add Flame Tree to my ever-growing wishlist from Nurture. It sounds absolutely divine. I haven't yet bought anything from them... mostly because the list is too big and I can't decide what is the must-have.

 

@scard and @amd Flame Tree is a good one! It discolors a rusty brown, but I tried using BCN's vanilla stabilizer with it and it leaves the soap a pretty yellow gold color. I used it for the July Challenge.

 

What the?! How do you people do this???? Gorgeous!

 

Thank you Richard. I saw a YouTube video of an acrylic paint pour technique and wanted to try it with soap. I should give it another try one of these days.