I've decided to start a candle business but have limited funds, so I'm looking for ideas as to what candle scents I should start out with. What are some that you know are popular that most people like? And what are some of your favorites that may not be so popular or are not so easy to find? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!!!
2007-03-24 20:57:57 · 14 answers · asked by BLAHBLAHBLAH 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
The candle business is a great business to be in 4.4 billion each year and said to rise another 7.2% in 2007. I have been doing this for a little over 4 years so I would have to say best scents to carry all depends on where you live but in the South best sellers are in order: Creme Brulee, Mulberry, Clean Cotton or Sun Washed Linen, Fruit Slices or Kumquat, Hot Apple Pie or Spiced Apple Pecan, Cool Water (men's type), French Vanilla, Butt Naked, Macintosh Apple, Lick Me All Over, Love Spell VS type, Amber Romance VS type, Sweet Pea BBW type, Gardenia, Lavender, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Eucalyptus, Vanilla, Green Apple, and so many more.
My best seller by far is Creme Brulee on average I sell about 30 to 40 Creme Brulee candles a day. Then Mulberry & Fruit Slices. Also the time a year plays into what sells and what dont like floral scents sell but not real good until Spring & Summer. Baking scents tend to sell best in the Winter & fruit in the Summer. Pumpkin & Carrot sell best in the fall.
Starting a candle business can be tough so if you need any advice, reciepes, suppliers, manufactures, distributors, wholesalers, tech talk, marketing ideas, or anything you can email me at alltoncravens@yahoo.com or bgoeLA@yahoo.com or feel free to call me at 318-294-8510
2007-03-29 20:12:34 · answer #1 · answered by alltoncravens 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi Kristina,
Candle business would be a good start!!
I have three favorite scents, and they are:
1) Jasmine
2) Lavender
3) Sandalwood
Of course, there are thousands of scents and aromas that you
could choose, but I think you're wise to start out your new
business with the most popular ones. That way, you know you
are going to have customers AND a positive cash flow.
2007-03-24 21:11:40 · answer #2 · answered by SlownEasy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some favourites include: Vanilla, Strawberry -any sweet smelling relaxing scent. Avoid strong and powerful scents as these tend to over power the other candle scents. Visit candle shops and I am sure you will find the perfect ones for you!
2007-03-24 21:07:14 · answer #3 · answered by rainbow fun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favorites are lavendar and berry scented ones but I think most people like vanilla or the ones that smell like food baking like apple pie or whatever. It would be great to have a rose scented candle. I haven't seen many of those around and I love the smell of roses.
2007-03-24 21:08:14 · answer #4 · answered by Turtle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
French Vanilla!
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2007-03-24 21:02:29 · answer #5 · answered by John H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My fav is Black Raspberry Vanilla. It gives you the best of two good smelling scents.
2007-03-28 19:17:21 · answer #6 · answered by Emilia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vanilla for sure. In the winter I love apple-cinnamon. A good quality pine is good.
2007-03-25 15:19:00 · answer #7 · answered by barbara m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like lavendor but if u want to make a scent then i have to say apple scent of course.
2007-03-24 21:01:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carrot
2007-03-24 20:59:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a pheromone candle?
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2007-03-27 21:13:25 · answer #10 · answered by Sydney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋