What makes Mon Guerlain Eau de Toilette so special? In my view, it’s the fusion of the juicy mandarin note with aromatic lavender. I absolutely love this combination and if you do as well I highly recommend to try out the dessert recipe in the last blog post. Continuing on this lavender-mandarin kick, today’s post will be a new scented DIY candle inspired by Mon Guerlain Eau de Toilette. Lavender and mandarin are quite summery ingredients on their own, but when paired with vanilla and sandalwood they make the perfect scent for an autumn evening in. After all, we’re getting closer and closer to sweater weather!
What to Expect
The scent of mandarin is definitely very present in this candle. It’s a soft and candied mandarin note that softens and balances out the lavender, all whilst maintaining a sparkling and joyful freshness. It’s a delightful little gourmand treat right from the start! Then we have the lavender. It isn’t too overpowering – you don’t get a spa massage vibe, rather the lavender retains a smooth and floral character. Whilst the scent appears to be very fresh and summery, there is certainly an element of warmth in the candle, brought about by vanilla and sandalwood. The combination of these ingredients create overall a creamy, warm and enveloping impression, perfect for this time of year.
Candle Supplies
• Soy wax flakes
• Fragrance oil (6-12% wax weight)
• Candle wick
• Adhesive sticker or tape
• Mason jar
• Weighing balance
• Thermometer
• Metal pouring pitcher
• Saucepan
Fragrance Formula
Top: 16% lavender, 31% mandarin, 7% bergamot, 7% lemon
Heart: 10% jasmine
Base: 16% vanilla, 13% sandalwood
Instructions
1. Weigh soy wax in a metal pouring pitcher.
2. Put pitcher into a double boiler and allow the wax to melt completely. For the double boiler, add enough water into a saucepan to cover a third of the metal pitcher. Place metal pitcher into the saucepan and heat over medium heat.
3. While waiting for the soy wax to melt, stick the wick on the bottom of the mason jar using an adhesive sticker or tape.
4. Prepare fragrance oil mix (see above formula).
4. Heat wax until temperature reaches 85°C (this may vary depending on the type of wax used).
5. Add fragrance oil to the wax and mix thoroughly.
6. Remove from heat. Once temperature reaches 60°C, carefully pour melted wax and fragrance oil into a mason jar.
7. Leave the candle to sit overnight at room temperature.
Essential Oil Suppliers
• Holland & Barrett: bergamot and jasmine
• G Baldwin & Co: lavender, mandarin, lemon, vanilla and sandalwood
Disclaimer
All images are my own. This post isn’t sponsored.