A good bargain lavender
I mainly use essential oils to fragrance soy wax candles, so my evaluation of them is limited to their effectiveness as a scent, rather than topical or flavor applications. I also blend scents, so again, consider that when deciding how much weight to give my review. This brand has a nice, soft, grassy scent and is the fourth brand of lavender I have tried over the past 5 years. I have found that lavender adds depth to candle scents when used with lemon, frankincense, bergamot, and even peppermint. It also calms the scent of the heavy florals such as ylang ylang, jasmine and rose without overpowering the target fragrance. But it is one of the pricier scents, so I tend to use it judiciously. I have also found that I don't need the best of the best to make a wonderful smelling candle. But they do need to be pure, clean and the right consistency. This one fits those requirements at the price point that keeps my candle costs down. As a precaution, know what type of lavender you like best. There is a distinct difference between them with French lavender being the most highly prized. It is more pungent & earthier than the Bulgarian. If you are looking for a lavender that is strong and grassy, the French is going to make you happiest. If you like the sweeter, less pungent style of lavender, as I do, this one is likely to satisfy you. This is the second scent I have purchased from HIQILI. I have bought a lot of duds that I was pretty certain were not what they claimed to be from the cheaper sources, and it was not worth the gamble. I have found shopping by brand to be the easiest way to avoid being ripped off, so I am glad I followed the advice of other buyers and purchased HIQILI. For a lower price point compared to my usual brands, this will keep costs down making it easier for me to offer my candles at an affordable price. Read more