Bath And Body Works: Fragrance Oils For Sale?

There are a variety of fragrance oils on the market that are inspired by Bath and Body Works' scents. These fragrance oils are not identical to the original Bath and Body Works fragrances, but they are designed to be similar. The fragrance oils can be used to make homemade candles, soaps, lotions, and other products. Some companies that sell these fragrance oils include Bulk Apothecary, Crafter's Choice, Indigo Fragrance, and The Candlemaker Store. These companies offer a range of scents that are comparable to popular Bath and Body Works fragrances, such as Eucalyptus & Spearmint, Japanese Cherry Blossom, and Peach Bellini.

Inspired fragrance oils

Fragrance oils are a great way to experience your favourite scents and can be used to create your own unique candles, soaps, lotions, perfumes and cosmetics.

For example, Crafter's Choice offers a range of Bath and Body Works-inspired fragrance oils, such as their interpretation of the popular Eucalyptus & Spearmint scent, which combines eucalyptus, sage, spearmint and lavender. They also offer interpretations of other Bath and Body Works fragrances like Vanilla Bean Noel, Lavender Chamomile, and Coconut Water & Pineapple.

Other companies, like Indigo Fragrance, offer their own professional interpretations of Bath and Body Works fragrances, such as their Black Cherry Merlot Type Fragrance Oil, which blends dark cherry, black raspberry and merlot. They also have interpretations of other scents like Japanese Cherry Blossoms, Leaves, and Peach Bellini.

With so many options available, inspired fragrance oils provide an affordable and creative way to explore and enjoy a variety of captivating scents.

Wholesale supplies

There are a number of companies that offer wholesale supplies of fragrance oils inspired by Bath and Body Works. These companies include Bulk Apothecary, Crafter's Choice, Indigo Fragrance, and Wholesale Supplies Plus.

Bulk Apothecary

Bulk Apothecary offers a collection of Bath and Body Works-inspired fragrance oils that can be used to create homemade candles, soaps, lotions, and more. They claim to offer high-quality fragrance oils at budget-friendly prices.

Crafter's Choice

Crafter's Choice offers a range of wholesale soap-making supplies, including essential oils, melt-and-pour soap bases, molds, cutters, colours, and unscented bases, as well as ingredients like shea butter and cocoa butter. They also offer wholesale pre-made lotion bases and washes, as well as wholesale essential oils and flavour oils.

Indigo Fragrance

Indigo Fragrance offers a range of fragrance oils that are their professional interpretations of Bath and Body Works fragrances. They are not affiliated with the Bath and Body Works brand. They offer a variety of scents, including Black Cherry Merlot, Japanese Cherry Blossoms, Peach Bellini, and more.

DIY fragrance blends

Creating your own fragrance blends can be a fun and rewarding experience. Not only do you get to experiment with different scents, but you can also avoid the sometimes overpowering and cloying nature of commercial perfumes. Plus, you get to decide what goes into your fragrance, avoiding any nasty chemicals.

Ingredients and Supplies

To get started, you'll need the following:

• Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils
• Fractionated coconut oil (or another carrier oil like jojoba oil or sweet almond oil)
• Beeswax (if making a solid perfume)
• Containers to hold your perfume (spray bottles, roller ball bottles, or jars)

Scent Categories

Essential oils typically fall into seven scent categories:

• Floral: Classic scents in feminine perfumes, including jasmine, ylang-ylang, lavender, and neroli.
• Mint: Aromas that invigorate and improve focus, such as spearmint.
• Earthy/Musky: Romantic and centering scents like patchouli, often used in perfumes and colognes.
• Spicy: Aromas where a little goes a long way, including ginger and clove.
• Citrus: Bright and cheerful scents that energize, like bergamot and vanilla.
• Woodsy: Earthy and strengthening scents that often skew masculine, such as cedarwood and sandalwood.
• Medicinal: Oils that can smell quite strong, like frankincense.

Notes of a Perfume

When creating your own fragrance blends, it's important to understand the different notes: the top note, the body or middle note, and the base or fixative note. These notes refer to how quickly an essential oil evaporates, with top notes being the most volatile and base notes being the least.

• Top Notes: Make up 10-20% of the blend. Common top notes include basil, bergamot, grapefruit, lemon, lime, wild orange, and peppermint.
• Body or Middle Notes: Make up 60-80% of the blend. Common middle notes include black pepper, cardamom, lavender, rosemary, and thyme.
• Base or Fixative Notes: Make up 10-20% of the blend. Common base notes include cedarwood, cinnamon bark, clove bud, frankincense, jasmine, patchouli, rose, and sandalwood.

Blending Tips

When blending your own fragrances, it's important to experiment and play around with different oils. Here are some tips to help you get started:

• Start with a few drops of each oil and take notes as you go, so you can adjust the blend until you find your perfect signature scent.
• Try blending according to notes, selecting no more than seven oils from the three note families. A good ratio to start with is 3:2:1 (top: body: base).
• To get a preview of the blended scent, take off the caps of the different oils and wave all the bottles together under your nose.
• If you need to reset your sense of smell while blending, inhale some coffee beans.
• Apply your blend to your skin and see how it changes. Blends will smell differently on different skin types.
• When creating a spray or roll-on perfume, use a carrier oil with a neutral scent so it doesn't compete with the essential oil fragrance. Good options include jojoba, grapeseed, or sweet almond oil.
• If you're making a solid perfume, use a ratio of 2 parts oil to 1 part beeswax to create the right consistency.
• Let your blends sit for a day or two and see how the smell changes. The longer you let them sit, the more the flavours will meld and intensify.

Example Blends

• Floral Blend: 5 drops sweet orange, 2 drops organic lime, 2 drops jasmine absolute in jojoba oil, and 2 drops vanilla in jojoba oil.
• Citrus Blend: 5 drops lemon, 3 drops rosemary, and 2 drops neroli or 4 drops sweet orange.
• Earthy Blend: 3 drops patchouli, 3 drops palmarosa, 1 drop vetiver, 4 drops cedarwood, and 1 drop neroli.
• Floral and Earthy Blend: 3 drops patchouli, 2 drops ylang-ylang, and 5 drops lavender.

Candlemaking

Bath and Body Works offers a range of scented products, including candles, which are made from vegetable wax, paraffin wax, and soy. While the company does not appear to sell fragrance oils directly, they do offer a range of scented products that can be used for aromatherapy.

The Candle Maker Store sells fragrance oils that are designed to imitate the fragrances sold by Bath and Body Works. These fragrance oils can be used for candlemaking and are said to have unique and pleasant aromas. The store offers a range of scents that are similar to, but not identical to, the original name brand versions.

Another option for those interested in creating their own scented candles is to use Bulk Apothecary's Bath and Body-inspired fragrance oils. These fragrance oils are designed to unlock your inner artisan, offering a range of creative possibilities at an affordable price.

When making candles, it is important to follow safety guidelines. Bath and Body Works provide extensive safety information on their website, including instructions to always trim the wick to 1/4 inch before lighting, keep candles away from children and pets, and never extinguish candles with water.

Dupe scents

• Covered in Roses is a fruity floral scent with notes of ruby berries, sugared rosebuds, and blush amber. It is said to smell like Delina by Parfums de Marly, which retails for $375 for a 75ml bottle, while Covered in Roses is only $18.95 for 236ml.
• Pink Obsessed is a warm floral scent with notes of vanilla. It is said to be a dupe for Born in Roma by Valentino, which retails for $165 for a 100ml bottle.
• Oh, Cherry is a warm and sweet gourmand scent with notes of black cherry, sheer magnolia, and tonka bean. It is a dupe for Lost Cherry by Tom Ford, which retails for $395 for a 50ml bottle.
• Petal Parade is a floral scent with notes of Neroli petals, orange flowers, and white wood. It is said to be a dupe for Good Girl by Carolina Herrera, which retails for $148 for an 80ml bottle.
• Getaway Soiree is a beachy, suntan lotion-like scent with notes of sunkissed mandarin, tuberose, and solar musk. It is said to be a dupe for two designer perfumes: Soleil Blanc by Tom Ford and Replica Beach Walk by Maison Margiela. Soleil Blanc retails for $295 for a 50ml bottle, while Replica Beach Walk is $165 for a 100ml bottle.
• Viva Vanilla is a warm, amber gourmand scent with notes of rich plum and addictive vanilla. It is said to be a spot-on dupe for Eilish by Billie Eilish, which retails for $72 for a 100ml bottle.
• If You Musk is a woodsy, warm, and spicy scent with notes of iris, pink pepper, and airy musk. It is a dupe for Glossier You, which retails for $104 for a 100ml bottle.

In addition to these fragrances, Bath & Body Works also offers other dupe scents, such as "You're Cheeky," which is a dupe for Good Girl Blush by Carolina Herrera, and "Midnight Addiction," which is reminiscent of Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent. These fragrances are part of the Everyday Luxuries collection and are available at a fraction of the cost of their luxury counterparts.

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