Guest guest Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 In a message dated 10/27/2005 9:07:19 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, chrisziggy writes: Maybe some of you guys could clue me in. Any favorite blends? I'm not averse to buying even more oils, so feel free to stretch your imagination. They're not EO's, but I've found for the guys that these scents seem to sell pretty good for me: Ozark Forest, Bay Rum, Earth(GAP dupe) Basil Sage & Mint, and Apple Jack & Peel HTH!!] Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Hi Mary, Not a guy here *lol* but I can tell you that my hubby, whose nose is bombarded by various scents on a regular basis living with me (from oils to herbs food constantly cooking .. , currently enjoys the following soap I make the most: Turkish Sage, Coffee, Pumpkin Pie Spice and my soaps with a deep " wood " scent base. I hope that helps ya out some *Smile* Chris (list mom) Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try! - Dr Seuss http://www.alittleolfactory.com <http://www.alittleolfactory.com/> On Behalf Of Mary Sahs I have a nice collection of oils, and am planning on scenting some soaps with them. I have zillions of blends for women in mind, but I'm a little at a loss to know what kinds of scents men might appreciate. (My guy doesn't much like scents of any kind.) Maybe some of you guys could clue me in. Any favorite blends? I'm not averse to buying even more oils, so feel free to stretch your imagination. Thanks in advance, Mary in Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 I have a nice collection of oils, and am planning on scenting some soaps with them. I have zillions of blends for women in mind, but I'm a little at a loss to know what kinds of scents men might appreciate. (My guy doesn't much like scents of any kind.) Maybe some of you guys could clue me in. Any favorite blends? I'm not averse to buying even more oils, so feel free to stretch your imagination. Thanks in advance, Mary in Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Believe it or not here are my sellers for men. Patchouli eo, sandalwood, lavender eo, rose (yes rose), Mambo, cool mountain lake fo, honeysuckle grapefruit. Michele naturesnotionsnj wrote: In a message dated 10/27/2005 9:07:19 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, chrisziggy writes: Maybe some of you guys could clue me in. Any favorite blends? I'm not averse to buying even more oils, so feel free to stretch your imagination. FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 my best selling man's scent is Commando - only available from www.bayousome.com , it's their personal/house blend/FO. I sell at least 5 items scented with this for every other male scented item I carry. And it colors the soap a nice khaki green color. I can send you a sample of it if you send me your snail mail addy. Been getting ready for a holiday craft show or 2 and have been making soap & things like crazy. Paula .......... in Michigan I used to have super powers but my therapist took them away In a message dated 10/27/2005 9:07:19 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, chrisziggy writes: Maybe some of you guys could clue me in. Any favorite blends? I'm not averse to buying even more oils, so feel free to stretch your imagination. They're not EO's, but I've found for the guys that these scents seem to sell pretty good for me: Ozark Forest, Bay Rum, Earth(GAP dupe) Basil Sage & Mint, and Apple Jack & Peel HTH!!] Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 My guy likes : Rum and Lime Oakmoss/patchuli/sandalwood sweetgrass/cedar mint/tea tree Ravenstone --- Mary Sahs <marysahs wrote: > I have a nice collection of oils, and am planning on > scenting some soaps > with them. I have zillions of blends for women in > mind, but I'm a little > at a loss to know what kinds of scents men might > appreciate. (My guy > doesn't much like scents of any kind.) Maybe some of > you guys could clue > me in. Any favorite blends? I'm not averse to buying > even more oils, so > feel free to stretch your imagination. > Thanks in advance, > Mary in Michigan > > > Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Sandalwood anything :-) Go from there... I've been wearing Sandalwood-Myrrh-Tangerine lately. A friend of mine is a big Bay Rum fan, but if he had to choose between that and Sandalwood, it would be goodbye Bay Rum. Jasmine is supposed to be the masculine floral. Black pepper. Tobacco (I've seen some kind of absolute or something of this for perfumery). Pine/conifers. Mostly, think spicy, earthy, woods, ocean, seasons, elements, bright, sun, yang, etc. -Josh >Thanks for all the input about guy soap scents! It's a good variety, and >has given me some starting points. Can't wait to get going on it. > >I'd still be curious to get some opinions from actual guys! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Thanks for all the input about guy soap scents! It's a good variety, and has given me some starting points. Can't wait to get going on it. I'd still be curious to get some opinions from actual guys! LOL! Mary in Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 On Oct 27, 2005, at 8:38 AM, Mary Sahs wrote: > I have a nice collection of oils, and am planning on scenting some > soaps > with them. I have zillions of blends for women in mind, but I'm a > little > at a loss to know what kinds of scents men might appreciate. (My guy > doesn't much like scents of any kind.) Maybe some of you guys could > clue > me in. Any favorite blends? I'm not averse to buying even more oils, > so > feel free to stretch your imagination. > Thanks in advance, > Mary in Michigan Hi Mary, Before making a formula of this kind I would keep in mind both the kinds of scents men might like most as well as the effect on the skin and the senses of all of the ingredients you use. I find men like oils that are fresh and woody or warm and spicy very much. Many also like fresh citrusy scents. If you use spices or citrus oils just take care with the quantities and overall effect on skin- especially if they will use the soap on the face. With most spice oils you will only need a tiny amount to have a (scent) great effect. Too much can irritate the skin. Some ideas are: A very nice basic soap for men is Tea Tree, Lavender, Eucalyptus, & Peppermint. Nice for some of the skin conditions men have from time to time, deodorizing naturally, and very brisk and refreshing. Eucalyptus (radiata has a nice scent)- nice with Peppermint & Lavender (bits of the herb- peppermint are nice here too)- leave out the Tea Tree. Rosewood- solo or blended can be used in many ways to add warmth and woodiness. Cedarwood- solo or blended can be used in many ways to add warmth and woodiness. Vetiver- deep and masculine (a little goes far!) Lisea Cubeba & Lime (Litsea is really a great scent that many men love!) Nice with Palmarosa too. Patchouli- mix with tiny quantities of spice oils- and sweet smelling butters- like cocoa butter, and virgin Coconut Bay Rum & Orange Spearmint & Peppermint Frankincense (works well with citrus and spices too) add a touch of Myrrh as well for the season Rosemary & Mint (use a combination or Mints or just Peppermint)- very refreshing and nice for oily/combo skin Lavender, Bergamot & Clary Sage (nice herbal for either men or women) Given the cold days ahead of us though, it is a nice time for a warm rich & spicy blend. Have fun! Elizabeth Whole Life Essentials Pure Organic Essential Oils, Hydrosols, & Natural Products http://www.WholeLifeEssentials.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 On Oct 27, 2005, at 2:43 PM, Mary Sahs wrote: > I'd still be curious to get some opinions from actual guys! LOL! Hi Mary, I would be happy to give you some feedback if you should like to send any samples (can be tiny) of blends or I an simply respond to the general idea for the blend by email. Elizabeth Whole Life Essentials Pure Organic Essential Oils, Hydrosols, & Natural Products http://www.WholeLifeEssentials.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 Many thanks to Josh and Elizabeth for your contributions. I have to say, I have some personal experience with overuse of citrus oils... I remember one lovely orange bath when I felt like climbing right out of my skin! That cured me of overusing oils. My new shipment of oils, which hasn't arrived yet (I'm on pins and needles... I'm hoping today is the day) contains many of the oils mentioned here, and I already have many of the others, so I'm rarin' to go. Mary in Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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