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Sel de Mer Fragrance Oil
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A salty ocean breeze with a hint of mystique, Sel de Mer fragrance oil bottles its namesake—a complex, mineral-rich sea salt. Bordering on a spa fragrance, cardamom and orange peel top notes balance a rich heart of sea salt resting on an aquatic base of palm, light musk, and amber.

Candles, wax melts, and tarts made with this fragrance oil will set an atmosphere of salty ocean waves lapping the shore. Soap, lotion, and scrubs will transport you to memories of deep relaxation on sun-warmed beaches.

This fragrance is infused with essential oils, including cardamom, clove, and orange.

Blends well with: Vetiver, Cashmere Plum, Orange BlossomSolar Sands, Butterscotch and Bourbon

Alternative branding ideas: Sea Salt Breeze, Sea Salt Oasis, Salt Cave

Suggested Colors: Light Blue, Tan

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Properties

This product is Candle Safe usage: 3-10%
This product is Soap Safe usage: 2-6%
This product is Lotion Safe usage: 1-2%
This product is Phthalate Free
This product is not Diffuser Base Approved
Soy Performance
3 of 3
Flashpoint
191°F (88°C)
Vanillin Content
0%
This product is not Prop 65 Warning Required
No
*Usage amounts are recommendations only. Individual usage amounts can vary based on your desired fragrance strength, wax type, soap base, or lotion base. See IFRA certificate for max usage levels. Bottles filled by weight, levels may vary.

Cold Process Soap Performance

Acceleration
Moderate
Discoloration
None
Separation
None

Lye Water Temperature 115ºF (46.1°C)
Oil Temperature 109ºF (42.8°C)

We experienced a moderate amount of acceleration but no separation. After the oils and water slowly came to an emulsion we switched to alternating between a single pulse of the stick blender and hand-stirring until we reached a light trace. We immediately did a second test to confirm trace and found it was at a thick trace. The batter remained workable and it poured smoothly into the mold without stiffening. After 24 hours, we observed there was very little discoloration and the soap reached a partial gel. The scent was quite strong and true to the out-of-bottle character. After 30 days, the soap had a very slight yellow discoloration, we only noticed it when compared to an unscented bar. The scent was still strong but a little smoother and well-balanced. We’d recommend adding this fragrance at a light trace and plan to work quickly with a simple design.

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Lovely!

Used this as a sample and now I want to buy a whole bottle! This may be my spring scent - or all year. I am not a fan of too-strong fragrances, and this is not overwhelming. It's nice and light and refreshing.

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Smells great out of the bottle but haven't burn yet.

I really wanted to smells Sel de Mer FO and finally here it is. It smells wonderful out of the bottle but have't got chance to test yet.

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OOTB smells amazing!

I just got this FO in today and I am beyond excited, I have been looking for the right ocean scent and have not found one that has wowed. But this one out of the bottle smells amazing! The scent is light but yet complex, you can smell the salt, the light musk and a little bit of the amber. I can't wait to use it for candles and soaps.

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What a surprise!

I love ocean, water, sea-water...any water fragrance really but have a hard time getting a good throw from most of them. THIS IS THE EXCEPTION. What a lovely salty-water scent. I mixed Sel de Mer with another water type from CS and I am in love. A fresh breath of ocean air...

5 out of 5 Stars.
LOVE IT!!!

Sel De Mer smells so clean and salty. I have made candles and room spray...both have amazing scent throw. Definitely my top favorite from candle science.

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