Discontinued Fragrance Blend Recipes | Replacements Ideas
Hey, friends! It’s Kenna here, coming to you with a big virtual hug and some assistance. As you've likely heard, we’re retiring 19 of our fragrance oils here at Midwest Fragrance Company (you can read all about it here). I know—it’s tough to say goodbye to a fragrance you’ve grown to love, and as a fellow maker (and fragrance hoarder—let’s be real), I totally get it.
But you know me, I’m all about helping you make beautiful products without missing a beat. So today, I want to do what we always try to do: give you solutions. For each of the retiring fragrances, we've come up with either blend suggestions you can use to recreate them or comparable products in our line that could serve as great alternatives. While these won't be identical to the retired fragrances, our goal is to make this transition as smooth as possible for you because we’re all in this together!
So let’s make sure you’re set up with some fantastic options to keep your product line consistent and your customers happy!
Your Guide to Replacing the Retiring Fragrances
Here’s a list of the fragrances we’re retiring, along with suggestions for blends or alternatives to help you find a workable substitution.
- Retiring Fragrance: Apple Blossom + Almond
- Comparable Alternative: Oatmeal Milk & Honey
- Retiring Fragrance: Apple Cider + Oak
- Blend Suggestions:
- Apples + Maple Bourbon & Aspen Woods, Equal Parts
- Apple Pie & Fireside Ember, Equal Parts
- Macintosh Apple & Palo Santo, 60% PS / 40% MA
- Comparable Alternatives: Apples + Maple Bourbon, Apple Pie, Leaves
- Retiring Fragrance: Barrel-Aged Maple Bourbon
- Blend Suggestions:
- French Bourbon Reserve & Caramel Maple Swirl, 80% FBR / 20% CMS
- Bourbon + Butterscotch & French Bourbon Reserve, Equal Parts
- French Toast & French Bourbon Reserve, 70% FBR / 30% FT
- Comparable Alternatives: Bourbon + Butterscotch, French Bourbon Reserve
- Retiring Fragrance: Cactus + Sea Salt
- Blend Suggestions:
- Cactus Water & Bamboo Teakwood, Equal Parts
- Cactus Water & Oceanside Air, Equal Parts
- Comparable Alternatives: Cactus Water, Baja Cactus Blossom, Bamboo + Teakwood, Agave Nectar + Lime Blossom
- Retiring Fragrance: Cherry Amaretto
- Blend Suggestions:
- Bite Me & White Cake, Equal Parts
- Wine Country & White Cake, 70% Wine Country / 30% White Cake
- Comparable Alternatives: Bite Me, Wine Country, Black Cherry Merlot
- Retiring Fragrance: Cinnamon Spice Cake
- Blend Suggestions:
- Cinnamon Buns & Whipped Coconut Cake 70% CB / 30% WCC
- Spiced Vanilla + Cinnamon & White Cake, 60% SVC / 40% WC
- Spiced Vanilla + Cinnamon & Artisan Bread, 75% SVC / 25% AB
- Comparable Alternatives: Cinnamon Buns, Spiced Vanilla + Cinnamon, French Toast, Whipped Coconut Cake
- Retiring Fragrance: Cranberry Woods
- Blend Suggestions:
- Juniperberry + Pine & Cranberry + Clove, Equal Parts
- Roasted Pine Cone & Cranberry Apple Marmalade, 75% RPC / 25% CAM
- Comparable Alternatives: Cranberry + Clove, Juniperberry + Pine, Merry Memories, Roasted Pine Cone
- Retiring Fragrance: Fresh Cut Grass
- Blend Suggestions:
- Wildflower Whispers & Cactus Water, 75% WW 25% CW
- Lily of the Valley & Midnight Peony, Equal Parts
- Comparable Alternatives: Wildflower Whispers, Midnight Moonflower, Lily of the Valley, Gardenia, Pike’s Peak
- Retiring Fragrance: Honey Cornbread
- Blend Suggestions:
- Artisan Bread & Pumpkin Caramel Crunch, Equal Parts
- Caramel Maple Swirl & Artisan Bread, Equal Parts
- Comparable Alternatives: Pumpkin Caramel Crunch, French Toast, Artisan Bread, Caramel Maple Swirl
- Retiring Fragrance: Iced Almond Cookies
- Blend Suggestions:
- Roasted Honey Butter & Sugar Cookie Royale, Equal Parts
- Comparable Alternatives: Sugar Cookie Royale, Roasted Honey Butter, Marshmallow Fireside, Vanilla Pumpkin Marshmallow
- Retiring Fragrance: Lemon Sugar Cake
- Blend Suggestions:
- Lemon Unhinged & White Cake, Equal Parts
- Fresh Lemon & Sugar Cookie Royale, 75% FL / 25% SCR
- Comparable Alternatives: Fresh Lemon, Lemon Unhinged, White Cake, Sunset Citrus
- Retiring Fragrance: Peanut Brittle
- Blend Suggestions:
- Roasted Honey Butter & Caramel Maple Swirl, 80% RHB / 20% CMS
- French Toast & Caramel Maple Swirl, 60% FT / 40% CMS
- Comparable Alternatives: Caramel Maple Swirl, Roasted Honey Butter, French Toast, Oatmeal Milk + Honey
- Retiring Fragrance: Raspberry Sangria
- Blend Suggestions:
- Loveberry Crush & Very Berry Bliss, Equal Parts
- Mulberry Madness & Champagne Toast, Equal Parts
- Comparable Alternatives: Champagne Toast, Loveberry Crush, Strawberry Peach Champagne, Mulberry Madness
- Retiring Fragrance: Salted Pretzel Milkshake (type)
- Blend Suggestions:
- Roasted Honey Butter & Caramel Maple Swirl, 80% RHB / 20% CMS
- Bourbon Butterscotch & Pumpkin Pecan Waffles, 80% PPW / 20% BB
- Comparable Alternatives: Roasted Honey Butter, Pumpkin Pecan Waffles, Bourbon Butterscotch, Pumpkin Caramel Crunch
- Retiring Fragrance: Sugared Vanilla Wafflecones
- Blend Suggestion:
- Vanilla Bliss & Sugar Cookie Royale, 70% VB / 30% SCR
- Comparable Alternatives: Vanilla Bliss, Marshmallow Fireside, Sugar Cookie Royale, White Cake
- Retiring Fragrance: Vanilla Bean Nectarine
- Blend Suggestions:
- Tangerine Passion & White Cake, Equal Parts
- Sunset Citrus & Sugar Cookie Royale, 75% SC / 25% SCR
- Comparable Alternatives: Sunset Citrus, Tangerine Passion, Georgia Peach, Volcano
- Retiring Fragrance: Warm Apples + Peaches
- Blend Suggestions:
- Peach Nectar & Apple Cider Donut, 70% ACD / 30% PN
- Heart + Home & Georgia Peach, 80% HH / 20% GP
- Comparable Alternatives: Heart + Home, Leaves, Apple Cider Donut, Apple Pie
- Retiring Fragrance: Wild Honeysuckle + Raspberry
- Blend Suggestions:
- Endless Weekend & Black Raspberry + Vanilla, 90% EW / 10% BRV
- Comparable Alternatives: Midnight Peony, Bom Dia Bright, Endless Weekend, Wildflower Whispers
- Retiring Fragrance: Zucchini Bread
- Blend Suggestions:
- Autumn Cottage & Spiced Vanilla + Cinnamon, 75% AC / 25% SVC
- Autumn Cottage & Gingerbread, 80% AC / 20% GB
- Comparable Alternatives: Autumn Cottage, Artisan Bread, Gingerbread, Banana Nut Bread
Tips for Transitioning Your Product Line
Switching up your fragrance lineup might feel like a challenge, but it’s also an opportunity to get creative and try something new! Here are a few tips to help you through this process:
- Test Small Batches: Before committing to a new blend or alternative, make a small test batch to see how it works in your specific product.
- Communicate with Your Customers: Let your customers know about the changes and why they’re happening. Most people will appreciate your transparency, especially when you share your excitement about the new options you’re introducing!
- Update Your Branding: If you’re swapping out fragrances, this could be a great time to refresh your product names, labels, or descriptions. A new fragrance lineup can be the perfect excuse to give your brand a little glow-up.
- Ask for Feedback: Your customers are your best resource. If you’re unsure which alternatives to offer, ask them what they’d love to see!
We’re Here to Help
As always, if you have any questions, need more replacement ideas, or just want to chat about your favorite fragrances, we're here for you. You can reach out via email, join our MWFC Community Group, or send us a message on social media— we love hearing from you!
And don’t forget: all 19 of the retiring fragrances are currently 25% off while supplies last. If you have a favorite, now’s the time to stock up!
Looking Ahead
While it’s tough to say goodbye, I couldn’t be more excited about what’s on the horizon for Midwest Fragrance Company. Our 2025 lineup is already shaping up to be full of fresh, inspiring scents, and I can’t wait to share them with you. Change can be hard, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to grow and create something even more beautiful.
Thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey as a maker. It’s such an honor to help you bring your ideas to life, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Here’s to the future—and to making it smell absolutely amazing!
With love,
Kenna 💛
