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What Can You Make With MWFC Fragrance Oils?

what can you make with fragrance oils

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Can I use this fragrance oil in my candles, soaps, or body sprays?” 


Don't worry, we’ve got the answers! 💛 


At Midwest Fragrance Company, our fragrance oils are designed to be versatile and high-performing, giving makers the freedom to create a wide range of handmade products. Regardless of the scented products you plan to make, our fragrances are made to help you create with confidence. 


Let’s walk through the most common uses (and a few creative ones too!). 

 

Candles

This is where our own personal journey started and is still one of our favorite ways to use fragrance oils! 


Our fragrances are formulated to perform beautifully in soy, coconut, paraffin, and blended waxes. Every wax and wick combination behaves a little differently, so testing is key to finding your perfect formula.


Maker Tip:

Sometimes less fragrance is more when it comes to candles. Start with a lower fragrance load (based on your wax guidelines) and scale up as needed.



Our favorite maker-approved waxes:


  • Golden Wax 464 (soy candle wax- a classic choice for a reason! It performs like a charm!)

  • Maker’s Blend 100 (parasoy candle wax- quickly turning into a fan favorite, especially among those just starting out with candlemaking!)

Wax Melts

Just like candles, our fragrances are formulated to perform beautifully in wax melts!


They deliver rich, true-to-scent fragrance to help you create confidently. 



Our favorite maker-approved waxes:


  • Golden Wax 494 (soy wax melt wax- for fans of 464, you will love this wax!)

  • Maker’s Blend 150 (parasoy wax melt wax- just like Maker's Blend 100, it is basically foolproof with amazing results almost every time!)

Soaps

Many MWFC fragrance oils are approved for use in many different soap applications, such as:



Each fragrance listing includes an IFRA Certificate showing where it can safely be used and at what percentage. 



Maker Tip:

Always test your finished formula for performance, stability + scent strength before selling.

Small batch testing is your best friend here!


And for our cold process soap-makers, we have soaping notes available for you in each fragrance listing! 

Please note that every recipe is different, so results may vary- but these are a general guideline to follow!

Home + Air Fragrance

Want to make your space smell amazing? These products are great sellers, and some are insanely easy to make with our ready-to-customize bases!



 Our fragrance oils are perfect for:


  • Room + linen sprays
  • Reed diffusers
  • Car diffusers
  • Potpourri
  • Incense sticks

With our Room Spray Base and Reed Diffuser Base, you can skip the guesswork and start creating right away- just remember to test compatibility first to make sure your blend stays clear and consistent.


Bath + Body Products

Our MWFC maker community gets so creative with these projects:


  • Bath bombs
  • Body sprays
  • Shower steamers
  • Sugar scrubs
  • Bath salts
  • Massage or body oils
  • Lotion
  • Body butter
  • Bubble bath

Start small, document your results, and double-check that your chosen fragrance is approved for skin contact (check that IFRA!)



If you are interested in making some of these products:

Using bases for these projects makes creating simple, easy, but still super high quality!

Our lotion bases make creating high-quality, luxurious lotion easier than ever. 

MWFC Original Lotion Base

Luxury Coconut Shea Lotion Base


Stephenson's Foaming Bath Butter Base is perfect for creating bath butters, shaving creams, soap frostings, or even sugar scrubs! 

Stephenson Crystal OPC: Foaming Bath Butter Base


And our body mist base is perfect for making your own moisturizing body sprays!
MWFC Body Mist Base


Other Fun + Unique Products!

If you love experimenting, fragrance oils can also be used for:


  • Car freshies
  • DIY cleaning sprays
  • Dryer balls
  • Scented stationery or sachets

Final Notes

Once you find a fragrance that fits your brand, you can use it to create multiple different products across your brand as part of your signature scent collection. 


For example, with your core fragrance line, you can carry many different products with the same fragrance: candles, wax melts, reed diffusers, car diffusers, room sprays, etc. For body care focused makers, you can expand your line to include soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, scrubs, and body sprays. (Just remember to always check IFRA first!)


And keep in mind- just because you start with body care products or home goods doesn't mean you can't branch out! You aren't confined to one line of products. Candlemakers can make body products and soapers can make home fragrance, too- this is your business and you are allowed to make whatever you want!



Maker Tip:

Keep notes on what works, always! Your best “happy accidents” often become your next bestsellers!



MWFC fragrance oils are designed for versatility, performance, and creative freedom. 


Whether you’re crafting candles, soaps, sprays, or something totally new- our fragrances are here to help you create confidently and safely. 


Because at the end of the day, creating should feel exciting. Not overwhelming. 💛

Hi, I'm Kenna! 


I'm the co-founder of Midwest Fragrance Company, business builder since 2020, fueled by coffee and grounded by yoga. I've learned (mostly the hard way) what it takes to grow a maker business. 


At MWFC, we sell all the supplies you need to create scented products that truly shine. Want to keep following along? Follow us on Instagram! @midwestfragranceco

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