Having made, tested and joyfully burned thousands of candles over my almost 10 year career, I often get asked “so, what are your favourites?”…
I’m Jacqui - the nose, the hands and the blood sweat and tears behind S’OL FACTORIE.
I am delighted to finally curate my TOP 10 based on my favourite scents & explain why….
let’s start with the FRESH ONES because those are my jam!
Bamboo & White Lily: My go to scent for a clean fresh calm vibe. It’s the one scent I choose to make when testing new vessels because I know I will use it all up!
Coconut Lime & Elderflower: I love coconut lime but this variant is way stronger and fills my house easily. It’s a cracking scent and highly underrated compared to the standard Coconut Lime. Definitely a scent I choose to gift as it appeals to a broad audience and doesn’t disappoint.
Chamomile & Grapefruit: Possibly one of the first oils I ever bought & tested. It’s still a staple in my home selection and will stay with me til the end. It was super popular at Glebe Markets for years when we first started - it’s a scent you need to smell in person to appreciate.
Let’s Go TROPPO …
Bali Sunset: a tropical scent that is insanely delicious and strong in its scent projection which makes it the perfect gift at Christmas time. It smells like a beach side cocktail.
Woody & Earthy:
Leather & Oudh: reminds me of my dad… a gorgeous masculine cologne type fragrance that is comforting and safe.
Bibliotheque: I’m not a big fan of duplicating other brands candles but when looking at the cost of an original one I am ok with reproducing something similar that we can all afford to burn & gift. It’s unexpectedly one of my favourites - especially in winter!
Foodie/Gourmand
Caramel Popcorn: think sweet Salted Caramel but without the super sugary vanilla of some gourmands. It’s a very dangerous scent for me because it makes me hungry.
Red Lollies: the traditional old school Alllens Redsk!n. One of my faves to eat and to smell. Incredible scent throw and bang on in its fragrance. Super underrated and definitely one worth trying. I gift this one frequently and it’s always getting compliments.
Floral
White Lily & Persimmon: my all time fave! It’s sweet, it’s floral it’s perfect. Sadly a subtle scent throw but beautiful in a bedroom size space. Delightful in a room spray too!
Rose Jam: a cracking floral that never disappoints. The hot throw in this candle is where it comes alive. Your neighbours will enjoy it too! A truly delightful scent I’ve had remade for us since it was originally discontinued.
WAIT ONE MORE… the last one… something sexy
Lilies & Leather: light it in the bedroom and thank me later ;)