Basmati Rice

This is a batch I made custom for a customer. I made extra because I thought I'd like the fragrance. I know many people like this one but I find it too floral and a tad artificial smelling. I had hoped that it'd smell like freshly steamed rice but its more perfumey than that. My supplier says:

This subtle yet unique and delightful fragrance is based on the wonderfully aromatic smell of cooked Basmati Rice. The term 'Basmati' actually comes from the Hindi word "basmat" which means "fragrant." Our rendition is a captivating mix of fruity florals and cedarwood. Delectable top notes of peach, strawberry and lemon, followed by beguiling rose, lily of the valley, and cedarwood at the heart. Wrapping up this luscious blend is a powder, spice and creamy vanilla base. This fragrance is very subtle in lye-based soaps but does last in a more light rendition than the bottle. Basmati Rice does discolor a dark brown in all types of soaps.

Another one of my suppliers says:

A delightful mix of fruity florals and cedarwood. Top notes of peach, strawberry and lemon. Rose, lily of the valley, and cedarwood at the heart. Powder, spice and creamy vanilla at the base. Note: This scent does not in any way smell like cooked rice.


I'm hoping that it turns out fresher and lighter in the finished soap.


Soundtrack: Madonna, Confessions on the Dance Floor

Honey Almond

This is a soap I try to keep in stock. Its very difficult to get an all-natural Honey Almond, most soaps are made with an artificial fragrance oil. This is a blend of Lemon, Lavender, Bitter Almond and Ginger Essential Oils. A complex blend that your average soapmaker could not get on their own so this is a blend I buy pre-mixed. Its not blended other oils just the EOs.


I over-colored this batch but it came out nicely none the less, I added some unrefined Wheat Germ Oil at trace.



Soundtrack: Rogue Wave, Asleep at Heavens Gate

Those waiting for Yeast Defense....

I am not forgetting you, I am just lower on Grapefruit Seed Extract than I first realized. I just placed an order for a lot of it so expect me to make a large batch late next week. Sorry for the delay!

Vetiver Lime

I could not find my ground Bay Leaves so this ended up more like Vetiver Lime with a touch of Bay as opposed to Vetiver Bay with a touch of Lime. The odor of Vetiver oil is described as deep, sweet, woody, smoky, earthy, amber, balsam.




Soundtrack: Britney Spears, Blackout (which is terrible IMO)

Orange Ginger

This is a nice blend of Sweet Orange with Ginger. Very pretty because its made with Rosehip Powder, so it has flecks throughout. This is one of my personal favorites.


Soundtrack: The Shins, Wincing the Night Away

Back to Soaping!

I hope....because I have very little soap made and here is the list of soaps I need to make:

1. Basil Lime
2. Basmati Rice
3. Bitter Orange Orchid
4. Bitter Orange Patchouli
5. Brisk Blend
6. Calendula
7. Cassia Spice
8. Cedarwood Sage
9. Honey Almond
10. Illuminated Blend
11. Lemon Poppy
12. Lemon Sage Ginger
13. Lemongrass Patchouli
14. Muscle Relief
15. Nighttime Blend
16. Ocean Rain
17. Orange Cucumber
18. Orange Rosemary
19. Peony
20. Peppermint Tea Tree
21. Rosemary Lime
22. Rosemary Tea Tree
23. Sensual
24. Unscented Seaweed
25. Vanilla Brown Sugar
26. Virtuous Blend
27. Yeast Defense
28. Yuzu


Hopefully my recent good health will stick enough to make 4-6 of these....stay tuned.