Comments on: Nile Lily candle by Pacifica ~ home fragrance report

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:30:46 +0000

I just ordered a whole bunch of the little pacifica candles to try them out…Spanish Amber, Sandalwood, Blue Chammomile all smell promising (have't burned any yet!). Bergamot Amber Rose is highly intriguing.

Tuscan Blood Orange a bit too much like a jelly bean for my taste.

Nile Lily is a long tim favorite…had to get alittle one just becuase…:)

So far the sandalwood has a delightful citrus burst which then settles down into a more serious sandalwood.

Just had to share!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 10 May 2006 01:01:23 +0000

Beth: Pacifica makes two rose soaps: Bergamot Amber Rose (where bergamot is the star) and Persian Rose (which I have not tried…with attar of rose, violet and myrrh…sounds good). Do you remember which one you used? I've always loved the Crabtree & Evelyn glycerin rose soap…the color and the freshness of it.

Also, just tried your tip on the soy-candle-as-solid- perfume idea: it works! K

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 09 May 2006 18:02:27 +0000

Also paraffin is a petrochemical, whereas soy is a vegetable product.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 09 May 2006 03:31:03 +0000

Kevin, do you know if they still make rose soap? I once got this wonderful Pacifica rose soap and could never find it again. Adding more info to the soy aspect–soy candles are soft enough that you can use the wax on your skin as a solid perfume.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 07 May 2006 22:08:35 +0000

Ah, that makes sense…thanks, Kevin.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 07 May 2006 18:45:07 +0000

Enjoy! (I'm glad you're giving the soaps a try.) K

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 07 May 2006 18:42:04 +0000

From what I can gather, correct me someone if I'm wrong, soy burns cleaner, but is too “soft” for pillars. SO soy is used most often in container candles. K

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 07 May 2006 15:57:48 +0000

Thanks, Kevin! I just ordered some candles and soaps from their website – looks like a fine product line!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 07 May 2006 10:51:20 +0000

Kevin, I'm wondering what the technical difference is between soy and paraffin candles (I know many candle-makers offer both)? I know so little about candles!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 07 May 2006 02:44:17 +0000

The candles come in 33 fragrances…not all of those are available in soap. But DO try the soaps…I'm using the “Mexican Cocoa” soap now (very RICH and resinous — not too foody). K