AT Scent It we strive to bring you the highest quality product at the best possible price. In this tine of economic turmoil it becomes increasingly difficult manage costs. Our costs for bottles, boxes. packaging, and shipping of our items increases at an alarming rate. Rather than constantly raising prices, we have used our handling fees to help offset these costs. In the past Scent It has been charging a flat rate for our handling fee. Our handling fees are added to the shipping fees. We have now come up with a new way to apply handling fees to orders. Instead of applying a flat fee we will now apply our “handling fee” as a small percentage of the order subtotal. This will significantly reduce shipping fees, especially on smaller orders. We think this is a much fairer approach to handling fees. We hope this helps. Let us know what you think.
Can I really use Scent It Scents to repel bugs? Oh, yes! There are some aromas that certain insects and pests just cannot stand:
To deter a large variety of bugs-use Marigold.
Ants- Cucumber, Clove, Cinnamon.
For Sugar Ants-Peppermint or Cinnamon. Place the scent on a cotton ball and put where they are coming into the house.
Flying insects in the house- the aroma of Basil will repel anything with wings. Flies, Mosquitoes, etc.
Mosquitoes- Lavender or Citronella, will rid your home of mosquitoes.
Fleas- hate the smell of Lavender, Sage, Orange Peel, Eucalyptus. You can also put a few drops on your pets sleeping area to ward off fleas.
Gnats- Citronella does the trick.
Moths- Use Cedar or Patchouli. You can put a few drops on a cotton ball in your closet in an inconspicuous place to take care of these pesky bugs
Mealworms- will avoid your grain products if you keep a cotton ball with Spearmint scent near your products.
Rats, Mice, Gophers, Squirrels, Moles- hate the aroma of Peppermint. Place a small drop of Peppermint on a cotton ball and drop it down a Gopher hole, you will never see that varmint again.
Are there ways to use Scent It Scents around the house when I don’t want to use a candle or simmer pot? Freshen your home with scents when you can’t use simmer pots, or candles:
Musty places in homes, cottages, campers, office, closets, etc. can be brightened up with our scents. Place a drop of scent on your fingertip, rub thoroughly where it won’t be seen and where you don’t mind a discoloration or stain. Inside closets, under shelves, bottoms of furniture etc. You can also place a few drops on a cotton ball, place on a piece of aluminum foil and tuck into an inconspicuous place - refresh every few days. You can also make a Spritz by adding as much scent to your liking to a spritzer bottle with distilled water. Spritz to freshen up the room, this will save on costly aerosol room deodorizers.
Yes. Here is a recipe for using Scent It fragrance oils in your Lampe Berger: 16 FL OZ. ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 91% VOL. (473 ml) (Do not use “ethyl” or any other type of alcohol.) .3 OZ. OF FRAGRANCE OIL (8.86 ml) (Add more oil if you want a stronger scent. Try adjusting by increasing fragrance oil at .1 oz. increments. Be careful not to use too much Fragrance Oil as it may smoke and clog the wick.
In our research and testing of incense products we received some interesting information from some very knowledgeable sources. Here is some of what they told us:
Some of the History of Incense
The use of incense is as old as recorded civilization. Its history is an incredible journey into the depths of time and the evolution of humankind. A tradition that dates back thousands of years, in practically all of earth’s civilizations, it has been used to accompany prayer, worship the Gods, purify the air, release negative vibrations, induce self-awareness, and to uplift the emotional state.
Incense is defined by Webster’s Dictionary as:
material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned; the perfume exhaled from some spices and gums when burned; broadly: a pleasing scent.
This is true, but it only tells part of the story.
Much of what is known about the origins of incense comes to us in fragments related to the evolution of culture. Historically, the chief substances used as incense were such resins as frankincense and myrrh, along with aromatic woods and barks, seeds, roots, herbs, and flowers. However, it is difficult to trace the story of incense because it has largely been an esoteric and oral tradition evolving in relation to both religion and medicine. In other words, the ancient history of incense is shrouded in mystery, which seems to be the very nature of incense itself.
Everyone knows that when Jesus was born, frankincense, myrrh, and gold were presented as gifts to the newborn infant—clearly demonstrating that these items were the most valuable and precious possessions possible at that time. However, anthropologists speculate that uses of incense predate the gifts of the Magi to the first fires of humankind. Surely the cave dwellers of the prehistoric world would have noticed that certain woods had more pleasing aromas and indeed varying emotional effects.
Simply stated, incense has been a feature of ceremonies worldwide since ancient times and the world trade in incense has never declined since. The Egyptians used oil of myrrh for embalming and later discovered other ritual, medical, and cosmetic uses for incense. Hindus use it for all temple and domestic offerings, while Buddhists burn it at festivals, initiations, and daily rites. The Chinese use it to honor ancestors and household deities, and in Japan it is a mainstay of Shinto ritual. The early Christian church utilized it to symbolize the ascent of prayers of the faithful and to honor God and the saints. And in the Americas, the use of incense is documented from the very first encounters between the indigenous populations and the Europeans in the 15th and early 16th centuries
But it was not until the arrival of incense in Japan that its use became a fine art. Brought to Japan in the sixth century by Buddhist monks who used the mystical aromas in their purification rites, the delicate scents of Koh (Japanese high quality incense) became a source of amusement and entertainment with nobles in the Imperial Court during the Heian Era 200 years later. During the Shogunate period in the 14th century, samurai warriors would perfume their helmets and armor with incense to achieve a proud aura of invincibility as they prepared to meet their foe and their fate. But it wasn’t until the Muromachi Era during the 15th and 16th centuries that the elegant art of incense appreciation spread to the upper and middle classes of Japanese society.
What the Japanese call Koh-Do, or incense appreciation, has long been the spiritual nourishment of Japanese culture. Fast becoming a popular custom in the United States and all over the world for those seeking quiet reflection and peace of mind, this elegant art not only creates a feeling of tranquility and an added dimension in gracious living but also opens up a new world of temporal and spiritual awareness. Two companies, Nippon Kodo and Shoyeido, continue this proud tradition in Japan today.
Throughout history there has been a wide variety of materials used in making incense. Historically there was also a preference for using locally available ingredients. For example: sage and cedar used by the indigenous peoples of North America. This was a preference and ancient trading in incense materials from one area to another comprised a major part of commerce along the Silk Road and other trade routes, one notably called The Frankincense Trail.
The same could be said for the techniques used to make incense. Local knowledge and tools were extremely influential on the style, but methods were also influenced by migrations of foreigners, among them clergy and physicians who were both familiar with incense arts.
Some Popular Uses for Incense
Some popular incense scents are Patchouli, Nag Champa, Sandalwood, Lavender, Jasmine, Frankincense, Ylang Ylang, Amber, Musk, Cedar Wood, Cinnamon & Dragons Blood. But why stop There? You can use any Scent It fragrance oils, or mixture. Our knowledgeable friends give us the following information on the uses for incense:
Incense is an art, the ancient art of blending together fragrant gifts of nature into forms conducive for transport and release. Resins, herbs, spices, oils, flowers, leaves, barks and more are gathered and combined (using specific formulas) to create stick incense; cone incense; spiral and coil incense ; joss and dhoop sticks (incense without the stick in the middle); loose as well as bundled - to name a few. Just light the tip, blow it out and be transported - unlock and release these treasures of nature into your atmosphere. Incense stimulates and heightens the senses. The many uses of incense?… to awaken and for pleasant dreams, to vitalize and to sooth, to heal and calm the emotions, to center the mind and enhance meditation, to uplift and energize, to clear scattered thoughts and be at peace.
Restless sleep: Sandalwood, Frankincense, and Lavender are excellent for restless sleepers or troubled sleep. Often children who experience fearful thoughts or nightmares show great improvement if these fragrances are used in their room before they retire. (One at a time).
Stress: A few customers have reported how excellent Patchouli is in relieving stressful situations or moods around their home. Patchouli as an incense works on anger, anxiety, stress, depression & emotional instability, so use it anytime you have an unhappy child or feel particularly stressed yourself.
Lavender: Lavender is just amazing as it works on the emotional level as well. It helps with anxiety, grief, negative attitudes, depression, exhaustion, insomnia, moodiness, phobias, and hysteria & is emotionally healing.
Calming: Burning Lavender incense can noticeably alter the energy levels in your home. If there is too much excitable energy or anger present and you feel the need to calm the atmosphere down then Lavender is perfect. It is a very ethereal fragrance and often you cannot detect it unless you enter the room from another area but it works a charm for inducing peaceful moods in your home.
Loving mood: We have had many people comment on how they love our Nag Champa. It is brilliant for eliminating any bad odors because of it’s sweet, rich properties but mostly it seems to create a warm, loving mood and many people burn it for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries and large gatherings.
Grounding yourself: Nag Champa is especially good for a ‘grounding’ effect as is Sandalwood or Patchouli.If you’re feeling a little indecisive, unsure or have a large task looming, which you just can’t face, then either of these fragrances will help tremendously.
Celebrations: A friend of ours had her sons wedding recently and she chose Frankincense for it’s powerful uplifting scent. She commented that everyone thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful scent wafting around and it kept a happy, good-humored atmosphere all day.
Afternoon lifts: Frankincense,& Amber are wonderful for an afternoon ‘lift’. Instead of reaching for a coffee break to stimulate and get you going after lunch, burning any of these fragrances will give you the enthusiasm and energy to keep going.
Concentration: A customer recently reported that he uses our incense for deep concentration, as he daily works with fine jewelry, which requires a lot of concentration, and he finds our incense provides the right mood for him to successfully concentrate & focus for long periods at a time.
“I’m a jeweler and everyday I must go from the normal & macro world to my micro world under my loupe. Spiritual Sky incense is the link for me to do that, it puts me into that space that allows me to focus and concentrate. Thank you so much for providing me with the vehicle that carries me to my work.” Jon
Meditation: Jasmine, being the Queen of all scents has the ability to provide confidence, creativity, happiness, reflection and self-awareness. It is also wonderful for long-held guilt and if used with meditation it can help bring awareness and healing.
Freshen your home: Most incense-lovers burn incense in the morning, to set the mood and freshen the home after a night of closed windows, etc. Also, after a meal, it relaxes and allows people to ‘loosen-up’ & ‘lighten-up’, ‘unwind’ and ‘put your feet up’ kind of feeling! We all need that at times!
Pure relaxation: For sheer relaxation you just can’t beat incense, it has been used for centuries for that purpose, it alters the moods in your home to bring peaceful, tranquil, refreshing, uplifting & inspiring feelings.
Recently one of our customers shared this about incense –
1) Incense burning opens the mind to divinity.
2) Incense burning cleanses the mind.
3) Incense burning clears the mind of worldly impurities.
4) Incense burning wakes up the mind.
5) Incense burning encourages the mind in solitude.
6) Incense burning affords the mind leisure when it is busy.
7) One cannot burn too much incense. Yet, even a little incense is enough.
9) Age does not affect the efficacy of incense.
10) Habitual use of incense causes NO HARM.
The use of incense is as old as recorded civilization. Its history is an incredible journey into the depths of time and the evolution of humankind. A tradition that dates back thousands of years, in practically all of earth’s civilizations, it has been used to accompany prayer, worship the Gods, purify the air, release negative vibrations, induce self-awareness, and to uplift the emotional state.
Is there a way to use Scent It Scents in my car? Deodorize your Car or Truck:
Make your own car deodorizer by adding a few drops of your favorite scent to a cotton ball and placing in the car ashtray. You can also place a few drops on a small piece of poster board and tuck under the seat. They do sell Dashboard Diffusers that work plugged into your cigarette lighter for scenting your car. You can make your own car air freshener, or refresh the old one with our scents by adding a few drops every now and then.
Scents recommended for Cars:
Cinnamon, Nu Car, Pine, Balsam Fir, Country Spice, Cherry, Strawberry, Lavender, Leather, Rain, Jasmine, Apple Jack, Blackberry, Black Cherry, Acacia, Autumn Splendor. Apple Blossom, Orange Peel, Banana, Cinnamon Vanilla, Vanilla, Cinnamon Red Hot, Peppermint, Sandalwood.
Stay Alert- While driving on long trips the scent of Peppermint is known for its excellent head clearing and stimulating properties.
Remember the old Calgon commercial—”Take me away Calgon!” There’s only one thing that can take you away faster than a Calgon bath, and that’s a scented candle. Whether you want a breath of fresh spring air, or you want to transport yourself to a South Sea paradise minus the hassle of airport security, crowded, delayed flights and lost baggage, grab a scented candle, and travel wherever your imagination leads. Smell is a powerful sense, and you can use it to alter your mood within seconds with the flicker of a candle. In fact, why not keep a supply of scented candles in the bathroom when you don’t have time to luxuriate in the bathtub. Envelope yourself in fragrance while you shower, dry and blow-dry.
Close your eyes and think of each season: winter, spring, summer and fall each evoke special “scentual” memories. If it’s the dead of winter and you’ve already suffered through 73 days of snow cover, light a piña colada candle or a seaside candle and pop in your favorite Beach Boys CD. Inhale the scents of summer and forget about the cold for a few divine moments. Select a delicate floral candle or maybe a rain forest scent to remind you that April showers are right around the corner. If it’s 102° F in the shade, there’s nothing like a pine-scented candle to send a quick shiver up your back. Longing for fall? Light a pumpkin candle to evoke the Harvest Moon and the bounty of autumn. Whatever the occasion you’d like to recreate, it’s only a candle away. That’s the power of the sense of smell.
Holidays are incomplete without candles. If you think back to your favorite holiday gatherings, your mind will probably wander to your favorite scents. Think about your favorite Christmas tree, and you’re bound to remember the crisp smell of pine or cedar. The traditional holiday season from Thanksgiving to the New Year provides a natural cornucopia of fragrance. From pumpkin pie to peppermint ice cream to vanilla, the scents of the holiday season are everywhere.
Perhaps you use an artificial tree instead of a fresh-cut tree each year. Simulate the scent of a Frazier fir with candles. Artificial trees are getting closer to their natural kissing cousins with each passing season, but they remain “flat” without the accompanying scent. They just can’t bring the smell of Christmas into a home like the real thing. Light a few pine or cedar candles, and voila—you may never miss the genuine article.
Feel free to light several complementary scents at once. The seasons and the holidays are full of naturally occurring complementary fragrance. Each season contains a wealth of pleasing smell. The holiday season probably provides the most scent. Recreate the memories of Christmas past with gingerbread, vanilla, cinnamon, eggnog, clove, nutmeg, pine, peppermint candles. The scents don’t compete, because they occur naturally, and you’ve smelled them from infancy. If you can think of a memory, you can find a candle to recreate the mood.
Look around your home. You’ve probably created a room or two around a theme. Perhaps you’ve created an indoor sunroom. Bring the scents of the outdoors into your sunroom to add authenticity. Perhaps you’ve built a room around a color. Add lavender-scented candles to that lavender room, rose-scented candles to a pink room, new-mown grass-scented and rain forest candles to a green room, vanilla or gardenia to a white room, and seaside to a blue room.
Don’t forget the kitchen. Not only will you want to add scent, but you may want to eliminate odors as well. If you’ve created the perfect dinner for guests, the last thing you want is the smell of garlic, onion, or fish wafting through your home when they arrive. If the odor is overpowering, turn on the kitchen fan, spray a little odor neutralizer in the air, and light citrus-scented candles to replace cooking odors with the clean scent of fruit.
Cheaper than a trip to paradise, quicker than you can even say “banana bread,” you can light a candle. If your mind can imagine it, you can create it with scented candles for mere pennies!
M J Plaster is a successful author who provides information on shopping online for scented candles and candles in general. M J Plaster has been a commercial freelance writer for almost two decades, most recently specializing in home and garden, the low-carb lifestyle, investing, and anything that defines la dolce vita.
Potpourri will naturally lose its scent over time. Try this:
1) Use about 5 drops of oil for a hand full of Potpourri. Using an eye-dropper RESERVED ONLY FOR USE WITH SCENTING OILS is the best way to distribute the oil. If you don’t have a dropper, pour a little oil into the cap of its bottle and gently shake the oil onto the potpourri.
2) If you keep your potpourri in a bowl or a basket, and you don’t mind that some oil may get on the vessel itself, keep it in that container to refresh it. Otherwise, place your potpourri in a roomy plastic bag.
3) Sprinkle or evenly drop the desired amount of oil onto the potpourri and toss it with your hands. Pretend you’re tossing a salad with your hands. Very gently moisten every flower and herb as you disperse the oil. WASH YOUR HANDS WELL AFTER EACH USE. You may wish to use rubber gloves when using the oils, since some of our oils are spicy and may irritate sensitive skin.
4) If you’re leaving the potpourri open in a ceramic bowl or basket, you can replace the blend back into its container right away. If you use the potpourri in a cloth bag or sachet or in a light-colored basket, wait a couple of days to return it to the sachet, since the oils may discolor or stain the fabric.
Our Scented oils can be used in many ways. Here are a few ideas: In potpourri, as a refresher, add to electric or candle cup burners, or simmer on a pot on the stove. Add to diffusers, terra cotta sand dollars, lamp rings, jugs, hearts, sachets, pomander, or use as a spritz. Use our scents for deodorizing in the home, office, campers, cottages or cars. Scent your laundry, bath, and powder rooms. Use as an insect and pest repellent. Make your own Gel fresheners and bath salts. and, of course you can use Scent It Scents for candle making and soap making. So go ahead and check out all the fragrances at Scent It. And try out the different uses for fragrance oils. And let us know about your ideas. And please let us nkow your questions.
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