Guides and Recipes

Our blog is your go-to source for inspiring advice and easy-to-follow tutorials for those new to home fragrance creation. Explore creative ideas for personalising your creations, learn professional techniques, and find inspiration to bring your projects to life, free of charge.

Laboratoire pour la conception de parfums pour bougies.
Perfumes
The secrets of fragrances and their composition

Learn the secrets of the fragrances that enhance your DIY creations. Water-soluble, lipophilic or hydrophilic, choose according to the use for an optimal result!

Une bouteille d'huile essentielle avec une bougie : les dangers
Perfumes
Why You Shouldn't Use Essential Oils in Your Candles

Although essential oils seem natural and safe, they are not suitable for candles due to their potential to release CMR substances.

Bouteilles de parfums pour bougies Terre de Bougies
Perfumes
Use of fragrances and potential difficulties linked to their uses

If your candle has excess fragrance on the surface, it may be due to the wrong temperature or an overdose of fragrance.

Plusieurs flacons de parfums Natco pour bougies
Perfumes
Everything you need to know about Natco fragrances for your candles &amp...

Discover our new collection of 100% natural fragrances for candles and soaps, designed to respond to the growing popularity of environmentally friendly products.

Savons solides colorés réalisés grâce à la base Melt & Pour avec des brins de lavandes
Perfumes
Enjoy a scented solid or liquid soap

Personalizing your solid or liquid soaps with unique scents is as much fun as it is creative.

Matériaux pour créer une bougie avec un pot en verre, des mèches tissées, de la cire végétale et du parfum
Perfumes
How do I incorporate my perfume into my future scented candle?

To make your scented candles successful, it is essential to correctly incorporate the fragrance into your wax preparation. Use fragrances specially designed for candles and integrate them at a temperature below their flash point for optimal diffusion.

Bougies coulées dans des contenants en verre
Perfumes
The notes and olfactory families of candle fragrances explained

The olfactory pyramid, an essential concept for understanding the scents of your candles, fondants and soaps. This guide explains the three distinct notes of a perfume: head, heart and base, and how they are uniquely revealed in candles.

Bougies parfumées coulées dans des contenants en béton
Perfumes
Understanding everything about Perfumes for Candles, Soaps and Ambiance

Discover everything you need to know about fragrances for candles, melts and soaps with Terre de Bougies. Our fragrances, made in Grasse by master perfumers, offer a unique olfactory palette with more than 500 choices.

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Bougies parfumées coulées dans des contenants en béton
Perfumes
Understanding everything about Perfumes for Candles, Soaps and Ambiance

Discover everything you need to know about fragrances for candles, melts and soaps with Terre de Bougies. Our fragrances, made in Grasse by master perfumers, offer a unique olfactory palette with more than 500 choices.

Plan de travail avec une noix de coco remplie de cire végétale et des bougies
Candles
Learn DIY Candle Making - Guides

Discover the art of creating homemade candles, a hobby that has become very popular with the DIY movement and interior design trends. Whether for pleasure or to start a business, our complete guides will support you in making candles. Learn to master different waxes, highlights and customization techniques. Also explore the fascinating history of candles and the various types of candles, from poured in containers to molded and dipped. Start your adventure with our guide to waxes and give free rein to your creativity to beautify your interior.

Noix de coco remplie de cire végétale, à côté de bougies
Melts
Learn how to make scented fondants - Recipes

The artisanal scented melt, this little treasure of wax without a wick, is perfect for diffusing a captivating scent in your home. Ideal for large rooms, it offers a more intense diffusion than traditional candles.

Diffuseur de parfum posé sur une table avec des fleurs de coton devant un canapé
Diffusers
Learn how to make DIY ambient products - Guides

Create a warm and cozy decorative atmosphere with various scented products. Melts, capilla diffusers, pillow mists and scented suspensions transform your interior into a haven of scents.