Our Best‑Selling Fragrance Oils by Season & Use
Discover your core scents and creative blend ideas straight from Central Illinois Candle Supply.
Whether you’re just getting started or scaling your business, choosing the right fragrance oils can elevate your candles and melts from good to unforgettable. Here’s a seasonal breakdown of your top sellers and real fragrance oil pairings to help you craft signature lines unique to your brand.
Year‑Round Favorites: Always a Winner
Whiskey & Oak
This smoky blend of aged whiskey, cedarwood, spice, and vanilla works beautifully on masculine, bar-themed, or upscale lines.
Blend suggestion: Mix with Amber Orchard for a warm, rich aromatic profile that deepens the whiskey and adds a golden fruit note.
Thunderstorm
Vetiver, ozone, melon, moss, and amber combine to evoke the fresh realism of a rainstorm — clean but complex.
Blend suggestion: Layer it with Pine Cone Forest to add woodsy depth and faint fruit undertones.
Cedar Musk
Cedarwood, musk, and mellow amber create a versatile scent that works for masculine, rustic, or unisex lines.
Blend suggestion: Try Fall Farmhouse Type to introduce spice notes like clove and nutmeg alongside cedar.
Mountain Morning
A fresh, mint-tinged evergreen scent reminiscent of alpine air and early morning tranquility.
Blend suggestion: Team it with Eucalyptus Evergreen to amplify the cool freshness.
Spring & Summer: Bright & Refreshing
Coconut Lemongrass
Creamy coconut meets bright lemongrass for a spa-inspired, refreshing blend ideal for warm days.
Blend suggestion: Mix with Summer Dew to add soft aloe-like freshness.
Sandalwood + Blue Sage
A grounding combo of sandalwood and herbal sage for botanical lines and minimalist collections.
Blend suggestion: Pair with Blossoms & Blooms to soften the herbal edge and add floral sweetness.
Strawberry Peach Mimosa
Bright strawberries, peach, and effervescent mimosa vibes make this a summer fan favorite.
Blend suggestion: Combine with Lime in the Coconut for an island-inspired fruity twist.
Citrus & Basil
A crisp blend of citrus zing and peppery basil — perfect for clean lines and kitchen-inspired candles.
Blend suggestion: Layer with Sugared Lemon (type) for subtle sweetness and depth.
Fall: Cozy, Spiced, Nostalgic
Sweater Weather
Eucalyptus, mint, and musk work together for a light, refreshing take on autumn’s chill.
Blend suggestion: Blend with Harvest to balance the herbal freshness with warm spice.
Pumpkin Apple Butter
Sweeter and creamier than typical fall scents, filled with pumpkin, apples, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Blend suggestion: Mix with Harvest to amplify apple and spice notes.
Apple Crisp
Luscious baked apple scent with caramel and buttery crumble — a true dessert note favorite.
Blend suggestion: Layer with Amber Orchard to add orchard fruit warmth.
Fall Farmhouse Type
Pumpkin, clove, nutmeg, fir, cedarwood — everything that feels like fall in one fragrance.
Blend suggestion: Combine with Cedar Musk to bring out woodsy notes and mellow spice.
Winter: Festive & Inviting
Christmas Lodge
Pine, cedar, and subtle holiday spices blend into a candle-worthy cabin scent filled with rustic charm.
Blend suggestion: Add Holiday Cheer for a festive cranberry and citrus lift.
Eucalyptus Evergreen
Cool eucalyptus meets evergreen branches for a clean, modern winter line.
Blend suggestion: Pair with Pine Cone Forest to accentuate woody pine and vanilla sweetness.
Holiday Cheer
Blue spruce, cranberry, cinnamon, and clove — joyful and layered in seasonal warmth.
Blend suggestion: Mix with Vanilla Nog for added creaminess and cozy depth.
Vanilla Nog
Nutmeg, rum-like sweetness, and vanilla blend for a dessert-style winter favorite.
Blend suggestion: Blend with Holiday Cheer to finish on a festive, creamy note.
Final Thoughts
These seasonal best-sellers are proven performers and beloved by candle and melt makers alike. Check out our blend ideas above pair them with other oils from our collection to create something uniquely yours.
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