Anyone know how new fragrance lines are created? Or, how they come up with new product ideas for scented candles?
I have to imagine someone walks around, sniffs, and goes, “Man that smells good. I wonder if I can duplicate it. That sure would smell nice as a deodorant stick.”
Then again, maybe not. Probably a bunch of scientists sitting around trying to figure it out with an algorithm.
Regardless of origins, there are many wonderful scents around the world we could use to improve our moods, motivate our day or create (or invite) loving memories.
Campfire Smoke is one. Capture that smell of a campfire. Bottle it. Sell it. Encourage people to dab it on when they head out to see their friends. You’ll sell millions. “Brad, you been sitting around the campfire lately? You need to let us know next time so we can join you.”
“Nah, just slapped on some ‘Campfire Smoke’ aftershave.”
Fresh Cut Green Grass would be another favorite of mine. Next time you’re done mowing the lawn, package up the clippings and send them in for analysis. Let me know the results so I can develop a candle that smells similar.
Fresh Lumber is a one that those in the construction industry favor. I remember hearing a line that a man said, “That smells as good as fresh cut lumber.” Not many things you can say that about.
Someone has already done Ocean Breeze, you can count on that. Regardless, damn that smell is awesome, and I can inhale it to bring back memories of childhood vacations, playing running bases, body surfing and eating cotton candy on the seashore. I’ve been told that Kramer from Seinfeld has a copyright on this one, so for all you fans of the show, you can get your quick chuckle in.
I’d would be derelict in my duties if I didn’t include the smell of fresh-brewed coffee in the morning. Yes, I know candles are out there with this scent. They are good. But I have yet to sniff that hard tangy bite that perfectly captures the strong aroma of the early morning cup. Whoever gets that down deserves a special flight to heaven.
Saw Dust, though a spinoff of Fresh Lumber, deserves its own category. Something about pulverizing the wood into fine particles increases the loveliness of it wafting across the room to you.
Winter Morning Air, for you northerners who enjoy seeing your breath billow on a 15-degree day, should be captured for that unique market – people who enjoy living where it is cold and revel in the snap of the temperature dip that gives your lungs Canadian air to suck in.
Finally, let’s not forget Grilled Beef Smoke. Capture that scent from the barbecue grill (this could come in multiple meat varieties and seasonings). Place it on your back porch while you’re sitting outside with an evening cocktail, taking it easy, pretending Covid doesn’t exist.
Some of these candles/fragrances are on the market. Others await the ingenuity of the entrepreneur to take the information from this column, do the chemical research and bring the product to market. I’m waiting. Others probably are, too.
I have to imagine someone walks around, sniffs, and goes, “Man that smells good. I wonder if I can duplicate it. That sure would smell nice as a deodorant stick.”
Then again, maybe not. Probably a bunch of scientists sitting around trying to figure it out with an algorithm.
Regardless of origins, there are many wonderful scents around the world we could use to improve our moods, motivate our day or create (or invite) loving memories.
Campfire Smoke is one. Capture that smell of a campfire. Bottle it. Sell it. Encourage people to dab it on when they head out to see their friends. You’ll sell millions. “Brad, you been sitting around the campfire lately? You need to let us know next time so we can join you.”
“Nah, just slapped on some ‘Campfire Smoke’ aftershave.”
Fresh Cut Green Grass would be another favorite of mine. Next time you’re done mowing the lawn, package up the clippings and send them in for analysis. Let me know the results so I can develop a candle that smells similar.
Fresh Lumber is a one that those in the construction industry favor. I remember hearing a line that a man said, “That smells as good as fresh cut lumber.” Not many things you can say that about.
Someone has already done Ocean Breeze, you can count on that. Regardless, damn that smell is awesome, and I can inhale it to bring back memories of childhood vacations, playing running bases, body surfing and eating cotton candy on the seashore. I’ve been told that Kramer from Seinfeld has a copyright on this one, so for all you fans of the show, you can get your quick chuckle in.
I’d would be derelict in my duties if I didn’t include the smell of fresh-brewed coffee in the morning. Yes, I know candles are out there with this scent. They are good. But I have yet to sniff that hard tangy bite that perfectly captures the strong aroma of the early morning cup. Whoever gets that down deserves a special flight to heaven.
Saw Dust, though a spinoff of Fresh Lumber, deserves its own category. Something about pulverizing the wood into fine particles increases the loveliness of it wafting across the room to you.
Winter Morning Air, for you northerners who enjoy seeing your breath billow on a 15-degree day, should be captured for that unique market – people who enjoy living where it is cold and revel in the snap of the temperature dip that gives your lungs Canadian air to suck in.
Finally, let’s not forget Grilled Beef Smoke. Capture that scent from the barbecue grill (this could come in multiple meat varieties and seasonings). Place it on your back porch while you’re sitting outside with an evening cocktail, taking it easy, pretending Covid doesn’t exist.
Some of these candles/fragrances are on the market. Others await the ingenuity of the entrepreneur to take the information from this column, do the chemical research and bring the product to market. I’m waiting. Others probably are, too.