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oils for oil burners that actually smell

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pud1 · 02/04/2013 20:30

I have started using an oil burner again as I was bought one in a gift set for Xmas. The oil has now run out and I have just bought some from a local candle and a probably cheap shop and it smells of nothing. I used to use yankee wax tarts but the well on this burner is too small. Can some one please point me in the direction of some decent oils

Thanks

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NumTumMum · 02/04/2013 21:17

I used to use the Bodyshop oils, bergamot was my favourite. Marks and Spencers also do oils but I'm not sure how good they are.

HorraceTheOtter · 02/04/2013 21:21

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Moomoomie · 02/04/2013 21:22

I too use the body shop oils. Good value for money.
I recently bought some party lite wax tartlets, very expensive and not particularly nice.

PlentyOfPubeGardens · 02/04/2013 21:25

Get some proper essential oils. They're a bit pricey but you only need a couple of drops in a little puddle of water so they last ages.

PolterGooseLaidAChocolateEgg · 04/04/2013 08:56

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NotSoNervous · 04/04/2013 09:18

I've used body shop ones and they were okay but didn't think much to m&s oils

BeCool · 04/04/2013 10:04

I've always used proper essential oils. They last for ages.
I've just brought a diffuser for my car and am using mandarin in there - gorgeous. beats 'car freshener' stuff a million times over.
For cleaning days I love the freshness of grapefruit.
For sulty nights in I love to combine ylang ylang & geranium.
Basil is fab for studying.

BalmainMummy · 04/04/2013 10:05

I get my essential oils of e-bay and they burn well. Lemon is really nice and uplifting! Just make sure to put some water in or the oils will burn

BeCool · 04/04/2013 10:07

I don't use a burner at home anymore - the tealight containers annoyed me (rubbish created everytime a candle was burnt), and the I didn't want to use candles when my DD's were babies (google candle fumes).

I use an aroma stone which plugs in.

BeCool · 04/04/2013 10:29

Most Yankee Candles are paraffin wax - they give off toxic fumes when they burn.

Classwithsass · 26/02/2025 14:20

I use Bel Air Patchouli oil which is strong but not sure where you'd buy it as I bought mine in France.

BeCool · 27/02/2025 08:28

I think after 13 years she's probably sorted

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