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Hi all!


I'm wanting to put together gift baskets for the holidays and I've come up with a list of scents that I'm contemplating, but can't afford them all and since I haven't smelled any of them yet, can I get your opinions on which ones you think will be favorites? I'm thinking I'll order about 5 or 6 different scents. Here's my list:


Christmas Cookie


Christmas Essence


Cinnamon Raisin Bun


Gingerbread


Home for the Holidays


Hot Apple Pie


Mulberry Spice


Banana Nut Bread


Country Spice


Cranberry


Hollyberry


Mulled Cider


Pumpkin Spice


Snickerdoodle (this is my sister's favorite cookie, does it really smell like the real thing?)


Also, which ones do you think would still be popular other times of the year besides the holidays, I don't wanna get stuck with too many candles that I won't be able to sell once the holidays are over with.


Thanks so much ladies!


Gail

Hi, Gail! This time of year I would stay away from all the holiday named ones. The ones from above that go over well for me are


Cinn raisin bun


Hot apple pie


country spice (home for the holidays smells similar to this one)


spiced cranberry


and carrot cake instead of banana nut bread (seems to sell better)


gingerbread (although holidayish - still is good after the holidays.


Change Christmas cookie to sugar cookie or vanilla cookie


NOTE about Snickerdoodle - I was disapointed - it smells great BUT does NOT smell like the cookie we all love, but it smells more like the snickers bar, which is nothing like the cookie. (Just a warning to fellow snickerdoodle cookie lovers. However, sugar cookie smells somewhat similar to it.)


Don't forget sweet orange chili pepper - it is a hot seller of mine.


Good luck!

Hi Gail!!!smileys/smiley4.gif


I'm burning Christmas cookie now.... mmmm. It's got kind of an anise and chocolate scent?


For the top 5, I would recommend at least the


Chili Pepper and Sweet Orange (like an orange grove in your home with a beautiful orange pink glow)


Spiced Cranberry


Gingerbread


Banana Nut Bread


Cinnamon Raisin Bun


mmmmmmmmmm I can just smell them now!


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and Hot Apple Pie, it's heavenly!


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HEY! Don't forget about

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Remember, Lori- when we called in and were told that this has been a
really big seller lately? YUM YUM! I'm drooling!smileys/smiley36.gif smileys/smiley36.gif smileys/smiley36.gif

Thank heavens these yummy darlings are CALORIE-FREE!smileys/smiley2.gif

--Kitt
[i]Midwest "Candle Goddess!"

Your right Kitt......Buttercream is VERY YUMMY!!!!


You need to try that one gail!smileys/smiley17.gif

Haaaa, you guys just keep adding to my list and making it harder to choose! Just kidding, I know, with soo many yummy scents, how can you choose just a few!


So does buttercream smell like frosting? I like the smell of frosting but not the taste, lol.

Are you planning to buy votives or jars? Is your main goal to build up
your
scent samples or to stock inventory?

If you want to increase the scents you have on hand, I'd encourage you to
go
with the votives- If you can sell them to customers at $3 each or 6 for
$12,
then you have the whole case paid for when you sell 4 or 6 of them. Then
you have extras on hand to pass out to promote your biz, grate up for
scent
samples, or can go to personal use. (Guess which of these will be the fate
of the majority of MY extra votives!0 smileys/smiley29.gif smileys/smiley36.gif smileys/smiley29.gif

If you have an established customer base or if you don't need a case of
jars ASAP, why not take a running list of orders from friends, family and
customers and then place an order when you get up to or near 12?

I envy you for your "dilemma" with choosing! I have SO MANY scents I
want to try and it will be a while before I place another order. BUT, I
should be getting a case of goodies AND my COTM today!

WOO HOO! Christmas is comin' early at THIS girl's house! smileys/smiley36.gif
smileys/smiley2.gif

--Kitt

Hi Gail,


Do not forget about Pumpkin spice and Mulled Cider...There is one more I like but having a hard time remembering it. I am so tired!


Many Blessings,


Natalie

My suggestion is to pick 6-10 scents, a few from each variety - baked goods, fruity, floral, etc.


Too many choices and people get overwhelmed. They'll find something they like from that. Good luck!

Oh wait.....


FRENCH VANILLA too!


mmmmmmmm


Yes Kitt, I remember, just added that to my list to order today!!!


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smileys/smiley9.gifand Blueberry Muffin of course...


(this is coming from a NOT CANDLE LOVER BEFORE MIA BELLA!)


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okay, somebody stop her! LoL Lori smileys/smiley36.gif

If you want a real short list .... ask for the scents no one likes. smileys/smiley36.gif

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My name is (insert your name) and I am a Mia Bella Addict!


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Hahhaa Tracy, that would have been a MUCH shorter list! I know, it's hard to choose, I look at the list of scents and there are only a couple on there that I don't think I'd like!


Jackie, I like your idea of going with a few from each category because not everyone likes the yummy food ones like me, everybody's different. I was gonna try to stay with Christmas-ey (is that a word) scents but I may go with some others too.


Kitt- I'm planning on getting votives to do the gift baskets and then with what I don't use make scent samples and keep some to be able to show or sell.


What about Creme Brulee, do most people like that? I think it sounds heavenly, and I love just saying it, it sounds so fancy, lol!! Plus I don't think I've seen a candle before in that scent from any other company, so it's unique too!!

ooooooo Creme Brulee ... that's one of my favorites. I LOVE that one! And yes, it IS heavenly.

Lol, Lori you're too funny!

Uh oh, I may have to add Creme Brulee to the list then!!

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Gail!smileys/smiley17.gif


I just placed this Scent-Sational jar order for gifts to my family and friends:


Angel Wings


Chili Pepper and Sweet Orange


Coconut and Lime


French Lavender


Hot Apple Pie


Spiced Cranberry


Green Tea


Blueberry Muffin


Apple Cinnamon


French Vanilla


Butter Cream


and some new brochures.


I talk to the very helpful staff at Mia Bella Scent-Sations when I place my personal orders to see what the HOTTEST MIA BELLA Scents are.


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Here is a pretty consistent top sellers list over the nearly 3 years I've been with Scent-sations. Some have changed as new scents come in, but this is the "rule of thumb" I stick with when ordering to keep in stock or do fundraisers.
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Apple Cinnamon
Apples and Peaches
Banana Nut Bread
Carrot Cake
Cinnamon Raisin Bun
Country Spice
Cucumber Melon
French Vanilla
Fresh Linen
Green Tea
Heart of the Ocean
Hot Apple Pie
Lilac
Mulberry Spice
Orange Creamsicle
Patchouli Spice
Rain
Sage and Lavender
Sex on the Beach
Spanish Melon
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A few other popular ones are -


Caramel Apple


Clean Cotton


Pumpkin Spice


Creme Brulee


Fresh Apple


Coconuts and Lime


Enjoy!

Oh Gail! I know I forgot one! Creme Bruele is what made me join Scent-Sations! I love it so much!


Many Blessings,


Natalie

Is Patchouli Spice really a hot seller? That's one that doesn't tickle my fancy but I realize everyone's sniffer is different.


Right now I LOVE Sex on the Beach &amp; Mulled Cider.