If you just want the aroma, and don't necessarily need it in candle form, check the link below. It is to a website that lists fragrances for soaps and candles, grouped by TYPE of fragrance. The link is to the B scents, but see the note that Balsam (and Balsam Fir) can also be found under these scent categories: Cranberry Balsam  Cranberry Balsam (type)  Fir Balsam  Mistletoe & Balsam  Northwoods Balsam Pine  Windsong Balsam Pine. Hope you find the fragrance that you remember. That scent is special to me, too. Do you remember the "balsam pillows"? I used to keep one under my pillow when I was a kid. Delightful to sniff! Here is a link that might be useful: Fragrance Finder Ba-Bi

I made several more batches of soap and increased the amount of FO to a T. per lb and the soap is smelling better. I made a lavendar Oatmeal for someone and they loved it, I also made several bars of Baby Soap and it turned out great. When I reorder I will be getting from WSP. Now I am trying to refine my body butter. I like it smoother than most recipes make it. I have been experimenting with glycerin in my revised recipe. Also trying to cut down on how oily it can make your skin. My lip butters are pretty much the way I want just have to get them done (been waiting 2 wks for my flavor oils to come in from a seller on Ebay) Last but not least I am also fiddling with the bath bombs, I live in a very humid area and they have been cracking once set up. I am going to try a different recipe this weekend. I make them in medium size round ornaments. I really want them to be available for my show, I think they make a great addition to my other items. Well, sorry for the rambling but it helped me to organize my thoughts. I can't stop thinking about soap etc. Elle

I'm holding off purchasing scents for now. Auntie Celene said she'll send me what samples she doesn't want/like. I figure they can be used for small batches. Also, I think most of the ones I need for herbals/hand-milleds can probably be found in a natural food store's essential oil section. Or maybe I can use steeped herbs, spices, rinds, and/or teas? Hobby Lobby only had lavender, peppermint, clove, ylang-ylang, & eucalyptus EOs anyhow, at roughly $3.50 per 1/2 oz. I already had 100% pure eucalyptus EO from when I had a real bad cold.

I also have no interest in the company but many stores in the Austin (TX) area carry their candles and I can second Patricia's recommendation. I love good candles and these really do have a lot of scent and last a long time (and the wicks don't drown in their own melted stuff as some I've tried, etc.) I get the big ones in the jars with lid...seem pricey but really do last a very long time. I like Patricia's favorite but my personal fave is Hippie Chick (yeah, it smells like it sounds....like the old days.) LOL