What temperature did you heat the wax to before adding the scent?

Also, you may just need to experiment with oils from different companies. Some just have a better throw than others.

I have been in the candle making and retailing business for some time and I learned that soy candles need to have a way higher part of fragrance to even smell than paraffin candles. It is in the property of the soy bean wax. Funny right? I guess this makes it way more pricey to make a nice smelling soy candle as the fragrance is expensive. The release of fragrance without burning the soy candles is also a lot less. I compare it for example with the wax pottery bowls I feature as well and they fragrance a room way more than our soy candles even though we put less fragrance in them when pouring the wax. Anyway, good luck with your soy candles, you might need patience as soy is tricky.

Here is a link that might be useful: Wax Pottery Bowls and Soy Candles

I use 1 1/2 oz per pound of wax. That is what my soy wax maximum fragrance load is. Check with your wax supplier to amke sure you know what your maxiumum amount can be.
Unfortunately you will have to test test test each fragrance you want to use. I would start with sample sizes first. I have found many great strong smelling fragrances; but have also found quite a few that are weak. I use several different fragrance suppliers. Might cost me more to get supplies from several sources )shipping costs); but my repeat customer sales are worth it.

I have been making and selling candles for ten years now. When I started, I was using parafin but within a year I switched to soy. That was about the time they had introduced soy. I use a crock pot. My husband drilled a hole near the bottom, on the side, and put a spicot on it. I melt the wax in the crock pot. I have it set on the dial where it wil heat the wax to 150 degrees. I then pour the amount of melted wax that I want (let's say 14oz) into a glass measuring cup. I then add the scent. Usually about 1oz. It also depends on how strong the scent is, so take a wiff while your stirring. That will be about how strong it will be when the candle is burning. Then I add the coloring. I've tried different ways to color and I liked the liquid color the best but now I don't use any coloring. My label for my jars are the color the candle would be. As soon as I have added the sent and color, I pour it right into the jars.(I use 8oz mason jars) I don't heat my jars first but I do have my wicks already 'glued' into the jars before I pour in the wax. I put a dab of hot glue on the wick tab and attach it to the bottom of the jar. That way it stays centered and in place while the wax is cooling. The 14oz that I mentioned above plus the scent will fill two 8oz jars just right. Once the wax cools, I cut off the wick and put on the lid. I have not had any problems with the scent of my candles. I have repeat buyers.

My question to you is what kind of wick do you use. I use a hemp core wick that is already tabbed and dipped in wax to stiffen it. It sounds as if you might be using a zinc core wick. The zinc core wicks will cause alot of the same problems you're having. I tried to use up the zinc core wicks that I had left over from when I made parafin candles and they do not work in soy wax. I was trying to save myself some money but that didn't work.
I buy my supplies from Bitter Creek Candle Supply. A link to their site below. I would recommend them to anyone. They have alot of helpful ideas and they do have live help on their site. I don't know what time of day but they usually have someone on there everyday. You can also call them on the phone and there is always someone available. They love talking about candles.
I hope this has helped you. Keep trying, you'll get the hang of it.

Cindy

Here is a link that might be useful: Bitter Creek Candle Supply

I am having the same problem....i use only the best soy was, and pour 2 oz of fragrance per pound. Think I am using the right wick but not sure...using 3" - 4" containers. I want my candles to have a strong scent and just can't get there....need suggestions. Is is the fragrance that is too watered down? I order from Aztec Candle Supply and Lone Star Candle Supply. Should I use pure essential oils or what.

I am using a zinc core wick....is that the problem? If so where can I order the hemp core wicks?