Craving something new and unique for scenting your space? This listing allows you to try ONE wax melt scent shot sample of any Willow WaxCraft General Catalog fragrance.
Limited Edition scent shots can be found in their own separate listings.
Each scent shot weighs approximately 1.25-1.75 ounces in a 2 ounce recyclable plastic shot cup.
Use: Scent shots can easily be cut into halves or even thirds for multiple melting, but depending on the reservoir capacity of your warmer you could
use the whole thing for a more potent scent experience!
Do not leave unattended.
Do not add water or other liquid to wax.
Follow the manufacturer instructions for your wax warmer.
Please use caution and keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Choose the General Catalog scent you would like from the drop down menu. Fragrance descriptions can be found below.
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GENERAL CATALOG
AURORA :The frigid, invigorating expanse at the top of the world- silent and shimmering with magical Northern Lights. Fresh citrus, rosemary, eucalyptus, peppermint, vanilla, oakmoss, and vetiver.
BALM OF GILEAD: Lipstick (powdery violet, orris, and rose), fresh baked bread, glossy magazine pages, and sweet buttercream. Don’t let the bastards grind you down.
BANGARANG: The smell of a hundred fun summers, sleeping in trees and riding the back of the wind. You’ll find your happy thought with this cheerful blend of candied dates, key lime and vanilla whipped cream, zesty lemon curd, tangerine sorbet, crisp water mint and tangy sea breezes. Fly. Fight. Crow.
BEFORE THE DAWN: Shake off what’s weighing you down- a cathartic blend of magnolia leaf, lavender, rosemary, oak, vetiver, black pepper, amber, narcissus, tonka, and musk. Renew. Rebirth. Restart.
BONFIRE STORIES: Caramelized marshmallows, a crackling fire, sweet woodsmoke, and all the tales they weave.
BREATHE BEFORE YOU LEAVE :I was given this mantra to repeat to myself during a particularly stressful time in my life. So often we rush out in the morning without taking a moment to compose ourselves, and it sets a frazzled tone for the entire day. He told me, “slow down, and breathe before you leave.” Juicy pear combined with bright and zesty yuzu, lemon verbena, ginseng, and cleansing sage, grounded with hibiscus tea. Breathe deep.
CAMP STARWATCH: Stargazing in the wilderness- a smoldering campfire, leathery birch tar, charred wood, black pepper, amber, dry earth, and clove,
with infinite galaxies and all their mysteries overhead.
DESIDERIUM: A scent of ardent longing- tuberose, jasmine, vanilla,leather, and honeyed Immortelle Absolute, with shadowy tendrils of incense smoke, musk, and amber.
ESPERO: The conclusion of life’s journey may be uncertain, but it always begins with...I hope. Sweet grass, vanilla, hay bales, tonka, linden blossom, golden musk, and sun-warmed stone.
FARM BOYS AND BUTTERCUPS: A scent like the sea after a storm-bay rum, sea salt, eucalyptus and mint, green clover, fresh mown hay, lilac, bergamot, and violet.
GHOUL-HAUNTED WOODLAND: A dream-like walk through gloomy woods one lonesome October night- propelled by spirits or demons- where? Cool, shadowy conifers, a hint of rain, withering leaves, apples, and lavender.
GRANDMA'S KITCHEN: Fresh baked bread, bundled rosemary, and a cup of spiced chai with steamed milk.
HAPPINESS LIKE GLASS: A reflection on the transitory nature of bliss. Grass, honeysuckle, jasmine, strawberry and blackberry wine, descending into vetiver, black currant, and dried birch twigs.
HOLIDAY IN MONTAUK: Imagine an almost-deserted, chilly, wind-swept beach. Sand, brisk aquatics, cucumber, juniper, and cool florals all combine for a clandestine encounter with a mysterious stranger, who, on second thought, seems strangely familiar.
HYGGE CAFE: All the comforts of a cozy cafe in Autumn.
Delicate lavender lattes blended with steamed coconut milk, fresh-baked beignets , pumpkin streusel muffins, and warm mugs of mocha.
HYPNAGOGIA: The shadow-land between wakefulness and sleep-who knows what you will see? A meditative, powdery floral with neroli and sandalwood.
LADY OF THE LAKE: Inspired by the protector of Avalon, the mythical Insula Pomona (island of apples). A blend of earl grey and green teas, apple, hyacinth, ozone, datura, and delicate white musk.
LIBER ARCANA: Peruse dusty wooden shelves and ancient tomes of forbidden knowledge-the library has the answers you seek! Old leather-bound books, rare herbs, and hints of cauldron smoke, all with a refreshing pumpkin beverage in hand for a long night of studying (or mischief!)
LOST ON THE MOOR :The haunting, chilling scent of the wild Yorkshire moor-heather, lavender, moss, chamomile, ozone, juniper and elderflower.
MAKE IT SO: Tea. Earl Grey. Hot. Just the way the captain likes it, accented with electronic consoles and the cold vastness of space.
MECHANICAL HEART: “What happened to you?” she asked. He replied, “I’m not finished.” Looks can be deceiving-sharp frozen metal and clockwork covers a heart of hot carnation and resinous, spicy copal-all surrounded by sudden snowfall.
MIDNIGHT ZONE: The deepest, strangest part of the ocean, where even light cannot reach. Sea kelp, salt water, patchouli, and vanilla ice cream.
MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM: A moonlit excursion to the woodland faerie realm-lavender, musk, vanilla, sparkling green moss, and a canopy of wild honeysuckle overhead. Sweet slumbers!
MOLTEN BLUE: A heady summer elixir-juicy blackberry, earthy-sweet fig, and warm pie crust, all dolloped with melting vanilla bean ice cream.
MOON CHILD: The most vast of empires can arise from a single grain of sand-do what you dream and start wishing. An ethereal blend of rich vanilla, oak, rosewood, vetiver, smooth amber, and musk.
NATURAL HISTORY Step into the museum vault and explore the archived wonders inside: Spiced honeycomb, rich cognac, minerals and fossilized resin, teakwood, dry prairie grass, crumbling papyrus, coumarin, oud, and animalistic musk.
NOTE TO SELF: A cozy writer’s nook: black tea, paper and pencils tucked in the drawer of an oakwood desk, ambered maple sugar, a hint of hearth smoke, golden apple, and the contemplative rustling of autumn leaves outside.
POOL DAY: Carefree summer days. Wet concrete, salty skin, remnants of sunscreen, and chlorinated water.
PRIMAVERAL: Those precious and rare late winter days that *almost* feel like spring. Wild honey, morning glory, and sweet cherry blossom, with cool garden greens and zesty dill weed.
PRIMEVAL FOREST: The ancient wilderness, full of memory. Cardamom, cedarwood, loam, rose, and decaying foliage scattered on the forest floor.
QUINTESSENCE OF LIFE: It's been with you all along. Tart pomegranate, tobacco, warm cashmere musk, blood orange, thyme, cut evergreens, fresh mountain air.
SAY NO MORE, MON AMOUR : We mustn't dwell. No, not today. We can’t. Not on Rex Manning Day! Nothing says romance like purple silk and lace ruffles, but may we suggest something a little more timeless...a sultry blend of rose, heady jasmine, cashmere musk, vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli and soft nag champa. Oh Rexy…
SECRET GARDEN: A bit of earth is all it takes. Get your hands dirty with this lively blend of peppery tomato leaf, ripe raspberry bushes, fresh basil, and dewy grass.
SLEEPY HOLLOW DAY: The kind of day where the sun never seems to rise, with grey skies and a chill that creeps into your bones. Petrichor, moss and vines, distant woodsmoke, wet wood, and a damp persistent drizzle.
SMELLS LIKE RAIN
Sitting by the attic window, watching the thunderhead roll in- the electric sizzle of ozone combined with the scent of soil unsettled by the first heavy drops let you know the storm is coming.
STAY GOLDEN: Sea spray and shady pines, mimosas on the lanai, and a complementary blend of sultry magnolia, gentle tea rose, and bright orange blossom. What, were you expecting cheesecake?
STUD: A rugged blend of leather, clove, pepper, desert sage, firewood, a mug of steaming coffee, and just a hint of peculiar sweetness.
SUNRISE SPECIAL: Start the day off right-buttermilk pancakes, maple oatmeal and honey, served with a side of crispy, smoky bacon (vegan).
SWALLOWTAIL :A rain-drenched spring fairy garden. Clean watery notes, tomato leaf, lime blossom, sweet orange, red bell pepper, and ylang-ylang, grounded with soft sandalwood and musk. Contains ylang-ylang essential oil.
THE LONG NIGHT : A warm light in the darkness of Winter Solstice: Balsam fir, sacred frankincense and myrrh, beeswax candles, sweet oud, blood orange, clove, cinnamon leaf, and vanilla.
THE OLD WAYS: Ocean brine, Irish fern, crumbling stone walls hidden by curtains of willow, ivy, and dewy roses, a leather-bound book of secrets.
THETA WAVES: A dreamy watercolor splash of misty lilac, fresh garden lavender, black amber, geosmin, aromatic woods, patchouli, and soft, sweet musk.
THORNFIELD HALL: A stately, elegant blend of rosewood and musk, paired with pale pumpkin and wild lilac. This bird can’t be caged.
THOUGHTS JUST APPEAR : Music is the glue of the world...it’s what holds it all together. A fresh blend of zesty satsuma, frangipani, cozy cotton flannel, and a green, earthy, and surprisingly subtle "special ingredient" (Hint: NOT lots of sugar).
UNMASK! : A polished roque mallet, aged wood and vanilla, hearth embers, pine, evergreen topiary animals, rich merlot, and sparkling champagne. Great Party, isn’t it?!
VICTORIAN SMOKING ROOM: Where the menfolk retreat into a cloud of smoke and congratulate themselves on being masters of the universe…dark wood panels, tall shelves of worldly literature, opulent leather armchairs, and velvet, velvet everywhere. Black pepper, patchouli, vetiver, sweet tobacco and pipe smoke with hints of cherry and vanilla, rich bourbon, and deep brown sugar.
WATCH BY MOONLIGHT: Toasted oats and barley, caraway seed, precious resins, musket smoke and spilled ale, patchouli, amberwood, and faded perfume.
WHAT DO STARS DO? : They shine, and all the brighter when they're in love. A sparkling blend of silver musk, champagne, a stone wall, iced kudzu, green cognac, moonflower, and stargazer lilies.
WHEN THE SCHNECKEN BECKON…:Sweet cinnamon rolls coated with toasted pecans and sticky caramel, served with a glass of fresh-squeezed Florida orange juice. A breakfast fit for a queen.
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Willow WaxCraft wax melts are handmade using a paraffin and soy wax blend-this blend has excellent hot and cold scent retention, and has a higher melting point than straight soy-which may help prevent full melting when exposed to warm temperatures in shipment. I still encourage popping your wax melts in the freezer or simply allowing to set at room temperature for a while before opening if they have been in a hot mailbox for any length of time.
I use the maximum amount of fragrance oil recommended for the wax I use,
but throw may vary by scent and the size of the room you use for melting.
Replace wax after scent fades.
I find that if your warmer has a removable dish, cooling and then placing it in the freezer for 10-15 minutes allows the wax to pop out easily.
My scents are all hand blended by me with high quality, Dibutyl Phthalate-free fragrance oils, essential oils and absolutes, and aromachemicals that perform well in wax and other mediums- these are all unique blends that you won't find anywhere else. Willow WaxCraft melts are poured in small batches, so minor variations in color and glitter decoration may occur. But therein lies the charm of handmade!
I have a range of scents that will appeal to those who like more traditional candle scents with unexpected twists, and more adventurous types who enjoy the atmospheric and evocative and occasionally peculiar and bizarre.
I'm inspired by nature, classic literature, film, music, my own memories, etc. and therefore each scent contains my own unique interpretations, impressions, and perceptions-which may or may not match what you'd expect. My interests are too varied and ever-evolving to commit to any kind of formal, official "fandom" collections, but if you get any of my references as a fellow fan, we'll share a knowing wink and a nod, yes?
Because scent is so personal, please consider basing your reviews on the service I provide and the quality of the product, rather than merely whether you liked the scent or not.
Thank you for supporting handmade!
