The best fragrance oils for wax melts

If you’re looking to make your own wax melts but aren’t sure where to start when it comes to picking the best fragrance oils, we’re here to help! In this blog, we’re going to list the best fragrance oils for wax melts based on our most popular wax melt scents, the best sellers that everyone seems to love, and some of our personal favourites. 

There are so many ways to add beautiful, distinctive aromas to your home, and one of the easiest ways is to make your own wax melts. Wax melts are really simple to make and are great for beginners. They’re also incredibly customisable as you can make them in all different sizes, shapes, colours, and scents. You can even add glitter and other things like botanicals to truly customise your wax melts and make them stand out from the competition. 

How to make your own wax melts 

If you’re looking to start making wax melts, personally or professionally, the best way to get started is with one of our wax melt-making kits! Our wax melt kits include everything you need to make your own wax melts from scratch at home. Each kit is jam-packed with all of the equipment and ingredients you need to make wax melts, along with several different fragrance oils, glitters and dyes so you can experiment and get creative. It also includes our signature recipe for the perfect wax melt, with a step-by-step guide and expert hints and tips. 

We also stock a huge range of silicone moulds in all different shapes and sizes, from flowers and hearts to animals, dinosaurs, shells and clouds. They’re perfect for making wax melts as they’re easy to release and deliver a high-shine finish! 

What are the best fragrance oils for wax melts? 

We have a huge selection of fragrance oils to choose from, and we’re constantly adding new ones! We understand that if you’re just starting out, it can be overwhelming to pick what fragrance oils to buy for your wax melts, so we have put together a list of some of the best fragrance oils for wax melts. We’ve included a wide range of scents in this list, from fresh and clean fragrances to sweet, spicy and fruity. 

Ice Pixie Fragrance Oil – Ice Pixie is one of our all-time best sellers, and for good reason! One of our ‘inspired scents’ it’s inspired by a very popular Lush fragrance. Perfect for wax melts to leave a vibrant, sweet, fruity, bubblegum/candyfloss scent around your home! This one is a must-have for your wax melt collection, as people love the smell of Ice Pixie, so it’ll fly off the shelves. 

Due to its popularity, we now even do an  Ice Pixie Plus Odouraze fragrance oil, which has the signature sweet, bubblegum scent with the added power of Odouraze technology, which eliminates malodours in the home. 

Baby Powder Fragrance Oil – Another one of our most popular scents, baby powder, is loved by so many and makes a great addition to wax melts. A delicately soft, powdery, floral fragrance with hints of soothing vanilla, one sniff reminds you of that incredible newborn baby smell. 

Fairy Fresh Fragrance Oil – One of our fresh, clean laundry fragrances, Fairy Fresh is inspired by laundry boosters. There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly washed and dried laundry, and a fairy fresh-scented wax melt allows you to fill your home with that refreshing aroma. Floral notes with fresh aldehydes, lavender, amber, wood and musk with a hint of honey sweetness, this smell is truly irresistible and will have your customers coming back for more. 

Black Opium Fragrance Oil – Black Opium is one of our best-selling perfume and aftershave scents. Inspired by the designer perfume, black opium fragrance oil is a bold, addictive scent, combining rich black coffee with delicate white florals and warm vanilla for a sweet and seductive aroma. Within a wax melt, this fragrance oil leaves the lasting scent of this sensual and electrifying perfume all around the home. 

Bum Bum Cream Fragrance Oil – If you want to create a wax melt that smells just like a tropical holiday, look no further than our bum bum cream fragrance oil! Perfect for summer, this delicious, fruity, floral blend with hints of coconut, peach, vanilla, musk and Tonka transports you to a white, sandy beach with just one smell. 

C. Aventos Fragrance Oil – This masculine scent is perfect for creating wax melts for male gifting for Father’s Day or for anyone who loves a strong, masculine scent. A popular aftershave scent, C. Aventos is a mixture of blackcurrant, bergamot, crisp apple and pineapple with a heart of rose, jasmine and patchouli, resting on oak moss, ambergris and vanilla to create a rich, lasting aroma. 

Spring Awakening Fragrance Oil – Another favourite in our laundry scents fragrance oil collection, this one is inspired by spring awakening laundry beads. A beautiful combination of spring flowers, natural patchouli and white cedar, this uplifting scent is perfect for use in wax melts to fill any space with that fresh, clean laundry smell. 

La Vie Est Belle Fragrance Oil – This timeless, French-inspired perfume fragrance oil goes perfectly in wax melts to create the lasting aroma of this designer-inspired scent throughout any space. Orange blossom, jasmine and iris meet sweet blackcurrant and pear. Deepened with warm notes of patchouli, vanilla and praline, this radiant and elegant fragrance leaves a lasting impression. 

Vacay Vibes Fragrance Oil – Inspired by a limited-edition Mrs Hinch cleaning and laundry scent, this tropical fragrance pairs perfectly with wax melts. Refreshing orange blossom and coastal cypress are reminiscent of warm Mediterranean days. No matter where you are, once a vacay vibes wax melt is burning, you’ll be in holiday mode. 

Fresh Linen Fragrance Oil – If you’re a beginner looking to start your fragrance oil collection, fresh linen is a great place to start. This must-have fragrance is loved by all and is widely used in wax melts because of its distinctively fresh, clean scent. 

Lost Cherry Fragrance Oil – Inspired by the designer fragrance, our lost cherry fragrance oil is a decadent fusion of sweet and seductive notes. Juicy black cherry makes a bold first impression, while Turkish rose and jasmine sambac add a lush, floral allure. In a wax melt, people will be able to enjoy this rich, sensual fragrance all around the home at a fraction of the price of the original perfume. 

Ropa Limpia Fragrance Oil – One of the best-selling Spanish Scents fragrance oils, inspired by the viral Spanish cleaning products that are loved for their strong, long-lasting, Mediterranean scents. Ropa Limpia is a clean, herbal fragrance with citrus notes and a heart of pine, rose and lilac, resting on amber and cedarwood. Enjoy that just-cleaned smell throughout your whole home with a Ropa Limpia wax melt. 

White Musk and Golden Maple Fragrance Oil – This fresh, warming, autumnal scent pairs beautifully with wax melts. A fruity, aldehydic fragrance with fresh dried linen notes, a floral heart of rose and orange blossom, and a base of white musk, vanilla and sweet caramel. The aroma of this reminds you of a cosy autumn evening curled up by a fire. 

Dove Fragrance Oil – Inspired by a well-known soap, this clean, fresh scent is perfect for wax melts! A combination of white flowers, rose, lily of the valley and Tunisian sandalwood. The gentle, soothing scent makes the perfect home fragrance and is a staple in any fragrance oil collection. 

Luscious Laundry Fragrance Oil – Luscious Laundry is one of our best-selling Odouraze scents, with a clean, blooming floral fragrance with fresh aldehydes and vibrant citrus notes, featuring our innovative Odouraze technology designed to tackle malodours. By using this in your wax melts, you’ll be able to make a product that not only smells incredible but also removes bad smells and odours in the air. 

Find your perfect fragrance oil for wax melts in our huge collection 

At Fizzywhiz, our team of talented scent makers have developed a huge range of fragrance oils and is constantly developing and adding new scents to our collection. You can shop our full fragrance oil collection here. 

All our award-winning fragrance oils are 100% pure and concentrated for long-lasting scents. They’re both vegan and cruelty-free, so they are perfect for use in a wide range of crafts, especially wax melts. Don’t forget, if you’re new to making wax melts, you can get one of our wax melt kits to help you get started, as it includes absolutely everything you need to make your own customisable wax melts at home!