Backwoods Fragrance Supply Forum

bwfragrancesupply · Site Admin Joined: 15 May 2006 Posts: 240

I'm just wondering how much interest there might be in a Backwoods Premium Line?? I have been checking out a few dupes and have found a couple OUT of This WORLD scents I am LOVING!! Only thing is they are quite a bit out of our price line. I would like to expand in this direction at some point but am wondering if there is enough interest. We would of course keep our regular less expensive favorites also but add a few here & there in the more expensive dupes. Even as expensive as these scents are I am thinking we would still be able to offer them at a MUCH more reasonable price than I have seen them for elsewhere. Would anyone like to comment on their interest in purchasing something from us that may cost 23.00 a lb. that would cost in the ball park of 27.00 to 36.00 elsewhere?
Looking forward to what you all think. Can you tell I'm dying to get these FO's?? LOL!!!
Connie

dirtybirdsoaps · Lurker Joined: 23 Oct 2007 Posts: 4

I'm always interested in more f.o.'s LOL but as to the dupe's, I don't carry many of those mainly because of the TM thing but of course I make exceptions for the "TO DIE FOR" scents.
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jadewicks · Acorn Joined: 24 Jun 2008 Posts: 8

Honestly, YES!

If I can pay less for something that's just as good as elsewhere and for cheaper, I'm all over that one Connie. Bring em on! Smile

I also wanted to add that I think having both a regular and premium line would be a great option. People can still buy the great oils you carry now, yet they can still shop in one spot if there is something from the premium line that can be thrown in the order as well. Anything to help the shipping costs (buying as much as possible from one supplier)!

bwfragrancesupply · Site Admin Joined: 15 May 2006 Posts: 240

Well the new Cannabis scents may just be the first in the premium line. We are currently testing both the Cannabis Rose and Cannabis Santal and they will have to be a bit more than our regular line but we can still do them for about half of what I have seen them going for elsewhere. I had a lesser expensive dupe made also and we just didn't care for it so we are probably going to go for the one that is a few dollars more but I believe very worth the extra. I just love these two scents -had the manufacturer send me a sniffy of the actual perfume and I think OOB the Rose dupe is dead on. The Santal is very nice too and reminds me of a sweet patchouli. Can't wait to get these completely tested.
Connie

bwfragrancesupply · Site Admin Joined: 15 May 2006 Posts: 240

Both the Cannabis Rose and Cannabis Santal Types have been ordered and will be in stock within 2 weeks. Keep checking our website for these fabulous and reasonably priced dupes.
Connie

CBE · Lurker Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 4

I am excited about a Premium Line. I carry a few dupes, but customers ask all the time for certain dupes that are way too expensive for my taste.

Can I make a new scent suggestion too?

Kimono Rose by Thymes. I know I'm not the only one waiting for a dupe of this! lol I have the perfume, and man, does it smell good. It's not rose smelling like the name suggests. It's very feminine and clean smelling.

Connie, if by chance, this dupe would be up your alley, let me know, I don't mind AT ALL sending you some perfume to sniff.

bwfragrancesupply · Site Admin Joined: 15 May 2006 Posts: 240

Ohhhh, I would love to sniff it. Just the name sounds wonderful. Hopefully not too similar to the C Rose though. A couple of years ago I tested for a dupe of Baby Phat Goddess-found one I liked but it was pretty pricy and I was afraid the interest might not be there. Anybody like that one? I could continue the search for one a bit more reasonable in price. I am starting the search for next springs additions now ( and the continued search for several FO's that are proving very elusive in finding one that performs in candles & soaps). Hopefully the fall season will bring lots of orders so we can add a nice new selection in Feb.
Connie
PS,
If you guys drum me up interest we may be game for some more dupes in the future.

CBE · Lurker Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 4

Oh Kimono Rose is NOTHING like Cannabis Rose. Smile

Here's the description on the Thymes site:

A sheer, sensuous floral heightened with effervescent clementine and voluptuous cassis on a creamy bed of satiny rose, peony and jasmine petals…finished with a kiss of vanilla.

Send me your addy Connie, I'll send you some to sniff.
(trying to figure out how to get it out the sprayer now...lmao I'll get DH to help me figure it out!!)

The only bad thing about Thymes, is that it has absolutely NO STAYING POWER. The scent does not linger on you for long. I feel like I gotta keep spraying myself with it during the day, and then thinking "I must smell like a french whore" by the end of the day. lol

ETA: I tried Baby Phat Goddess when WSP had it, and it never sold for me, to me (and customers) it wasn't an exact dupe. I think they discontinued it.

bwfragrancesupply · Site Admin Joined: 15 May 2006 Posts: 240

The Cannabis scents have arrived early!! I'll start promoting them in the newsletter late next week as I will be out of town for a few days. Can't wait for some feedback from you all.
Connie