Guest guest Posted June 23, 2002 Report Share Posted June 23, 2002 Hi Debbie, Just my opinion, but if it was me, for the jasmine, I'd sub ylang ylang and for the rose, rose geranium. Less expensive and would get you somewhat of the scent. Hope that helps? Marilyn > > I was just wondering if anyone has guidelines for substitutions in fragrance blends? For example if a recipe calls for rose or jasmine and you don't have them available (and don't want to use synthetics) - could you substitute another essential oil? > > > > > > Bees Blessings, > Debbie > > AOL IM - brennamor > Messenger - brennamor > http://www.geocities.com/beachbanrion/ > http://www.keen.com/Brenna+ni+Morrigan > > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2002 Report Share Posted June 26, 2002 Hi Marilyn, Those substitutions are the ones I thought would be appropriate too. It's always nice to have your ideas reconfirmed ;-D How about Neroli, Carnation or - anyone have any ideas on what to substitute for these two? Is there a Carnation EO or is it an absolute? Could something less expensive be used without dramatically altering the fragrance? Would Petitgrain work in place of Neroli? I've never actually smelled Neroli so I'm not really sure. BTW tonight I plan on making up a batch of perfumes for my summer wear - after all one has to make sure one blends with the seasons ;-D I'm using recipes from Gail Duff's Personalized Perfumes. I like these recipes because they involved only 2-4 different oils, so it doesn't get too complicated. And I have tweaked the recipes here and there. If I don't like the way the perfume smells on me, then the next time I make it I'll change something. That's the reason for the questions about substitutions. I was using fragrance oils as needed but lately I've noticed that I'm having a negative reaction to their smell. They've become overwhelming. Bees Blessings, Debbie AOL IM - brennamor Messenger - brennamor http://www.geocities.com/beachbanrion/ http://www.keen.com/Brenna+ni+Morrigan --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2002 Report Share Posted June 26, 2002 In a message dated 6/26/02 9:37:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time, greenwoodlakelady@... writes: > I'm using recipes from Gail Duff's Personalized Perfumes. Hi, How does one go about getting some recipes? Thanks, Raadeeo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2002 Report Share Posted June 26, 2002 On Wed, 26 Jun 2002 05:51:56 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: >Carnation ...- anyone have any ideas on what to substitute for these two? Is there a Carnation EO or is it an absolute? Try Clove bud or Clove leaf oil as the basic note... Else Eugenol ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 I always sub apple cider vinegar if a recipe calls for vinegar (either that, or I use red wine). In the chutney recipe, I'd use the apple cider vinegar. So far, the results are always good. As for the o.j., yes, follow the advice to switch to grapefruit or pineapple. If you don't want that much sweetness, you might try some vegetable juices, like carrot. If the recipe really seems to need some orange flavor, you could grate orange zest into it. I know oranges are an avoid, but I don't think a teaspoon of orange peel would be detrimental. You would only have a fraction of zest per serving. The zest has such a concentrated flavor, you would get the orange taste, without the high levels of harmful substances such as indican. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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