Guest guest Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 Hi Roxana, thanks for the raspberry seed oil idea. I just ordered some to try. I am actually trying to figure out how to achieve a peach note. Any thoughts??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 > Actually someone else brought this up in a different context, but is > it possible to achieve fruit notes like peach or cherry using only > natural essential oils and absolutes? If so can anyone provide some > examples? Thank you! -OxR This is a tricky one, but there are some notes that are fruity such as cassis (black currant buds absolute) tomar seed (xantoxylum), champaca, magnolia, certain roses, honey absolute, marigold, Roman chamomile, and so on. In comobination with citruses and with the right ratios, the result will be fruity, though not exactly like any specific fruit such as peach or apple... Also, there are certain fruit extracts taht can be successfully used in a perfume and not " get lost " in the strong and tenacious absolutes and essential oils. One of them is Apricot extract. Donna Groom from this groups sent me a sample a while ago, which I really liked. I don't know where you can find it though... Also, by experimenting with the various sweet and fruity and gourmand notes, you may " get lucky " and end up with a forumla that resembles a specific fruit. It happened to me with Fedjoia. Also, in the same way of experimenting, I achieved a note that was like pink bubble gum and citrus candy - very fruity and mouthwatering... Hope that helped! Good luck, Ayala Sender Perfume Designer Quinta Essentia Signature Perfumes, Inc. www.quinta-essentia.ca (604) 609-0150 Signature Perfumes ~ Perfumed Jewellery ~ Fragrance Consultant On-line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 I can try it minus the bitter almond oil. I tried to order that but was told I needed to go through some sort of FDA paperwork process?? I thought it was kind of strange since it was FFPA and presumably non-toxic. I have it on my list to check other vendors or go through the process. I was also going through the Booth book and she has a formula called Nectar that's various citruses and some frankincense I will try as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 > I can try it minus the bitter almond oil. I tried to order that but > was told I needed to go through some sort of FDA paperwork process?? > I thought it was kind of strange since it was FFPA and presumably > non-toxic. I have it on my list to check other vendors or go through > the process. My understanding is that one can obtain bitter almond EO that's had the prussic acid removed, in which case the paperwork might not be necessary. You could also just get some benzaldehyde which has the same scent if I'm not mistaken. I'm sure someone else would know for sure, but benzaldehyde is the compound that makes bitter almond so 'almondy'... Davana is wonderfully fruity, FWIW, and galbanum is a worthwhile investment for its challenging nature Petitgrain wouldn't be the same though you'd get something refreshing no doubt. Galbanum is that wonderfully green top in Must de Cartier, and in Dune. Jasmine sambac will also add a fruity element to a blend. sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 I have some Davana around but have never quite figured out what to do with it. It is very strange to my nose. I don't think I've ever smelled it in any blend, so I'm not finding a context for it. What do you blend it with? I have been experimenting with Jasmine sambac a bit. I've used it in a couple of floral spice blends. I wouldn't have thought of it as a fruit note but that's an interesting idea to try. Thanks -OxR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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