Guest guest Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Dear Perfumers, I have become aware that many perfumers, both of naturals and synthetic commercial products, add water with the alcohol and essence. Can anyone elaborate on this? I am curious why this is done, what are the benefits and or disadvantages, and what percentages are common? Wishing you all a beautiful Moonday, -R- Roxana Villa Visual and Aromatic Artist http://www.roxanavilla.com NEW PAINTINGS at http://web.showcase.com/workinshowcase.asp?person=47989 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Water added to Perfumes Dear Perfumers, I have become aware that many perfumers, both of naturals and synthetic commercial products, add water with the alcohol and essence. Can anyone elaborate on this? I am curious why this is done, what are the benefits and or disadvantages, and what percentages are common? Wishing you all a beautiful Moonday, -R- Hi Roxana, In perfumery, I believe this practice lessens the potent odor of the alcohol used, and is especially prevalent in colognes . . . in fact, a lot of the perfumer's alcohol that is sold is only stronger spirits diluted with water. In homeopathy, alcohol is diluted 10% for the second stage of succusion and final dosages. I hope Jeanne Rose will contribute here . . . because I'm wondering if this wouldn't be the gentler way to extract the lilac flowers. Be well, Marcia Elston http://www.wingedseed.com " First of all, cultivate a contented spirit. A garden is a good place to begin. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 On Dec 13, 2004, at 11:56 AM, Marcia Elston wrote: > In perfumery, I believe this practice lessens the potent odor of the > alcohol > used, and is especially prevalent in colognes . . . in fact, a lot of > the > perfumer's alcohol that is sold is only stronger spirits diluted with > water. > In homeopathy, alcohol is diluted 10% for the second stage of > succusion and > final dosages. thank you for the input marcia, i take it there's no challenges with the alcohol and water combining or creating a strange dynamic? all types of alcohol can be watered down? hmmm, could you do this with a hydrosal? wow, that could add a whole new layer to the perfume. -R- Roxana Villa Visual and Aromatic Artist http://www.roxanavilla.com NEW PAINTINGS at http://web.showcase.com/workinshowcase.asp?person=47989 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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