Guest guest Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Hi Jody > > I read on another website that you blend perfumes in 4 stages. You > take your base notes and blend them in one bottle, blend your middle > notes in a second bottle, and your top notes in a third. Let each > blend blend into a new scent for a few days, adjust if you're not > happy, until you are satisfied with each blend. Then, you take 1 part > base, 2 parts middle, and 3 part top, blend them in a fourth bottle, > and let sit for a few days. I have never heard of this, but I suppose it could work. I think it could be a great way to train your nose. > However, out of the several months of doing it this way, I've only > blended one that I was completely happy with. I much prefer the base > notes to the top notes, and I'm finding that there is just too much > top note and not enough base I immediately thought that would be the case when I read the proportions. Personally, I would blend 1 part base, 2 parts middle, 1 part top notes and then balance the entire blend with more of whatever I thought was lacking. It could turn out to be 5 parts middle in the end, but I bet it would be different proportions each time. > Does anybody else here do it this way? I was thinking about just > putting all of my oils into one bottle, making adjustments to the > entire blend one eo at a time. This is my usual method. > On another note, one that makes me very happy, I just received my new > scale! Woohoo! It measures up to 100g at a precision of 0.005g. > This is really going to help with keeping my blends consistent, as I > much prefer weighing to using " drops " . I am in the market for a new scale. Could you email me privately with more information? Sandi , R.A., Certified Integrative Aromatherapist www.forceofnaturearomatherapy.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 > > I read on another website that you blend perfumes in 4 stages. You > take your base notes and blend them in one bottle, blend your middle > notes in a second bottle, and your top notes in a third. Let each > blend blend into a new scent for a few days, adjust if you're not > happy, until you are satisfied with each blend. Then, you take 1 part > base, 2 parts middle, and 3 part top, blend them in a fourth bottle, > and let sit for a few days. Hi Jody, You can blend however you like, but it sounds like you would like more control over your end result. The way I do it is to start with an idea or inspiration, say I love tuberose and clary sage and want to make a blend with this as a central idea. I start with the base since this will last the longest and interact with the middle and top. I play around and find 2 or 3 base notes that go well with tuberose and clary sage. Base notes are usually more intense, so I'm going to use only a little. The middle notes tuberose and clary sage I will add individually a drop at a time. Using my nose to make sure, I add enough to cover the base, but not so much as to obscure it. Mostly all the notes I've added will interact with each other and I will note that, and perhaps alter the formula. The top notes are not as strong so I will want to use more drops than I did with the middle notes. There are no hard and fast rules. Use your nose and don't be afraid to keep reworking your formula until it is what you want. The best fragrances I've done are the ones that I redo over and over. It is tedious, but it is the only way to really learn. Best, LIsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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