Re: Creating Lasting Scents in Natural Perfumery

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To: NaturalPerfumery

Sent: Friday, March 23, 2012 1:32 PM

Subject: Creating Lasting Scents in Natural Perfumery

 

This is my first time creating scents using only essential oils

I find that the scent doesn't last very long on the skin

I'm thinking of reducing the alcohol from 80% to 40%, However, I find that the

scents fade even before I add the alcohol.

Any suggestions would be appreciated

Thanks

Margo

www.miraculousbeads.com

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HI Margo

 

I don't think reducing the alcohol is the answer. By their very nature, natural

perfumes are more fleeting than commercial perfumes which contain chemical

fixatives. You didn't say which EO's you are using. If they are largely top

notes, then it will fade very quickly. You can try boosting the base notes

and/or middle notes. I add a bit of glycerine to my perfume which seems to slow

down the evaporation. You could try that.You could also try the blend in an oil

base instead of an alcohol base, or even make it as a solid perfume.

 

Patty

Ganache for Lips

http://www.ganacheforlips.com

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THi, Patty: 

Thanks for responding to my post.

I am using jasmine sambac absolute

I did boost the base and middle notes and did add some glycerin before I posted

this message.

I guess I'm expecting instant gratification - but I'll just have to be patient

and wait for about six weeks.

Thank you for your suggestion on making solid perfume which I have also tried

with other eo's but also found it not too long lasting.

I am assuming that natural perfume needs to be reapplied after a few hours

depending on the person's body chemistry.  People with dry skin tend not to

hold scents for too long.

Thanks much

Margo 

www.miraculousbeads.com