Body Spray and Car Air Freshener Formulations

Question

I have questions about formulating fragrance products: Regarding body spray formulation: What is the basic formula composition? Is it necessary to include Reed Diffuser Base Type 1? What are the properties of Dipropylene glycol, and is it necessary to include it? How can I reduce the pungent smell of Alcohol? Regarding car air freshener formulation: Can I mix scent with Reed Diffuser Base Type 1 for a car air freshener? Should I add any other substances for better performance? Is this formula suitable for a spray-type car air freshener?

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Body Spray Formulation

Regarding your questions about formulating a body spray:

Basic Formula: A standard formula for body spray typically consists of:
- Fragrance Oil (Scent): 20-40%
- Ethyl Alcohol (Perfumer Grade): Add to make up 100% of the total formula.
Longevity: To help the fragrance last longer, you can consider adding a longevity enhancer such as Flora Fix or Last-Fix at a concentration of 5-10%. Be cautious not to use too high a concentration, as it might affect spray performance or cause cloudiness.
Unnecessary Ingredients: Reed Diffuser Base Type 1 and Dipropylene glycol are not typically used in body spray formulations.
Reducing Alcohol Smell: To minimize the strong odor of alcohol, it is recommended to use a perfumer-grade Ethyl Alcohol, which is specifically processed to have a lower inherent odor.

Car Air Freshener Formulation

Regarding the formula for car air freshener:

Using Scent and Reed Diffuser Base Type 1: Mixing scent with Reed Diffuser Base Type 1 is suitable for creating a reed diffuser type of air freshener, where the liquid is absorbed by reeds to disperse the scent. This base is specifically designed for this application.
Other Formats: If you intend to make a spray-type car air freshener, a different base, such as alcohol, would be more appropriate.