Creating Body and Fabric Spray and Pillow Spray

To create a body and fabric spray using water as the base, along with Flora Solve™ Clear and Dipropylene glycol (which functions similarly to Flora Fix for longevity), here are the recommended fragrance percentages and explanations:

Fragrance Percentage Recommendations

• For Body and Fabric Spray (Water-Based with Flora Solve™ Clear): When using Flora Solve™ Clear to dissolve fragrance oil in water, the amount of fragrance oil that can be incorporated is limited. This is because a high concentration of Flora Solve™ Clear is needed to solubilize the fragrance, which can make the spray too thick. A typical fragrance concentration for a body mist or spray is around 2-5%. You should start with a lower percentage and test to see if the fragrance dissolves clearly and the spray consistency is suitable.

• For Pillow Spray (Water-Based with Natural Fragrance): For a subtle scent like a pillow spray using natural fragrance in water (with Flora Solve™ Clear), a lower concentration is usually sufficient. A starting point could be around 1-3% fragrance. Again, test and adjust according to your preference.

It's important to note that these percentages for water-based sprays are generally lower than those used in traditional alcohol-based perfumes (which can range from 15-30% or higher for Eau de Parfum or Parfum concentrations). Alcohol provides better diffusion and can dissolve a higher percentage of fragrance oil without needing a solubilizer like Flora Solve™ Clear.

Role of Ingredients

• Flora Solve™ Clear: This acts as a solubilizer, helping to disperse fragrance oils (which are oil-based) evenly into a water base without the need for alcohol. It allows you to create clear, water-based sprays.

• Dipropylene glycol: This functions primarily as a fixative, helping the fragrance to evaporate more slowly and thus last longer on the skin or fabric. It also helps to dissolve some fragrance components.

• Ethyl Alcohol (Alcohol): While you are planning a water-based spray, it's worth noting that alcohol is a very effective solvent for fragrance oils and provides excellent diffusion (how the scent spreads). Traditional perfumes often use a high percentage of alcohol (like Ethyl Alcohol 96% or Ethyl Alcohol 99.9%) as the main base. If using an alcohol base, Flora Solve™ Clear is not needed, but Dipropylene glycol can still be added as a fixative.

In summary, for your water-based sprays using Flora Solve™ Clear, aim for lower fragrance percentages (2-5% for body/fabric, 1-3% for pillow) compared to alcohol-based perfumes. Use Flora Solve™ Clear to dissolve the fragrance in water and Dipropylene glycol to help the scent last longer.