Formulation of Solid Perfume and Perfume Oil

Based on the conversation:

Regarding your questions about solid perfume and perfume oil formulations:

1. Pheromone: According to the staff's response, pheromones are not suitable for the solid perfume formula due to their sensitivity to heat required for melting the wax. It was also mentioned that effectiveness would be low. Pheromones are generally difficult to incorporate effectively into these types of formulas.
2. Clear Solid Perfume & Sugar Gel: The staff did not confirm that Sugar Gel can make the solid perfume clear or is suitable for this purpose. Sugar Gel is a thickener, and the staff advised checking its specific usage details on the website. Achieving a clear solid perfume might require a different type of gelling agent or a non-wax base.
3. Gel Perfume Formula: A gel perfume formula using an oil thickener like Sugar Gel is plausible, but its success depends on the compatibility of your "water-based fragrance" with the oil thickener. The staff also advised checking the detailed usage instructions for Sugar Gel/Oil Thick on the website.
4. Perfume Oil Formula: The proposed perfume oil formula (Fractionated Coconut Oil, Vitamin E, Fragrance) is viable. As the staff mentioned, Mild Preserved Eco (preservative) is not necessary in an oil-only formula and can be omitted.
5. Pheromones in Gel/Oil: As mentioned in point 1, pheromones are generally difficult to incorporate effectively into formulas, especially those involving heat. While gel/oil formulas might not require high heat like wax, the staff's initial response suggests potential issues.
6. Scent Longevity (Last Fix vs Flora Fix): The staff recommended using Last Fix (Product ID 1631) over Flora Fix (Product ID 1502) in your solid perfume formula for better performance in extending scent longevity.
7. Mixing Steps (Solid Perfume with Last Fix): Your proposed mixing steps are correct:
   • A: Dissolve Fractionated Coconut Oil (1) and Beeswax (2) by heating.
   • B: Mix Fragrance (5) and Last Fix (6).
   • C: Combine A, B, Vitamin E (4), and Mild Preserved Eco (3).
     
     The staff added that you should wait for mixture A to cool down slightly (but not solidify) before adding B, 4, and 3.
8. Oil Blender: Oil Blender (Product ID 1004) is an optional ingredient. Use it only if you find that the fragrance does not mix well and separates from the oil/wax base after mixing. If there is no separation, you don't need to use it, saving cost.
9. Bescents Fragrance Oils: Yes, the fragrance oils from bescents.com are generally suitable for use directly in these types of formulas at the recommended percentages.
10. Last Fix Solubility: Despite the website mentioning alcohol for some applications, Last Fix (Product ID 1631) can be mixed directly into the oil phase of a formula, as clarified by the staff. Alcohol is needed when the formula is water or alcohol-based.
11. Making Solid Perfume Softer: To make the solid perfume softer, reduce the percentage of Beeswax (Product ID 206) and increase the percentage of Fractionated Coconut Oil (Product ID 169) accordingly.