How to Make Perfume Last Longer and Mixing with Flora Fix
Question
How can I make perfume last longer? What is the difference between using Musk and Flora Fix as a fixative, especially regarding scent alteration? How should I mix Flora Fix in different formulations, such as water-based formulas (like alcohol-free perfume spray) and formulas containing Cream Maker or Emulsifier (like creams and lotions)? What is the recommended ratio for mixing with Flora Solve in water-based formulas?
Answer
How to Make Perfume Last Longer
To create a long-lasting perfume, there are several important factors to consider.
Choosing Fragrance Molecules
The most crucial part is selecting fragrance molecules that have a long scent life. This will help the scent last better.
Scent Enhancers
Additionally, you can use scent enhancers or fixatives such as Flora Fix. This is a fixative designed not to interfere with or alter the main fragrance scent, unlike traditional fixatives like Musk which may have their own scent that can blend with the perfume.
Mixing in Different Formulations
- For water-based formulas (e.g., alcohol-free perfume spray): You can use Flora Fix together with Flora Solve, which is a solubilizer for fragrances in water. An approximate recommended ratio is Fragrance : Flora Fix : Flora Solve = 1:1:2. However, if the mixture is still cloudy after mixing, you can increase the proportion of Flora Solve until it becomes clear.
- For formulas that already contain a Cream Maker or Emulsifier (e.g., creams, lotions): You can add the fragrance mixed with Flora Fix directly into the formula along with the oil phase, without needing to use Flora Solve.
Choosing long-lasting fragrance molecules is the most important foundation, and using Flora Fix as a supplementary aid will make your perfume last even longer.
