How to Make Reed Diffuser Fragrance Using DPG Base

How to Make Reed Diffuser Fragrance

Making fragrance for reed diffusers is slightly different from making spray perfumes, as you need to control the evaporation rate of the fragrance to ensure consistent scent diffusion.

The main components for making reed diffuser fragrance are:

1. Fragrance Oil, Essential Oil, or Natural Oil: This is the part that provides the scent.
2. Base Liquid: This acts as a solvent and carrier to help the fragrance evaporate through the reed sticks. A good base for a reed diffuser should have an appropriate evaporation rate, not too fast or too slow.

Based on the previous discussion, Dipropylene Glycol (DPG) is one type of base that can be used and is available. DPG is a solvent with a relatively slow evaporation rate, which helps the fragrance diffuse for a longer period.

Basic Formula (Approximate Ratio):

• Fragrance Oil, Essential Oil, or Natural Oil: 15 - 20%
• Base Liquid (e.g., Dipropylene Glycol): 80 - 85%

Mixing Instructions:

1. Gradually add the fragrance oil or essential oil into the base liquid (Dipropylene Glycol).
2. Stir well to ensure thorough mixing.

Additional Tips:

• The 15-20% ratio is just a starting point. You can adjust the amount of fragrance up or down depending on the desired scent intensity and the appropriate diffusion speed.
• If you want the scent to diffuse faster, you might need to use a base that includes a faster-evaporating solvent in addition to DPG. As mentioned in the previous information, Dipropylene glycol mono methyl ether was mentioned as a high-quality base specifically for this purpose, but it might not be currently available.
• Stay tuned for updates from the new unit, beScents, which will be launching soon. They will focus on products and information related to perfumery, including reed diffuser bases and other relevant ingredients.

Experimenting with slight adjustments to the ratio will help you achieve the most effective and pleasant-smelling reed diffuser fragrance.