Making Body Spray with Alcohol

Regarding your questions about making a body spray with 10-15% perfume using perfume oil, Flora Fix™, and Ethyl Alcohol 99.9%:

1. Usage of Flora Fix™: Based on the information available, "Flora Fix™" appears to refer to a product like Flora Solve™ Clear (Fragrance Solubilizer). This type of product is primarily designed to help dissolve fragrance oils in water-based formulas without using alcohol. Since you are using Ethyl Alcohol 99.9%, which is a solvent for perfume oils, you typically do not need to use a solubilizer like Flora Solve™ Clear in your formulation. Perfume oils should dissolve directly in high-proof alcohol.

   Your formula would generally consist of:

   • Perfume oil (10-15%)
   • Ethyl Alcohol 99.9% (the remaining percentage, e.g., 85-90%)
   • Optionally, a small amount of distilled water (e.g., 5-10% of the alcohol amount) can be added after mixing the perfume and alcohol, but it's not strictly necessary, especially with 99.9% alcohol.

2. Resting Time (Maceration): After mixing the perfume oil and Ethyl Alcohol 99.9%, it is highly recommended to let the mixture sit or "macerate" for a period before use. This allows the different fragrance components to blend and mature, resulting in a more rounded and stable scent. The ideal maceration time can vary, but a common recommendation is to store the mixture in a cool, dark place for at least 2-4 weeks. Some perfumers recommend even longer periods (e.g., several months) for optimal results. After maceration, you can filter the mixture if there are any precipitates, although with pure perfume oil and high-proof alcohol, this is often not needed.

In summary, if you are using Ethyl Alcohol 99.9%, you likely do not need Flora Solve™ Clear. Mix your perfume oil directly with the alcohol at your desired concentration (10-15%) and allow it to macerate for at least 2-4 weeks for the best fragrance development.