Making Citrus Fragrance Last Longer in Alcohol Base

Citrus scents like Sweet Orange Peel Oil, Mandarin Oil, Tangerine Oil, Lime Oil, and Bergamot Essential Oil are top notes and naturally evaporate quickly, especially in an alcohol base. To help the scent last longer, you can use fixatives.

One approach is to use a dedicated fixative product. Products like Sugar Honey can help to anchor the lighter citrus notes.

Additionally, incorporating slower-evaporating base notes into your fragrance blend is highly effective. Ingredients from the wood and musk families are excellent choices for this purpose. Consider using ingredients such as Woody & Earthy, Styrax Resinoid, Apritone, or Pure Musc. These base notes will help to extend the overall longevity of the fragrance, allowing the citrus notes to linger for a longer period, potentially helping you achieve the desired 3-4 hours of scent presence.

A combination of a fixative and suitable base notes will provide the best results for improving the longevity of your citrus-based fragrance.