Making EDP Perfume (100ml)

Creating a perfume involves mixing fragrance concentrate with a solvent, typically alcohol. Eau de Parfum (EDP) usually contains 15-20% fragrance concentrate.

Here's a breakdown of the ingredients you mentioned and how they fit into an EDP formulation:

1. Fragrance Oil / Essential Oil:

   • Suitability: Yes, this is the core component that provides the scent. You will use either a fragrance oil blend or an essential oil blend as your fragrance concentrate.
   • Quantity: For 100ml of EDP, the fragrance concentrate (your fragrance/essential oil blend) should typically be 15-20% of the total volume, which is 15-20 ml.

2. Fixative (Flora Fix / Last Fix):

   • Suitability: Fixatives are used to help the fragrance last longer. While I couldn't find specific product details for "Flora Fix" or "Last Fix" in the database, the concept of using a fixative is correct for perfumery.
   • Alternative/Note: Dipropylene Glycol (DPG), which you also listed, acts as a solvent and also functions as a fixative, helping to slow down the evaporation of the fragrance. You may find that using DPG is sufficient for your needs without needing an additional dedicated fixative, depending on the specific fragrance oil/essential oil you use. If you do use a separate fixative, the amount is usually small, often a few percent of the fragrance concentrate volume, but follow the supplier's recommendations for that specific fixative.

3. DPG (Dipropylene Glycol):

   • Suitability: Yes, Dipropylene Glycol is suitable and commonly used in perfumery.
   • Role: Based on the product description, DPG is excellent for dissolving fragrance oils and essential oils and acts as a fixative to improve longevity.
   • Quantity: DPG can be used to pre-dissolve the fragrance concentrate before adding alcohol, or it can be included in the alcohol mixture. A typical range when used in conjunction with alcohol might be 0-5% of the total formula, but it can be used at higher percentages depending on the desired effect and the solubility of the fragrance. If you use it to pre-dissolve, you might use DPG equal to or slightly more than the volume of your fragrance concentrate.

4. Alcohol 99.9% Perfume Grade (PG Alcohol):

   • Suitability: Yes, high-purity perfume-grade alcohol is the primary solvent for EDP and is essential for diffusion and evaporation.
   • Role: It dissolves the fragrance concentrate and allows the scent to project.
   • Quantity: This will make up the majority of your perfume. For a 15-20% EDP, the alcohol will be approximately 75-85% of the total volume.

5. Purified Water:

   • Suitability: Yes, purified water can be used in small amounts in perfume.
   • Role: It is sometimes added in small quantities (typically 0-5%) to slightly dilute the mixture or reduce the harshness of the alcohol.
   • Quantity: For EDP, if used, the amount is usually small, around 0-5% of the total volume. It is often optional.

Sample 100ml EDP Formulation (using 15% fragrance concentrate):

• Fragrance Oil / Essential Oil Blend: 15 ml (15%)
• DPG: 5 ml (5%) - Used here to help dissolve the fragrance and act as a fixative.
• Alcohol 99.9% Perfume Grade: 75 ml (75%)
• Purified Water: 5 ml (5%) - Optional, adjust alcohol if omitted.

Total: 100 ml

Mixing Steps:

1. In a glass container, mix the Fragrance Oil/Essential Oil blend with the DPG. Stir gently until fully dissolved.
2. Slowly add the Perfume Grade Alcohol to the mixture while stirring gently.
3. If using, add the Purified Water and stir gently.
4. Pour the mixture into your perfume bottle.
5. It is highly recommended to let the perfume "age" or "macerate" in a cool, dark place for at least a few weeks (4-6 weeks is common) to allow the ingredients to meld together and the scent to fully develop.

Remember that these percentages are typical ranges, and you may need to adjust slightly based on the specific fragrance materials you are using and your desired strength.