Mixing Fragrance Oils for Blue Translucent Shampoo

Question

I am formulating a blue, translucent shampoo and plan to mix several fragrance oils. The fragrances I am considering are:

Bescents X (Musk)
Bescents L (Linalool)
Bergamot Fragrance Oil
Beach Garden
Orange Flower Bouquet
Healthy Recovery
Golden Amber
Last Fix™ (Fragrance Fixative)

I plan to adjust the ratios after purchasing the ingredients. However, I would like to know if mixing these specific components will likely result in a strange or unbalanced scent. If so, could you recommend suitable fragrance types for a blue, translucent shampoo?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Combining several different fragrance oils, especially those with distinct profiles like citrus (Bergamot), floral (Orange Flower Bouquet), potentially green/fresh (Beach Garden, Healthy Recovery), warm/heavy (Musk, Golden Amber), and a single aroma chemical (Linalool), carries a risk of the resulting scent being unbalanced or strange. While adjusting the ratios is crucial, the inherent characteristics of each fragrance might clash when mixed in this complexity.

For a blue, translucent shampoo, scents that evoke freshness, cleanliness, or aquatic themes tend to be most suitable and visually harmonious. Clean floral scents or bright citrus notes are also excellent choices.

Instead of combining all the listed fragrances, you might consider focusing on a few complementary scents or using a pre-formulated fragrance oil specifically designed for shampoo applications.

Examples of fragrance types that often work well in blue shampoos include fresh, clean floral, citrus, and aquatic scents.

Based on your list and our search, relevant ingredients include Linalool, Beach Garden, Orange Flower Bouquet, Healthy Recovery, Golden Amber, Bergamot Fragrance Oil (or similar citrus notes), Musk (or related warm notes), and fragrance fixatives like Cassiffix or Fleuramone.