Reed Diffuser Mixing

For mixing your Reed Diffuser Base (Type 2) with fragrance oil, the general principle is straightforward. Based on the description for Reed Diffuser Base (Type 1), these bases are designed to be mixed directly with fragrance oil to help the scent disperse through the reeds.

• Mixing Ratio: A common ratio is approximately 70-75% Reed Diffuser Base to 25-30% Fragrance Oil. You can adjust the percentage of fragrance oil within this range depending on how strong you want the scent to be.
• Additional Ingredients: You typically do not need to add DPG, alcohol, or purified water when using a dedicated Reed Diffuser Base. The base itself is formulated to effectively dissolve and diffuse the fragrance. Adding water is not recommended as oil and water do not mix, and adding extra alcohol or DPG is usually unnecessary and might alter the intended performance of the base.
• Troubleshooting Separation: The description for Reed Diffuser Base (Type 1) mentions that if you observe the fragrance separating from the base after mixing, you can try mixing the fragrance oil with a small amount of Ethyl Alcohol first before adding this mixture to the Reed Diffuser Base.

Scented Sachets and Flora Fix™

You are looking to make scented sachets with a long-lasting, slow-release scent and want to know the mixing ratio for Flora Fix™ and if your current formula (fragrance oil + alcohol + musk + DPG) is correct.

• Flora Fix™: I was unable to find specific product information or recommended usage ratios for "Flora Fix™" in the available database. Therefore, I cannot provide specific instructions on how to use this particular product.
• Your Current Formula: Your existing formula using Fragrance Oil, Ethyl Alcohol, Musk, and DPG is a reasonable approach for creating a scented product like a sachet and incorporating elements for longevity.
  • Fragrance Oil: Provides the main scent.
  • Ethyl Alcohol: Acts as a solvent to help dissolve the fragrance oil and can aid in initial scent throw as it evaporates.
  • DPG (Dipropylene Glycol): Based on the product description, DPG is suitable for use with perfumes and acts as a fixative, helping the scent to last longer by slowing down the evaporation rate of the fragrance oils.
  • Musk: Often used in perfumery as a base note and a fixative to provide depth and improve longevity.
• Mixing for Sachets: To create scented sachets, you would typically mix your fragrance blend (Fragrance Oil, Alcohol, Musk, DPG) and then apply this mixture to a carrier material like vermiculite, dried wood, potpourri, or absorbent beads, which is then placed in a sachet bag. The ratios for your blend would depend on the desired scent strength and longevity, but incorporating DPG and Musk is appropriate for extending the scent life.

In summary, for your reed diffuser, mix the Reed Diffuser Base (Type 2) with fragrance oil at a ratio of about 70-75% base to 25-30% fragrance. Avoid adding extra DPG, alcohol, or water unless you need to pre-dissolve the fragrance in alcohol due to separation issues. For scented sachets, your current formula using fragrance oil, alcohol, musk, and DPG is suitable for creating a long-lasting scent, although I cannot provide specific guidance on using Flora Fix™ as its details were not found.