Perfume Formulation with Fragrance Concentrate

To answer your question directly, fragrance concentrate (หัวน้ำหอม) cannot be bottled directly as a finished perfume. It is a concentrated ingredient that needs to be diluted before use.

The main ingredient used for dilution is perfumer's alcohol. This creates a sprayable liquid and helps the fragrance disperse. You can also optionally add a small amount of distilled water and a fixative to improve longevity.

Here is a basic formula for creating perfume from fragrance concentrate:

• Fragrance Concentrate (หัวน้ำหอม): 15-30% (adjust percentage based on desired strength, e.g., 15-20% for Eau de Toilette, 20-30% for Eau de Parfum)
• Perfumer's Alcohol (แอลกอฮอล์สำหรับทำน้ำหอม): 70-85%
• Optional: Distilled Water: 0-5%
• Optional: Fixative (e.g., Dipropylene Glycol - DPG): A small amount (typically 1-5%) to help the scent last longer.

Steps:

1. Measure your desired amount of fragrance concentrate (e.g., Strawberry, Jasmine, or Neroli Fragrance Oil).
2. Carefully add the perfumer's alcohol to the fragrance concentrate.
3. If using, add distilled water and/or fixative.
4. Stir the mixture gently but thoroughly to ensure everything is well combined.
5. Allow the mixture to "age" or "macerate" in a cool, dark place for at least 2-8 weeks (or longer for a richer scent). This process allows the fragrance notes to meld and mature.
6. After aging, you can filter the perfume if necessary before transferring it to your final perfume bottle.

Remember that these are general guidelines, and you may need to experiment to find the perfect ratio and aging time for your specific fragrance oil and desired strength.