Perfume Formulation: Mixing Oil, Alcohol, and Powdery Scents

Asked by: chalarinkeaodecho On: December 18, 2019 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I want to try mixing fragrance, but I don't have knowledge in this area. I'd like to ask if it's possible to use both Fractionated Coconut Oil and Alcohol by using Fractionated Coconut Oil as a carrier oil for Fragrance and Essential Oils (I learned from old posts that they can be mixed directly without any oil, but I want to use oil to reduce the amount of Alcohol) and then mix it with Alcohol. Is this method possible?

Also, I would like to ask for recommendations for a Fragrance that has a soft, powdery scent. Are there any recommended scents or ingredients?

Answer

Perfume Mixing Method

It is generally not recommended to mix fragrance or essential oils with Fractionated Coconut Oil and then add alcohol to create a standard alcohol-based perfume.

  • Alcohol and oil do not mix well without a proper solubilizer, and adding a carrier oil like Fractionated Coconut Oil before the alcohol will prevent the fragrance oils from dissolving correctly in the alcohol base. This can result in a cloudy mixture or separation.
  • For alcohol-based perfumes, fragrance/essential oils are typically dissolved directly into high-proof perfumer's alcohol.
  • If you wish to use Fractionated Coconut Oil, you could create an oil-based perfume (like a roll-on) where the fragrance oils are diluted in the Fractionated Coconut Oil.
  • If you want an alcohol-based spray perfume, stick to dissolving the fragrance oils directly in the alcohol.

Powdery Scent Recommendations

To achieve a soft, powdery fragrance, look for ingredients known for these notes. Based on typical perfumery notes and the search results, consider the following:

  • Orris/Iris: Ingredients like Orris Root Concrete Butter are classic for a sophisticated, powdery, slightly rooty scent.
  • Musk: Certain musk notes, such as those found in Pure Musc, contribute a clean, soft, powdery feel.
  • Violet: Violet notes, like Violet Flower, Violet Leaf, or Violet Leaf Absolute, can provide a delicate, powdery, sometimes slightly green or floral powderiness. Violet Base is also designed for fragrance development with a violet profile.
  • Other Soft/Sweet Notes: Notes like Almond Milk, Fat Milk, or Sweet Vanilla can add to a soft, comforting, and sometimes powdery impression, especially when blended with other powdery elements.

Experimenting with small amounts of these types of ingredients can help you create your desired powdery scent profile.

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