Water-Based Perfume Formulation Review

Regarding your proposed formulation for a water-based perfume using fragrance oil without an alcohol base:

• Proposed Ratio:
  • Fragrance Oil: 25%
  • Flora Fix: 10%
  • Flora Solve Clear: 25%
  • Water: 40%

This proposed ratio for Flora Solve Clear and Fragrance Oil is 1:1 (25% : 25%). Based on the product information for Flora Solve Clear, the recommended usage ratio is typically 2-5 parts Flora Solve Clear to 1 part fragrance oil. Your proposed ratio is lower than the recommended minimum, which may result in the fragrance oil not being fully solubilized, potentially causing the mixture to be cloudy or separate over time.

To ensure proper solubilization and a clear product, you should adjust the ratio of Flora Solve Clear to fragrance oil to be within the recommended range (at least 2:1, and potentially up to 5:1 depending on the specific fragrance oil used).

• Using Last Fix:

You asked if Last Fix can be used instead of Flora Fix in this alcohol-free base. Fragrance fixatives designed for alcohol-based perfumes are generally not suitable for water-based systems. For a water-based formulation using a solubilizer like Flora Solve Clear, you would need a fixative that is compatible with this type of system. We could not find a specific product named "Last Fix" or "Flora Fix" with clear information about their suitability for this specific alcohol-free, water-based application using a solubilizer.

• Adding Pheromone:

You can add oil-soluble ingredients like pheromones (such as Fleuramone) to this formulation. However, since pheromones are typically oil-soluble, adding them will increase the total amount of the oil phase (fragrance oil + pheromone). You would need to increase the amount of Flora Solve Clear proportionally to solubilize the additional oil phase, maintaining the recommended ratio of Flora Solve Clear to the total oil content (fragrance oil + pheromone).

In summary, while the concept of a water-based perfume using Flora Solve Clear is correct, the proposed ratio of Flora Solve Clear to fragrance oil needs adjustment. Ensure you use a sufficient amount of Flora Solve Clear based on the total oil content (fragrance oil and any added oil-soluble ingredients like pheromones) to achieve a clear and stable product. Fixatives used should also be compatible with a water/solubilizer system.