glasllyn Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I'm interested in knowing if anyone is using individual chemicals for their scents like rather than purchasing pre-made fragrance oils. I'm so curious and tempted to try them, but I never hear anyone talking about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) No one around here that I know of. We're curious about what's in the FOs but I don't know that anyone has gotten too interested to try to find out or pursued actually trying to make a FO with experimental material. Edited March 2, 2017 by Scented 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I bought a number of aromachemicals and accords from creatingperfume.com with the intention of trying them in soap and candles. They did not seem strong enough in the vials to use as a replacement, and some I know won't hold up to the high pH of soap. I am also concerned since I don't remember being able to find an IFRA for any, which would guide about usage rates. My initial thought after receiving them was they could be super expensive to use, with one exception: ultrazur, a drop in a lb makes a big difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerywren Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I adore perfumes and collect them. After researching aroma chemicals, I decided to leave it to the professionals. I'll stick with my roll ons and sprays made with FOs and/or EOs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasllyn Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) I've been corresponding with someone at Perfumer's Apprentice and discussed some scents I was trying to create. Here are his suggestions: "I LOVE our Pink Peppercorn, and would highly recommend it. Our 'Dirt' fragrance oil may fit the bill for your soil/fresh earth. If you want to try a non-fragrance oil earthy fragrance, I recommend 'Terrasol.' Musk (Animalic) - Tonquitone definitely. Deep, Genuine Woody = Bois Des Landes (in our Natural > Robertet or Bases & Blends section). Leather - Cuir Vitessence (Bases & Blends) Not a fragrance oil. We also have a Leather fragrance oil that you could try." I am going to order sample sizes of each of these. I would love to discuss this further. I'll certainly share my experiences if anyone's interested. Edited March 2, 2017 by glasllyn Forgot to add something 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasllyn Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 15 hours ago, Faerywren said: I adore perfumes and collect them. After researching aroma chemicals, I decided to leave it to the professionals. I'll stick with my roll ons and sprays made with FOs and/or EOs! That's exciting! I would love to hear about your favorite creations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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