Roll-on perfume: cyclomethicone, DPG, fractionated coconut, or deodorized jojoba?

[Darbla]

I've seen all four mentioned as roll-on perfume bases but never compared to each other for pros and cons of each, so I'm down to making a decision and picking one and wondering if any of you would have some more useful input, tips and comparison between these three?

Edited November 20, 2019 by Darbla

[Shari]

I've only ever use Fractionated Coconut Oil with pretty good results.  I have had perfumers alcohol for some time but haven't had a chance to play with it yet.  I'd like to make a body spray but may have to try the roll-on too.  

[Dreamer]

I only use Fractional Coconut Oil for my roll-ons. It's not thick & heavy and absorbs well into the skin. It's odorless, unlike some carrier oils that can alter the scent of your FO/EO. I've never had any issues using FCO and refuse to use anything else.

 

Here's a page link to Mama Natural. It's a great review list of different carrier oils and may be of some help to you.

https://www.mamanatural.com/best-carrier-oil/

 

[CandleRush]

I’ve used all of the above except dpg which I would not use on skin. Lately though I like grape seed oil the best. It’s lighter than fco and jojoba and is not greasy, loaded with vitamin e. Using a good oil benefits the skin.

[TallTayl]

I save cyclo for sprays as it is volatile, like an alcohol. It evaporates quickly once exposed to air.
 

for rollers, I go with long shelf life oils like fractionated coconut and/or jojoba. Rancidity is a real issue for shorter shelf life oils in perfumery. 
 

if you want A slightly thicker oil, a little Cera bellina or hydrophobic silica will change the thickness enough to allow micas for stay suspended. 

[NightLight]

Not all oils will blend with cyclomethicone. It does leave a dry silky finish on skin.

I do not recommend grape seed oil due to short shelf life.

You can also use IPM and this is similar to feel to cyclo - best with essential oils and IPM penetrates skin more than the above.

FCO is nice because of shelf life and its light.

[Moonstar]

On 11/21/2019 at 9:25 AM, TallTayl said:

I save cyclo for sprays as it is volatile, like an alcohol. It evaporates quickly once exposed to air.
 

for rollers, I go with long shelf life oils like fractionated coconut and/or jojoba. Rancidity is a real issue for shorter shelf life oils in perfumery. 
 

if you want A slightly thicker oil, a little Cera bellina or hydrophobic silica will change the thickness enough to allow micas for stay suspended. 

I swear you know EVERYTHING ! How much Cera bellina do you add ? Isn't that similar to beeswax though ? How do you incorporate it ? 

[NightLight]

Try 4 per cent. If it doesn’t work for you go higher or lower for viscosity. This is not a vegan product btw. Silica do Same testing.

[CandleRush]

Even with a shorter shelf life grape seed oil is great. It’s so lite on the skin. I’ve never had a return! 

 

Ive been also testing body spray from essentials by catalina which is very promising. Eo and fo mix clear and stay clear. I use it for perfume not body spray as an alternative to roll on. 

 

My favorite perfume recipe is solid base of butters and oils which I put into vintage pill boxes.