Cyclomethicone: Are there different varieties?

[EmpressC]

I've heard everyone rave over cyclo, and actually I love the "dry oil" feel of it. However, I'm having a hard time scenting it. By that I mean, the FOs just don't seem to last. I'm not sure if it's specific to the fragrance or if I'm just using a "weak" version of cyclo. Has anyone else had this problem? Are there better grades of cyclo, or is it all the same, regardless of supplier? TIA.

[tarynjms]

You do need to use quite a bit FO with cyclo. For example, if you are making a 4 ounce sized body spray, you would use 3.5 oz cyclo & .5 oz FO

2 ounce body spray, you would use 1.75 oz cyclo & .25 oz FO

Does that help any?

[EmpressC]

Thanx and yeah I've been using the 4oz size with 3oz cyclo, .5oz fco and .5oz fo. For some fragrances, it's adequate. But for others...not so much. I want to up the FO, but wouldn't want to be harmful to a person's skin. :undecided

[tarynjms]

Thanx and yeah I've been using the 4oz size with 3oz cyclo, .5oz fco and .5oz fo. For some fragrances, it's adequate. But for others...not so much. I want to up the FO, but wouldn't want to be harmful to a person's skin. :undecided

I actually use the fco too! & I DO up the FO load for ME, but not for other people. For me, nothing is ever strong enough! But I don't want to do the whole perfumer's alcohol thing.....yet! As for different varieties of CYCLO, I did a search on cylo here, & there are a bunch of different suggestions from people. I've bought mine at Aroma Haven, when I'm ordering FO's & The Scent Works....and have been happy with both. I think I remember people liking the cyclo from Bitter Creek & the-sage.