Product Description:
Perfume Dilution at 99% — Overview
Dilution:
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99% solvent (usually ethanol or a mix of ethanol and water)
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1% fragrance oil (the aromatic concentrate)
Common Chemicals in Perfume Dilution:
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Solvents (Dilutants):
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Ethanol (Alcohol): The primary solvent in most perfumes, evaporates quickly to leave the scent behind.
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Water: Sometimes added to soften the alcohol content, especially in Eau de Toilette or Cologne.
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Dipropylene Glycol (DPG): Used occasionally as a solvent and fixative.
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Fragrance Oils (Perfume Concentrate):
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Essential oils (natural extracts from plants)
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Synthetic aroma chemicals such as:
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Linalool
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Limonene
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Coumarin
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Benzyl acetate
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Ethyl maltol
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Hydroxycitronellal
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Fixatives:
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Substances added to slow evaporation of the fragrance, prolonging scent life. Examples include musk compounds, ambergris (natural or synthetic), and some resins.
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