CURATED BUNDLES WITH FORMULAS
Dreaming of crafting your own custom fragrance but unsure where to start?
Our Curated Fragrance Bundles are here to help!
Each bundle includes a carefully selected range of high-quality raw materials that work beautifully together, giving you all you need to start formulating a unique scent at home.
Designed with both beginners and seasoned creators in mind, these bundles offer a convenient way to dive into the world of fragrance creation.
Once you purchase the bundle, the fragrance formula will be sent to your email.
EACH BUNDLE COMES WITH A FRAGRANCE FORMULA
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Each of these 100-drop formulas maintains the balance by ensuring:
Top notes introduce the fragrance with brightness or freshness.
Top Middle and Middle notes carry the main body of the fragrance with floral or rich, warm notes.
Middle Base and Base notes provide depth and longevity, grounding the scent with woody, musky, or earthy elements.
The Guide for Layering and Adjusting Fragrance Notes
Creating your own signature scent is not just about following a recipe. It’s about learning to make adjustments that reflect your personal style.
Here’s how to get started with layering and adjusting the pre-selected fragrance notes in your bundle:
1. Understanding the Role of Each Note Type:
- Top Notes: These are the first impressions of your fragrance, usually light, fresh, and volatile. They last only a short time but set the tone for the scent.
- Top Middle Notes: Bridge the top notes to the heart of the fragrance, adding complexity and a smooth transition.
- Middle Notes: Known as the heart of the fragrance, these are the dominant, long-lasting elements that define its main character.
- Middle Base Notes: These start to introduce depth and hint at the fragrance’s foundation, adding richness.
- Base Notes: The foundation of the fragrance, providing depth and longevity. They’re usually warm, musky, or earthy, lingering long after the top and middle notes have dissipated.
2. Tips for Layering Your Fragrance:
- Start Simple: Begin blending with one top, one middle, and one base note to understand how each interacts. Once you’re comfortable, build on that foundation by adding top middle and middle base notes.
- Follow the Drops Ratio: For balanced results, keep the total number of drops at 100. This helps maintain the intended structure of the fragrance.
- Adjust for Strength: If a particular note feels overpowering, reduce its drop count by increments of 2-5 drops and compensate by increasing another note to maintain the 100 drop total.
3. Adjusting for Personal Preference:
- Make It Brighter: Add 2-5 more drops of a top note, such as the Spicy Citrus Note or Aldehyde Note, for a fresher, more uplifting scent.
- Enhance Warmth: Increase the Amberwood Note, Sandalwood Musk Note, or Sweet Moss Note by 3-5 drops for a deeper, cozier feel.
- Add Floral Elegance: Boost the Rose Note or Light Floral Note to amplify the floral aspects of your scent.
- Subtle Spice: Add a few extra drops of the Spicy Wood Note for a touch of warmth and intrigue.
4. Experimenting with New Combinations:
- Try Doubling Notes: Use a combination of two different middle notes (e.g., Amberwood and Jasmine Ylang) for a layered, complex heart.
- Balanced Adjustments: If you’re reducing the Top Note to make a scent less bright, consider slightly increasing the Base Note to balance the fragrance.
- Complementary Pairing: Use the Sandalwood Musk Note with the Sweet Moss Note to create an earthy, warm base that blends well with floral and woody middle notes.
5. Quick Customization Ideas:
- For a Fresh, Summer Scent: Increase Spicy Citrus Note by 3 drops and reduce Sweet Moss Note by 3 drops for a lighter, airy result.
- For an Evening, Sophisticated Fragrance: Add 4 more drops of Amberwood Note and 2 drops of Leather Note for richness.
- For a Floral-Focused Blend: Boost the Rose Note by 6 drops and reduce the Aldehyde Note by 4 drops for a softer, romantic touch.
6. Finalizing and Testing Your Creation:
- Let It Settle: After blending your fragrance, let it rest for 24-48 hours to allow the notes to meld together. This step is crucial for understanding how the fragrance will truly smell.
- Test It Out: Apply a small amount to your skin or a scent strip and evaluate how the fragrance develops over time. Pay attention to how it changes from the initial application (top notes) to a few hours later (base notes).
7. Pro Tips for Success:
- Take Notes: Record the number of drops and adjustments you make in each experiment. This helps you recreate successful blends and refine future attempts.
- Stay Balanced: While experimenting, maintain a balance in the fragrance structure (e.g., don’t let one category dominate too heavily unless it’s intentional).
- Trust Your Nose: Everyone’s scent preferences are unique. If you love the result, it’s a success!
Final Thoughts:
Fragrance creation is both an art and a science. By following these tips, you can confidently adjust the pre-selected notes in your bundles to create blends that are as unique as you are. Enjoy exploring your creativity and discovering the joy of crafting your own signature scents!