tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post455992684258602834..comments2024-02-21T05:09:01.090-05:00Comments on Anya's Garden Perfumes + The Natural Perfumery Institute: Ask the Perfumer Sunday Oct 14, 2012anyasgardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-77975573370448432342012-10-16T11:47:37.143-04:002012-10-16T11:47:37.143-04:00You didn't by any chance mean Leann, did you? ...You didn't by any chance mean Leann, did you? (((fingers crossed)))<br /><br /><br /><br />Leann Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12661970305970687981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-83722462696349505862012-10-16T11:44:23.236-04:002012-10-16T11:44:23.236-04:00I'm in the southeast corner of CO, above Raton...I'm in the southeast corner of CO, above Raton and Taos, NM, but two hours east of Colorado Springs. I'd love to meet up with anyone near the area!<br /><br /><br />LeannLeann Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12661970305970687981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-3017327531685575432012-10-15T15:08:09.850-04:002012-10-15T15:08:09.850-04:00Have you used tinctured freeze dried apples in a p...Have you used tinctured freeze dried apples in a perfume? That sounds beautiful. Thank you for your continued professional advice. It can be hard to sift through all of the information on making perfume that is available online.myluckynumbersonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16105296712323216932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-7473147255342962762012-10-15T08:01:56.959-04:002012-10-15T08:01:56.959-04:00The winner of the ambergris tincture is Luann. Lu...The winner of the ambergris tincture is Luann. Luann, please use the contact page at http://anyasgarden.com to send me your mailing address.<br /><br />I know you'll love this treasure!<br /><br />xoxo,<br />Anyaanyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-12590163317461638052012-10-15T08:01:08.976-04:002012-10-15T08:01:08.976-04:00Hi Suzinn:
Tincturing is just so satisfying and s...Hi Suzinn:<br /><br />Tincturing is just so satisfying and so tied in with our art. I truly don't understand any natural perfumer who *wouldn't* tincture!<br /><br />In my perfumery course, I teach students how to successfully incorporate tinctures into their perfumes.<br /><br />xoxo,<br />Anyaanyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-46947435528165896032012-10-15T07:57:07.043-04:002012-10-15T07:57:07.043-04:00Hi barry:
It's simply a species of jasmine. ...Hi barry:<br /><br />It's simply a species of jasmine. Jasmine grandiflorum and officinale are the 'regular' jasmine. Sambac is a deeper, more sensual jasmine. Yes, there are different aroma chemicals in sambac. The officinale and grandiflorum are very similar in scent, and they're 'morning' jasmines, harvested before noon. Sambacs generally (but not all) have more indole, and are harvested at night. Grand Duke isn't indolic, it has a light, airy, fruity scent. Then there's auriculatum, quite green with a sharp note.<br /><br />HTH,<br />Anyaanyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-33308972190487605532012-10-14T23:57:17.854-04:002012-10-14T23:57:17.854-04:00If there is such a thing as a 'tinctureholic&#...If there is such a thing as a 'tinctureholic' that would be me :-) I've been tincturing all fresh herbs growing in my garden and not only do they smell great, they have the most beautiful colors!!!<br />I can't wait to try the water 'trick'!<br />Thanks again for so generously sharing your knowledge.<br />XO Suzinn<br />Suzinn Weisshttp://www.suzinnweiss.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-77817712435336620762012-10-14T21:50:17.976-04:002012-10-14T21:50:17.976-04:00Noelle! Yes, these scented addictions just seem to...Noelle! Yes, these scented addictions just seem to grow, don't they? ;-)<br /><br />Yes, chat soon<br /><br />xoxo,<br />Anyaanyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-32195865479689766122012-10-14T19:16:05.150-04:002012-10-14T19:16:05.150-04:00hmmm, somehow I didn't know about the FD fruit...hmmm, somehow I didn't know about the FD fruit tincture angle. I may have yet another addiction on the horizon. Nice to read all the posts. We should talk soon! NNoelle Smithhttp://www.ellenoire.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-87916780528023582662012-10-14T18:35:42.517-04:002012-10-14T18:35:42.517-04:00Hi Kristie:
Tincturing is addictive! I'm rewr...Hi Kristie:<br /><br />Tincturing is addictive! I'm rewriting the Tincturing and Infusing FAQ for the NPI website, due to advances in knowledge in the past few years<br /><br />xoxo,<br />Anyaanyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-23599124765636724022012-10-14T18:29:58.508-04:002012-10-14T18:29:58.508-04:00Anya: Is there a difference between Jasmine Sambac...Anya: Is there a difference between Jasmine Sambac and "regular" Jasmine? What makes a Jasmine into a Sambac Jasmine? I understand organic chemistry, so the more detail the better. E.g. are there certain aroma molecules in the Sambac that are not found in regular Jasmine? Otherwise, if you can simply describe the difference in the organoleptics that would be great, too. --Barryxxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00197459124242032536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-57643249431085834822012-10-14T17:45:33.585-04:002012-10-14T17:45:33.585-04:00It was very inspiring! My mind was ticking away w...It was very inspiring! My mind was ticking away with ideas for blends and tinctures! Yesterday I collected some sap from a pine tree and put it with some alcohol. Today it's a fresh light scent!<br />Thanks to you Anya!Kristienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-9823199805355319182012-10-14T16:25:39.693-04:002012-10-14T16:25:39.693-04:00Hi Kristie:
How wonderful you got to experience t...Hi Kristie:<br /><br />How wonderful you got to experience the works of a number of natural perfumers! Many don't get that chance, so you are fortunate.<br /><br />Water can be a bit transformative, perhaps not as much as you experienced. It raises the perfume to a new high, gives it 'lift' and also can help it last longer on your skin. See my answer about ambergris, above - something doesn't have to have a scent to work magic on a perfume!<br /><br />xoxo,<br />Anya<br /><br />you're in the drawing for the ambergris tincture - made from aged, dried ambergris ;-)<br />anyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-9656765622010850792012-10-14T16:13:19.700-04:002012-10-14T16:13:19.700-04:00I like both! For fresh, allow them to wilt a litt...I like both! For fresh, allow them to wilt a little bit in a shaded, cool, well-ventilated place. Maybe just an hour or two. For dried - they will soak up the alcohol like crazy, so do the tincture in a wide-mouth jar.<br /><br />Both types have their own peculiar qualities and I treasure both.<br /><br />HTH,<br />Anya<br /><br />you're in the drawing for the ambergris tincture - made from aged, dried ambergris ;-)anyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-21233539640007260202012-10-14T16:11:50.820-04:002012-10-14T16:11:50.820-04:00Hi Channette:
Carefully select a balanced array o...Hi Channette:<br /><br />Carefully select a balanced array of top, middle and base notes. Then, to stretch your funds further, do what I teach my students: make 10% dilutions of the notes. That way, you can make lots of mods for pennies on the dollar. You'll need bottles with droppers and a scale and some beakers. Good luck!<br /><br />HTH,<br /><br />Anya<br /><br />you're in the drawing for the ambergris tincture - made from aged, dried ambergris ;-)anyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-72880784547984131232012-10-14T16:09:53.766-04:002012-10-14T16:09:53.766-04:00Hi ariel:
Allspice isn't bay rum, it's a ...Hi ariel:<br /><br />Allspice isn't bay rum, it's a relative of bay rum. Still, it's very nice for a substitute. Bay rum leaves, not berries, are used in classical aftershave. Aftershave isn't supposed to last a long time, and especially won't if it's made only with tinctures, no EOs or absolutes. I'd recommend adding some vegetable glycerin (up to 5%) and a few drops of water.<br /><br />HTH,<br />Anya<br /><br />you're in the drawing for the ambergris tincture - made from aged, dried ambergris ;-)anyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-15927879007457623042012-10-14T16:07:43.797-04:002012-10-14T16:07:43.797-04:00Hi Ginger:
Ambergris needs at least six months of...Hi Ginger:<br /><br />Ambergris needs at least six months of tincturing to age until where you can use it. Yes, it does get mellower and deeper with age. I, however, like classical perfumers, don't love it for merely its scent: we use it in minute quantities to 'marry' or 'exalt' the other aromatics in the perfume, so minute that it's often not noticeable. It's got some magical qualities.<br /><br />HTH,<br />Anya<br /><br />you're in the drawing for the ambergris tincture - made from aged, dried ambergris ;-)anyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-12627759555592264472012-10-14T16:05:23.951-04:002012-10-14T16:05:23.951-04:00you're in the drawing for the ambergris tinctu...you're in the drawing for the ambergris tincture - made from aged, dried ambergris ;-)anyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-37851603922925640032012-10-14T16:05:08.435-04:002012-10-14T16:05:08.435-04:00Hi Debulous:
I've never infused FD fruit, so ...Hi Debulous:<br /><br />I've never infused FD fruit, so I can't help you there. Did you crush them first? Did the strawberry scent come over into the oil well? <br /><br />About the deerstongue: I've been getting mine from Penn Herb for decades, and quality can vary. I returned a pound last year because it was so weak. They sent some stronger stuff, but it's been years since I've gotten the *really* strong stuff. So be aware when you get it that it should be strongly scented.<br /><br />HTH,<br />Anyaanyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-34911121358029167102012-10-14T16:01:49.524-04:002012-10-14T16:01:49.524-04:00forgot to add you're in the drawing for the am...forgot to add you're in the drawing for the ambergris tincture - made from aged, dried ambergris ;-)anyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-32556897777295208412012-10-14T16:00:19.199-04:002012-10-14T16:00:19.199-04:00Hi JK:
I can't grow it here, it's a wild ...Hi JK:<br /><br />I can't grow it here, it's a wild foraged plant, so that wouldbe the deerstongue. I can grow, and harvest Vietnamese gardenia flowers and Grand Duke of Tuscany jasmine sambac flowers.<br /><br />xoxo,<br />Anyaanyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-31131335656520333412012-10-14T15:46:05.150-04:002012-10-14T15:46:05.150-04:00Hi Anya,
I went to the LA Artisan Fragrance show a...Hi Anya,<br />I went to the LA Artisan Fragrance show a couple of weeks ago and met many natural perfumers. I told them I am a NPI Student, and they all think very highly of you! <br />Question:<br />I made a blend in April, mostly out of curiosity. 2 weeks ago I measured 1 ml. out of the blend and decided to add a drop of distilled water so I could see/experience <br />"louching" or "bouquetting". I added 1 drop of water and it went cloudy, however I couldn't believe my nose. It completely transformed the blend and was very beautiful! Is it normal procedure to add water to perfume blends and if not, do you think people may miss something if they don't? Does that make sense ???? I then let the water evaporate and what was left smelled incredible, better than if I hadn't done that step.<br />Thank you,<br />KristieKristienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-58555543960906667762012-10-14T14:31:28.699-04:002012-10-14T14:31:28.699-04:00If you want to tincture rose flowers will you dry ...If you want to tincture rose flowers will you dry them first or use them wet? Channette coetzeehttp://www.hwc.9f.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-76801911478978556492012-10-14T14:30:17.378-04:002012-10-14T14:30:17.378-04:00Hi if you have limited funds. Which are the most i...Hi if you have limited funds. Which are the most important items to start with?<br />Channette coetzeehttp://www.hwc.9f.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-80798589871402883032012-10-14T14:17:39.394-04:002012-10-14T14:17:39.394-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09549358805075086819noreply@blogger.com