I'm resisting the urge to tincture or enfleurage my ylang ylang or jasmine grandiflorum flowers. It's a way of 'turning off' the work and just enjoying them for their beauty. Do you have any questions for me today? I'll be here all day, since I'm working on my new launch and new edition of the Natural Perfumery Institute's textbook with the wonderful assistance of Andrine Olson. Also wish to thank Bruce Bolmes for his contributions to the textbook. | ![]() | ||||
Beautiful ylang ylang flower in my garden last week. Photo by Elise Pearlstine |

Anya McCoy founded the USA's first modern natural perfume line in 1991. Since then, she has nurtured and educated natural perfumers and hosts a discussion group for them. Anya is the Head Instructor at the Natural Perfumery Institute that she founded in 2007 to provide a professional course for perfumers. In 2006 she revived the Natural Perfumers Guild, a trade association. She is a recognized leader in the art and the 'go-to' person for anyone interested in natural perfume.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Ask the Perfumer - Sunday, July 29, 2012 - until 10 PM EST
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I hope you can help me. I'm hopeless with math and need help using a scale. Please tell me how to make a 3% dilution.
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amanda
can you tell me about amber?(not the fossil resin)
ReplyDeleteDear Amanda:
ReplyDeleteMaybe this can help. Put your flask on the scale. It will register a weight. My 50ml flasks weigh about 30 grams. Hit 'tare'. Now the scale will measure zero. Add your aromatic until the scale reads 3 grams. Then add enough alcohol to bring it to 100 grams. This is a 3% dilution.
HTH,
Anya
Hi Anita:
ReplyDeleteSo I'm guessing you're talking about the fragrance family amber? When a perfume is called an amber perfume, that typically means it has an accord that can include benzoin, labdanum, vanilla and styrax. They produce a sweet, comforting scent.
HTH,
Anya
Is there a difference between benzoin & styrax? Also, do you have a recommendation for Lab equipment?
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Hi Suzinn:
ReplyDeleteCan you come back next week with the question? The ATP only lasts until 10 PM on Sunday. Thanks so much
xoxo
Anya