Perfuming Basics

[DrSmellThis]

For the person who wanted a

source for oils, the best one for a good price is Liberty Natural Products, right here in Portland, Oregon. Google

it. You can do all business online, conveniently, or even by phone.

BTW, could we please try to stay on topic a

bit better? This thread is cumbersome enough as it is for those looking for recipes and EO info, and recent posts

are essentially all tangential. I wanted this to be a practical thread that might stand the test of time. Thanks in

advance.

[idesign]

Well said Doc, sorry. This

really is a great thread and I've read through it several times.

Another good source is Eden Botanicals.

Their prices may be a little higher, but their free samples that come with your order are enough usually to

experiment in a small blend. Lots of fun smelling them too. They also have a collection of interesting Ambers,

which my cleaning lady loves. She always asks me if she can put some on when she comes over.

An interesting

thing I read recently is that Jasmine grandiflorum has Indole (animalic) as a constituent, where Sambac does not

(Gunther Ohloff, Scent and Fragrances). I smelled them side by side and I did notice a difference, but unsure if I

could smell the Indole. It may come out more in a blend.

I gave my g/f a small blend of Pheros with a drop of

Sambac. When she runs out I'll try it with the other Jasmine.

[leisha]

Floral Oriental,

Soft spicy orange flower notes meld with piquant aldehydes and sweet spices to create the heart of a

floral oriental fragrance.

Born in the 1900s, Floral orientals came back to life again in the 1970s.



In the past decade, lively, fruity interpretations dominated the floraloriental category, But recent fragrances

have developed a more subtle muted personality.

[idesign]

Very nice description leisha.

What are your favorites, past and present?

[leisha]

Very nice

description leisha. What are your favorites, past and present?

I have used some of my mothers in the past

like Red door and poison and also tender touch by burberry and also her JPG classique, and amoungst some of my

favourites is Paris Hilton by Paris.

Vanilla-heaven sent by dana is nice with my fav being Crystal Noir by

versace

[DrSmellThis]

An

interesting thing I read recently is that Jasmine grandiflorum has Indole (animalic) as a constituent, where Sambac

does not (Gunther Ohloff, Scent and Fragrances). I smelled them side by side and I did notice a difference, but

unsure if I could smell the Indole. It may come out more in a blend.

I gave my g/f a small blend of Pheros with

a drop of Sambac. When she runs out I'll try it with the other Jasmine.

I believe both have indoles.

So

does rose and neroli, and other flowers.

The indole scent is stronger with the grandflorum. But that might well

be due, at least in part, to a less complex top note not standing in the way.

Nothing like the smell of fresh

poop!