Moroccan souk / oud

[Anglezarke]

I am trying to create a heady exotic scent, for a HP scrub soap. I am thinking palmarosa, lavender, rosemary, myrrh and patchouli. Would this work or how would you alter this? Thanks.

 

[lsg]

When developing blends it is helpful to know the top, middle and base notes and the percentage to use for each. I would omit the rosemary. I actually use a blend with frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood (FO), and patchouli. I use a cotton ball or Q-Tip method when testing blends. Use drops instead of parts or percentages for each EO or FO, put the cotton balls or Q-Tips in a jar and seal. Leave for a couple of days and take the lid off the jar, just wafting the scent under your nose.

http://info.achs.edu/blog/blending-101-the-art-of-pairing-essential-oils-drop-by-drop

https://www.aromaweb.com/articles/aromaticblending.asp

 

[Anglezarke]

Thank you. I hadn't considered FO - and as a result I discounted sandalwood EO on cost alone. I am going to order frankincense - it's years since I've enjoyed it's wonderful scent - and some decent sandalwood FO as well. The cotton ball idea sounds great - I had taken to placing drops on paper but it always smelled far too woody no doubt due to the paper itself. Much appreciated.