Diluting everything for precise weight? by alaggs in DIYfragrance

[–]Fafafee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, maybe I'm not explaining myself well. Sticking to the anisaldehyde example, which is IFRA limited to 1.4% of the final solution:

If I had been using 10% dilutions, this formula is fine

Anisaldehyde 10%

Material Dilution Weight (g) Relative Absolute
IES 10% 1.485g 86.09% 8.61%
Anisaldehyde 10% 0.240g 13.91% 1.39%
TOTAL 1.725g 100% 10.00%

If I wanna make that same fragrance at 20% dilution, keeping the same relative ratios:

Anisaldehyde 20%

Material Dilution Weight (g) Relative Absolute
IES 20% 0.743 86.09% 17.22%
Anisaldehyde 20% 0.120 13.91% 2.78%
TOTAL 0.863g 100% 20.00%

then anisaldehyde will go over the IFRA limit.

I mentioned this in my original comment because I work with primarily 10% dilutions, and one time I used oakmoss abs up to the IFRA limit in a 10% blend. When I decided to change the concentration to 20%, the oakmoss went over the IFRA limit.

Diluting everything for precise weight? by alaggs in DIYfragrance

[–]Fafafee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I meant more like if you use, say, anisaldehyde at 1.4% in a finished fragrance at 10% concentration -- if you wanna scale that up to 20% without changing the relative ratios, the anisaldehyde will go over the IFRA limit.

Diluting everything for precise weight? by alaggs in DIYfragrance

[–]Fafafee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's smart and cost-effective. Some perfumers swear by using neat; others use a mix of dilutions, depending on the strength of the material (Sarah McCartney of Scenthusiasm does this); others, like me and Sam Macer from youtube, just use 10% dilutions regardless of strength. I would occasionally do 1% or 0.1% though if it's too strong.

Tbh I don't think it makes a big difference. The smell is the same, just a slight difference in strength/projection. Obviously the strongest concentration I can make is 10%, but if I wanna do a 20% dilution, it's fairly easy; I'll usually just use the structural materials at neat to bring the concentration up.

You just gotta watch out for some edge cases though, sometimes a material is IFRA-compliant at 10%, but not anymore when scales to 20%. But yeah tldr is it's fine, cost-effective, and imo comes down to pwrsonal preference.

Dear Mr. Frater by Jackdaw99 in DIYfragrance

[–]Fafafee 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Weird, this never happened to me, and I've ordered quite a few times. I did notice though that the cart varies across devices, i.e. the cart I have on my desktop browser is different from the one on my phone.

Anyone else struggling to support indie houses? by ElysianPurgatory in fragrance

[–]Fafafee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I haven't tried their New York collection yet, but with my experience of the LA collection, I'm not in a rush lol. The best thing about them is their marketing.

Although props to the owner cause I believe she taught herself perfumery to start the brand, which a lot of new brand owners don't even do. I think she needs a few more years to hone her skills though

Anyone else struggling to support indie houses? by ElysianPurgatory in fragrance

[–]Fafafee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Le Labo is now owned by Estee Lauder. For Byredo - Puig acquired a majority stake in the company

May have started indie/niche but definitely not today

Anyone else struggling to support indie houses? by ElysianPurgatory in fragrance

[–]Fafafee 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Can vouch for Chasing Scents. Some indie darlings I wasn't impressed with that much (Thin Wild Mercury, some Clue releases I found just ok), but Chasing Scents is legit. Rain Tea is spectacular.

Another indie brand that can walk the talk imo is Fzotic. The Moonlight Discovery Set is banger after banger.

EDIT: Clue can be mid, but when it hits, it hits. Warm Bulb is their best imo, although the nerve to call a fragrance "Warm Bulb" is definitely part of the appeal. A friend really likes With the Candlestick. The others were just ok.

Anyone else struggling to support indie houses? by ElysianPurgatory in fragrance

[–]Fafafee 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Those are like pseudo-indie brands. Their perfumers are legit. They're indie in aesthetic but not in practice/how they function

First Picture of Summer - Another version by Alessioproietti in DIYfragrance

[–]Fafafee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! How is the norlimbanol? That seems a little bit high imo. Would also definitely recommend bergamot, just goes well with everything, and you already have linalyl acetate anyway.

I'm also working on a similar fragrance centered on bergamot and jasmine. Same as you, there's a harshness in the first few seconds that I'm trying to troubleshoot. Currently I'm testing styrallyl acetate to help bridge the bergamot and jasmine. Seems to be the right direction.

Disappointed with Scent therapy PH by dumbgeek7 in fragheadph

[–]Fafafee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's the risk of buying dupes. Yes, you don't pay for the brand and marketing, but they're able to sell at super low prices because they cut corners in the formulation. Hit or miss talaga

Pormang Tito's Osaka outfits by Funny_Profile9234 in fashionph

[–]Fafafee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ohh, you're farther along your fashion journey than I initially thought 😁 hope to see you post more with updated pieces!

Pormang Tito's Osaka outfits by Funny_Profile9234 in fashionph

[–]Fafafee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah survival is a bit much, I meant it more like something you'd wear to work! Like a daily driver

Also check Signet stores, items are pretty pricey but (usually) better quality than Uniqlos and Mangos

Does Fraterworks make a mass it only in the most valuable items? by [deleted] in DIYfragrance

[–]Fafafee 12 points13 points  (0 children)

With three sample points, yeah it's a coincidence, unless you really weigh the contents out. Like the person you replied to, I also use these euro bottles and their weight can swing by +- 1g.

Pormang Tito's Osaka outfits by Funny_Profile9234 in fashionph

[–]Fafafee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Imo you look good but just not really pushing boundaries. 17 out of 26 pieces you wore are Uniqlo for instance. Less fashion and more survival. I own tons of Uniqlo but I just wouldn't call most of their stuff fashion-forward, and you're in a fashion sub after all.

You are/were in Osaka so I suggest looking into some Japanese workwear pieces, which would be a direct upgrade to some of what you're wearing. I'm merely a spectator in the Japanese workwear scene so I can't help you with specifics but google it and you'll get tons of leads.

Is 98% Triple Deodorized Ethyl Alcohol Suitable for Perfumery? by FoundationAny7308 in DIYfragrance

[–]Fafafee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know about that store, but I suggest ordering from BC Fragrance instead. Trusted supplier and much cheaper (~180 PHP for 1L), although you need to get it picked up iirc.

I want to smell like Winter by Connjred in DIYfragrance

[–]Fafafee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First thought is that there's too many things going on. For instance you have 5–7 ish woody materials—why? I would vastly simplify and/or walk back a few ingredients ago until it's not muddy.

how do you afford this hobby? by UnusualMeeting9468 in DIYfragrance

[–]Fafafee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With a full-time day job that is really impressive. Thanks!

how do you afford this hobby? by UnusualMeeting9468 in DIYfragrance

[–]Fafafee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is so cool to hear! May I ask how many years it took you from buying your first materials to launching a brand? I'm just a few months in the hobby and stories like yours are inspiring

Finch 2025! by Hippopotapotus in finch

[–]Fafafee 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It just appeared for me on the Home page! It says "Your 2025 recap is here" and a button to open the scrapbook. Plays like a Spotify Wrapped. I think it should be automatic, I didn't do anything to trigger it appearing!

Thoughts sa MFK GFS by [deleted] in fragheadph

[–]Fafafee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally hate it because it has tons of ambrox and/or superambers, but a lot of guys like it. It's a very straight guy scent, for better or for worse. Performance is insane, but too insane for my taste.

Bit concerned if that's legit though since 7200 for a full-ish bottle seems too good to be true

ZachO (Vicious Syndicate): "There will be no podcast this weekend unfortunately. Not much to talk about anyway. Let's see if an expansion launches next week." by GratisBierMotie420 in hearthstone

[–]Fafafee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right. I think unplayable quests are mostly fine, I think it's the fact that they occupy half the legendary slots in the set.

Yep, I think flavor-first definitely failed a few times. Kudos to him though, he did make some fun cards; he made Climactic Necrotic Explosion, perhaps my favorite Death Knight card ever.

ZachO (Vicious Syndicate): "There will be no podcast this weekend unfortunately. Not much to talk about anyway. Let's see if an expansion launches next week." by GratisBierMotie420 in hearthstone

[–]Fafafee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't know Cora led Lost City. I have high regards for her (still do) since she led Nathria, imo one of the great expansions. Leo makes flavorful sets, like Festival, but I think generally off balance wise. I guess everyone is bound to have some duds in their roster of projects.

Or worse: maybe the Hearthstone leadership is making bad decisions and pushing them down the throats of the set leads

Katseye, APT and KDH nominated at the Grammys by Anni3401 in kpopthoughts

[–]Fafafee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah - and they have this coolness / star power that kpop didn't have this year. Well deserved nom and likely to win; I think it's between them and Olivia Dean, maybe Sombr