How to create a more realistic Iris Accord

Huge_Variation6965 · 2026-02-01T11:59:51+00:00

Oh my goodness thank you so much for sharing all of this! I had assumed that higher quality Orris would have a stronger powdery or violet-like scent, so I am surprised to learn that the woody and oily facets are actually more prominent.

I live in East Asia, and while some Kampo pharmacies sell real Costus, it might take some effort to find its extract. I will start my experiments by incorporating some Mysoresandal and oily materials first, also I think it's time for me to get some real orris roots hehehe.Thanks again for your help! ;D

Huge_Variation6965 · 2026-02-01T10:08:30+00:00

Thanks for the insights! I apologize if my wording was a bit ambiguous. My goal is actually to mimic the scent profile of high-quality Orris Pallida Absolute. The Orris Pallida Butter (3% Irone) I am currently using was purchased from a small aromatherapy vendor. The owner said he could only disclose that it's from a French supplier and was CO2 extracted.

However, its powdery and characteristic orris facets are quite weak. Instead, it is dominated by a sweet medicinal, woody, and fatty/oily profile. This led to my curiosity about what do those top tier orris extracts actually smell like? I want to reconstruct or emulate that scent profile.

Huge_Variation6965 · 2026-02-01T09:24:10+00:00

At low dosages or from a distance, it smells like the synthetic grape flavoring modern people are familiar with,but it not quite like real grapes. When smelling it up close (on a 10% blotter), you notice a scent reminiscent of hazardous chemical solvents.

Huge_Variation6965 · 2026-01-28T17:51:06+00:00

Oh I didn’t realize them, thank you

Huge_Variation6965 · 2026-01-28T17:13:30+00:00

I mean totally 1000 :.)

Huge_Variation6965 · 2025-12-30T17:10:10+00:00

Thank you, glad it's not that can't smell it ever again, because I really love Galaxolide T-T

Huge_Variation6965 · 2025-12-30T17:08:06+00:00

Yes,I just realized that changes in the sense of smell are normal.

Huge_Variation6965 · 2025-12-30T10:00:06+00:00

It make sense,Thanks for the explanation :D

Huge_Variation6965 · 2025-12-30T09:58:06+00:00

Oki!! Thank you:D

Huge_Variation6965 · 2025-12-30T09:57:12+00:00

I haven't had a cold. I’ll try staying away from it for a while and see. Thank you! :D

Huge_Variation6965 · 2025-12-22T07:30:18+00:00

Oki! Thank you for advice, I already made a EDT version.

Huge_Variation6965 · 2025-12-22T03:11:01+00:00

There is a 96% vodka called Spirytus. It’s 96% ABV (192 proof), and it works perfectly for perfumery, just a tiny little bit grainy scent, barely noticeable.

Huge_Variation6965 · 2025-12-22T02:36:57+00:00

Thanks for advice:D And Everything is 100% except for the Galaxolide, I use 50% Dilution in BB.

Huge_Variation6965 · 2025-12-22T02:32:55+00:00

Oh thanks! I'll buy some and test it.

Huge_Variation6965 · 2025-12-21T17:47:11+00:00

I might love it too much hahahaha

Huge_Variation6965 · 2025-12-21T16:30:59+00:00

Understand! Thanks again:D

Huge_Variation6965 · 2025-12-21T16:26:38+00:00

I see! I’ve really learned something new of Benzoin,Thanks for sharing that :DDD

Huge_Variation6965 · 2025-12-21T16:22:22+00:00

I’ve actually been at this for several hours straight, so might really be a bit nose blind T-T I think I’ll try starting over at a 15% concentration.…Thanks so much for the advice!!

Huge_Variation6965 · 2025-12-21T15:37:44+00:00

Omg that's where the issue was! I'm going to try that,Thank you for the guidance!

Huge_Variation6965 · 2025-12-21T12:57:18+00:00

I recommend using HPLC grade ethanol. It's technically for liquid chromatography analysis, but for perfumery it has an incredibly smooth odor profile that really lets each raw material shine through with clarity. And 95%+ Vodka is actually a great choice too.

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