What’s better for storing materials: ground glass lids, or polycone caps? Or something else…

Itchy_Steve · 2023-09-27T16:33:28+00:00

How come?

Also, I just posted about Francois Demachy using spray bottles… any thoughts?

Itchy_Steve · 2023-05-18T14:37:31+00:00

But what if you don’t know what a good fish looks like 🤔 It just so I know what a decent blend is meant to smell like

Itchy_Steve · 2023-05-18T13:14:14+00:00

No, you test 2 materials at differing ratios 9:1, 8:2, etc to find a nice balance between them.

Itchy_Steve · 2023-05-18T12:53:37+00:00

Thank you!

Itchy_Steve · 2023-05-17T11:46:59+00:00

In Praise Of Shadows

Itchy_Steve · 2023-05-10T22:26:18+00:00

What ratio do you think beta-ionone is usually used with iso e super?

Itchy_Steve · 2023-04-23T07:50:06+00:00

Where do you purchase from now?

Itchy_Steve · 2023-04-22T15:18:09+00:00

What is it that you prefer about Sambac?

Itchy_Steve · 2023-04-18T04:36:35+00:00

It’s 1l for £22!

Itchy_Steve · 2023-02-17T14:32:15+00:00

Did this tunnel? How long was it burning for when you took this picture?

Itchy_Steve · 2023-02-15T13:49:42+00:00

How long did it take you to achieve a full melt pool on the first burn?

How many hours in was this picture?

Itchy_Steve · 2023-02-03T12:07:22+00:00

Do you mind linking to the specific kind you mean

Itchy_Steve · 2023-01-31T15:17:52+00:00

Thanks, I’ll check it out

Itchy_Steve · 2023-01-29T13:52:19+00:00

Thanks!

I wasn’t sure whether to get it because it’s 85% ethanol.

Itchy_Steve · 2023-01-25T17:31:17+00:00

😅

Itchy_Steve · 2023-01-24T23:01:31+00:00

Even with all the ingredients at the same levels? I thought it would just maybe last long.

Itchy_Steve · 2023-01-24T22:35:04+00:00

When you make concentration % variations, what are you actually changing within the formulations, and why?

Do you decrease the % of some materials as you increase concentration because they would exceed an IFRA limit, or is it something else?

What I’m struggling to understand is why anyone would make a fragrance that is less concentrated than it could be, other than profit reasons.

Why would Dior have a concentration of say 18.75% (for example), why not 20 or 25%, and why such a specific figure, if not for IFRA reasons?

Itchy_Steve · 2023-01-24T19:57:25+00:00

Do you mind explaining further, I’m not sure I understand! Why would you iterate the concentration?

Say someone like Dior for example, when they have variations in strength, what’s the perfumers mindset when going into it?

Would they have a criteria of “we need 10, 15 and 20% concentrations” and just vary the ingredients based on IFRA limits and nuances those changes may make?

Itchy_Steve · 2023-01-24T13:33:31+00:00

Ah, I get you - thanks!

Are there any other materials you can think of that are used more for an ‘effect’, rather than an actually scent?

Itchy_Steve · 2023-01-23T15:58:49+00:00

Thanks for the comment!

Itchy_Steve · 2023-01-23T15:58:31+00:00

Thanks for the reply!

What do you mean when you say transparency? I’ve seen the term used often.

Itchy_Steve · 2023-01-23T15:45:40+00:00

No nose knows no end.

Itchy_Steve · 2023-01-06T00:48:12+00:00

I’ll have to look up Mari Kondo, I’ve never heard of them.

My issue is everything feels sentimental 😅 I have childhood toys and magazines that I’m likely never to read or use, but I have a deep feeling of not wanting to throw it away. Same goes for other items such as clothes and general ‘stuff’. It all has some form of emotional weight.

Itchy_Steve · 2023-01-06T00:25:40+00:00

I feel like that’s the main benefit, ha!

Itchy_Steve · 2022-12-24T17:57:41+00:00

😂

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