The amount of fragrance needed is governed by many factors.... the nature of the fragrance itself, the desired effect in the finished product, and the expense itself. The following can help serve as a general guide.
Perfume .................... 283 to 907 grams per 4.5 kilograms
Cologne .................... 113 to 227 grams per 4.5 kilograms
Aerosol Mist ............... 5% to 15% of the basic formula
Bath Oil ................... 113 to 454 grams per 4.5 kilograms
Bath Salts ................. 227 to 454 grams per 45 kilograms
Brilliantine ............... 7 grams per 4.5 kilograms of oil
Bubble Bath ................ 227 to 454 grams per 45 kilograms
Bubble Bath Liquid ......... 14 to 28 grams per 45 kilogram
Candles .................... 1% to 6% in paraffin
Creams ..................... 113 to 227 grams per 45 kilograms
Deodorant .................. 85 to 113 grams per 45 kilograms
Deodorant Liquid ........... 3.5 to 7 grams per 45 kilogram
Dusting Powder ............. 113 to 170 grams per 45 kilogram
Face Powder ................ 227 to 454 grams per 45 kilograms
Hair Preparations .......... 7 to 14 grams per 45 kilogram
Hair Lacquer ............... 0.025% in PVP base spray............... 0.05% if in shellac base
Hand Lotion ................ 7 grams per 45 kilogram
Pomade ..................... 113 to 227 grams per 45 kilograms
Sachet ..................... 1360 to 2268 grams per 45 kilograms
Shampoo .................... 7 to 14 grams per 45 kilogram
Shave Lotion .............. 7 to 14 grams per 45 kilogram
Soap ....................... 113 to 454 grams per 45 kilograms
Soap Liquid ................ 7 to 28 grams per 45 kilogram
Stick Cologne .............. 907 to 1814 grams per 45 kilograms
Sun Screens ................ 3.5 to 28 grams per 45 kilogram
Talc ....................... 113 to 170 grams per 45 kilograms
In practice, colognes usually require about 5% unless a deluxe product is being made. Perfume generally takes about 560 grams per 45 kilogram of alcohol. Cosmetic creams and lotions are better under-perfumed, for they are generally left on the skin for prolonged periods of time. From 0.2 to 0.25% often gives a softer and more pleasant note than a higher concentration.
