Hi, I want to try a soap with patchouli because I like the smell and a friend has recently asked for one. She thought it would go well with musk but I only use essential oils so I was wondering what your favourite blends are? I read that labdanum has a musky smell but I've never used it.
Favourite EO blends with patchouli
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I'm sure people will have more rec's but patch and orange EO is great as is patch and lavender EO.
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I like blending patchouli with lime, lavender, frankincense, myrrh, benzoin (sensitizing but smells good), and jasmine. I can't do this, but Virginia cedarwood is good with patchouli too.
I adore it with orange EO but there are so many possibilities. I want to try pink grapefruit. Here are a couple threads with more ideas:
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=42484
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=25773
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=42484
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=25773
El_Granado_Loco
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How many great ideas!!!
I really love patchouli mixed with rose and cedar but haven't tried anything else... I think it 's about time... :wink:
I really love patchouli mixed with rose and cedar but haven't tried anything else... I think it 's about time... :wink:
goji_fries
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Fine mixture kalo filo!
Mine: Patchouli, clary sage, star anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove *POTENT*
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sagehill
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Good for you for wanting to create your own blends! What oils do you have?
Everyone swoons over a soap I recently made with lime, patchouli and vetiver, plus a bit of ylang ylang for smoothness. Cheaper lavender or clary sage, instead of ylang, even peppermint would also be good, and take the blend in an herbal direction.
Here are some tips that work for me:
1) Swirl bottle caps under your nose for interesting combinations, then start adding drops 1 to 1 in vials or small bottles, and adjust from there.
2) Leave the blend open to air for a few days to allow the volatile aromas to fade, as they would in soap.
3) When you're happy with the final blend, pass it under many noses for opinions. I always bow to the majority in deciding whether a blend is soapworthy... unless it's a blend for a special person, or just for me.
Jenny
Everyone swoons over a soap I recently made with lime, patchouli and vetiver, plus a bit of ylang ylang for smoothness. Cheaper lavender or clary sage, instead of ylang, even peppermint would also be good, and take the blend in an herbal direction.
Here are some tips that work for me:
1) Swirl bottle caps under your nose for interesting combinations, then start adding drops 1 to 1 in vials or small bottles, and adjust from there.
2) Leave the blend open to air for a few days to allow the volatile aromas to fade, as they would in soap.
3) When you're happy with the final blend, pass it under many noses for opinions. I always bow to the majority in deciding whether a blend is soapworthy... unless it's a blend for a special person, or just for me.
Jenny
goji_fries
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Good for you for wanting to create your own blends! What oils do you have?
Everyone swoons over a soap I recently made with lime, patchouli and vetiver, plus a bit of ylang ylang for smoothness. Cheaper lavender or clary sage, instead of ylang, even peppermint would also be good, and take the blend in an herbal direction.
Here are some tips that work for me:
1) Swirl bottle caps under your nose for interesting combinations, then start adding drops 1 to 1 in vials or small bottles, and adjust from there.
2) Leave the blend open to air for a few days to allow the volatile aromas to fade, as they would in soap.
3) When you're happy with the final blend, pass it under many noses for opinions. I always bow to the majority in deciding whether a blend is soapworthy... unless it's a blend for a special person, or just for me.
Jenny
You obviously know what you are doing. :wink:dixiedragon
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Would you mind sharing? I actually have all of those and would love to try it!
sagehill
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Sure! It's a simple 3:2:1 ratio of lime, patch and vetiver, with a touch of ylang to soften.
You may prefer a different ratio for your EOs (probably somewhat different than mine), as well as a different flower to soften... and don't forget to let it air. Happy blending!
You may prefer a different ratio for your EOs (probably somewhat different than mine), as well as a different flower to soften... and don't forget to let it air. Happy blending!
goji_fries
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@ sagehill, do you get your vetiver in bulk? Quality is good? I am a vetiver FREAK :shock::crazy::think:
sagehill
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Vetiver is one of the few EOs I buy elsewhere since it's more expensive at AV-AT than other places, being steam-distilled from Haiti (better for AT and perfumery than soap). Even so, I tend to use it sparingly in the all-natural soaps and charge accordingly.
I do have a small amount of the Haiti stuff for my own personal sniffing and use.
I do have a small amount of the Haiti stuff for my own personal sniffing and use.
sagehill
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I should point out that you only expose initial test blend to air. For actual soaping, just mix it and soap.
I've done one with lemongrass, blood orange and patch, and another one peppermint, sweet basil, patch. I'm about to do one peppermint, rosemary and patch.
I like using patch as the base note. I'd love to use vetivert, but it's SOOO expensive!
I like using patch as the base note. I'd love to use vetivert, but it's SOOO expensive!
judymoody
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What doesn't go with patch? Patch, vetiver and vanilla is lovely (use peru balsam or vanilla absolute if you don't want to use a vanilla FO). Also sweet orange, patch, cinnamon and clove in a 8:4:1:1 ratio is a lovely blend for the holidays. You could substitute any citrus oil you like for the orange.
Patch, vetiver and vanilla is lovely (use peru balsam or vanilla absolute if you don't want to use a vanilla FO). Also sweet orange, patch, cinnamon and clove in a 8:4:1:1 ratio is a lovely blend for the holidays. You could substitute any citrus oil you like for the orange.El_Granado_Loco
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Well.. ehm... I am not sure if "cedar" exists on its own, I meant cedarwood, that 's what I use... Think it 's the same... :smile:
You know that sort of sweet smell that comes with goat's milk soap? I think patchouli by itself in goat's milk, maybe with a little vanilla would be great. I've also been thinking about the muskiness of patchouli with the crispness of eucalyptus. I just sniffed them side by side from the bottles...might make for an interesting combo.
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