Pairing Oakmoss Essential Oil

[SunRiseArts]

Well Zany, that is a lot of work.

 

[DeeAnna]

Zany isn't the only one who tests fragrances like this! It's actually rather fun.

 

[cmzaha]

An offer from my experience, it is definitely possible for certain EOs to stick in CP soap. Lavender, rosemary, spearmint, peppermint, patchouli, lemongrass, anise - and even citruses when they're balanced in blends - just to name a few. Also, as you allude, EO/FO blends can work as well. In fact, some FOs have EOs in them.

I have a couple of mixes that are fo and eo they mix fine. Is this the fo you like? I am going to order a bottle if it is https://glorybee.com/bath-body/fragrances/oakmoss-sandalwood-scent. I love Oakmoss Absolute and use a little in a couple of blends I make. Mostly I save my Oakmoss and my Vetiver for lotions or balms.

 

[SunRiseArts]

Well, I am a bad girl, because I ten to just throw things together. But I am not selling anything.

I can imagine if you are selling you want to reproduce a specific line. I like to come up with something different everytime I make something new.

 

[Zany_in_CO]

Where do you purchase your oakmoss, maybe I will go there to purchase my replacement. Thanks, Jon Q.

If you're close to Florida, Camden Grey is good. The Oakmoss I have now is from there:
http://www.camdengrey.com/essential-oils/Raw-Materials-Essential-Oils/

I buy most of my EOs from Sun Pure Botanicals in AZ. Shipping is reasonable AZ to CO and I like that they have small sizes so I can buy just the amount I need to make up a blend. Good company to do business with.
http://stores.ebay.com/Sun-Pure-Botanicals
http://stores.ebay.com/Sun-Pure-Botanicals
I use Eden Botanicals for research. I find their EOs a bit pricey for my pocketbook.
https://www.edenbotanicals.com/oakmoss-absolute.html
https://www.edenbotanicals.com/oakmoss-absolute.html
You're welcome.

 

[Zany_in_CO]

Well Zany, that is a lot of work.

Actually, the act of creation is calming for me. If I'm going for something like "Springtime in the Rockies", that has 8 EOs plus Sandalwood FO, I think about it for days ahead of time, trying to visualize what the bright sun against a clear blue sky smells like; plus crisp mountain air; plus the conifers, spruce, aspens and wildflowers. I don't rush it. Sometimes I just have to let it sit until I "get" what it needs, then tweak it.

The cotton balls wrapped in foil go into a box with the label attached that I can sniff and easily recreate whenever I'm looking for something special. That's when it's really fun because all blends seem to improve over time, like fine wines. I find it's a better record than notes written in a notebook, which is the way I first started out.

 

[CaraBou]

I have a couple of mixes that are fo and eo they mix fine. Is this the fo you like? I am going to order a bottle if it is https://glorybee.com/bath-body/fragrances/oakmoss-sandalwood-scent. I love Oakmoss Absolute and use a little in a couple of blends I make. Mostly I save my Oakmoss and my Vetiver for lotions or balms.

Yes it is. Sorry for the delay Carolyn, I've been out of touch visiting Alaska. I don't know how it compares to absolute but I do find it pleasant. Let me know what you make of those IFRA levels, and how it goes with your products!

 

[lsg]

I regularly use sandalwood FO with essential oils. Sandalwood EO is so expensive, that it is not an option for me to use in soap.

 

[SideDoorSoaps]

I make a soap called lumberjack with a blend of cedar, fir, ylang ylang, oak moss and wintergreen. It is divine.

 

[Zany_in_CO]

I make a soap called lumberjack with a blend of cedar, fir, ylang ylang, oak moss and wintergreen. It is divine.

"Mind smells" awesome! Thank you! I have all of those. Me thinks I need to set aside an afternoon for blending...

 

[lsg]

I picked up a blend recipe from the Internet, (sorry, can't remember where), for English Leather Dupe.
.25 oz of oakmoss, vetiver, cade, and clary sage and 1 oz lavender essential oils.