retaining scents

[sipsyrose]

i guys i am on my 3rd batch and just simple receipes. my soap has been curing for just over 2 wks now but i feel the scent is starting to fade. will the scent b ok once u lather up when using it r do i mayb need to b using more scent ingredients? my receipe includes 800g pure olive oil, 170g coconut oil, 284g veg oil, 375 g water,164g lye with 1 teaspoon of each lemongrass, lemon and lavender, any help much appreciated

 

[Genny]

I can tell you right now that 3 tsps is too little for almost 3 lbs of oils.

Are you using fragrance oils or essential oils?

 

[sipsyrose]

thanks so much for reply, i am using essential oils, wat wud u recommend for 3lb batch?

 

[Genny]

I'd go with .37 oz each of lemongrass & lavender. But, with the lemon I'd go with .44 oz.