Blend Settings
Fragrance Components
| Ingredient | Note | Percentage % | Supplier |
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Recipe Notes
Blend Summary
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Calculated Formula
| Ingredient | Note | Input Value | Percentage | Ratio Part | Required Amount | Supplier |
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How Fragrance Blend Ratios Work
Fragrance blend ratios describe how individual aromatic materials relate to each other inside a concentrate. A ratio such as 3:5:2 means three parts of the first ingredient, five parts of the second, and two parts of the third. The tool converts those parts into percentages, then applies them to the fragrance portion of your batch. This makes it easy to reproduce a formula at different sizes without changing its character.
Fragrance Load and Carrier Base
Fragrance load is the percentage of the finished product that contains fragrance concentrate. If a 100 gram candle uses a 10 percent fragrance load, the concentrate weighs 10 grams and the wax base weighs 90 grams. Perfumes, soaps, room sprays, and diffusers can use different practical concentrations. Always check material safety data, supplier guidance, and product limits before making a finished consumer product.
Balancing Top, Middle, and Base Notes
Top notes are usually noticed first and often feel bright or volatile. Middle notes form the main body of a fragrance. Base notes provide depth, persistence, and a slower drydown. A common starting structure is 30 percent top, 50 percent middle, and 20 percent base. This is only a creative framework. Citrus blends may use more top notes, while woody or oriental blends may emphasize base materials.
Scaling a Formula Accurately
Scaling should preserve percentages rather than copying old ingredient weights. A formula containing 30 percent bergamot remains 30 percent whether the batch is 20 grams or 2 kilograms. Use the scaling field to change finished batch size while keeping all component relationships intact. Record batch numbers, suppliers, dates, and observations so experiments remain traceable. Small test batches reduce waste and help identify balance problems before larger production.
Example Fragrance Structures
| Style | Top Notes | Middle Notes | Base Notes | Typical Character |
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| Balanced | 30% | 50% | 20% | General purpose starting structure |
| Citrus | 50% | 35% | 15% | Bright and fast opening |
| Floral | 25% | 55% | 20% | Heart-focused bouquet |
| Woody | 20% | 40% | 40% | Deeper and more persistent |
| Fresh | 45% | 40% | 15% | Clean and lively profile |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fragrance blend ratio?
It shows the relative amount of each fragrance material in a concentrate. Ratios can be converted into exact percentages and weights.
How do I convert percentages into ratios?
Enter percentages and calculate. The tool converts the values into simplified whole-number ratio parts when practical.
How much fragrance oil should I use?
That depends on the product, supplier limits, regulations, and performance goals. Use the fragrance load field for your chosen tested percentage.
Can I scale a fragrance formula?
Yes. Enter a new batch size and enable scaled results. Percentages remain unchanged while ingredient quantities are recalculated.
What are top, middle, and base notes?
They describe how fragrance materials often appear over time. Top notes lead, middle notes shape the heart, and base notes add depth.
Can fragrance ratios be calculated by weight?
Yes. Weight-based formulation is usually convenient for repeatable small batches because each ingredient can be measured directly.
What do CSV and PDF downloads contain?
They include blend details, ingredient percentages, ratio parts, calculated amounts, note classifications, suppliers, and basic batch information.