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Solid Cologne
What an amazing resource this site it. I’ve been a member for awhile but this is my first time posting. I’m co-owner of a barbershop that also sells grooming products. Currently, I make our products (beard oil, pomade, beard balm etc). My latest project is to make a solid cologne. I have a formula I’m happy with the only problem is the scent does not last long.
My formula is:
Beeswax
Candelilla wax
Grape seed oil
Castor oil
Jojoba oil
Fragrance oil (1%)
The container is a slide tin.I’m racking my brain trying to figure out what I need to add to extend the scent. I’m sure it’s something simple that I’m overlooking. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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6 Replies
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Although the concept of solid cologne is new to me the fragrance is low, the typical concentration for a cologne is about 5%.
And of course the quality of the scent is the most important thing, if the quality isn’t good or it’s not designed for that purpose no matter how much you add it won’t make a difference.
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@DAS Thank you. I will try raising the FO to 5%. Is it possible any of the ingredients are affecting the FO?
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Also consider trying a different fragrance. In many cases if your fragrance is made up of very volatile components (e.g. some citrus fragrances) then it won’t have much staying power no matter how much you use or any additives you use.
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@ozgirl the FO’s I’m using are tobacco/vanilla, another one is cedar/leather and the final one is sandalwood/bourbon. I’m having the same problem with them all.
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Im pretty sure those are formulated with mostly base fragrances, long lasting but low volatility. Probably vanilla and sandalwood are the ones you can smell the most. For an acquous cologne I’m sure those are great, but if you throw in the mix waxes that will limit that volatility you end up with this precise problem. Im sure that if you try a citric in the same quantity you will have a much better result, like ozgirl said, citric fragrances are more volatile.
The suggestion in cases like this is to put yourself in the hands of the perfumist. Ideally you would give your supplier a sample of your product so they can formulate a fragrance accordingly. Reaching a balance of top and base notes is an art, it’s not something you fix yourself easily. Keep in mind a fragrance can have over 100 materials. It will be more expensive, yes, and the MOQ will increase, but it will be worth it. After all the fragrance is the most important thing in a cologne.
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try blending essential oils AND fragrance oils. Use test tubes and let the fragrance marinade for a day or two. See if you get a strong aroma.
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