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Fragrance Oil Usage Rates

Application	Standard	Ultra Concentrate	Extreme Concentrate
Candles (paraffin)	1 oz per lb	¾ oz per lb	¼–½ oz per lb
Candles (soy)	1½ oz per lb — test recommended	1 oz per lb	Works well in some soys — test recommended
CP Soapmaking	1–1½ oz per lb of oils	1 oz per lb of oils	¼–½ oz per lb of oils
HP / MP Soapmaking	1 oz per lb of oils	¾ oz per lb of oils	¼–⅓ oz per lb of oils
Body Oil	Light/medium strength — great for flea markets & swap meets	Strong body oil — great for retail stores & boutiques	High-end strength, or dilute 1:1 to 2:1 for strong body oil
Lotions / Shower Gel	½–1 oz per lb	¼–½ oz per lb	⅛–¼ oz per lb
Bath Salts	¼ oz per lb	⅛ oz per lb	1/16 oz per lb
Potpourri / Sachets	Straight or dilute 1:1	Dilute 1:1 or 2:1	Dilute 2:1 or 3:1
Oil Burning	Straight or dilute 1:1	Dilute 1:1 or 2:1	Dilute 2:1 or 3:1
Incense Making	Straight or 1:1 (1 part DPG : 1 part FO)	2:1 or 3:1 (DPG : FO)	3:1 or 4:1 (DPG : FO)
Lampe Bergers	—	15 mL per lb of ethanol/fuel	7 mL per lb of ethanol/fuel (recommended)

Perfumes & Colognes

Type	Standard	Ultra Concentrate	Extreme Concentrate
Parfum (strongest)	30–35% oil : 65–70% base	20–25% oil : 75–80% base	15–20% oil : 80–85% base
Eau de Parfum	20–30% oil : 70–80% base	15–20% oil : 80–85% base	10–15% oil : 85–90% base
Eau de Toilette	15–20% oil : 80–85% base	10–15% oil : 85–90% base	10% oil : 90% base
Eau de Cologne	10–15% oil : 85–90% base	10% oil : 90% base	5–10% oil : 90–95% base
Body Splash	5–10% oil : 90–95% base	5% oil : 95% base	3–5% oil : 95–97% base
Room / Linen Spray	10–15% oil : 85–90% base	10% oil : 90% base	5–10% oil : 90–95% base

Our Three Concentration Levels

Our fragrance oils are available in three concentrations. When viewing a fragrance, click the appropriate Upgrade option to select your concentration level.

Standard Concentration Designed for the most common crafting formulations. Perfect for paraffin candlemaking, incense making, melt-and-pour soap, toiletries, oil burners, bath & body products, potpourri, and perfumery. Comparable to fragrance oils at $15+/lb.

Ultra Concentrate A stronger formulation for customers who need more fragrance impact. Ideal for body oils, cold-process soapmaking, and soy candlemaking, plus all standard applications. Comparable to fragrance oils at $20+/lb.

Extreme Concentrate Our purest compound — formulated for maximum strength and discounted usage rates to save you money. Extremely strong; adjust formulas accordingly. For use as a perfume body oil, dilute by at least 25% with a carrier oil. Comparable to fragrance oils at $48+/lb.

These rates are averages — individual results may vary. We recommend purchasing smaller sizes first to test in your specific formulations.

Bottling & Storage

Bottling: All concentrations ship in plastic bottles to prevent damage in transit and reduce shipping weight.

Storage: Store fragrance oils in a cool, shaded location. Sunlight and heat reduce shelf life, quality, and strength. Shelf life ranges from 6 months to 2+ years depending on the oil. For long-term storage (6+ months), we recommend transferring to glass bottles.

Safety: Direct contact with full-strength oils may irritate skin or eyes. Always use oils in a well-ventilated area. Consult our online MSDS sheets for detailed safety information.

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