Fragrance Oil Of The Week: NO. 1206 - Inspired by: Philosykos by Diptyque Soaps & Candles Fragrance Oil

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Fragrance Oil Of The Week: NO. 1206 - Inspired by: Philosykos by Diptyque Soaps & Candles Fragrance Oil
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NO. 1206 - Inspired by: Philosykos by Diptyque Soaps & Candles Fragrance Oil Showcase

NO. 1206 - Inspired by: Philosykos is a fragrant celebration of the fig tree from top to bottom. From the furthest most fig leaf to the deepest woody notes of the root, fragrance oil evokes the shining glory of Greece’s fig trees and blissful sunny havens created by their shady boughs. With their hand-shaped leaves and tempting fruits, they are a mouthwatering thing to behold. 

In first opening this bottle, you are first embraced by rich green Fig leaves, grassy notes, and just a hint of citrus fruitiness. The fragrance then takes a sensual turn into creamy milk notes with dashes of musky earth, and the tiniest touch of bitterness for balance.

Fig fruits then take center stage, and their complex aroma dances between honeyed juicy sweetness, and green and woody notes. Fresh, fruity, and tart, yet mellow and warm. Ripe grapes then cut through that sweetness.

Gorgeously calm and comforting.

Fig is overlaid again, as we are seduced by labyrinthine notes of Fig wood. Sun warmed fruit meets heady floral aromas mixed with milky sweet, wood notes. You get entirely lost trying to follow notes this way and that, and it’s a delight to do so as you bounce from one glorious scent to the next. 

A rhapsodic cacophony of fig! Lose yourself in its complexity.  

Fragrance Notes

    • Top:  Fig Leaf
    • Mid:  Fig Fruit
    • Bottom: Fig Wood, Black Pepper

Blending Recommendations

It is always so much fun when someone asks me, “How would you blend this”? There are so many ways we can blend the fruity delights of NO. 1206 - Inspired by: Philosykos by Diptyque. 

Beginners to blending often struggle with identifying ‘gaps’ in the scent profile. Let me highlight these gaps in the profile for you and define the space. Then you can fill those gaps with new scents and accords to create something completely different but with NO. 1206 at its heart.   

Explore creating brand new accords with harmonizing oils. You can make these up from essential oils, fragrance oils, or a delicious combination of both.

Some fragrance oils present more of a challenge than others, and maintaining the balance with this one will be key. It presents you with a little more challenge than some. But, do not let that put you off, please, have an aromatic adventure with it. 

Blending NO. 1206    

Because the scent of figs is so comforting and calming, the fragrance is popular in perfumery. NO. 1206 capitalizes on this using fresh, green notes from the fragrant leaves, the milky, fruitiness of the ripe figs, and the sensuous allure of the wood itself. 

NO. 1206 may challenge beginners since there are complex aspects and notes best preserved. However, there is space to build new accords around the heart notes to create something truly scentsational. 

Top Notes

Top Notes

The top notes are dominated by those Fig leaves and the first touch of Fig fruit. You can also discern green and grassy notes with hints of fruity citrus. 

Why not build upon this by adding in sharp citrus notes?  Choose sweeter, more rounded orangey notes if you want to give it a bit of extra warmth. 

You could elevate and lift the profile by enhancing the green notes. If you want, make NO. 1206 lighter, by using super fresh citruses and green notes to refresh it. Try Lemongrass or experiment with different Mint profiles, there are so many different types of Mint available from right across the globe. Australian Bush Mint would be my choice but also try Japanese Cornmint.

The Fig leaves also have that aspect of creamy milk that will pair well with tropical fruits like Coconut, Pineapple, and the rosy tones of Lychee.  

The Fig fruit in the heart notes would be lovely paired with red or purple fruits like Blackcurrant, Blackberry, and Raspberry that have that lovely boozy richness.

The top and heart notes of this rich and mellow aroma work well with nuts, spices, and woods to enhance that beautiful fruit. Use them to add richness and smooth creamy tones to make it feel more luxurious than ever. 

Recap of Suggestions For Essential Oils

Suggestions for Fragrance Oils

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

The Fig Fruit heart notes of NO. 1206 are rich with juicy sweetness and are melded with ripe grapes. 

This honeyed fruit sensation can get a bit sweet so balance that carefully especially if you add extra sugar, fruit, or caramel tones into the top notes. You need a judicious touch in this area. So what can we do here?

Figs blend well with heady flowers like Jasmine and Tiaré, but I think it is sublime with Rose and there is something very synergistic about that pairing. They complement each other beautifully... 

Spices are another category you could capitalize on and there are lots of options to consider. Interestingly, I just picked up a bottle of Turmeric essential oil to have a whiff and I think it would marry quite nicely. Something a little more unexpected and unusual in terms of perfumery. 

That said, you could also plump for the usual Cardamom, Coriander, Ginger, and Nutmeg as all would also work splendidly. Cumin is a rather intriguing alternative.  

Suggestions for Essential Oils

    • Jasmine would add headiness and intensify the heart of the profile. Match it with rich woods in the base notes to balance it, and light green ones at the top. 
    • Neroli is rather lovely. It enhances the Mediterranean feel of the profile. You might consider complimenting this in the top notes with wild herbs like Lavender, Thyme, and Oregano to evoke that theme more cohesively.
    • Rose, or Rose Geranium is the perfect complement to the Fig leaves, fruit, and wood. Honestly, I don’t think there is a better floral choice.
    • You could also add spice accords with Tumeric, Cardamom, or Coriander. 

Suggestions for Fragrance Oils

Base Notes

Base Notes

We have that wonderful hint of musky earth and bitterness from the Fig leaves creeping into the base notes. However, it is mostly occupied by the Fig wood which is surprisingly floral, sweet, and milky. Then the woody notes hit and these are rounded out with fruity Black Pepper. 

So, this leaves plenty of space to play with deep spices, rich woods, aromatic resins, or, of course, luscious creamy Vanilla or Tonka Bean notes. Tobacco would work well also. 

Cosset yourself and run ribbons of rich, creamy Vanilla Oleoresin through your blends. comforting aroma of Vanilla has a direct impact on the limbic system in the brain. This will foster feelings of safety, security, and comfort. Use it as an invaluable tool to create a safe space in your home and personal space. It is a fabulous little trick to help yourself, your family, and your friends feel safe in your space. 

For woods, I would play on the rich side with Cedarwood and Sandalwood.

For more luxuriousness consider notes of Oud, Tonka Bean, and Tobacco.

Deliciously deep spices like Clove and Cinnamon add warmth and an extra dimension.

Consider resins like Amber, Frankincense, or Myrrh. Frankincense would be a rather sublime choice here. 

Essential Oil Recommendations

Suggestions for Fragrance Oils

Final Blending Thoughts

I am hopeful that this has given you some suggestions around constructing harmonizing accords and using them to build your blends.

There is depth and complexity to NO. 1206 which makes it more challenging to balance, think of it as being at the ‘heart’ of your blend and you are simply adding elements around it to enhance the aroma even more. 

Make it lighter, elevate it with citruses and deepen it with woods, resins, spice, and Tobacco. Flood the heart with Rose or Jasmine for a more floral and feminine allure, and balance it with a touch of green in the top notes though for a fully formed scent.  

Use the blending framework below to make the most of everything NO. 1206 offers. There is plenty of space in the scent profile to add your own twist. It’s such fun creating bespoke blends with other VINEVIDA essential and fragrance oils.

Creative Ways To Blend NO. 1206

Buy The Right Variation of NO. 1206!

We stock two different versions of NO. 1206 - Inspired by: Philosykos by Diptyque Fragrance Oil

    1. Soaps and Candles Fragrance Oil
    2. Diffuser Fragrance Oil

Soaps and Candles Fragrance Oils

VINEVIDA Soaps and Candles fragrance oils give you exceptional versatility and potentiality.

    • Professionally formulated and designed by masters of the perfume industry
    • Ideal for professional formulations and home applications
    • Reliable performance in fragrancing candles and soaps
    • Specifically formulated to withstand high heat in rigorous production processes
    • Resilient fragrance in candles, soaps, scented home and topical products
    • Unsurpassed for the formulation of highly scented products
    • Reliable and consistent results
    • Outstanding versatility and amazing potentiality across a variety of applications

Get all the information you need about working with Soaps & Candles Fragrance Oil in How To Get The Best From Your Soaps & Candles Fragrance Oil.

Diffuser Fragrance Oils

Nebulizing or Cold Air Diffusers work differently from other types of diffusers and require a specialist formulation. VINEVIDA’s Diffuser Fragrance Oil has been specifically formulated for this purpose only.

Designing Exciting Diffuser Blends With NO. 1206 

Designing Exciting Diffuser Blends With NO. 1206

NO. 1206 is a complex whole-plant fragrance oil that evokes leaf, fruit, and wood notes. Its freshness mellows down through the notes into rich, undulating sensuousness.   

The master perfumer kindly left a little space in the scent profile for you to play with. Experiment, have fun, and make it your own. 

You can tinker with the gender balance, adding feminine florals or deeper spice and woods for a more masculine offering. 

Creating your own diffuser blends is the perfect project for beginners. Yet, the more seasoned among us can build on their blending skills with NO. 1206 by trying to add in that Mint accord successfully. Try different Mint varieties and experiment if it works better balanced by a floral or by a spice. It can be a tricky accord to get right. (Massive Hint - Australian Bush Mint)!

Remember, these are very many suggestions. Please create your own accords and diffuser blends all of your own. We strongly encourage your indulgence in experimentation, it builds your blending skills much faster and more comprehensively. 

Fragrance
Notes 		Original Scent Profile Ideal Companions
Top Fig Leaves Citrus: Pink Grapefruit, White Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Sweet Orange, Tangerine
Green: Lemongrass, Citronella
Herb: Peppermint, Oregano, Thyme
Fruit: Black Cherry, Blackcurrant, Blueberry, Lychee, Passionfruit Papaya, Pineapple
Heart Fig Fruit Spice: Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon Bark, Nutmeg, Turmeric, Pink Pepper
Floral: Gardenia, Jasmine, Neroli, Rose, Rose Geranium, Ylang Ylang
Base Fig Wood,
Black Pepper 		Resin: Amber, Frankincense, Myrrh
Spice and Bean: Cassia, Cinnamon Bark, Clove Bud, Star Anise, Vanilla
Wood: Amyris, Oud, Sandalwood, Tobacco

Follow This Blending Framework

Top Notes

With green and citrus leading in the top notes. You can go three ways: 

    1. Green - To introduce more freshness and elevate it further, introduce more green notes. Go fresh and green with herbs like Basil and Peppermint, and go citrus green with Lemongrass and Citronella.
    2. Citrus Sharp - Go sharp and tart with yellow and green citrus with Grapefruit, Lemon, and Lime. 
    3. Sunny and Warm - Echo the sunny warmth with Tangerine, Mandarin, and Sweet Orange. 

Introduce strong rich fruits like Black Cherry and Blackcurrant to add depth and fullness without adding more sweetness. 

Heart Notes

The heart space is rich in Fig fruit and needs some careful balancing here so try one or both of these:

    1. Floral - Pair with the perfect synergistic choice of Roses or try more heady flowers like Gardenia, Jasmine, or Ylang Ylang.
    2. Spicy - Try Turmeric for a more unusual combination, otherwise stick to Cardamom, Nutmeg, and Coriander. 

Base Notes

There is space to play with here so try a couple of these combinations:

    1. Deeper spice notes like Star Anise or Cassia.
    2. Add Vanilla for comfort.
    3. Introduce richer woods like Amyris, Cedarwood, Rosewood, or Sandalwood. 
    4. Introduce opulence and luxury with Amber, Oud, Tonka Bean, and Tobacco.
    5. Try resins like Frankincense for a wonderful new aromatic aspect.

Professional Blending Techniques

Professional Blending Techniques

Defining and Maintaining Balance 

When you first assess a scent, try and discern its balance point and where it sits in the notes. Many fragrance oils have their balance in the heart notes, but this is not always the case.  

Expand your skills by trying to define that balance, what elements are creating it? If you overwhelm one of those aspects does it ruin the whole balance? How do you add new accords and continue to keep that balance? This is where you begin to learn how to define and maintain that all-important balance.

When you keep that balance in mind, you improve your chances of creating successful and sensational blends.

A Drop At A Time

Learn the virtue of patience when you start blending. Work in tiny increments, honestly, just a couple of drops at a time. Every time, stop to mix and test it, and I promise you can’t go wrong working in this disciplined manner!

Get The Blend Into The Air On A Scent Strip

The trick to a good assessment of the developing scent is to get the fragrance out of the bowl/bottle and into the air. It will help you evaluate it more accurately, as it reacts to the oxygen in the air. 

Scent strips are a useful purchase and I highly recommend them to beginners, those more experienced of you won’t do without them anyway, I will be preaching to the converted! 

They give you a much more accurate assessment of the developing scent, and you can evaluate its aroma more effectively. Scent strips are a very cost-effective product, and they make a noticeable difference to your evaluation. 

Discipline With Expensive Oils

When you are using costly essential oils and absolutes, discipline and good evaluation are key. 

I very much appreciate it requires applied patience and a sense of discipline to work in this manner, but honestly, it is worth it! If you work as suggested, it will help you avoid mistakes. Potentially, very costly, mistakes too!  

It is a relatively foolproof method, built upon years of experience and my own costly mistakes! Take my advice, so you can avoid doing the same. 

Take Regular Breaks From Blending

If you work for long periods your brain simply stops processing the scents, this is called going ‘nose blind’.

You can avoid going nose blind by taking a ten-minute break every twenty minutes to give your nose a rest, as well as the processing in your brain! A break in fresh air is brilliant if you can get it, if only for a couple of minutes. 

If you go nose blind, you lose the ability to evaluate the aromas effectively, so it makes sense to take a break.

IFRA Safety for Diffuser Blends

Diffuser Blends fall into IFRA Category 12. In this category NO. 1206 - Inspired by: Philosykos by Diptyque fragrance oil carries no safety restrictions.

Method:

    1. Honestly, it’s very simple! Into a small measuring jug, measure out all of your fragrance oils and/or essential oils carefully. 
    2. Mix them all together until combined thoroughly.
    3. Grab a 10 ml dropper bottle and using a funnel decant your diffuser blend into it. It pays to keep the bottle as clean and oil-free as possible, it will help your label adhere much better.  
    4. A quality silicone spatula is a godsend to help you get every last precious morsel of oil into the bottle. 
    5. Try and get yourself into the habit of not wasting a drop of oil. It does not matter if it was expensive or not. It’s a far more sustainable way of working as essential oils take a LOT of natural plant material to create.
    6. It is imperative you label your bottles as they contain undiluted oil and they present a significant safety hazard. I cannot stress enough the importance of good labeling.
    7. On an oil and waterproof label, clearly list all of the ingredients. 
    8. Add the date and a 12-month expiry date.
    9. Mark the label clearly as ‘UNDILUTED’, for obvious safety reasons.

How To Use Your Diffuser Blends:

    1. Always consult your individual manufacturer's instructions, for specific guidance on your individual diffusers.
    2. If you are not sure if you should be diluting your diffuser blends, or not, please follow your manufacturer's individual instructions.
    3. For generalized advice on using fragrance oils in differing types of diffusers, read How To Use Vinevida Oils.

Mediterranean Diffuser Blends With NO. 1206   

Blissful Mediterranean Fruit Groves

Blissful Mediterranean Fruit Groves

This diffuser blend evoked the wonderfully abundant and heart-achingly scenic fruit groves of the Mediterranean and Greece. Figs, Oranges, and Lemons dominate this uplifting fragrance oil.

It invites you to feel the sun on your face and let it inspire you to action.

This delightfully enlivening diffuser blend is perfect for any room in the house. Try it in busy places in the homes like the den, sitting room, and kitchen diner. 

Ingredients:

Safety:

    • Not designed for use on the skin.

Rose and Fig 

Rose and Fig

Rose and Fig are the perfect synergistic pairing, both bringing out the best qualities of one another. 

I have added to the complexity with some more unusual spicing to make it really stand out from the crowd. It has been balanced with the bright fresh green notes in Rose Geranium and Fresh Cut Roses. 

It is sophisticated enough for more formal settings and can be used anywhere in the home, with its light feminine aroma. It’s perfect for sitting rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. 

Ingredients:

Safety:

    • Not designed for use on the skin.

Tall, Dark and Handsome

Tall, Dark and Handsome

Just like those delicious Spartan warriors, this is tall, dark, handsome and full of testosterone!

Plump for this masculine offering that preserves the Fig heart, but has rich ribbons of unctuous woods, resins, and spice weave through it. 

Perfect for anywhere in the home, particularly bedrooms and sitting rooms. Try it in the office and the boardroom too.   

Ingredients:

Safety:

    • Not designed or formulated for topical use.

Luscious Recipes With NO. 1206 

NO. 1206 - Inspired by: Philosykos by Diptyque is such a beautiful rich and mellow fragrance oil,  and perfect for sophisticated and luxurious topical products. As well as opulent home products!

With its whole plant rhapsody and vibrant Fig leaves introduced with grassy, citrus, and fruity notes. The heart is filled with the rich abundance of Fig fruit and the base anchors everything with Fig Wood and Black Pepper. It is perfect for use in luxury toiletries and beauty products and for cold process soaps.

With such a rich and mellow fragrance and the ability to add to that with subtle blending techniques, I thought we would go for all-out luxury this week. But don’t panic, that does not have to mean expensive. You can cost-effectively make uber-luxurious products! 

Let’s make a super rich Luxe Body Créme, full of skin nourishing goodness, and let's make a gorgeous Nourishing Face Cream too since we can use similar ingredients to keep a hold on the cost, but still give us rich, unctuous skincare products. I don’t know about you but as soon as the season starts to change, so do the needs of my skin. I am preempting it with these beauties! 

Luxe Body Cream

Luxe Body Cream

You will love how rich and nourishing this Luxe Body Créme is, especially with NO. 1206 at its heart. Despite its richness in oils and butter, the cremé quickly and easily absorbs into your skin. It is extremely hydrating and with its sophisticated mellow fragrance, it will soon be a beloved potion.

I think it's luscious and utterly decadent, but it won’t break the bank to make it, thankfully!

IFRA Safety

NO. 1206  in IFRA Category 5A has maximum safety restrictions of 12.75%. 

This means that in 100ml of product, you can use up to 12.75 ml of NO. 1206 - Inspired by: Philosykos by Diptyque Soaps and Candles fragrance oil. 

You can use the Body Cream option on the VINEVIDA Calculator when working out the correct safety data for your own formulations and recipes.

Because of the processes needed, you may as well make at least 500ml. You will find it’s easier to make more than a smaller 100ml pot! Besides, you’ll soon use it, because it’s so luscious. You can always gift half, but you probably won’t want to, and who can blame you?

You Will Need:

    1. Hand or electric whisk
    2. Double boiler
    3. Mixing bowl
    4. Silicone spatula
    5. Measuring jug and spoons
    6. Stainless steel spoon
    7. 500 ml jar or pot (or 2 x 250ml) 
    8. Label(s) 

Ingredients:

Optional: Preservative, follow your individual manufacturer's instructions for how much to use and when in the process to add it. 

Safety:

    • If you use it on your feet, pop on a pair of socks to avoid slips, trips, and falls.
    • Do not use it in intimate areas.

Method:

    1. Read through these instructions at least twice, so you understand the process and the need to have ingredients and equipment ready to go.
    2. Take the time now to measure out all of your ingredients and have them all ready to hand. It will make it easier to have them all ready to go, as you can work quickly. 
    3. If you choose to use a preservative, follow your individual manufacturer's instructions for how much to use and note when in the process of adding it.

Melting Your Waxes And Butters

    1. You should heat your cosmetic butter as little as humanly possible, and you definitely don’t want to scorch or burn it. Give this series of steps your full attention. 
    2. Set your double boiler to warm over low to medium heat and make sure that the base of the bowl is not touching the water. 
    3. Add your beeswax to the double boiler, allowing it to melt slowly. Once it is mostly melted add the Mango and Shea Butter to the double boiler too.
    4. As soon as that mix is half melted, add the solid Monoi de Tahiti or Coconut carrier oil to the double boiler too.
    5. At the very moment all the ingredients are molten, remove it immediately from the heat.

Cooling Things Down 

    1. Grab a bowl that will take this hot mixture and you can fit in your fridge. Pour the hot wax, butter, and oil mixture into a bowl and put it in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
    2. The sweet spot you are looking for is that it is just starting to set, but is not solid. 
    3. As soon as it all starts to solidify, remove it from the fridge, and using a quality silicone spatula, decant it all into a large mixing bowl, don’t waste any, get it all in there!

Mixing the Luxe Body Cream

    1. Take the Kaolin clay powder and mix it with a small amount of the Rosewater, working it into a thick paste. Add small amounts of Rosewater until it starts to slacken and lump-free. You want a pourable consistency. If you need more Rosewater or Springwater to get to this point, that’s fine, use it. 
    2. Going back to your bowl of cooling ingredients, add the carrier oils in a slow stream.  Whisk it slowly into the wax and butter mixture. Allow each carrier oil to become incorporated before adding another.
    3. Then whisk in the Glycerine and Honey until thoroughly combined.
    4. If you are using Vitamin-E capsules, pierce them with a pin and squeeze the contents of the capsules into the bowl (or use pure Vitamin-E oil) then mix well.

The Crunch Point - Take Your Time

    1. This is the crunch point where you need to proceed with care. Essentially, this is the point where you are mixing a water-based ingredient with an oil-based one! We all know that oil and water don’t mix. Unless we can emulsify them. That is what we intend to do here.
    2. Patience is the key to this step, don’t rush it! Very slowly add a small spoonful of the Aqueous Cream and whisk thoroughly between additions.
    3. Alternate this, by adding a small spoonful of the Kaolin paste, mix again, and then add a dollop more Aqueous cream. 
    4. You will run out of Kaolin first, but keep going with the Aqueous Cream and continue until you have combined both of these ingredients entirely.
    5. Whisk it again well to ensure all the ingredients are fully incorporated.

Assessing and Adjusting the Consistency

    1. This is the perfect point in the formulation to check the ‘skin feel’ of your Luxe Cream, so go on, try it out now. 
    2. Does it feel lumpy or grainy? If it does, it will be because the waxes or butter has not been fully incorporated in the mixing process. Try mixing it more thoroughly with a stronger whisk or machine. However, all is not lost, the tiny little lumps of butter or wax soon disappear as you rub them into your skin. I sell them as ‘tiny magic pearls’ of nourishment! (Yes, literally a selling point)!
    3. Is the ‘skin feel’ too oily for you? You can add in more Kaolin Clay Powder to absorb the oiliness. Just remember to turn it into a paste with Rosewater first, to avoid any unnecessary lumps.
    4. Perhaps it feels too thick? Easy to sort, simply try adding some more Rosewater or spring water. 
    5. If your Cremé feels too thin, check you followed the recipe right first! You can remedy it by mixing in more hard cosmetic butter, like Mango. Melt it first, but appreciate you may get ‘magic pearls of nourishment’ if you add it later.

Adding Your Fragrance Oils 

    1. Once you feel satisfied with the consistency of your Luxe Body Créme you can add your fragrance oil blend.
    2. Add them both carefully into the mixture and completely combine with the whisk. In this instance, there is quite a lot of extra oil going in. Just check your consistency again before you move to jarring it up. 

Packaging Your Luxe Body Cream

    1. Keep things clean use a suitable jar funnel and decant your Luxe Body Cremé into 500 ml or 2 x 250 ml /8.45 fl oz jars.
    2. Take the time now to clean the rims carefully. 
    3. Please hear me on this, this next bit is CRUCIAL. You MUST allow the mix to cool fully before adding your lid, otherwise you risk it going moldy. Simply cover with a clean cotton cloth to keep out dust and mold spores. 
    4. Only add the lid once it is fully cooled, then fit it tightly.
    5. On an oil and waterproof label, clearly list all ingredients for safety reasons.
    6. Add the date with a 6-month expiry date. Notch that up to 12 months if you used a preservative. 

How To Use:

    1. Always do a 24-48 hour patch test before first use. 
    2. This Luxe Body Creme is an absolute treat for your face, hands, and body because it is so beautifully rich, nourishing, and hydrating and packed with incredible ingredients. Because it is so rich, we don’t recommend daily usage on your face. 2-3 times a week is more than enough and I would always suggest using it at night.
    3. We strongly suggest that you slather it on with wild abandon and enjoy it.
    4. However, it is not intended for your intimate areas, as sensuous as it is, it’s not formulated for that. 
    5. Store in a jar, at an ambient temperature, shielding it from daylight will extend the life of your product. Consider a dark amber glass jar.

Nourishing Face Cream

Nourishing Face Cream

Nourishing Face Creams are simple to make by melting wax with a small amount of Glycerin and carrier oils. We can add essential oils to support those natural ingredients and for all their active properties. 

We can use essential oils to enhance NO. 1206 and help us achieve a product that will boost and retain hydration, encourage collagen production, fight free radicals, and improve skin elasticity. 

Believe it or not, Nourishing Face Creams are one of the most medicinal products in our skincare regimen and can help you to achieve a brighter, more even complexion, with improved skin tone. 

Water or Hydrosol?

You can use a mix of water and hydrosols like Rosewater and Orange Flower Water. You can also completely substitute the water for hydrosols instead. Just as long as you have 55 ml of water and/or hydrosol for your recipe. 

Hydrosols bring a refreshing finish to your products and a light, fresh, layer of scent. However, it should be noted that boiling hydrosols may impair some of their active constituents. That said, I still find them to be a wonderful addition to Nourishing Face Creams. 

I suggest trying:

    1. Rosewater
    2. Orange Flower Water
    3. Sandalwood Hydrosol
    4. Yarrow Hydrosol
    5. Geranium Hydrosol
    6. Cucumber Hydrosol

A Project to Make In Bulk

This is one of those projects that is easier to make in bulk amounts, because of the processes involved. You can make smaller amounts, they just tend to be a bit more fiddly. I’ve given you the weights and measures to make 100 ml, but why not pop over to How to Make Night Cream with Essential Oils, where I give you a simple ratio to follow and a recipe for a much larger amount of this gorgeous face cream? 

IFRA Safety

NO. 1206  in IFRA Category 5B has maximum safety restrictions of 1.4%. 

This means that in 100ml of product, you can use up to 1.4 ml of NO. 1206 - Inspired by: Philosykos by Diptyque Soaps and Candles fragrance oil. 

This is a very low safety dilution rate. We may need to consider what we can add to it, to enhance the overall formulation. 

You can use the Face Cream option on the VINEVIDA Calculator when working out the correct safety data for your own formulations and recipes.

You will need:

    1. Food processor (for skin care only, not for food use)
    2. Kettle
    3. Double boiler
    4. Measuring jug
    5. Spatula
    6. 100 ml jar
    7. Oil and waterproof label

Ingredients:

Optional: Preservative, follow your individual manufacturer's instructions for how much to use and when in the process to add it. 

Safety:

    • Do not use it in the first 16 weeks of pregnancy. 
    • Keep it away from your eyes. If you do get some in your eyes, rinse immediately with clean, tepid water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice taking the ingredient list and fragrance bottle with you. 

Method:

If you choose to use a preservative, follow your individual manufacturer's instructions for how much to use and note when in the process of adding it.

Melting The Emulsifying Wax

    1. Set your double boiler to warm over low to medium heat. You do not want a high heat here at all, you risk scorching your emulsifying wax. 
    2. Once warmed, place your emulsifying wax in a double boiler and allow it to slowly melt. 
    3. While you are waiting, decide if you are using just water or water and hydrosols.
    4. If you are using just water - boil your kettle.
    5. If you are going to use hydrosol, warm the hydrosol in a saucepan on the stove. 
    6. IMPORTANT NOTE: Wait to measure the boiling water out until the emulsifying wax is melted. The water and the hydrosol must be at boiling point when poured into the molten Emulsifying Wax. 

Combining Ingredients Carefully

    1. You can just carefully pour the melted emulsifying wax, boiling water, glycerin, and carrier oils into the food processor all at once. 
    2. But if I have room, I prefer to pour the boiling water/hydrosol over the emulsifying wax in the double boiler first. I give it a very quick stir and scrape it into the food processor bowl with a spatula. It’s up to you which you prefer. 
    3. Now - don’t go nuts here with the food processor, let me explain why. You want to avoid introducing too much air into the cream.  As it cools and solidifies in the jars, if there's too much air in it, it will simply sink back and shrink. This is not too much of an issue if you are just making your own, but a big issue if you intend to sell your product based on volume. 
    4. Therefore, do not switch it on and just let it whizz; gently, use the pulse option and use your eyesight and judgment to gauge when it looks thoroughly combined.
    5. Preferably gauge that last moment just before it comes together, add your fragrance and essential oils and give them another couple of pulses to ensure even distribution.

Jarring Up And Labeling

    1. It helps if you pour the mixture into a measuring jug to decant it into your jars. Use a really good quality silicone spatula to help remove every last morsel.
    2. Use a jar funnel and carefully fill each jar.
    3. Meticulously clean the rims and outers from spills or drips to discourage the formation of mold.
    4. To also avoid the formation of mold, do not lid these jars until the cream has totally cooled.
    5. Cover the jars with a clean cotton cloth and let them cool completely before you screw the lids on. If you choose to ignore this, the chances of your beautiful product going moldy are very high.
    6. On an oil and waterproof label, clearly label your jars, listing all ingredients, the production date, and an expiry date 3 months later. Up that to 12 if you used a preservative.

How to use:

    1. Always do a 24-48 hour patch test before using on your precious face.
    2. You don’t need much of this, it’s quite rich. Just work a small amount gently into the skin. You can feel it when it has sunk in because your fingers will drag ever so slightly on the skin. 
    3. Use this at night, after a moisturizer or a serum. 
    4. It’s also quite useful in inclement weather to protect your skin from windburn and harsh rain. It can also be used as a very thin and gentle barrier cream on your hands. 

Why Not Extend Your Skills?

If you have enjoyed making these more luxurious products this week. Why not try out Luxe Creams With Essential Oils Fit for Royalty for another rather luscious Body Cremé? 

Visit The Ultimate Guide to Rose Essential Oil - A Beauty Box in a Flower and learn how to make a range of glorious face care products to go with your Nourishing Face Cream. 

Don't miss August’s Oil Of The Month: NO. 1018 - Inspired By: Summer Breeze & Ritz Carlton Hotel and the Room Sprays and refreshing Body Spray recipes. September’s Oil Of The Month article will be out next week! Sign up for the newsletter, so you don’t miss an issue. 

Getting The Most From NO. 1206 - Inspired by: Philosykos by Diptyque Fragrance Oil

Getting The Most From NO. 1206 - Inspired by: Philosykos by Diptyque Fragrance Oil

NO. 1206 - Inspired by: Philosykos By Diptyque Fragrance Oil evokes a peaceful haven amongst Greece’s sun-warmed fig trees. A symphony of a fig tree in its entirety. From the highest fig leaf to the deepest aromatic root. Fresh, green notes leaves. Milky, mellow, and rich fruit and unusually sensuous wood notes. It’s a fragrance oil to create a rich, but relaxing, mellow but enlivening, sophisticated sensation. It’s one that we absolutely love here at VINEVIDA.

Join me on a journey of exploration as we cover more ways of using NO. 1206  Soaps & Candles fragrance oils in:

    • Topical Products
    • Scenting The Home
    • Diffusers and Candle Burners

Topical Products

You can trust VINEVIDA fragrance oils on your precious skin as none of our fragrance oils contain Phthalates, Parabens, SLES, or SLS and they are always cruelty-free and never tested on animals. 

Soap

The VINEVIDA Soaps & Candles range will give you results that are consistent and reliable and that you can rely on across all your favorite soap recipes.

NO. 1206 evokes a fresh, fruity but deeply mellow aroma that evokes sophistication. Scenting your soap with the elegant scent of NO. 1206 should prove a popular customer choice at Artisan and Craft markets. 

You can very easily play with the gender balance of this one. Look in the Blending Framework for a few ideas and check out the Diffuser Blends above. Being able to easily blend NO. 1206, offers you extended versatility and enormous creative scope as it widens your market.

Pair it With Rose and Spice

Many men’s aftershaves will have a floral at their heart. If you don’t believe me go and have a look at the fragrance notes section of the aftershave-based fragrance oils on our website! Fig pairs beautifully with Rose for men and women alike. For a masculine slant - deepen the spices and add a mere dash of menthol green in there to balance it like Eucalyptus. For women, ramp up the flowers in the heart space. 

Toiletries

NO. 1206 offers an opportunity to work with a beautiful fresh fruit but mellow aroma. Full of fresh, grassy green, ripe fruit, rich woods, and a dash of Black Pepper for some spice. It’s elegant and sophisticated. 

It’s a fragrance that works well in richer-based creams and blending it makes it extremely versatile for both men’s and women’s products. 

NO. 1206 is perfect in heavier, rich, nourishing creams like Body Butter, Hand Creams, and Foot Cream.

Skincare

Skincare
NO. 1206’s sophisticated fruity and woody notes are ideal for creating elegant and sophisticated skincare gift sets for both men and women. It pairs well with Ylang Ylang and Jasmine to fill the heart space with flowers. But I love how it works with spices you might not normally consider, like Turmeric and Cumin, for a more unusual twist.

Fragrances like this always work well for nourishing creams and moisturizers. I love the Mediterranean vibe of NO. 1206 and highly recommend it for Face Serums, where the scent will linger on the skin. 

Cosmetics

Have you discovered creating your own makeup yet? 

Essential Beauty: Crafting Homemade Makeup With Oils will show you how well NO. 1206 can work in products like Eye Shadows, Mineral Foundations, Blush Tint, and other makeup and cosmetics. I particularly like it for Skin Primers that are very similar in consistency to a Nourishing Cream anyway. 

Not For Lips

Sadly, fragrance oils are not suitable for lip products. Happily, essential oils offer you a viable alternative. How To Make Lip Balm With Essential Oils

Perfume Layering

The mellow sophisticated notes of NO. 1206 are ideal to use at the heart of a Signature Scent. It really is a wonderful candidate for this kind of project as it offers so much versatility and scope. 

You can use perfume layering effects through your skin and body care by creating complementary and harmonious accords from a variety of fragrances and/or essential oils to support your bespoke Signature Scent. 

Interested in Learning More About This Exciting Concept?

Scenting The Home With NO. 1206

Scenting The Home With NO. 1206

NO. 1206 & Signature Home Scent

Does it cost you an absolute fortune to scent your home? Why are you paying for it? 

It truly baffles me why people are paying out so much money to sell their homes. Especially, when they can take control of it themselves, and save a small fortune in the process. 

You don’t need to resign Signature Scents only to topical products. Why miss out on the fun of creating one for your home too? 

You can then weave this bespoke Signature Scent through your home, filling it with glorious fragrance. Even better, it is fully tailored and unique to you and your family. Of course, it will also save you a truckload of money in the process. Why not take control, and empower yourself and your bank balance? 

If you fancy it, create a Signature Home Scent for every season and if you are feeling really creative, why not have bespoke holiday-specific fragrances for your home and giftware? It will make really special memories. 

Layering Techniques For The Home

Just like your topical products, use Layering Perfumes In The Home too. Utilize the Blending Framework to find distinctive harmonious accords for your home, for top-to-bottom fragrance in your home. 

It won’t be long until you are the envy of all your family and friends. Whether you wish to divulge your secret is, of course, entirely up to you! 

Candles and Wax Products

Candles and Wax ProductsNO. 1206 appeals to customers who want a more mellow, but refined experience. Make your own with How to Make Scented Candles.

Try out NO. 1206 with NO. 70 - Vanilla Odor Eliminator for nifty candles that also combat less than favorable odors. 

Room Sprays And Linen Sprays

A quick Mediterranean-inspired spritz will make all the difference to your rooms and soft furnishings. Why not create your own amazing Room Spray or Linen Spray with NO. 1206 for on-the-spot control. We think it is perfect for a quick, but sophisticated refresh.

Find our latest Room Spray recipes in August’s Oil Of The Month.

Turn Your Car Into a Mediterranean Fig Grove

NO. 1206 is perfect for turning the car into a Mediterranean fig grove! Fill your vehicle with the refreshing aroma of fresh leaves, ripe fruit, and aromatic woods and spice. Find quick and easy ideas in How To Make Car Air Freshener With Essential And Fragrance Oils.  

Cleaning Products for The Home

We are all a little more mindful these days about reducing unnecessary chemicals and toxins from our cleaning products. Take control and make your own! 

The mellow, elegant aroma of NO. 1206 is ideal for making your own household cleaning products to bring in the scent of the Med. 

For natural cleaning products, pop over to Unlock the Power of Aromatherapy: 100 Ways to Use Essential Oils (and Fragrance Oils). 

Protect Surfaces and Furnishings From Fragrance Oil 

Disclaimer: As oil-based products, fragrance oils may stain polished and painted surfaces, furniture, and furnishings. Please take steps to protect surfaces before use.

Always carry out patch tests in inconspicuous areas, especially on your more precious surfaces and linens.

Are You New to VINEVIDA Fragrance Oils?

You can find a whole host of industry professional tutorials, recipes, and articles on the VINEVIDA website and our blog. 

Look at this delicious heap of riveting information for all you beginners! 

Join The Facebook Group

The VINEVIDA Facebook Group has a wonderful friendly atmosphere and is full of like-minded individuals. We’d love you to highlight your skills and talents by sharing your creations made with VINEVIDA products. Don’t let ‘Imposter Syndrome’ get the better of you, all are welcome here! Plus we are all at different stages of our creative journeys and we embrace that, It’s a place to share, learn, and grow. Please drop in! 

The Final Word

The Final Word

It has been a mellow week working with the green, fruity, woody, and spicy aroma of NO. 1206 - Inspired by: Philosykos by Diptyque Fragrance Oil. I think it will blow your socks off with its elegantly delicious and sensual sophisticated aroma. 

The Blending Framework and Diffuser Blends should give you plenty of exciting ideas on how to use this rich and mellow fragrance oil. It is such a versatile fragrance with those bright grassy, leafy, and lactonic ripe fruit notes. Followed by rich aromatic woods and a final spicy note for that final warming flourish.

You will have such incredibly satisfying fragrant fun with NO. 1206. Take time to experiment with the accords and develop your own harmonizing aromas. 

Remember when you create all the diffuser blends, you will build on your blending skills and experience. In time, this builds your confidence too in working with fragrance oils, not to mention expanding on your ‘fragrant library’. 

NO. 1206 with its rich, mellow sophistication is perfect for creams that are thick, rich, and highly nourishing. High oil contents will help it linger longer on your skin too, which is just what we want here! Try out the Luxe Body Cremé and Nourishing Face Cream recipes to see what I mean by that.

Treat yourself to the elegant sophisticated Mediterranean Fig Grove with NO. 1206, we love it here at VINEVIDA.

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