Important Note
This particular formulation of fragrance oil has been specially crafted to ensure compatibility with soaps, candles, reed diffusers, perfumes, haircare, skincare, and cosmetic preparations. Please be advised that this oil may not be suitable for use in cold air diffusers, as it is an extremely potent formulation. For that specific need, we recommend customers to select our other specially formulated fragrance oils designed for that specific application.
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER
BLACK CHERRY MERLOT™ is a trademark of Bath & Body Works LLC. VINEVIDA and its products are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way associated with Bath & Body Works LLC or its trademarks.
NO. 1103 Fragrance Oil
Black Cherry Merlot by BBW (Our Version Of) Fragrance Oil is not a pure essential oil but contains fixatives to make a longer-lasting and more fragrant product. It works beautifully for Candle Making, Soap Making, and Personal Care Applications such as Lotion, Shampoo, and Liquid Soap. This list is incomplete and we invite you to play, create, and invent a million other ways to use it. We recommend you test a small amount before scaling up to larger-size formulations. As with all VINEVIDA products, these fragrance oils are intended for external use only and should not be ingested under any circumstances.
Scent Profile
Black tie and evening wear with a merlot with cherry, raspberry, and vanilla notes. Pure class.
Fragrance Notes
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- Top: Cherry
- Mid: Raspberry
- Bottom: Vanilla, Merlot
Flash Point
>200°F
Uses for NO. 1103 Fragrance Oil
Aromatherapy
Take yourself off to an exclusive Black Tie event with Black Cherry Merlot by BBW (Our Version Of) Fragrance Oil, and indulge in those fantasies of gorgeous gowns and glittering jewels. Throwback on the chaise lounge and succumb to the fantasy.
Reed Diffusers and Candles
Gorgeous for the bathroom, to make it feel super sophisticated.
Custom Soap and Bath Products
Add a few drops to the cold process or melt and pour soaps to fragrance your bathroom beautifully.
Air Fresheners and Linen Sprays
Dilute a couple of drops of Black Cherry Merlot by BBW (Our Version Of) Fragrance Oil into a teaspoon of alcohol, then fill up your spray bottle with water. Freshen the furniture, sheets, and carpet for a very grown-up aroma.
Crafting Projects
Great for candle making or how about adding a few drops to scented bags for your closet and drawers? The perfect scent for luxury and descendant spaces.
Directions for Use
Candles
Candles and related scented items fall under Category 12 of the IFRA safety standards. Black Cherry Merlot by BBW (Our Version Of) Fragrance Oil has no restrictions on use for category 12. Feel free to use as much or as little as pleases your nose.
Soaps and Bathroom Fragrances
Black Cherry Merlot by BBW (Our Version Of) Fragrance Oil lends itself well to bathroom products. Maximum dilution for soaps, shampoos, or any other IFRA category 9 product is 6.50%. This category also covers laundry pretreatment and cleaning products.
Maximum dilution for making an aerosol room spray or any other item that will be propelled using a pump is 21.00%.
Hand Made Perfumery
Fragrance oils make wonderful additions to handmade perfumes. For cologne designed to be applied to freshly shaved skin, a maximum dilution of 2.20% is appropriate. This would apply to both Eau de Toilettes and fine fragrances. For hydroalcoholic perfumery products designed to be used on unshaved skin, you can be more liberal at a maximum dilution of 9.61%.
If you decide to use Black Cherry Merlot by BBW (Our Version Of) Fragrance Oil in deodorant or antiperspirant products, the maximum dilution is 7.62%. This applies to either roll-on or body spray products.
Body Care
As per the IFRA regulations, the maximum safe dilution for Black Cherry Merlot by BBW (Our Version Of) Fragrance Oil is set at 2.46% if it is used for body creams, foot care products, insect repellents, or talcum powder.
For specialized hand creams or fragrance hand sanitizers, the maximum dilution would be 2.46%.
IFRA Guidelines for Maximum Dilution
Maximum dilution for this fragrance oil depends on the products you are planning on making.
It should be noted that maximum dilutions are from a safety aspect only, based on the chemical composition of the oil. In some cases, these are very high because all components are relatively benign. These amounts are not necessarily recommendations of how much to use in your recipe. They may smell too strong or make the item prohibitively expensive to produce. As long as you remain below the advised limits, you can be as generous or parsimonious as you like. Use more, use less. We’ll leave the creative stuff to you.
Based on the ingredients used, as per the International Fragrance Regulation Authority, the following maximum dilutions apply.
Safety Caution
Black Cherry Merlot by BBW (Our Version Of) Fragrance Oil is not approved under IFRA safety guidelines for any kind of lip or mouth-related products as per their categories 1 and 6.
We recommend testing a small amount before scaling up to larger-size formulations. As with all Vinevida products. These fragrance oils are intended for external use only and should not be ingested under any circumstances.
While Black Cherry Merlot by BBW (Our Version Of) Fragrance Oil will have no therapeutic properties, because it is a synthetic product, it’s a wonderful way to scent your home. Have the best time experimenting and making your home an ever more beautiful expression of you every day.
Additional Information
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- Not suitable for ingestion.
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Recommended Applications
The above usage amounts are recommendations only. Fragrance strengths will be influenced by the type of base you are using. Different wax types, soaps, and lotion base will produce different effects. If you decide you would like your fragrance to be stronger than these outlined above, please consult the attached IFRA certificate guidelines to discern how much more you can safely add.
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER
BLACK CHERRY MERLOT™ is a trademark of Bath & Body Works LLC. VINEVIDA and its products are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way associated with Bath & Body Works LLC or its trademarks.