How to Make Perfume like Acqua di Gio

[@samuelgege2299]

Fixobois contains Tamisone (recently removed), Z-11, Ambrox DL, Plicatone, Boisiris, Evernyl, Cedroxyde and solvents. Unfortunately the Frankincense is very far off. I would recommend retrying the formula with Fixobois when you receive it. Replacing this with Frankincense dramatically alters the fragrance.

[@samuelgege2299]

This is the formula for a "Fixobois" type. Z-11 10%/AmberKetal 8.5% - 381 (438 if using Amberketal 8.5%) Ambrox DL - 13 Boisiris - 15 Evernyl - 2 Cedroxyde - 15 Plicatone - 12 Solvent - 562 (505 if using Amberketal 8.5%) The base is actually very light smelling and is more of a fixative than anything else.

[@peewee678]

I agree. Even swapping it for a light ambery/woody material like Amber Core, Ysamber or Boisambrene Forte would be a lot better than Olibanum I think.

[@RyanParfums]

This is great! Learning things every day!

[@marekziela9886]

Hi, Is it possible to know where you found this information on fixabois? I am learning perfumery and looking for sources from which I can learn such things. Big thanks!

[@wib6044]

Good scents company lists Timbrox Base under suppliers. I’m not exactly sure, but I’d assume this section of the website contain comparable alternatives from other companies. It is available at PA.

[@michelelodi]

Thanks Rayan for your videos.

[@francescoberzioli4579]

Can't thank you enough for the addition of the formula in the comments!!! Thank you so much Ryan for your effort for carrying on this great channel!!

[@Naardvark]

The Christian Grey of fragrances. "Would you like to see my fragrance room?" Just picked up Ganymede. It is true, it is a total vibe. It takes you somewhere else completely. Same with Acqua di Gio, so many of us have memories associated with it. Almost like a time machine smelling it, brings me back to my youth!

[@maximilianrobot]

Fantastic content as always! Appreciate your time making this ❤️

[@saurabhrathore1]

Keep up the good work 🌟

[@RyanParfums]

Thank you!

[@stephenyoung2531]

Hi Ryan, these videos are fantastic! I'm learning a bunch and you're a great host. Thank you!!

[@jessicamasterson4394]

Ryan, Love Grosso Lavender. I grew this on the farm in Idaho. This is what Chat GPT says about it. Ha! Grosso lavender, scientifically known as Lavandula × intermedia 'Grosso', is a hybrid lavender cultivar that's highly valued for its aromatic qualities and ornamental appeal. It's a cross between two species of lavender, Lavandula angustifolia and Lavandula latifolia. Grosso lavender is renowned for its intense fragrance and rich purple flower spikes, making it a popular choice for gardens, landscaping, and essential oil production. It's often grown for its essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy, perfumery, and various other applications due to their calming and soothing properties.

[@peewee678]

FYI: Macrolide Supra is just the brand name for Symrise's Exaltolide. Lavandin super is one of a number of different clones of a hybrid of Lavandula angustifolia and latifolia. Two other well known clones are Lavandin grosso and Lavandin abrialis (the latter being the first one to be cloned 100 years ago). Lavandin in general is a cross between ordinary Lavender and spike Lavender.

[@RyanParfums]

VERY helpful! Thank you so much!

[@mochacola72]

I'm going over my material log and write down all the aka names and Cas numbers.

[@dane4kapuse4ka]

hello, Ryan! one of your videos popped up in my recommendations recently and i was soooo glad that it did! i watched all of your videos and just wanted to say that i am truly grateful for the content you're making. thank you so much! although i'm not going to make any perfumes, it's always very interesting to watch perfumes broken down and to be given comments on its ingredeints! thank you so much for your unique work :) any plans for making ganymede?

[@RyanParfums]

Thank you for the kind words. I don't have a formula for Ganymede. But if I find one, I'll certainly do a video on it.

[@mohamedlaghmouch7589]

I love your content, my man. Keep up the darn good work! An idea: what If you let chatgpt write a formula and you create it?

[@RyanParfums]

I've done that for some accords. It might make good video content, but the formula's are very... "meh". I did find another AI tool specifically for perfume formulas which I may do a video on :-)

[@mohamedlaghmouch7589]

@@RyanParfums I look forward to it!

[@AltoBritz]

"The term 'Grosso' in 'Lavandin Grosso' refers to this particular cultivar, which is known for its robust size and high oil yield." -ChatGPT

[@spideygc]

Thank you Ryan. I tried this one and for once it didn't please me. Sadly I didn't have fixobois or oliban. I replaced it with a little bit of elemi but, no. Not good and not close to the real AdG that I like very much. I certainly made something wrong, anyone have compared this formula with the real one ?

[@RyanParfums]

I note at the end of the video that this formula misses the mark by a wide margin. I’ll be looking for another formula for AdG 🙂

[@kirksulu]

I assume that if any ingredient doesn't indicate 10% dilution, it would be 100% concentration, right?

[@RyanParfums]

Correct. Furthermore, if it doesn’t say something like Abs, CO2, Resin, etc. at the end of it, you can assume it’s an essential oil.

[@KTLehman75_Fragrance]

How do you have your shelves organized, by notes, Base-Mid-Top, CAS? I'd personally love a video of you going over your setup.

[@RyanParfums]

They are, for the most part, in alphabetical order.

[@KTLehman75_Fragrance]

@@RyanParfums OCD? A man after my own heart! LOL

[@Corzza123]

What is that Michael Edwards book just off to the side?

[@RyanParfums]

I have a few: Fragrances of the World, Perfume Legends II, and American Legends.

[@Corzza123]

@@RyanParfums Thank you!

[@abdelkaderalikhoudja7540]

Hi bro, Italian Love or Hacivat soon, please!

[@RyanParfums]

If I find a formula, I will!

[@mochacola72]

How does everyone work with Exaltolide? It heats fast and I'm going to make a %50 dilution.

[@RyanParfums]

Most of my dilutions are at 10%, including exaltolide.

[@mochacola72]

@@RyanParfums I have a 10...just wanna play.

[@mochacola72]

I have crystal Veramoss...what dilution did you use?

[@RyanParfums]

10%

[@dawoadalyaqoby1952]

Hi how are you are the best

[@2ndAveScents]

What dilutions are you using?

[@RyanParfums]

Most of my materials are diluted to 10%

[@2ndAveScents]

@@RyanParfums thank you sir! I just started a couple days ago and was so confused why my stuff was smelling crazy. I didn’t realize I needed to dilute my materials! Love the videos, looking forward to seeing you make some OG stuff!

[@RyanParfums]

@@2ndAveScents You definitely don't "need" to dilute your materials. However, it's common for people just starting perfumery to dilute materials as a way to keep costs down while you learn.

[@2ndAveScents]

@@RyanParfums are you accounting for the dilution in the math for the formula or are you just weighing out the diluted material according to the percentage in the formula and then accounting for the dilution when you bottle i concentrate with alcohol?

[@RyanParfums]

@@2ndAveScents I use a formulation app called Formulair that helps account for dilutions and concentrations. In short, however, I take each formula and just make it using my 10% dilutions rather than the neat (100% concentrate) materials. That way the relative proportions of the materials is the same.

[@Topten0548]

Dear Teacher you still not answering my Question. ( Parts by weight) in grams...

[@RyanParfums]

My friend, just assume each ingredient is in grams. “Parts by Weight” is THE way to stipulate a formula. It’s up to each perfumer to convert the amount of each “part” according to the batch size needed by that perfumer.