Fragrance oils tested by Marina Baranov of Creamy Obsession Soap.
The testing recipe consisted of olive oil, coconut oil, lard, sunflower oil, castor oil, shea butter, mango butter, and cocoa butter. A 1.8:1 water to lye ratio was used, as well as a 5% superfat. All tests were conducted at room temperature, with a range of 85°F to 95°F.
Every small batch was brought to an emulsion, and then the fragrances were stirred in by hand and watched over a period of time while comparing to an unscented control poured from the same batch.
After setting up, the bars were then CPOP’ed in their individual silicone molds in the oven at 170°F for 5 minutes to ensure a full gel. Separate popsicle sticks and pipettes were used for each individual fragrance to avoid any cross contamination.
Please keep in mind that the colors will range depending on monitor and
screen settings on your device, and using a different recipe or additives as well as preventing gel phase are just a few factors that may result in different behavior and outcomes.
FRAGRANCE
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COLD PROCESS BEHAVIOR
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IFRA CATEGORY 9 MAX LOAD
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TESTING NOTES
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FINAL BAR COLOR
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○ Acceleration
○ Deceleration
○ Ricing
○ Separation
● Discoloration
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15.83%
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Tested at 3%. Thickened batter a smidge but remained smooth and very workable. No ricing was noted. Bars discolored to a light coffee color in a week and have a perfectly strong retention post cure. |
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● Acceleration
○ Deceleration
○ Ricing
○ Separation
○ Discoloration
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10.00% |
Tested at 3%. Batter accelerated fast and I had to move very quickly. Pouring into my mold immediately after stirring in the fragrance allowed me just enough time to get it into my mold. The bars discolored to a light sepia color and have a great scent retention post cure. |
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BLACK RASPBERRY | Coming soon | |||
BLACKBERRY SAGE | Coming soon | |||
BOREAL FOREST |
○ Acceleration |
9.32% |
Tested at 3%. Seemed to decelerate trace ever so slightly and stayed thin and fluid for the longest time! A pleasure to work with. Discolored ever so slightly to a light oat color and has a great scent retention post cure! |
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CASHMERE WOOD |
○ Acceleration |
6.00% | Tested at 3%. Thickened batter slightly more than my unscented batch, but then remained at a light trace for the longest time! The scent retention is amazing, and there was no noticeable discoloration post cure. Very well behaved! | |
CIRRUS |
○ Acceleration |
25.00% |
Tested at 3%. This fragrance was extremely well behaved. It decelerated trace and my batter was very thin, runny and smooth for a long time. Turned my batter yellow when added and eventually discolored to a shortbread color. Bars have a medium scent retention, so I would go up a little higher next time to 4%. |
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CITRON BLEU | Coming soon | |||
COCONUT PASSION |
● Acceleration |
24.00% | Tested at 3%. Moved very quickly and was nearly solid in just minutes. However, I was able to get the batter into my mold smoothly by hand stirring the fragrance into my emulsified batter. The bars discolored to a light chestnut color, and the scent retention is a bit on the lighter side. I’d definitely go up to about 5-6%. | |
COTTONFLOWER | Coming soon | |||
CRÈME DE CACAO | Coming soon | |||
CUBA |
○ Acceleration |
11.40% |
Tested at 3%. Slowed down trace and kept batter thin and fluid for the longest time! Did turn my batter yellow when added and discolored to a light shortbread color eventually. This one has a good retention post cure, but I’d go up to 4% for a stronger scented soap. |
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CUCUMBER WATERMINT |
● Acceleration |
5.96% |
Tested at 3%. Extreme acceleration and ricing quickly turned my batter to the consistency of mashed potatoes. Moving fast, I was able to get it evenly into my mold despite this. Discolored to a light cream color and the bars have a fantastic retention post cure! |
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EAU DE ROSE |
● Acceleration |
8.66% |
Tested at 3%. Accelerated batter moderately, but I was able to get it into the mold smoothly. Was solid after about 10 minutes, so would recommend moving quickly. Bars discolored to a light oat and have a great scent retention at the rate used. | |
ENGLISH IVY |
● Acceleration |
8.40% |
Tested at 3%. Accelerated batter to a medium trace and lightly riced, causing a strange texture. However, still remained manageable for a bit. Discolored to a light cream color and has an excellent scent retention in cured bars. |
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FIG LEAF | Coming soon | |||
FLUID PATCHOULI |
● Acceleration |
25.00% |
Tested at 3%. Thickened soap batter somewhat, but otherwise remained very smooth and manageable for a while. No discoloration was noted post cured, the fragrance mellowed out to medium strength. Would bump up the use rate to 4-5%. |
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GINGER WOOD | Coming soon | |||
GOLDEN OAK | Coming soon | |||
GRAPEFRUIT SHISO |
● Acceleration |
20.20% |
Tested at 3%. Batter riced ever so slightly, but this stirred out easily. The fragrance also accelerated the batter to a medium thick consistency, and then remained this way for some time. Was able to get poured into my mold smoothly. Bars discolored to a macaroon color, but the fragrance held up wonderfully at 3%. |
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GUNPOWDER MILK | Coming soon | |||
HONEY MILK | Coming soon | |||
HORCHATA RUM | Coming soon | |||
ICON |
○ Acceleration |
25.00% |
Tested at 3%. Slowed down trace and remained thin and very fluid for the longest time! Very well behaved. A light yellow discoloration has been noticed the next day after pouring, but lightened up to a cream color eventually. This was has a lighter retention, so I’d recommend going up to 4-5% use rate. |
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JETSETTER |
● Acceleration |
9.60% |
Tested at 3%. Fragrance accelerated to medium thick trace and riced a tad, but this stirred out fairly easily. Remained workable for some time afterward, and was able to get it into the mold easily. Did discolor to a very light beige, and the scent was extremely strong at the 3% use rate. I’d definitely go down to 1.75-2% next time. |
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LUST | Coming soon | |||
LUXE |
○ Acceleration |
17.16% |
Tested at 3%. A pleasure to work with! Decelerated my trace and stay fluid and smooth for a long time. Bars discolored to a light cream color and have a good scent retention post cure. If you like a strongly scented bar, then I’d recommend going up to 4%. |
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OLFACTIVE ILLUSION | Coming soon | |||
ORANGE BLOSSOM |
● Acceleration |
3.30% |
Tested at 3%. Accelerated to a medium thick trace and impacted the texture of my batter with very light ricing. Poured into my mold very smoothly after hand stirring. Discolored to a light cream color and the scent retention is very strong post cure! |
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OUD ROSE |
● Acceleration |
6.00% |
Tested at 3%. Accelerated batter to a medium trace, but remained very manageable and poured smoothly. I was able to get a decent hanger swirl when stirring in the fragrance at a light trace. Has a very potent scent retention, and I would go down to a 1.75-2% use rate with it. Discolored to a very light oat color post cure.
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PARADISIAC |
○ Acceleration |
17.87% |
Tested at 3%. Fragrance was a dream to work with! Decelerated trace and kept my batter super fluid and runny. Would be awesome for intricate swirls! No discoloration has been noted a week and the bars have a decent retention post cure, but the fragrance did morph a little bit. |
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PAULOWNIA WOOD |
● Acceleration |
8.80% |
Tested at 3%. Thickened soap batter to a medium trace and then remained manageable for a while afterward. Bars discolored to a cream color and have an excellent scent retention post cure. |
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PEACH HIBISCUS |
● Acceleration |
16.00% |
Tested at 3%. Fragrance moved very quickly, and was solid within 10 minutes. Stirring in at light trace, I was able to get my batter poured smoothly into my mold. Discolored to a cream color and has a very strong scent retention. I would go down to a 2% use rate next time. |
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PINEAPPLE BRÛLÉE | Coming soon | |||
PINK VETIVER |
● Acceleration |
3.50% |
Tested at 3%. Fragrance accelerated fairly quickly, but kept a creamy texture and poured smoothly into my mold when stirred in at a light trace. Bars discolored to a cream color and have a strong scent retention. I’d go down to a 2-2.5% use rate. |
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PLANT-BASED AGAVE | Coming soon | |||
PLANT-BASED BOURBON VANILLA | Coming soon | |||
PLANT-BASED CARNIVAL | Coming soon | |||
PLANT-BASED CITRUS SUN | Coming soon | |||
PLANT-BASED ÉGLANTINE |
● Acceleration |
25.00% |
Tested at 3%. Accelerated batter moderately, and brought my batter to a thick trace within 8 minutes. Still allowed for ample time to pour it smoothly and easily into my mold. No discoloration has been noted but the scent is on the lighter side. I’d go up to 4-5% for a stronger scented soap. |
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PLANT-BASED FIRESIDE |
● Acceleration |
10.00% |
Tested at 3%. Accelerated batter and lightly riced, changing the texture of my batter. Poured smoothly into my mold after hand stirring it smooth. Discolored to a light oat color and the scent retention is so potent in the cured bars, that I’d go down to a 2% use rate. |
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PLANT-BASED HERB GARDEN | Coming soon | |||
PLANT-BASED LAVENDER MILK |
● Acceleration |
25.00% |
Tested at 3%. Accelerated batter to a medium trace, but otherwise remained very smooth and fluid all throughout my pour. Discolored to a hazel wood and the scent retention is on the lighter end, so I’d raise the use rate to about 5%. |
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PLANT-BASED MAGNOLIA |
● Acceleration |
7.25% |
Tested at 3%. Moderate acceleration was noted, but was able to pour smoothly into my mold when hand stirring the fragrance into my emulsified batter. No discoloration was noted, and the fragrance has a very good scent retention. I’d maybe go up to 4%, but only if you like a stronger scent. |
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PLANT-BASD MANGO BLOSSOM | Coming soon | |||
PLANT-BASED MINT FROST | Coming soon | |||
PLANT-BASED PATHFINDER | Coming soon | |||
PLANT-BASED REDWOOD FOREST | Coming soon | |||
PLANT-BASED SUMMER APPLE | Coming soon | |||
PLANT-BASED WHITE LAVENDER |
● Acceleration |
25.00% |
Tested at 3%. Accelerated my batter to a medium trace, but remained smooth and allowed adequate time to get it into the mold smoothly. Discolored to a light oat color and has an amazing scent retention post cure. |
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PLANT-BASED WILD PEACH | Coming soon | |||
PLANT-BASED YUZU FOREST |
○ Acceleration |
25.00% |
Tested at 3%. Fragrance decelerated trace and took ages to get to a trace. Batter was super runny and thin, and would be great in fluid designs. No discoloration was noted, and soap has a good scent retention. Would go up to 4% for a stronger scent. |
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○ Acceleration ○ Ricing |
8.04% |
Tested at 3%. Decelerated trace and stayed super thin and fluid for the longest time! A+! Bars did discolor to a very light oatmeal and have a great scent retention post cure. |
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RED AQUA |
● Acceleration |
6.75% |
Tested at 3%. Moved very quickly and I had to move fast and pour it into my mold immediately after stirring in the fragrance. Was able to get it into my mold smoothly! Discolored to a light oatmeal color and has a medium scent retention post cure. |
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SAFFRON CARDAMOM |
● Acceleration |
7.50% |
Tested at 3%. Moderate acceleration, you really have to move fast with this one! It was solid within a few minutes, but was able to get it into the mold smoothly by stirring it in at a light trace. Didn’t discolor at all, and has a great scent retention at the rate used. |
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SEASCAPE | Coming soon | |||
SILK BLUSH |
○ Acceleration |
12.80% |
Tested at 3%. Batter moved quickly but remained nice and creamy and very manageable for a smooth pour after stirring in at a light trace. No discoloration was noted, and the bars have a nice scent retention. I’d go up to 4% next time for a slightly stronger scent. |
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SKINPRINT | Coming soon | |||
SUNBEAM |
● Acceleration |
13.00% |
Tested at 3%. Thickened my batter to a light medium trace, and then remained manageable and fluid for a while. Poured smoothly into my mold. No discoloration was noted, and the bars have a good scent rentention. Would bump up the use rate to 4% if you prefer a stronger scent. |
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URBAN ZEN |
○ Acceleration |
10.65% |
Tested at 3%. A pleasure to work with! Thinned my trace and kept my batter smooth and super fluid for a long time. Excellent choice for swirls! Did discolor to a peanut color and has an extremely potent scent retention post cure, so I’d recommend going down to 2%. |
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VENEZIA | Coming soon | |||
WINTER WOODS |
● Acceleration |
25.00% |
Tested at 3%. Moderate acceleration was noted. Better thickened very quickly, but I was able to get it into my mold smoothly. It was solid in under 5 minutes after I poured it. Discolored to a cream color and has a good scent retention in cured bars. |