When I first started I got alot of the wrong alcohol. But knowing what you just shown is very useful.
@sammacer
2 жыл бұрын
👌
@chrisdieguez1950
2 жыл бұрын
Side note: in the US, you can sometimes find denatured alochol that's specifically made for skin contact in pharmacies next to the isopropyl alcohol.
@sammacer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for pointing this out!
@jamiewelch6779
2 жыл бұрын
I have never seen this. Do you know of brand names?
@elianamckee
Жыл бұрын
@@jamiewelch6779 me neither. Not in Alaska. 😢
@thomasabrahams5063
9 ай бұрын
great video !!! in depth explanation , I am fragrance collector and recently decided to make my own Frags , so your video is very helpful. thank you.
@pranavgainz4180
11 ай бұрын
I just bought some hand sanitizer grade, 190 proff, no methanol, and no fermentation smell 95% ethanol alchohol. Some reviewers say it's great for their perfumery so hopefully it goes well when I try to make molecule 02 by adding ambroxan to the alchohol.
@jewchainz613
7 ай бұрын
Did the hand sanitizer grade work for you?
@pranavgainz4180
7 ай бұрын
@@jewchainz613 yeah. It's good
@nvjhknbhjnjv6627
4 ай бұрын
Where did you get ambroxan
@MusicKnowte
Жыл бұрын
Highly informative. Best video I’ve watched on your page.
@sammacer
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it :)
@marcopolo2159
Жыл бұрын
Hi I m from PAKISTAN your video is very helpful thanks 👍
@blanchebutcher751
Жыл бұрын
Witch hazel maybe because it’s sub for alcohol to help preserve stuff.
@คณพศซ้วนตั้น
9 ай бұрын
I've tried nail polish remover mixed with oil-based perfume. The result was a smell but only the first 10 minutes were very diffuse. But after that, there was no smell left at all.😂
@DennisGeerlings
7 ай бұрын
I’m new to the world of perfumery , so I was wondering if 99% ethanol 1% bitrex composition is a good to go choice ? If anybody can give me advice please some alcohols are hard to get in The Netherlands
@ThePWchamp
2 жыл бұрын
Sam, love the videos! I was wondering which alcohol to use just last night and this was fantastic. Side note: I had my discord hacked, I've secured it. How can I go about being back in the discord community?
@sammacer
2 жыл бұрын
Glad the video helped! And I would think you could just click the link to rejoin :)
@ThePWchamp
2 жыл бұрын
@@sammacer it wasn't working. It didn't work on my wife's account either so I figured it was at the IP level.
@PlantswithCoffee
14 күн бұрын
I have question, what about the Ethyl Alc with 0.5G/HLBitrex -im about to buy this for my first mixing project, any advice would be helpful and thank you in advance
@emmanueloliphant6607
Ай бұрын
Hey Sam Would the following Solvent be acceptable for someone that’s just starting out with Generic Perfume mixing. I’m not a chemical engineer so the terminology is very foreign. I’d appreciate your input. I’m situated in SA Ingredients: Propylene Glycol Distilled water Polysorbat20 Ethylexyl Methoxycinnamte and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Denatures UV Additive Fixatives to prolong the perfume fragrance Thank you
@Shyts_n_Giggles
10 ай бұрын
Everclear is super strong! Will FO mask that enough for a final product?? Are there any humectants we could sork in to help prevent that dry feeling from the alcohol?
@kirksulu
2 ай бұрын
What is best alcohol concentration for Perfumer alcohol? 95 or 99? for delusion and for final mix?
@siraglover9642
Жыл бұрын
Hi Sam. Thank you so much for incredible informative. Usually I have used carrier oils and want to switch to perfume alcohol. I saw 2 different bases and I’m really confused which one I should use. Could you please recommend which base I should start with? Thank you in advance 🙏🏻 1. Base De Parfum - 75% -200 proof SDA 40-B (99.88% Ethanol + 0.12% g-butyl alcohol) - 25% mix of 1,3 propanediol, cremophor RH 40, Glucam P-20 & DPG - Bitrex 0.0006% 2. Perfume Alcohol - Ethanol 99.88% -T-butyl alcohol .12% - Bitrex .0006%
@sammacer
Жыл бұрын
I would not use either of these bases. Just use pure alcohol directly with your raw materials
@siraglover9642
Жыл бұрын
@@sammacer It’s very hard to find pure alcohol in America. I saw some sugar cane alcohol but I really don’t know exactly how it works. BTW, if I add water in to alcohol, do I need to add preservative and DPG?
@Phayezorix
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting Question! Can Room Sprays TECHNICALLY be used as Perfume? , i swear there are some Fancy room spray scents that just smell nicer then actual perfumes 😅 To Clarify: I Mean rooms sprays that are from actual "fragrance" Companies? , Places akin to The Bodyshop, Bathroom and body work ect.
@sammacer
2 жыл бұрын
Well, there’s nothing to stop you using them like that if it works for you. But I have a feeling that they have a different base and aren’t subject to the same safety restrictions so it might be dangerous to do so
@bellmechin
Жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, Is that possible you could share a video for Non-alcohol Perfume tutorial?
@sammacer
Жыл бұрын
Not really since I only make alcoholic perfumes. Maybe one day?
@Devonellah
7 ай бұрын
What do you think about using Grape Alcohol (190 Proof) or other Alcohols that are Wheat or Corn based? :)
@سليمانسليمان-ل6ف8م
7 ай бұрын
I use the Ethly alcohol you think safe Please tell me How can i get the best Perfume Alcohol
@787ashok
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sam learn a lot from your in puts
@sammacer
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@777VIBRANT
2 жыл бұрын
Great breakdown, thanks
@sammacer
2 жыл бұрын
No problem
@ibrahim616
4 ай бұрын
How about ethanol 96% ???
@Gulosa1976
2 жыл бұрын
Question: can i use ethyl alcohol 96% pharma grade selled in Europe in any drugstore (used in hospitals to clean the skin before injections) and mix with Iso E super? Thank you very much.
@sammacer
2 жыл бұрын
It sounds like it should be okay
@YouTuber-ub8ok
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, did it work out well? I'm from Portugal also and going to do the same.
@omithali3831
4 ай бұрын
Hello Sam, I'm looking to buy the best alcohol for perfumery and am intrested in getting tsda sd-40b to make my perfumes, how can I get a licence for this in the UK and where can I purchase once licence is obtained?
@sammacer
4 ай бұрын
You need to write to the HMRC excise department
@jokerman2024
Жыл бұрын
hi sam, now i am using ethanol 95% medical grade (denatured), is this suitable for making perfume?
@12prettythings10
7 ай бұрын
No, it will smell
@busybee2339
Жыл бұрын
Would you recommend the fixative Tonalide or Galaxolide for perfumes?
@sammacer
Жыл бұрын
They are widely used base notes, and yes, I guess they might be considered fixatives too
@StraightShot247
Жыл бұрын
Can I use 200proof perfumers alcohol? They say its better than 190proof coz it has less water. Thanks.
@MimiFragrancesCo
Жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, is Ethanol 99.8% ok? I have managed to get SDA 1 Licence in UK, however not sure if that is similar to SD40B? as I cant find any supplier who provides the SDA40B variant. if you know of any supplier in UK please let us know
@sammacer
Жыл бұрын
Yes TDSA 1 is the equivalent in the UK so use that :)
@saunterscamper3952
Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you!
@sammacer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Trendkanal
10 ай бұрын
Why can’t you just leave the alcohol out of the parfume?
@sammacer
10 ай бұрын
Some people use oil instead to make oil based perfume
@cycy.christian
Жыл бұрын
Good morning Sam, Hope you are well. I was wondering is the Alcohol: Ethyl Alcohol 95% 190proof is good to create perfume? TY very much And have a great day.
@sammacer
Жыл бұрын
It should be okay as long as the other 5% contains nothing harmful
@cycy.christian
Жыл бұрын
@@sammacer Thank you so much. Does 100% Ethyl Alcohol exist or something nearer 100%?
@nicofedelle3810
Жыл бұрын
Can you let us know where you get your tsda SD 40b ? I’m trying to find some. Thank you so much. Great video.
@sammacer
Жыл бұрын
I always use different suppliers so can’t recommend one, and in the UK it’s a little different, actually called TSDA-1 here, I forgot to mention in the video
@sammacer
Жыл бұрын
I always use different suppliers so can’t recommend one, and in the UK it’s a little different, actually called TSDA-1 here, I forgot to mention in the video
@chris.p88
2 жыл бұрын
Hello and thanks for this great and informative video ! I have Denatured Ethanol 200 Proof and has the SDA 40B written on the bottle, and not TSDA? Any difference ? Is this an alcohol you would recommend ? It also says Perfumery alcohol liquid written on the bottle. I mostly plan in making some room sprays but perhaps some perfume in the future. Thanks again !
@sammacer
2 жыл бұрын
SDA40B is a subclass of TSDA and I would recommend it. Should be fine for room sprays too although I don’t know much about their formulation
@powerpete25
9 ай бұрын
is SD Alcohol 39-C safe for perfume?
@sammacer
9 ай бұрын
I haven’t heard of that one
@isidrosevier1125
Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know which alcohol MFK uses for his perfumes?
@TheZaidisaab
2 жыл бұрын
Hi sam, What ingredients used in eau de milky perfumes how they get white milky colours. Thanks
@sammacer
2 жыл бұрын
You should probably ask eau de milky…
@TheZaidisaab
2 жыл бұрын
Yes eau de milky how they made
@allysonbriner1883
2 жыл бұрын
I've always used 96% grain alcohol since it's easy to buy where I live. That said, I'm confused, isn't all alcohol made from grains? 🤔
@sammacer
2 жыл бұрын
Well, no; some alcohol is produced from petrochemicals / oil
@allysonbriner1883
2 жыл бұрын
@@sammacer Any implications for perfumery if it comes from grain or petrochemicals? e.g. a scent difference, or ability to call your blends "natural"?
@charlesjagbojo
3 ай бұрын
Very educative
@superaak
2 жыл бұрын
can you guide how to dampen or reduce natural stink of 99 % Alcohol. Tx
@sammacer
2 жыл бұрын
Well, alcohol is always going to smell of alcohol…
@superaak
2 жыл бұрын
probably I asked the question wrongly. It's here in my country , we add some mild non overpowering to make it neutral. Generally Sandal wood , or ambroxane is added. Are we doing right?
@aminirianto3718
Жыл бұрын
How about DPG?
@elkamikazetimido4032
11 ай бұрын
Shall I put glycerine on it?😮
@AnimeAndGames5
Жыл бұрын
Hello Sir , please can you tell me how much time does it takes for ethyl alcohol to loose its smell and how should i check it after mixing it with other chemicals
@sammacer
Жыл бұрын
It shouldn’t loose it’s smell, although the smell of top notes can mask it.
@AnimeAndGames5
Жыл бұрын
@@sammacer Ok Sir thankyou so much
@noelangeloayang6999
Жыл бұрын
Hi, Can I use an AR Grade, 99% Ethanol as a base Alcohol? Thank you.
@sammacer
Жыл бұрын
I haven’t heard of AR grade before - you should check with the supplier
@JoseMunoz-dn5yv
Жыл бұрын
Please direct me where I can find excellent quality alcohol cause I bought some from eBay Sun Pure Botanicals pure & natural perfume Alcohol and I definitely not fond of it to say the least
@sammacer
Жыл бұрын
Mistral perfumers alcohol is good
@JoseMunoz-dn5yv
Жыл бұрын
@@sammacer thank you
@davemathew4690
Жыл бұрын
Is 90 percent alchocol enough?
@dofuskama9745
6 ай бұрын
OMG you're doing the world a favor with your content
@t.s.mbypepi5891
7 ай бұрын
What do you think about glycerin in perfume?
@tugrola
Ай бұрын
I wonder that too.
@notebookrelaxation7437
6 ай бұрын
Hi Sam, Thank you for you video, in my location, i can not find Perfumers Alcohol SDA 40-B 190 PROOF 95%, but i found Perfumers Alcohol SDA 40-B 200 PROOF (99.8% alcohol). I would like to ask you, Can I use 200 Proof instead of 109 Proof?
@KevinBruce-l2c
Ай бұрын
I came across your video recently, I am looking to get started in my own perfume making journey, I have recently applied for the certification to allow me to use TSDA, where would u recommend buying it from in the UK?
@Ozzluis_
26 күн бұрын
In Mexico we have a denatured alcohol that is sell in pharmacys as an external use antiseptic. The formula in the back says it's 70% ethanol and 30% denatonium benzoate. Is this good for use in perfumes? I mean it's made for skin so i thinks it's safe for humans, but what about for the aroma chemicals? Do they suffer some reaction due the denatonium?
@xoxUnD3R0aThxox
2 жыл бұрын
I asked Ensar if he uses 100% natural ingredients, he said "I prefer my botanicals natural, top-shelf artisanal, and my alcohol synthetic. " then he added "all of perfumery alcohol is synthetic, organic food grade ethanol is no good for perfumery unless you don't mind smelling like vodka and zero projection/lift off the skin....." what are your thoughts?!
@sammacer
2 жыл бұрын
Well I haven’t used it myself so I don’t have a good reference. I can’t imagine the lift off the skin is much different but I can certainly imagine there being off notes like vodka due to the different production process
@shirley121292
Жыл бұрын
Hi Sam i am new to your channel and your explanation was very clear and helpful. One question what is the highest percentage of essential oils i can include in my perfume? I use Base de parfum from Aroma Zone. Thanks
@Dynasty_
4 ай бұрын
Eau de parfum generally has 15-20% essential oils
@RobertLaTuso
Жыл бұрын
What are the differences or benefits between perfumer’s alcohol and Everclear when making perfume oil dupes into sprayable format? Is there a difference in the perfume oil’s performance on the skin?
@mroie
10 ай бұрын
not ready depend on how you used as long it safe for skin
@FardeenShaikhH-
Ай бұрын
Hi can we use Hayman premium grade ethanol 99% or something like Ar Grade or laboratory grade ethanol???
@boogiewoogie2010
Жыл бұрын
Great informative video buddy ! God bless your aromatic ventures...Love from Singapore...
@KevinBruce-l2c
Ай бұрын
Also, do I need any specific certifications to cell my perfumes on an online store in the UK, any advice would be great thanks 0:09
@eggman8155
22 күн бұрын
There is no perfumers alc in my country, just 95% solution of ethanol in water... can i use this or nah?
@Eidy.palace
13 күн бұрын
Please I want a link to buy Sd40b , or brand name please
@joshualamadrid
Ай бұрын
how can i use dipropylene glycol in my perfume? its it shafe? can i udes it insted of alcohol? sorry im a newbie
@theheavymetalguy
6 ай бұрын
Hey i have 2 questions: 1- if 95% is the right percentage for perfumery why on the perfume boxes they say it contains 80% vol alcohol i cant get it? 2- on the ingredients list of almost every fragrance on the market they mention water in the list, does it mean they actually add water to their perfume? And how is it so common?🤔
@tugrola
Ай бұрын
The Ethanol degree is 96%. Its the most common one. 95-96%. When making perfume you mix the oil and 96% ethanol. Your perfume now has less % ethanol. And 80 is the optimum or recommended degree.
@theheavymetalguy
Ай бұрын
@@tugrola yeah it makes sense Do you happen to know anything about the use of water in perfumes??
@tugrola
Ай бұрын
@@theheavymetalguy Nope not really. Very confusing. Some say add water some say no need. I will add water to a soft and summertime frangrance that i am trying to make. But i will not add water to my other strong and winter time fragrance. Still have no idea what is better.
@SanataniRishu02
Ай бұрын
I feel like adding 1 to 2 percent of demineralized water increases top note projection using tap or ro purifier water will make your perfume blurry and it will go bad in some days so don't use it.
@umairkhan-fd9yi
3 күн бұрын
Why Water ? What does it help...with
@kmrgrs3268
Жыл бұрын
Hello Sam, what do you think about products from Vetiver?
@samiullahjaffar
7 ай бұрын
Can i use C2H5OH lab grade ethyl alcohol99.97% pure that is used for making hand sanitizer ?
@sammacer
7 ай бұрын
It sounds okay
@Prozacel
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Same for good explanation! Do you have some video about the oil percentage for create de notes? For example base note have 3-4 or more types of oils...how do i know how much percentage from each should i use for create the note. Thanks and best regards!
@ferdousahmadi6101
8 ай бұрын
Hi thanks for your video could you please tell me why I get milky water not crystal clear water when I mix perfume oil with alcohol and distilled water? Thanks for your tips
@JKTattoosStudio
9 күн бұрын
use full vidio
@FAF83
9 ай бұрын
I love your channel. I'm a new subscriber. Your channel is what I have been looking for for weeks!
@samalam98
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, this video was great and incredibly informative. Especially compared to almost every other video I've found on this topic
@sammacer
2 жыл бұрын
No problem 😊
@sebleblan
Жыл бұрын
When making a scent for candles or soaps (I think) its necessary to mix in an oil solvent. Do you know what is a good option? Something like grapeseed oil? Also, if you develop a formula with materials in ethanol can you expect similar effects in oil? (i guess it must be different)
@sammacer
Жыл бұрын
I’m not too sure since I haven’t tried, but I think people usually put the fragrance concentrate directly into the product base
@ericthompson4644
Жыл бұрын
I've read that "organic" vegetable glycerin helps attach the oil and alcohol..
@cristieotero4316
Жыл бұрын
Very intresting, I going to start making my own perfume and this is great input thank you
@Taemblastbusters
Ай бұрын
What about acohol ketonatus
@PlantswithCoffee
Ай бұрын
I tried to order ethanol alcohol for Kuwait however it is listed as dangerous good, and i found locally called a “Processed Alcohol for perfume grade 99.9%” the label also has A8075-1000PE made from Germany. I wonder if this perfumer’s alocohol is at par at those alcohol that you use or no?
@GalleonProject
2 ай бұрын
Can I add 99%ethanol alcohol?
@ChristianSanchez-mx9ry
11 ай бұрын
but our video is focused on the background not on you bro. fix it next time lol
@sammacer
11 ай бұрын
😂 when you make as many videos as I do there are going to be times you have technical issues…
@JessicaJames-xy1vi
2 ай бұрын
Alright well see I understand what a tincture is and it's pretty much the same concept so here is my question why not just make the alcohol out of your materials? Seems pretty dumb to me. And then mix the different alcohols together with the oils or the coolant? Yes they do not mix easy unless you know how.. I learned by cooking with oils and waters and vinegars. Skins is the true crisp toppers.. like the fresh bite of apple.. but I have found just like God made them is the best.. so like the seeds are a great base.. as long as they are not toxic.. I don't really know how to get rid of the suds in like certain Tree barks.. only thing is maybe a vinegar any others you know of? Thanks bye
@ciarajoy4814
2 жыл бұрын
Please where can I get TSDA, I'm in Nigeria
@sammacer
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know about suppliers in Nigeria unfortunately
@PlantswithCoffee
Ай бұрын
Im checkinh out all your video (still didnt wath all though) this is very informative for someone who is planning to start in this journey. Hoping that you will also going to talk about essential oils. It’s also confusing if those essential oils for diffusers/humidifiers are also good to use to perfume making..
@jabeteacher4173
7 ай бұрын
Ok so I would like to know a little more about the alcohol specifically the cas number for tsda sd40b (c2h5oh cas 16-17-5) is that the example you show/use? I can’t find cas 16-17-5 in my area, however I can find c2h5oh cas 64-17-5 which is also listed as cosmetic grade.
@tornikebatoni9580
2 ай бұрын
so we can use ethanol?
@HampusEk-kh1mn
6 ай бұрын
Can i use perfumers alcohol and sell the perfume i create? It is another youtuber she say that DPG is harmful and perfumers alcohol is not suitable. Can you answer this question?
@MumtazJilani
6 ай бұрын
How to measure DiProplyneGlycol Quantity in Perfume chemicals!?
@lucieyoo5662
Жыл бұрын
This video so educational helpful. I'm so glad I came across it before starting my DIY perfume projects! Thank you, Sam!
@tyreecemorris7697
8 ай бұрын
Hey Sam, I own a perfume business and we mainly sell perfume oils. Now I want to also offer Arabian Perfumes in my business but at perfume oils. As such I am asking of you to share with me the process of removing the alcohol content from the perfume to produce perfume oils. Is that even possible?
@One_minreview
Жыл бұрын
I saw in some video they are adding 2drops of 30ml or4% of fixative?? Can you tell me which fixative will be added 4% of the total weight of the perfume (apart from all other components)
@dianaorji2166
6 ай бұрын
Hi, I am Diana from Africa. Thanks so much for the teaching in the best and safe way to use chemicals to mix with perfumes. Pls, can you teach me what chemicals mix to get fixative for perfumes. Thanks
@ROXFRANCES
6 ай бұрын
I heard theres a push to probhibit the use of Everclear. Not because its hazardous but probably because the big wigs dont want competition.
@GwendyddStclair
8 ай бұрын
@Sammacer besides everclear there is vodka that is 190proof blue star is one. So just tell viewers make sure drinking alcoholis at least 190proof.
@loltheworld
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you so much.
@sammacer
11 ай бұрын
Thank you
@hosseinkhedry6812
2 ай бұрын
🌹🌹🌹
@Inisiarev
Жыл бұрын
What CAS number are we talking about? Is that CAS 64-17-5 for the SDA-40b?
@zackyfuad7213
6 ай бұрын
Any brand use TSDA 39-C , so for the best 39-C or 40-B ?
@papasteve7237
2 ай бұрын
Excellent and very informative, thank you 😊
@kelechi.E
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much but pls where can I buy the denatured trade specific alcohol you just mentioned?
@TheLuminousOne
10 ай бұрын
Smirnoff.
@AR-777
3 ай бұрын
If a fragrance oil contain fixative then we need to use fixative also in ethanol?
@t0lex14
8 ай бұрын
Is there any good suppliers in EU for sd40b tsda?
@CensoredFacts
7 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@meryr8797
Жыл бұрын
Any website were l can buy ever clear 190 proof in US? Thanks
@mustafamasood4451
Жыл бұрын
Hello! 96% ethanol is not available in my country.What should i do ?
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