Product Description
Black Opium Over Red Fragrance Oil: Unleash Seductive Elegance in Your Creations
Introducing Black Opium Over Red Fragrance Oil – a captivating and sophisticated aroma designed to infuse your cosmetic and perfumery products with an unforgettable oriental floral-gourmand trail. Crafted in France, this liquid fragrance offers a unique interpretation of the iconic Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red scent, specifically adapted for seamless integration into a wide range of cosmetic formulations. Its rich, multi-layered profile, combining the fruity juiciness of cherry with the bitter-spicy depth of coffee, makes it perfect for creating sensual and elegant women's compositions.
Description and Key Characteristics
Black Opium Over Red Fragrance Oil is a meticulously blended liquid fragrance that delivers a strong, recognizable sillage. It's engineered for superior performance within various cosmetic bases, ensuring your products not only smell divine but also maintain their integrity.
Key features and benefits:
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Distinctive Oriental Floral-Gourmand Scent: A sweet, piquant, and deep fragrance with a multi-layered and long-lasting trail. It perfectly balances the provocative allure of cherry and coffee with the warm heart of jasmine and neroli, grounded by vanilla and patchouli.
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Color and Texture Stability: This fragrance oil will not alter the color or texture of your finished product, maintaining its visual appeal and consistency.
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Versatile Solubility: Easily soluble in propylene glycol, perfumer's alcohol, benzyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and diethyl phthalate, ensuring a transparent solution. It also mixes exceptionally well with oils but is insoluble in water.
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pH Stability: Adapted for stability in a wide pH range from 4.5 to 8, making it suitable for most cosmetic formulations.
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Compatibility: Works effectively in formulations containing surfactants, emulsifiers, and oils, and is compatible with the majority of cosmetic bases.
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Skin-Friendly: Does not cause irritation when used within recommended dosages, making it suitable for a wide range of products, including those for sensitive skin.
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Vegan-Friendly: Aligns with modern consumer demands for ethical and plant-based products.
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French Quality: Manufactured in France, ensuring adherence to high standards of quality and perfumery expertise.
Applications and Areas of Use
Black Opium Over Red Fragrance Oil is an incredibly versatile ingredient that allows you to infuse a touch of luxury and sophisticated aroma into a vast array of cosmetic and home fragrance products.
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Body and Face Cosmetics:
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Creams and Serums: Integrate into facial and body creams, lotions, and serums to add a luxurious and long-lasting scent experience to daily skincare routines. Recommended usage: 0.3–1%.
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Scrubs and Butters: Elevate exfoliating scrubs and rich body butters with this enchanting aroma, turning a routine into a sensory indulgence.
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Decorative Cosmetics: Can be used in certain decorative cosmetic products to provide a pleasant scent.
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Hair Care Products:
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Shampoos and Conditioners: Infuse shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks with this captivating fragrance, leaving hair beautifully scented. Recommended usage for gels and shampoos: 0.5–2%.
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Hair Mists: Create alluring hair mists that extend the sensual trail of the fragrance.
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Scented Soaps and Gels:
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Perfumed Gels and Soaps: Ideal for solid soaps and liquid hand soaps, offering a rich and lasting aroma. Recommended usage for solid soap: 2–5%.
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Shower Gels: Enhance the shower experience with a luxurious and invigorating scent.
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Home Fragrance Products:
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Aroma Candles: Perfect for crafting luxurious scented candles that fill any space with its seductive notes. Can be used up to 10%.
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Interior Diffusers: Create sophisticated reed diffusers that continuously release this captivating aroma, transforming the ambiance of a room. Can be used up to 20% in perfumed sprays and diffusers.
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Perfume Sprays: Formulate custom perfumed sprays for personal use or as room refreshers. Can be used up to 20% in perfumed sprays.
This fragrance oil is compatible with various bases, including oil, water (when correctly solubilized), and emulsion systems, offering maximum flexibility in your product development. Its adaptation from the iconic Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red ensures a recognizable yet uniquely enhanced aromatic experience for your consumers.
Recipe: Seductive "Midnight Bloom" Body Lotion
Create a rich, hydrating body lotion with the captivating scent of Black Opium Over Red, perfect for an evening of indulgence.
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Ingredient
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Percentage (%)
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Function
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Phase A (Water Phase)
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Distilled Water
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Up to 100% (approx. 74.2%)
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Base of the lotion
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Glycerin
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3%
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Humectant, moisturizes
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Phase B (Oil Phase)
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Shea Butter
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5%
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Nourishing, emollient
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Sweet Almond Oil
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8%
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Light, moisturizing oil
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Emulsifying Wax (e.g., Polawax)
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5%
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Forms stable emulsion
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Phase C (Cool Down Phase)
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Black Opium Over Red Fragrance Oil
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0.8%
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Scent, luxurious aroma
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Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
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0.5%
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Antioxidant, helps preserve oils
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Liquid Germall Plus (Preservative)
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0.5%
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Protects against microbial growth
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Instructions for Making "Midnight Bloom" Body Lotion:
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Sanitize: Thoroughly sanitize all your equipment, containers, and workspace with isopropyl alcohol. Allow them to air dry completely.
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Prepare Phases A & B:
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Phase A (Water Phase): In a heat-safe beaker, combine distilled water and glycerin.
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Phase B (Oil Phase): In a separate heat-safe beaker, combine shea butter, sweet almond oil, and emulsifying wax.
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Heat Phases: Place both beakers in a water bath and gently heat them to approximately 70-75°C (158-167°F). Heat until the emulsifying wax in Phase B is completely melted and both phases are at the same temperature.
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Emulsify: Once both phases reach the target temperature, slowly pour Phase A (Water Phase) into Phase B (Oil Phase) while continuously stirring with an immersion blender or stick blender on low speed. Continue blending for 3-5 minutes, ensuring a stable emulsion forms. The mixture will start to thicken and turn opaque.
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Cool Down: Remove the beaker from the water bath and continue stirring occasionally as the lotion cools. Once the temperature drops below 40°C (104°F), you can move to the cool down phase.
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Add Phase C (Cool Down): Add the Black Opium Over Red Fragrance Oil, Vitamin E, and Liquid Germall Plus (preservative) to the cooled emulsion. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the lotion is smooth.
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Check pH (Optional but Recommended): Test the pH of your lotion. The ideal pH for skin care products is typically between 4.5 and 5.5. Adjust with a few drops of lactic acid (to lower pH) or baking soda solution (to raise pH) if necessary.
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Package: Transfer the finished body lotion into your sanitized container (pump bottle or jar).
Recommendations for Use:
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Fragrance Percentage: This recipe uses 0.8% Black Opium Over Red Fragrance Oil, which provides a strong yet balanced scent for a body lotion. You can adjust this between 0.3% and 1% for creams and serums, depending on desired intensity.
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Addition Phase: Always add the fragrance oil in the cool-down phase (below 40°C/104°F) to preserve its integrity and scent profile.
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Solubility: Although the fragrance oil is insoluble in water, it blends perfectly into this emulsion due to its compatibility with oils and emulsifiers.
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Storage: Store the finished lotion in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. The preservative ensures its shelf life, typically 6-12 months.
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Application: Apply a small amount of lotion to clean, dry skin on your body and gently massage until fully absorbed. Use daily for moisturized and beautifully scented skin.
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Patch Test: Always perform a patch test on a small area of your skin before full application, especially if you have sensitive skin, to check for any adverse reactions.