Relative viscosity and volatility of essential oils

Essential oils (arranged in ascending order of viscosity)

Relative viscosity, cm3/With

Evaporation rate after 24 hours, %

Cypress

25

91,22

Tangerine

27

89,11

Eucalyptus

32

85,76

Orange

33

84,57

Lemon

36

83,33

Juniper

37

81,97

Gorkomondnoe

37

83,99

Lemongrass

44

76,14

Rosemary

46

74,22

Caraway

46

73,99

Bergamot

47

73,11

Anise

58

71,79

Star anise

59

70,12

Rosemary

65

74,65

Timiannoe

69

71,11

Mint

72

71,01

Lavender

87

70,65

Ylang-ylang

93

67,93

Ceylon cinnamon

93

64,34

Clary sage

94

62,15

Geranium Abkhazian

103

41,46

African geranium

146

26,99

Patchoulia

472

18,3

Vetiver

483

17,91

Santal

507

16,24

Copaiba

858

11,33

Purified styrax

1226 (at 60°)

8,12

Helpful information:

  1. If any aroma turns out to be very “thick”, change the proportion or add a little lavender oil.
    1. Homemade perfumes can be made on an oil basis (for 10 ml of jojoba oil, 15-20 parts of a mixture of essential oils, maturing for 14 days) or on an alcohol basis (to 10 ml of 90% alcohol, you can add 10 ml of distilled water, 10-15 parts). mixtures of essential oils, maturation for 30 days).
      1. Fragrances last best on moisturized skin (wrists, elbows, knees, ankles), natural fabrics (silk, wool, cotton), and fur products.
        1. The sense of smell becomes more acute in spring, summer and in the evening.
          1. Deodorant can be made at home. Mix 5 drops each of thyme, cypress, sage, lavender and 50 ml of herbal decoction or water. Shake well. The deodorant is ready for use.
            1. There are a huge number of interesting combinations of essential oils: eucalyptus - lavender; mint - rosemary; cloves - mint - sage; lemon - sandalwood - bergamot - basil...