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Lavender

chaz — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:20:44 GMT

it smells like... well like, one of my favorite colors - Purple - well like a light clean purple ;-)

mY bLOG
http://people.tribe.net/chaz/blog/4c376ed7-e19c-4290-b199-fcb1250f3df6

Lavender oil is a liquid most often distilled from the purple blossoms of the lavender plant, or also known as lavendula officinalis.

It is with good reason why lavender oil is one of the most favorite essential oils, as it has wonderful qualities and also smells great. It is a calming, relaxing oil, which combats stress and crisis, while the antiseptic properties helps with cold, flu and other ailments. It is excellent for asthma and migraines. Apart from that it supports and has a healing effect, while preventing scarring and balancing.

Lavender Love Drops spiritual supplies are often claimed to engender passion and loving kindness

The Knot Garden (Pics)
http://www.mysticfamiliar.com/library/knot_Garden_herbs/lavender_lavandula_angustifolia_stoechas.htm

The Lavender family – Lavandula Angustifolia, Lavandula Stoechas

When Nicholas Culpepper wrote his famous herbal he concluded that lavender was so well known that there was no need to describe it – and I tend to agree.

But for the sake of anyone who hasn’t had the pleasure of being introduced to this charming plant, it is of shrubby habit, invariably has a grey-green tinge to its narrow, highly aromatic foliage and characteristically bears spikes of oil-rich flowers in shades of purple, white, carmine and... well... lavender!

TISRATI FOR SPIRITUAL AWAKENING

The head is encircled with a Lavender necklace to form a special gemstone tool, known as a tisrati. Wearing a Lavender tisrati helps clarify the mind, heighten awareness, and encourage spiritual awakening. By promoting the healthy realignment of the skull bones, the tisrati can also relieve headache pain.

INDICATIONS:

When you wish to do either of the following – Improve your mental clarity and Heighten your Spiritual Awareness and Experiences

Lavandula Stoechas

The Greeks and Romans used it to perfume their bathwater, Tuscans carried it as a talisman to protect against the evil eye, ancient Egyptians employed it in the mummification process and in North Africa it was thought to offer protection against domestic violence. It is also believed to be the ‘Spikenard’ of the bible, used by Mary Magdalene to wash Jesus’ feet.

It’s also been used as protection against *witchcraft, being fashioned into garters for Irish brides for this purpose and burnt on St John’s Eve (24th June) bonfires in Spain and Portugal for its anti-witch qualities. (Wow didn't know that, but intuited it)

its calmative effects – was often used to perfume birthing rooms where it was also thought to stimulate ‘emergence’.

In the ‘floral language of love’ it traditionally urges silence, whereas to dream of lavender is said to predict a reunion. Somewhat confusingly it is variously said to act as an attractant of suitors, as an aphrodisiac and as a protection for chastity!

It has had, of course, countless cosmetic, perfumery and household uses over the centuries, from gentle face-wash to strewing herb for floors, where it would both perfume the air as it was trodden underfoot and deter parasites of mice and men.

Medicinally, lavender’s action on both body and mind is tranquil. It is used to soothe upset stomachs, toothache, neuralgia and headaches as well as to calm the nerves, treat insomnia and ease anxiety. I wonder if it is co-incidental then that Eurostar were recently offering peach and lavender clafoutis as a trans-channel pudding?

THIRD EYE

Ray 4 ** Ajna (Third Eye) - Lavender Oil and Lavender Flower Essence are blended to with Ray 4 to activate the Ajna, Pituitary Gland and all related Ray 4 areas. The Lavender in the oil and flower essence balance the entire body while the supporting the Ajna Center to balance the entire energy body. Lavender supports one in either stimulating or calming depending on the individuals need.

Lavender in the Cayce Readings
http://meridianinstitute.com/echerb/Files/1lavend.html

Edgar Cayce recommended lavender primarily as an aromatic for use in fume baths and massage oil. Several readings address the holistic aspects of lavender use by describing its role in attuning the physical, mental and spiritual.

EFFECTS:
In this technique, you encircle your head with a Lavender necklace and form it into a special gemstone-therapy tool, known as a tisrati.

Wearing a Lavender tisrati enhances the flow of energy and information between your brow and crown chakras. This augmented flow helps to clarify your mind, heighten your awareness, and encourage spiritual awakening. In most people today, the connection between the brow and crown chakras is closed or inhibited. To ensure that this connection is open and ready for the tisrati, you first prepare these chakras by placing the Lavender on your crown chakra.

Wearing a Lavender tisrati also creates an opening for additional life force to flow into all your chakras. This brings healing energy to your physical body and to all your inner aspects, while improving their myriad interactions.

A tisrati focuses Lavender's aligning effects on your head and the bones of your skull. By encouraging a subtle readjustment of your skull bones, a Lavender tisrati can help relieve pressure in the head and open the area to more life force.

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JASMINE PERFUME

cookiemonster — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:06:02 GMT

AN EASY BLEND FOR JASMINE ESSENTIAL OIL WITH OTHER ESSENTIAL OIL OR OTHER ESSENTIALS OILS ....TO CREATE A HOMEMADE NATURAL PERFUME? THANKS

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The Vintage Perfume Vault

maryellenmarshall — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:46:23 GMT

Where the scent of yesterday's vogue lives.
http://thevintageperfumevault.blogspot.com/

Perfume Shrine
http://perfumeshrine.blogspot.com/

Inspiration in Perfumery
http://boisdejasmin.typepad.com/_/2009/10/inspiration-in-perfumery.html
Fascinating glimpse into the creative process in perfumery (quoting famous perfumers such as Henri Robert, Andre Fraysse, Ernest Beaux and Edmond Roudnitska) excerpted from The Complete Technology Book on Herbal Perfumes & Cosmetics By H. Panda

1000 Fragrances
http://1000fragrances.blogspot.com/

Now Smell This
http://www.nstperfume.com/

Bassnotes
http://www.basenotes.net/
for reviews for and by consumers

The Perfumed Court
http://www.theperfumedcourt.com/

Welcome to a perfumer's blog on perfumery
http://www.tauerperfumes.com/blog/
Andy Tauer

(thanx, metafilter!)

love all-ways,
mem

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A manly coffee scent?

lindabelly — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:13:40 GMT

Hello everyone,
I'm trying to make a coffee scent for my boyfriend because he's a huge fan of coffee. What scent do you think would go well with coffee?

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I'm allergic to bees....

meghanjean — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:56:26 GMT

But I love to smell pretty. I have been using straight frankincense for a while, but would like to find some variations that won't attract the little buggers....Any suggestions?

Thanks!

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Sandalwood Oil - Scarcity or Availability ?

Ankur — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:26:48 GMT

Sandalwood Oil is one of the precious and highly used Essential Oil from wood of holy Santalum Album. It is highly grown in India's forests, Every state like Uttar Pradesh , Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Rajsthan, and Madhya Pradesh is full of this tree. Now, government of India ,acquire all forests of sandalwood tree and ban over cutting of it illegally. Now,they doing auction of Sandalwood automatically available and collected from dead trees. They distill in government certified Sandalwood Mill or sell the wood for further distillation by producers like us ( Sandalwood Oil from Shiva Exports India ).

The 100% Pure and Natural Sandalwood Oil (Santalum Album ) must have santalol over 88% (alpha + beta santalol)

Please visit : http://www.organicessentialoils.in/SandalwoodOil.html

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Base oil for essential oils

Roselense — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:38:48 GMT

Hi.
I saw a post for essential oils and would also like to know what oils can be used as a base for essential oils.
I would like to make my own diffusers.
Thank you.

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cool website

lindabelly — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:15:13 GMT

Hello! I found a cool website today when I was doing some research on a vintage perfume I bought today, so I thought I'd share it.

www.basenotes.net

I've really loved the reviews and comments that other members have made of some of my favorite and no-so-favorite perfumes. Enjoy!!

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What smell reminds you most of summer?

lindabelly — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:16:59 GMT

For me, it's coconut. I have a perfume called Vanille Coco by Comtoir Sud Pacifique. To me, that is summer in a bottle. One whiff and I am back on the beach with my suntan lotion and my tunes looking for dolfins and soaking up the sun.

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needing hope!

melogia — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:37:39 GMT

anyone know which essential oils might be good for stimulating hope? any advice would be helpful. thanks.

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cinnamon oil preservative

Jewelz — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:23:38 GMT

Another good one from Sandra Tsing Loh:

Cinna-Paper
Hold onto your sandwiches--this really IS the greatest thing since sliced bread!

This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science

and with a flavorful new way to pack your lunch.

Fresh bread is great--if only it would STAY fresh. Instead, it goes bad after a few days, and eventually you've got The Creature That Ate My Brain growing in your breadbox.

The culprit is rhyzopusstolonifer fungus--a-k-a, mold.

But researchers at Spain's University of Zaragosa have found a way keep Wonder bread from sporting a not-so-Wonderful green, furry look.

Their solution? A kind of wax paper containing cinnamaldehyde -- an antimicrobial chemical distilled from cinnamon bark. Cinnamaldehyde can kill all kinds of organisms, from mosquito larvae to MOLD. Plus, the cinna-paper packaging is medically safe and environmentally friendly.

When the scientists wrapped bread in wax paper containing six percent cinnamon oil--which is nearly all cinnamaldehyde--it kept bread mold-free for up to ten days.

By contrast, wrapped in Grandma's plain ol' wax paper, bread became a carnival of mold in just three days.

Of course, my brilliant South Dakotan mother-in-law Bernice FREEZES her bread but research scientists. . . didn't ask her! Ah well. Next time.

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Smells and memory

Bettina — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:15:57 GMT

So I was reading the post about smells reminding us of people we love. My mother has always told me that it is very important for people to always stick to one perfume, for their whole lives, for this reason. She thinks that everyone should have a signature scent so that the smell is associated to that person.

What do you guys think?

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drams and dreams

Jewelz — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:01:58 GMT

From Sandra Tsing Loh's "the Loh Down on Science":

Stink Bed
Got nightmares? Hey! Have you tried sleeping in a bed of roses?

This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science... and a bedtime story with a happy ending.

Sleep researchers know dreams can be influenced by things we hear or feel while sleeping. You know--you dream you're in the shower, wake up to find your roof is leaking.

So Boris Stuck and Michael Schredl of University Hospital Mannheim in Germany wondered: Can sweet smells give you sweet dreams as well?

They recruited fifteen volunteers to. . . nap. As their subjects snoozed, the researchers administered one of two scents through a tube--either the pleasant bouquet of roses, or the nasty stench of rotten eggs.

Then, the sleepers were awakened and asked if their dreams were positive or negative.

With the scent of roses wafting through their nostrils? Snoozers reported pleasant dreams. Rotten eggs? Dreams were downers.

Conclusion? What we smell while asleep can affect the emotional content of our dreams. Scientists hope the technique can help people who suffer from nightmares.

Now if only the new cat would stop peeing in my bed! Uh oh! Was that TOO much information? Never mind.

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Essential Oils?

Achbar — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:12:45 GMT

Where is a good source for this oil?

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What smell reminds you of someone you love??

lindabelly — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:03:04 GMT

For me, it's the smell of Chanel No. 5 that my grandma wore, and Wrigley's Spearmint Gum that she ALWAYS had in her purse. I always have to have some in my purse too because of that.

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oud?

Amber — Tue, 27 May 2008 02:32:47 GMT

anyone know of a reliable source for the oil?
thanks

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exotic/sensual oil Recipes?

Angela — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:42:55 GMT

Hi everyone,
I was wondering if anyone had some exotic perfume oil recipes they could share with me? , or know of any good sources to find some?
I really like old formulations.....kind of like from "ancient times"; hope that doesn't sound weird....does anyone also like the same?

any help would be appreciated, thanks!

Peace.

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violet parma essential oil--do they make it????

suzanne — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:56:21 GMT

i heard on a tv show a celebrity was talking about what scent she was wearing and she said it was violet parma essential oil. I heard this impossible to get. Is this true?

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can u make oil out of a purple passion flower?

Earthgirl — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:49:58 GMT

just wanted to know. im just starting to get into this thing, any tips would be helpful... im starting from scratch!

cheerio!

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opium perfume?

whelky — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:47:36 GMT

i'm not sure i can make this thread and get a straight answer, but... i'll try anyway. does anyone have any suggestions for capturing the scent of opium smoke, aside from... smoking opium? i've tried a few perfumes and incense blends that were supposed to smell like opium but they're never even slightly close. would essential oil from papaver somniferum carry the same scent?

i'm rarely an opium smoker, and i don't even think the aroma is loved by many people besides myself, but for me, the scent is absolutely ambrosial.

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blending divine resin

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:51:13 GMT

Greetings~

Is there a trick to making blends with yummy resins like benzoin, myrrh and frankincense so that the resin doesn't just separate and settle? When mixing resins do you prefer jojoba, grapeseed, sweet almond, hemp or sesame oil? I'm wondering if there is a carrier oil that is better suited to the resinous oils? Thanks for shedding some light on the subject! I'm addicted to these luxurious, intoxicating resins and am looking for more ways to use them.

Merci~

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Where to Buy Essential Oils?

kj — Sat, 19 May 2007 21:49:22 GMT

Hello Everyone,
There are 3 stores i'm thinking of ordering from:

1. www.newdirectionsaromatics.com
2. www.mountainroseherbs.com
3. libertynatural.com

Any reviews about them?your faves from these suppliers?quality of oils?service?which EO not to buy from them due to low/weak aroma odor or other reasons ?any other stores with good prices and quality?
organic vs wildcrafted vs cultivated?do they have GCMS results ?
I hope they are not made from low quality crops and haven't been sitting on their shelves for years
Thank you any advice will help

-Keshav

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How do you choose your scent for the day?

lindabelly — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:11:29 GMT

I choose by the color and fabric I am wearing and I try to find a scent that "smells" like that color.

A few days ago I was wearing a brown silk skirt and emerald green top, so I wore an earthy scent that made me feel like walking through a forest on a summer day.
Yesterday I was wearing navy blue and gray, so I chose a straight ambergris essential oil because I always think of the blue whales when I wear it.
Today I was wearing a peacock blue silk dress, so I wore a jasmine and frangipani blend that makes me think of the peacocks in Goa, India.

So, I was just wondering what inspires you???

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Jasmine~~~!!

rjokay — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:38:05 GMT

Any websites to order some very good jasmine oil? I need to wear it at night! It is totally rocking my world to a point of olfactory orgasm.

I just want to avoid "poopy" jasmines! Lol!

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stank-ass pits: deodorant alternatives?

whelky — Thu, 15 May 2008 05:36:30 GMT

So now now that I' m currently working a job where even slight b.o. is problematic and I CAN'T STAND just about every store-bought deodorant that I've tried/smelled, I was wondering what else there is that I can do? Any recommendations? It's amazing how bad all deodorants smell; worse than pit-reek really.

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Lily of the valley E.O.

lindabelly — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:57:45 GMT

I just bought some to add to a recipe,but I've never used it before. Does anyone have experience with it? I hear it's good for heartbreak.

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Opium and Pheramones

petra — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:06:04 GMT

Has anyone made or tried any opium or pheramone based perfumes? Did they work? ;)

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Has anyone tried any of the Caldey fragrances besides the lavender?

Jewelz — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:08:51 GMT

I am very curious, they are not too expensive; but I am not a fan of lavender, so I am wondering who has tried the others, or where they migth be reviewed...

"The monks have to support themselves by their own labour. Traditionally this has been done by farming three hundred acres given over to oats, barley and a Jersey herd. The cows wander around unrestrained and are responsible for the yoghurt, clotted cream and particularly delicious ice cream, which you should all try in the tearoom. A more recent and less likely venture is the perfumery, where you can witness the surreal spectacle of silent monks poring over their bubbling apparatus. Caldey's indigenous gorse is the key ingredient in the fragrances, which are exported worldwide, and include Caldey perfume, Caldey "for men", and Caldey talcum powder. There are frequent sailings from Tenby (01834 842296 for details).?"

and this link:

http://www.caldey-island.co.uk/linkframe.htm

thanks!

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The scent of the Burn

thebluefaerie — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:29:32 GMT

Hey all,
At this year's Burn I kept smelling the same incredibly intoxicating scent on people. The only way I can describe it is that it reminded me of amber and benzoin. Kinda had that same heady, make-you-hungry, simultaneously-sweet-and-musky quality... A little floral, but only in that mildly spicy tigerlilly way. I think it's probably some kind of resin. Smelled it most @ Cyphertown, Entheon, and Nexus... I know scents seem to come and go in popularity, (kinda like Palo Santo is dominating the incense/smudging market right now...), so I'm hoping one of you lovely scent-aholics will be able to clue me in to what this delicious mystery scent is!
Thanks!!!

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THE MOVIE*** PERFUME, The Story Of A Murderer

Angelique — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 07:06:14 GMT

A movie about a mans' obsesssion over scent and the creation of original perfumes. He finds his own way to capture the essense and power of aromatherapy. He's litterally loved to death. Makes you think......

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make rose oil, not heroin @--}-----

Jewelz — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:07:15 GMT

In Afghanistan, a young man tries to persuade local growers to grow roses in an ancient garden for perfume, instead of opium for heroin. The techniques for both have a lot in common:

tinyurl.com/3tncej

I would love to buy their rose oils & support them!

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Sandalwood

Lucy — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 14:25:44 GMT

People here may already know, it is well known, but I thought I would post just in case, most sandalwood you get and I do mean MOST if not ALL is not real.
Real sandalwood is extreeeemely expensive and precious, it is controlled by governments in Asia. The tree is endangered, and can't be farmed because of the very specific and delicate balances and conditions required, it is actually a parasitic tree and it takes at least 50 years before it is grown enough to get a good harvest/mateiral out of it. People have been killed to get the stuff, like when elephants are hunted for their ivory and people defend them. That is not to say there are not good imitations out there, that are made from a blend of other natural and organic materials to mimic the fragrance. Most of it is kept in India for spiritual use, it is traditional and therapeutic, it centers the mind yet seems to encourage the ability to step outside of it.
I do a blog on my perfume interest and ended up doing a fair amount of research into this, that is why I have become aware. If you care to read my entry on it, it's at www.indieperfumes.com, scroll down to see the entry on Sandalwood. Also on Indian aromatic materials, they have amazing things we cannot even get over here. I am hoping in the future that those will become more available to us. Unfortunately, at this time, the Indian perfume makers who have a tradition of thousands of years are being kind of taken over by imitations of Western mass market scents, because that's what their young and rich want right now. Until they wake up one day soon, and realize how great their own tradition is. Maybe in ten years...hopefully less...
Ironically, if you want to know what real sandalwood is like, you have to try the very expensive couture fragrances, like Creed Santal, they have a special exclusive deal with a temple in Sri Lanka, who sells them real sandalwood. They are actually still making their perfume the "old" way, the last ones of that type of perfumer doing this. But they are very very expensive. You can try their stuff at the places that sell it, and they like to talk about it to you, too, so it's pretty educational...

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Anyone ever made Homemade Reed Diffusers?

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:23:59 GMT

I'm trying to figure out what kind of base oil to use to make my own. The bottles sold can't possibly be solid essential oil, so i'm thinking something like plain vegetable oil as the base with a blend of essential oils. The last one I bought was very oily and definitely didn't have any alcohol in it.
I already have the bottles and the reeds...

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Good Aromatherapy Blogs?

Maria — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:39:27 GMT

Hello! I'm helping a friend get her Aromatherapy Blog up and running. She'd like to focus on sharing educational information, recipes, oil profiles, etc.

I'm looking for some blogs that aren't overly promotional and have some great info so that I can help her set a good tone/voice for internet users.

Does anyone have particular favorite blogs?

-Maria
http://www.aromaticsinternational.com/

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cleaning bottles

Nadya L — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 04:43:07 GMT

Hi there, I'm new here. Can someone tell me the proper way to clean those cobalt blue bottles properly before i pour in my blend? currently i just scald them in the hot shower. as the bottle opening is small, i notice inside the bottle don't really dries up. so i poke an orange stick with a a cotton bud to clean the residue. once it looks dry, i pour in my blend only to discover 2 weeks later there's a layer of like thicker substance and some fluffy moldy looking tuff (which i think was from my cotton bud).

is there a proper way to clean the bottles before use. and what if i finished my blend and want to recycle the bottle?

thank you

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Oooh another lovely tribe - perfume for my sister?

Ellie — Wed, 07 May 2008 21:51:56 GMT

Hey people =) I just joined this tribe , i never realised there would be a tribe for this sorta thing too **grins**

Well my sister's birthday is coming up and I want to have a go at making her a nice girly scent...any ideas? Favourites?

I've done a fair bit of research in the past about making perfume (although I'm probably not up to scratch to the perfumery-knowledge of some people here), have any of you got any tips recipes for me?

Thanks a lot :D

Ellie

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want to distill some mint and lavender?

SunDancer — Sun, 11 May 2008 21:22:15 GMT

I've got a huge trashbag of freshly harvested mint. The lavender will be ready in about 3 weeks.

Is anyone interested in making essential oils? Has a distiller and wants to split the harvest?

The best massage oil I've ever had was from these ingredients and homemade.

I think it would be fun to do this not only for the oil, but just learning to do something new and interesting.

I can do this during the week or a weekend before Memorial day. I have a super sweet place to do this with lots of wildlife around.... Just like going camping.... except I live here!

PM me for details.

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What is your signature scent?

lindabelly — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 04:48:12 GMT

I wear either Nag Champa or sandalwood/vanilla almost everyday. One of my co-workers said he knew I had just been in the elevator because it smelled like Champa and he loves it!!

There is a guard who works in the lobby that I love because he always wears Bakhur. It smells so clean, sexy, mysterious and elegant. Everyday, I say HI to him and then I just have to hug him so I can get a big whiff and start my day out right! It makes us both laugh.

What about you?

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Bath Salts

Wendy — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:32:53 GMT

i want to make bath salts, using peppermint and eucalyptus oils. Do i need to add a carrier oil to the epson salt and sea salt? or can i just buy the essential oils without the carrier oil?

This is to be a gift for a friend, so any imput would be great.

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how long to simmer?

Earthgirl — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:53:50 GMT

so im doing an essential oil extraction at home for my first time. im using patchouli from my garden and probably bluebasil from a friend of mine. im only using a stainless steel pot, vegetable steamer, and the lid to put ice on top. how long should i simmer on low? and what do u recommend, dried or fresh herb? when im finished i know dark contianers are suggested but if there unavailable can i place it in a clear jar and keep it in the dark? ive become very interested in oils for massage and would like to know amyones experience with this. what type of base oil is best? can i use vegetable oil if other alternatives arent available? what would u recommend for that special sweetheart? and one last thing...i have dreads, can i use the leftover water in my tighting spray? i would assume yes, but just in case...
thanks anyone for any information!
-missa

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are you a blogger, want to reveiw my new line?

Jenny — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:03:05 GMT

Hi all,

I just launched my aromatherapy / product line called Nectar Essences and I am looking for people to review
the product. The ideal candidate

1) likes organic products
2) has a blog or web presence
3) might benefit from :
a) less stress
b) feeling more alert
c) sleeping better
d) all of the above.

please check out www.nectaressences.com if you are interested.

you can contact me at jenny@nectaressences.com

tell me a little about yourself, your blog, and let's talk! thank you! blessings jenny

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Ambergris and Musk

lindabelly — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:15:27 GMT

Hello
Does anyone know of any place to get some good ambergris besides that one in Italy? What about real deer musk? I bought some ambergris from a woman on EBay and she threw in a tiny sample of the deer musk as a gift and I am hooked!! Unfortunately, I can't find her anymore on EBay, so I was hoping someone here could help.

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San Jose BPAL meetup? Sunday the 17th? Anyone?

Kathy — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 17:32:40 GMT

I've been batting this around the various BPAL (Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab) fan forums, but thought I'd mention it here as well: I'm hosting a meetup on Sunday, February 17, between noon and 3pm, at the Doubletree San Jose Hotel. Which is at 2050 Gateway Place, near the intersection of Airport Parkway and Guadalupe Parkway.
This is the hotel's website: http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/dt/hotel/JOSE-DT-Doubletree-Hotel-San-Jose-California/index.do

The BPAL meetup is taking place in conjunction with Pantheacon -- a pagan con at the hotel -- but **the meetup is not an official P-con event, and it will not cost you anything to attend.** Just in case you, or the tribe mods, were wondering.

We'll have lots of free perfume samples, free caffeine, and free food if you get there early enough. Also special party favors for the first five guests. ::steeples hands and looks over glasses simultaneously::

If you'd like to know more, leave me a comment here, or write me at latzoni@ hotmail.com or latzonik@ yahoo.com . Thanks!

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At the Arboretum

Jewelz — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:00:36 GMT

So I went to the LA Arboretum the other day, mostly to see the LA Mycological Society's annual mushroom fair (I had joined a foray the day before, to help gather specimens in the mountains nearby.)

After checking out the mushroom fair, I wandered into a few of the Arboretum's greenhouses. One of them was the Begonia House. I don't really care much for begonias, but I went in anyway.

I was glad I did. Toward the back of the greenhouse was an interesting plant that looked like a vine version of a pitcher plant. Of course I had to see if its flowers smelled at all. I didn't really expect anything, since begonia don't usually smell, and I presumed this was a relative.

But it did smell. Something faint and sweet and green, bordering on woody. I was fascinated, and kept sniffing it, trying to memorize it, maybe to create something like it later. I wondered what made the smell - the flower itself seemed full of water.

I was just about to leave, and no one was there. So I gently tipped one of the greenish flowers over, and spilled some of its flower-water onto my hand. It seemed like just water, with just the slightest hint of an aloe gel feel. I rubbed it in and sniffed. Nothing. Oh well.

I went on strolling around the Arboretum, and met a friend for lunch. After we ordered, I noticed some sort of scent. Something vaguely sweet. I'd had my hands folded in front of my chin at the table - that scent was me! Or rather, the flower-water from the pitcher plant vine had dried down to that amazing scent I'd tried to memorize! Wow! I put my hand out, and my friend said he could smell it too.

Eau du pitcher plant. That would be an interesting aromatic portrait... :P

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quick technical question ~

pearlsgirl — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:57:40 GMT

i'm helping a friend blend a flea spray. i'm hoping to get an idea on what percentage (it's an oil-base) of the mix should be eo's....we were thinking around 2%, but i'm not sure if that's correct.

thanks,
eden

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scent vibrations

Jewelz — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:13:21 GMT

An amazing book about an amazing character - a scientist who passionately intended to find out once and for all how we discern scents...

http://books.google.com/books?id=sSAEAAAACAAJ&dq=Chandler+Burr&hl=en&prev=http://www.google.com/search?q=chandler+burr&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&sa=X&oi=print&ct=result&cd=2&cad=author-navigational

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Formulating Clay-Based Face Masks & Other Cosmetics?

MacMorrighan — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 05:04:14 GMT

Hey guys, clay-based facial masks are becoming more and more popular with men (particularly the metrosexual variety! *G*), so........I was wondering if anyone might be aware of any books that I could turn to in order to research how various facial masks are made, and what all of the various ingredients, as well as various clays, do or impart onto one's face. ;o)

I'd also like to learn how to make soft soaps, shampoo, hair condityioner and hand/body lotions (my mom was given a wonderful rose-scented lotion that made my skin feel amazing, from Victoria's Secret, but...because she has such a hightened sense of smell she couldn't stand having it around the house, so she threw it away!). Anyone know of any references that I could consult in my quest?

Take Care,
Wade

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making essential oils...?

anastasia — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 17:14:06 GMT

how do you do it?

thank you thank you for any info!

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Chakra Journey with Essential Oils~Denver

Katchi — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:33:45 GMT

Just over a year ago, my Guides encouraged me to blend several of my practices to create this meditation to acknowledge the source of blockages in my chakras and shift my perception by holding back the veil....so to speak.
Particular essential oils immediately effect the limbic system in our brain and can reach areas where toxins are stored from emotional traumas we have experienced in the past. By traveling to "receptors" that can only be reached through our olfactory sense, essential oils are a pathway to healing ourselves.
Several years ago I began channeling aromatic blends at the encouragement of life circumstances and the ethers. Not every scenario that calls for essential oils is indexed in books...and we all do afterall, respond to things differently.
My passion is to make custom blends for individuals...but several years ago a dear friend asked for me to develope a chakra set to be used for Reiki...and so this series was created.
I was simutaneously involved with an apprenticeship in the Tarot...And when I was able to acknowledge I had a blockage in my throat, I asked for guidance and the meditation came to be.
These are individual journeys...the scents themselves will open things up to you...I am here to guide you and support you through the process.
For the next few months I will be doing sessions for donations in exchange of gathering individual imput about the journey.
If you are interested in participating in one of these sessions with small groups of people please contact me.

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Lovely source for oils and education

greengoddess — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:01:23 GMT

http://www.floracopeia.com/index.php

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Caldo's "Moss" Cologne?

MacMorrighan — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 04:08:15 GMT

Hey guys, a while back something really crappy happened to be at our local Target, one afternoon! Well, for the longest time they were selling a new line of mens' products under the brand name of Caldo--I have never seen this for sale anywhere else! Anyway, I found them selling, under this line, an *amazing* cologne that smelled soooooo sexy, called either "oakmoss" or "moss". So, time when by, and I noticed that their selection dwindled until I noticed they had two "Tester Bottles" on display, and no new bottles for purchase. Well, one day I finally had some money to afford a bottle, so I asked a sales person about this, and he brought along one of his "higher ups" when they told me that they didn't have it in stock anymore, and couldn't get it in either! (I could never even find it at Target.Com) So, they took both bottles away (one of which was 100% full!) and threw them away right in front of me, rather than offering to allow me to have one (or even buy one at a reduced price)--I could hear the bottles break as they delibberately threw them into a trash can so that they shattered. I was sooooo pissed!!! That was one of the most amazing cologne that I've ever seen (and *I'm* picky)! I just wish I knew if there was anything I could do about this. *sigh* I wonder if Caldo has a site anywhere (I haven't been able to find one), or if I could contact someone at Target.Com, or even my own local Target?

Take Care,
Wade@MacMorrighan.Net
http://MacMorrighan.CovenSpace.Com

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ISO "Fancy" Bottle Suppliers...

MacMorrighan — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 02:02:23 GMT

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone, here, knows of any fabulous glass boittle suppliers? I am a brewer of religious oils, balms, potions and salves as well as ointments, etc. So........I am searching for lovely bottles for my formulas, between 8 to 12 ounces. Now, because of my tastes, I am looking for something elegent, or "fancy"--without being cheesy or simple (such as beaker-shaped bottled, of stupid-looking yellow sun-motif bottles!)--in coloured glass that comes in each color of the spectrum. Presently, I am searching for a lovely ruby-red glass bottle to hold a formula I've developed for protection. Anyone know of any that'd be up to my darned picky standards?! ;o) Ypu'll see an example of one bottle I own that's similar to what I desire (save that it's a cruet and far too small, as it only holds about 3-5 ounces) on my slide show over at my Blog's Profile Page: http:MacMorrighan.CovenSpace.Com A friend of mine once recommended those Egyptian glass perfume bottles, but they seem so small and damned fragile--I'd be afraid of breaking them or spilling their contents; while, another friend of mine pointed me towards this site with some fabulous "pill boxes" that I simply wish were available in LARGE containers so that I could use them to contain my ointments: http://www.gaelsong.com/product/365/Accessories_Other (click on "Enameled Pill Box")!

Take Care,
Wade@MacMorrighan.Net

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URGENT HELP NEEDED

Fiona Livesey — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:28:02 GMT

hello Im an artist that needs your help. Im looking for people that can help me with my current project:

CHRISTMAS SMELLS

Can u please post back with a smell that reminds you of christmas (and if u want, any other assosiations you may have.) Im planning to bottle all these scents in liquid form and display them all together. I have 4 weeks and need as much help as possible so PLEASE HELP ME
thanks Fiona xx

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Perfume

Alchemy Elixir — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 21:15:34 GMT

Hi Iam wondering if anyone here has seen the UK movie of the title 'Perfume' based onthe wonderfully written novel Perfume the story of a murderer by patrick suskind? Recommend the movie or not? I can't wait until our local cinema gets it.:)

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blending info

Jewelz — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:55:27 GMT

Interesting intro to blending / advice...

http://www.aromaweb.com/articles/aromaticblending.asp

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Little Raven Perfumes

Julia Margaret — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 01:11:24 GMT

now for sale at the e-bay store Pink Lotus Boutique
http://stores.ebay.com/Pink-Lotus-Boutique

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Free Flower Essence Talk in Santa Cruz, CA

Sheryl — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:54:42 GMT

Hi all,

If there are people on this list interested in the spiritual aspects of the flowering plants used in aromatherapy you might also be interested in what I'm going to talk about. I combine flower essences which have no smell with essential oils in the aromatherapy-inspired work I do. If you happen to be in the Santa Cruz area on October 3rd, you're welcome to attend.

Sheryl Karas

Flower Essences as a Tool for Personal and Spiritual Growth
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
United Way Conference Room
(next to Way of Life in the Begonia shopping center at 1210 41st Ave., Capitola)
Free
(part of the free lecture series sponsored by Way of Life)

The evening will include:

• Brief introduction to flower essence remedies
• The mind/body/spirit connection and the world of psychoneuroimmunology
• Archetypal spiritual expressions found in nature and in ourselves
• Using flower essences to come more fully in alignment with our Highest Self
• Questions and answers

Sheryl Karas M.A. has been studying flower essence therapy for 10 years and is currently developing a Flower Essence self-awareness deck to help people learn to use flower essences more effectively. Sheryl makes her living partially as a spiritual counselor and healer with her partner Paul Hood. She also has a line of organic perfume, Mama Love Healing Perfume, which combines flower essence therapy with aromatherapy for specific healing effects.

Contact Sheryl at (831) 325-4076 for more information about her perfume or practice.
Contact Way of Life at 831-464-4113 for specifics about attending the class.

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classes

Jewelz — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:57:32 GMT

I'm thinking of going in January...

http://www.aftelier.com/store/index.php?main_page=page_3

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HI Everyone.

CamelotScribe — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 02:28:39 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I'm new here and just wanted to say hello. I hope to get to know you all better as I go along.

CamelotScribe.

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Spring here

Alchemy Elixir — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 21:37:06 GMT

Spring has arrived here down under, & along with the blossoming cherrys & plumbs, the freesia's & other wild flowers are now in bloom, some violets are still flowering to, how I love the spring.:)

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Car Aromatherapy

vanessa — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 19:19:26 GMT

I was wondering where to find nebulizers for the car, or some other outlet to aromatherapize my automobile? (Even better if it's in the bay area!)

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[Herb] Jar Label Design!

MacMorrighan — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:35:38 GMT

Hey guys, here's something of an "odd" question:

I was wondering if anyone has any advice for designinf labels (as in software, perhaps) for my jars of herbs? I was thinking of a nice, ornate, boarder for each label, with the "common name" and "botanical name" written in a lovely font, with images of the the plant, itself, asthetically placed around the words-- such as leaves, flower tops, roots, trees, seeds, etc. But, these images will ne somewhat "faded", or "lightened" for asthetic purposes. Anyone got any ideas of advice? I can "see" what I want to accomplish, but it's all a matter of finding what is required to "manifest" those results. Ya' know what I mean? ;o) The reason why I ask is because I've found some lovely bottles, and I think I should extend more "loveliness" to their labels, as well...

Take care,
Wade

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lilac perfume

petra — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:59:55 GMT

What are some good lilac perfumes/body sprays?

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~freesias freesias freesias everywhere~here~

gliSTenz — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 06:17:58 GMT

I sooo love this sweet old fashioned flower...we have some wild ones that bloom in the sand dunes down at the beach that no-one else seems to know about but moi...they are hidden but prolific...and soo devinely heavenly...I pick them and pick them and take them to old peoples homes and give them away...

We have our own variety which is called Burtonii...cream with yellow throats....and oh so much more fragrant than the big hybrid ones...and you cannot buy this one commercially anymore but if your granny planted some there they will be...

I think I will dig some corms up after they have flowered as theres alot there and I wouldnt mind having my own little pot of them....for next spring...my daughter was going to be called Freesia but dammit her faher is abit straight....oh well...Honey Rose was close enough,tho she asks me to call her Freesia at times...;0)

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Hi everyone

cindy — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 06:46:36 GMT

I just wanted to say 'hi'.

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Prince/cess waters.

Alchemy Elixir — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 23:58:34 GMT

Hi Everyone who loves the smells of the natural world, & finds some healing from this special place. Id like to post a topic relative to the ingestion of particularly flower waters but also other botanicals. The ingestion of essential oils is a bit controversial, some might have taken some mint oil to calm a tummy, or eaten lozenges for a sore throat with eucalyptus and menthol, but the hydrosols and waters are a much safer way to ingest these wonderful sacred plants extracts. Iv been taking rose water in my water daily & have noticed how calming and beautiful life seems when under it's spell about 15ml to 750ml. When I were younger I developed an appreciation for the natural world, and loved the spring/summer months so much due to the locallly growing jasmine flowers which adding 2 flowers to a bottle of water is so refreshing, this was passed onto friends and has since become a thing we refered to as Princess water (Violet water is a winter habit of mine 2 flowers also) . Using hydrosols and waters is very similar and Iv been experimenting with the few well known ones, ie rose, orange flower, chamomile, & about to try hyssop ( on order).
I guess im wondering if anyone else has similar experience/s or other suggestions, I love to surround my day with botanical smells as much as I can & since water is a necesscity, It's so yummyily practical to include this for myself & want to share with other sensory fiends. lol :)

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beloved oakmoss!

oliv — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 23:47:56 GMT

i adore the smell of oakmoss and have experimented with a few combinations.
does anyone have a favorite combination that includes oakmoss? i'd love to hear it.

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I need Help

Ozzy Ozburn — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:24:27 GMT

I want to make solid, or wax perfumes does anyone have a formula or can take an educted guess.
I thought perhapse some how combining essential Vanilla oil, Bee's wax and maby neem butter might do the trick?

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Lotus Blossom oil

Sophia_Sky — Wed, 29 Dec 2004 04:37:03 GMT

Ok, why can't I find any chemical information on Lotus Blossom oil? I received a bottle that a friend brought back from Egypt. He gave me the perfumer's run down of wha tthe oil was good for, but I would like some confirmation, perferably scientific.

I have looked in my trusty Jeanne Rose book, Essential Oils Desk Reference and J. Lawless' Encyclopedia of Essential Oils. These are the only books I have at my disposall and after 5 web sites, I'm frustrated.

Any sources (internet or book) y'all can recommend to me?

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Advice for a Newbie

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 21:26:13 GMT

Hey all,

While I've always had an interest in Aromatherapy and Perfumery, Jitterbug Perfume really opened my eyes to the power of scent. Since then, I've realized more and more how effected by scent I am. Now I'm ready to start experimenting with essential oils etc, but I am not quite sure where to begin. I have been trying to find a good "beginner's kit" or something of the sort, but I am really at a loss. Not sure what I should be looking for. Any tips? I would be most grateful.

Thanks!

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Fabric softener scent

petra — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 05:13:25 GMT

Does anyone know of any light perfumes that smell like sweet fabric softener?

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Super Cheap Potion Supplies?

MacMorrighan — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:49:06 GMT

Hey guys, one of the key-ingredients for a Potion I want to blend-- an Employment Potion-- is Sandalwood Oil. Anywya, I only have about $15 (I'm reserving $5 for s/h) to spend on Essential Oils, plus a carrier (something happened to my bottle of sweet almost, 'cause it's no longer in my apothacarey!)-- this budget also includes the shipping fee. So, I was wondering if anyone knows of REALLY CHEAP essential oils suppliers I could do business with? The folks I usually buy oils from-- Isis Books & Gifts [http://www.isisbooks.Com]-- are asking for $12/dram of Sandalwood oil! So, I thought to myself, "Surely this is a drastic mark up per dram! After all, the Dryad Design idol of my beloved Morrighan that I bought from Ancient Ways for $45 is being sold at Isis for $90!!!!!!"

Anyway, I also need some Bay (Laurel) Oil, for "winning" and "victory"...though, I've got some ground cinnamon for success, some sea salt for "money" (our word, "salary", comes from a Roman expression for salt). Though, I'd like to add at least two other fragrances, if I can: Now, I immediately thought of baybarry ('cause, "a baybery candle burned down to the socket, always puts money in the pocket!"), but...I don't want a potion that smells *too* piney and herbally, as well as woodsy! So, I may be looking for two other possible ingredients! Anyone else care to recommend anything they can think of-- particularly with some herb-lore attached-- centered around money and actual "work" or "employment" to some extent? ;o)

Heck, on top of that I need to buy two candles (I only buy my ritual candles from SomaLuna.Com!), and at least one sheet of parchment. I just hope I can afford all this for the spell I have planned-- jeeze, it sucks not having the supplies on hand when you REQUIRE them for use!

I tried scoring a job once before without any sort of a Magickal aid, and I made a promice to myself that I'd never do it again without one!

Take Care,
Wade

PS: You know, as commonly used as Sandalwood Essential Oil is-- particularly in aromatherapy-- you'd think it's be skags cheaper than what I've seen it!

PPS: Please, *no one* recommend AzureGreen as a source. I *refuse* to purchase oils from them, because, despite their claims to being "Essential Oils" (at their quantity and prices), they clearly only sale fragrence oils!

PPPS: Also, if anyone's gonna' say, "Well, you might have to just bite the bullet!", don't bother responding. ;o) That's defeatist! Besides, there's ALWAYS a choice, or an option! You just have to find it, first.

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Interesting finds...

Jewelz — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 05:26:27 GMT

Feel free to share any new discovery you may have discovered...

Here's my contribution: birch leaf extract from Lithuania

http://www.balticshop.com/cgi-bin/item.cgi?item=11800&cat=0850&ti
_Bath_and_Health

Add it to your bath, or add it to your face & body oils - it's very rejuvenating to the skin, and a nice scent.

Otherwise - it's very expensive to buy in a readymade oil or lotion (Weleda, $15-18; Dr. Harushka, about $24+.)

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What is this fragrance?

petra — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 05:07:41 GMT

What is the main scent ingredient for Yves Rocher Phytum Hair Care Nutrition - Replenishing Shampoo/Conditioner? I think it is "Linden Blossom" flower, but I'm not sure. I LOVE the scent of these hair products but want to find the same scent in a perfume and other body care products if you know of any, please post them up. Thanks for your help :)

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Good Quality Essential Oils??

kj — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:37:37 GMT

Hello Everyone,
I'm looking to purchase Essential Oils online
Here are some brands that i was considering:

1:Aura Cacia
2.Now
3.Simplers
4.Oshadhi
5. The Essential Oil Company

Any recommendations asto which brand to purchase?

Thanks

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Wheres the Lotus??

rjokay — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 03:07:17 GMT

Been searching for her sweet exotic enfolding nature. Beauty. Elegant. Sensual and light...

Got any recommendations?

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OMG - a "Scent Bar" ?!

Jewelz — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 19:31:43 GMT

Wow -

http://luckyscent.com/scentbar/index2.asp

plus, you can get samples online... and they have a seasonal trunk show! :P

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Pheremones

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 02:50:38 GMT

Which essential oils or perfumes would mimic pheromones the most natural way? They are getting sold synthetically and I wonder, why not make your own ones, naturally.

What scents would you use to mimic pheromones?

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Jitterbug Perfume

lindabelly — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 04:12:18 GMT

I don't know if any of you are fans of Tom Robbins and have read THE best book of all time, Jitterbug Perfume, but I need your help.....

I am re-reading the book, and I have endeavored to actually try to make the perfume. It calls for
Lemon Citron
Jasmine
Ambergris
Extract of beet pollen

I have lemon essential oil and jasmine, but can anyone recommend a good source for ambergris and what in the world would you use for extract of beet pollen (yes, BEET, as in the vegetable)????

Any suggestions are GREATLY APPRECIATED. Thank you!!

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Diffusers/Nebulizers

kj — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:44:42 GMT

Hello Everyone,
So now the search begins for diffusers and nebulizers.
i see many different nebulizers
i bought one from rainbow groceries in sf,its sooo loud
looking at the moment at the spa scenter(company:hubmar of france)
seems to be at most aromatherapy stores,also need to get another nebulizer(quiet one)
do you guys use a diffuser or a nebulizer at home,if yes,which one?,any recommendations
Thanks alot :)
-keshav

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how perfume gets made

azee — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:33:29 GMT

http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/perfume

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Alcohol-free perfume?

Salihah — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:36:03 GMT

Can anyone give some suggestions for an alcohol free base for making perfume? This is my first time delving into this and I'd like to give perfume making a try, but I want to do it sans alcohol. ; )

Also...could I use an oil base instead? Is there a way to infuse a scent into a carrier oil...then add water to dilute it so it isn't as oily?

Forgive my ignorance! lol This is all new to me!

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I want to play Kodo (an incense game...)

Jewelz — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:22:25 GMT

Here's a link:
http://www.scentsofearth.com/Kodo/What-is-Kodo.htm

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Got Cocoa Absolute

rjokay — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 23:21:22 GMT

Deep lush and sweet. Now I am pondering all the stuff that I can do with it. I would love to make a goddess perfume that has some rose, patchouli, and maybe a bit of neroli kissed in there.

I also want to make a nice room/aura spray.

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Anyone seen the movie Perfume?

Jewelz — Tue, 29 May 2007 17:26:15 GMT

I read the book awhile back, and I heard the movie came out last year, but I missed it...

Haven't found it on DVD yet - anyone seen it?

The pics on IMDB look cool - esp the scenes in the perfume shops with all the crazy old bottles !!

:)

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make your own Cola - found in food tribe

enigmagnet — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 22:59:48 GMT

hello aroma lovers,

i found this post in a food tribe and thought the people here might be interested -

how to make your own Cola using essential oils:

http://tribes.tribe.net/foodtraditions/thread/22fd4fb9-29bf-42cf-bb8f-b18599ca9893#6e7b50e8-aa0a-4ddd-ab64-9fe8abdc5312

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topic page not loading

Julia Margaret — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 01:03:28 GMT

when ever i go to this tribe page the only thing that loads is the events page. it won't let me see any topics, not even this one. its been this way for a few days now, I know i don't respond on every topic, but i do enjoy reading them. help.
julia

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incense

azee — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:32:29 GMT

i have found the brand tulasi
for incense
to be superior to others

i am very sensitive to adulterated fragrance
so perhaps other brands are wonderful, too

because tulasi causes me no "reactions,"
i've not investigated any further

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Lets get some more photos up here - feel free to submit anytime!

elsabella — Thu, 31 May 2007 19:40:15 GMT

PS: Thank you everyone, for joining my tribe! I'm so happy that there are so many wonderful people exploring the aromatic universe. Big love to you all.

~ Elsa

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oils for depression, energy release, uplifting??

anastasia — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:47:53 GMT

any knowledge of oils that uplift from depressed or lethargic states? i am also carrying a lot of negative, stagnant energy that i would like to clear.
i am thankful for any input!

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Fav books

Alchemy Elixir — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 23:08:01 GMT

I have been into smell for some time and there has only been a few books as of yet to have touched me with their dedication to this wonderful sense. I have read Jitterbug perfume by tom robbins, perfume by patrick suskind, a history of the senses, other books would be different guides to aromatherapy which I am also very inspired by also, but does anyone have any recommendations?

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Vanilla again...

rjokay — Fri, 18 May 2007 05:55:02 GMT

Anyone recommend any blends or vanillas online from a store or supplier??

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Neem oil

Alchemy Elixir — Mon, 14 May 2007 00:09:50 GMT

After my latest base cream, I experimented with neem oil which has such a strong smell. The best comment Iv gottn after adding EO's was It smells like Turkish delight!!. Iam wondering if any of you guys have ever worked with neem oil and what have you used with it to complement the natural fragrance of the neem? So next time I may have a few things up my sleve. I used Eo's of Neroli, rose geranium, ylang ylang, and Benzoin. The decoction used for the base was Marshmallow, so it's slightly sweet also.

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A Hem Lily Incense

MacMorrighan — Wed, 16 May 2007 03:25:26 GMT

Hey guys, I just bought a lovely box of A Hem Lily Incense-- it smells divine! According to the Hindu shop owners the Kali Ma particularly enjoys heady-floral scents [eg. Rose, Jasmine, Vanilla, etc.!]; incidentally, Ganesha adores Sandalwood. Anyway, it hit me that such a scent would make a wonderful incense for the Rites of Spring! Anyone happen to know how such a Lily Incense might be constructed naturally? ;o)

Take Care,
Wade

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Making an Amber perfume

DeLacey — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 20:10:37 GMT

I received a vial of amber perfume, with the resin still in it and
just can't get enough of it. In fact, I got it 3 weeks ago and it's almost
gone!

I must make more!

I have some resin and was wondering what would be a good
carrier.

shanks!!

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I would like to Hi!

moonalisa — Thu, 10 May 2007 19:43:46 GMT

Hi everyone, I am new to this group, but not so new to tribe. I am just lame and never post. The subject of perfumery and alchemy are my life's passion, and I am very excited to see so many with same.

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Aromatherapy-Energy Boost

Heather — Wed, 09 May 2007 15:30:53 GMT

Here is a blend to use when you are fatigued and need a boost.

2 drops Basil
1 drop Cypress
2 drops Grapefruit

by AromaThyme.com
http://www.aromathyme.com

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Peru balsam

Alchemy Elixir — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:18:19 GMT

Hi fellow lovers of aromatherapy have any of you had experience with this new edition of mine :Myroxylon balsamum var.pereirae, or peru balsam? just wondering about ideas for this new little gem. cheers:)

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Insect repellants???

herecomesthesun — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:36:18 GMT

What are some essential oils that are good insect repellants?

I have things like lemongrass, lavendar and geranium so far.

Anything else?

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Introducing myself

CarlaG — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 02:58:40 GMT

Hi Everyone,
I'm Carla I'm new to this site as of yesterday. I hope to learn a lot. I make my own Perfumes, Lotion, Bath Salts and Lip Balms.

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