Original, untested educational sketch for documented blotter studies. Percentages describe the relative masses of the named undiluted aromatic materials, not a ready-to-wear perfume. No finished-product safety, stability or IFRA conformity assessment has been performed. Account for stock solvents if substituting diluted materials and follow supplier handling guidance.
STUDY OBJECTIVE
Compare the fresher cologne direction of dihydromyrcenol with the fruitier floral character of linalyl acetate.
Formula proportions
These are undiluted aromatic parts totalling 100. The builder initially assumes neat materials (100% stock strength). To preserve these aromatic ratios with diluted stocks, divide each material’s parts by its stock fraction before scaling: 10 neat parts at 10% strength require 100 stock parts. Changing only the stock-strength field changes the aromatic ratio; it does not adjust the amount weighed.
| Material | Relative parts |
|---|---|
| Linalyl acetate | 50 |
| Dihydromyrcenol | 35 |
| Linalool | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
Study method
- Smell each reference separately and write one distinguishing observation.
- Build the sketch using the named aromatic percentages with stock corrections where needed.
- Use labelled blotters and document the evaluation dilution.
- Compare with a 40:45:15 variation, keeping the linalool share constant.
- Write the direction of the change before writing a preference.
What to evaluate
- Which version feels more floral, and which more cologne-like?
- Does a fruit association become stronger or weaker?
- How does the balance change between the first and later readings?
Record this trial
Keep a separate journal entry for each revision, dilution, and study date.