Beauty & Cosmetics

Fragrance dilution calculator

Concentrate and alcohol for a given concentration (EDT, EDP, extrait).

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ℹ️ To blend a homemade fragrance: mix the scent concentrate with alcohol (and a little water). Let it macerate for several weeks. Indicative calculation, 100% local.

Prepare a dilution

Enter the total volume and target concentration: the tool gives the concentrate, the alcohol and the resulting category.

Common categories

  • Eau de Cologne: < 5%
  • Eau de toilette: 5–15%
  • Eau de parfum: 15–20%
  • Extrait: ≥ 20%

Example

InputValue
Total volume30 ml
Concentration18%
Concentrate5.4 ml
Alcohol24.6 ml
CategoryEau de parfum

Indicative. 100% local calculation.

Frequently asked questions

What concentrations per category?

Guide: eau de Cologne < 5%, eau de toilette 5–15%, eau de parfum 15–20%, extrait ≥ 20%.

Which alcohol to use?

Perfumer’s alcohol (perfume-grade ethanol, ~96°). A little distilled water can be added per recipe.

Should it macerate?

Yes: several weeks of maceration away from light improve longevity and harmony.