Fragrance Dilution Calculator
Calculate exactly how much fragrance oil and carrier to use to dilute a fragrance to a desired concentration.
How to Use the Fragrance Dilution Calculator
- Enter your current fragrance concentration percentage.
- Enter the target concentration you want to achieve.
- Enter the total volume you want to end up with.
- Click Calculate to get fragrance oil and carrier amounts.
Use Cases
- •Diluting a parfum to EDT strength.
- •Making a body mist from a concentrated essential oil blend.
- •Scaling up perfume batches to a specific concentration.
- •Teaching dilution concepts in perfumery courses.
Formula
C1V1 = C2V2 → Fragrance Oil = (C2 × V2) / C1. Carrier = V2 − Fragrance Oil.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C1V1=C2V2?
This is the dilution formula from chemistry: initial concentration times initial volume equals final concentration times final volume. It lets you calculate how much stock solution to use to achieve a target concentration.
Can I dilute a perfume that is already weaker?
No — you can only dilute to a lower concentration. If your desired concentration is higher than the current one, you would need to add more fragrance oil, which is a different calculation.
What carrier is best for dilution?
For alcohol-based perfumes, use perfumer's alcohol. For oil-based fragrances, use a neutral carrier oil like fractionated coconut oil or jojoba.