Guest guest Posted November 5, 2002 Report Share Posted November 5, 2002 Just for the sake of correctness I should have said that guaiyl acetate produced by acetylation of guaiawood may be the whole acetylated oil itself, or the isolated purer compound. Guaicwood itself was formerely used as a fixative of course. Guaiacwood oil is the starting material to produce guaiazulene, the blue-black inflammtory susbstance. You might find the latter, or derivatives, ias adulterants of " blue " oils such as commercial chamomile oils, yarrow oil etc. since they lose colour with age. I find that guaiacwood oil is an interesting substance to play around with - it doest seem too difficult to incorporate it into simple compositions, but don't use too much! Tony www.tonyburfierld.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 > > > > > It is very thick and sticky stuff, so I dilute in alcohol- plus it is > strong so it's helpful anyway to manage it. > Such a sexy base note- yum! Deep and tenacious, woody and somewhat > sweet. A little goes a long way- great in men's and unisex scents. > Reminds me of after the campfire. I think with some Nagamotha at the > base it might be great. > > > http://www.WholeLifeEssentials.com > Natural Aromatherapy Products for Your Whole Life! > > ]Thankyou I read that the good stuff has a slight rosey scent and the bad stuff smells like a forest fire.....guess I have the bad stuff but I like it anyway.....no hint of roses in mine. I would like to know some other oils it would be good with. I am new to the perfume/blending world and all the education I have gotten right off of this forum so suggestions are most helpful as are critiques both negative and positive.....how else am I going to learn. This is what I have blended together with my guaiacwood so far. Bergamot,amyris,vetiver. Do you or dont you think this works and why? What would you leave out? What would you put in? I am thinking I might have it too heavy on the dark and musty but not sure what would brighten it. thankyou so much dolores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 On Jan 25, 2005, at 9:25 PM, dolores conrad wrote: > Thankyou I read that the good stuff has a slight > rosey scent and the bad stuff smells like a forest fire.... Well, like Vetiver they vary a lot regarding smokiness. The one I have is complex, sweet, woody, and smokey- in a wonderful way- not burnt- just rich and smoky. It does have a touch of forest fire- but very nice. > .guess I > have the bad stuff but I like it anyway.....no hint of roses in mine. See what happens when it is diluted. Mine also has pretty pervasive waxy honey-beeswax note- more Honey sweet than Rose floral. > > I would like to know some other oils it would be good with. I think it depends on what you are going for. I use it much like Vetiver in a base accord. A little goes along way. Other woody essences go well- Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Spikenard, Cedarwood, and also Patchouli. Citrus and spice oils work well. http://www.WholeLifeEssentials.com Natural Aromatherapy Products for Your Whole Life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 > I would like to know some other oils it would be good with. my notes indicate that generally guaiacwood is a middle note and that it works well with rose. oakmoss and orris. i suggest placing a bit on a test strip and really getting to know the material well on it's own, all its aspects. then look at the molecular make up of this oil, that will give you clues as to what it will work well with. from there, place other notes on individual scent strips and smell together. depending how long your guaiacwood lasts on the scent strip you can begin to tell if it behaves as a middle, middle to base or base note. also good to note is that it has " fixative properties " . so that's a more linear / left brain approach. this aspect of really getting to know a material can be exceptionally rewarding. for example, you can take this a step further, and ask for the guardians of this plant to step forward and guide you. smell the oil before going to bed, perhaps make a small sample single note blend with it and put it on before sleep, holding the intention to know it's essence more deeply. be mindful of the dreams that evening, and notice any hints that may present themselves the next day. i have a fondness for this material because it comes from my homeland, argentina. roseanne tartaro has some good information on here site here: http://www.sunrosearomatics.com/eodesc/guaiacwood.html -R- Roxana Villa Visual and Aromatic Artist http://www.roxanavilla.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 " you can take this a step further, and ask for the guardians of this plant to step forward and guide you. " I so love this idea, but I'm just not sure I am sufficiently connected to the magikal aspects to hear what they have to say. Any help for an eager apprentice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 > " you can take this a step further, and ask for the guardians of this > plant > to step forward and > guide you. " > > I so love this idea, but I'm just not sure I am sufficiently connected > to > the magikal aspects to hear what they have to say. Any help for an > eager > apprentice? faith! of course you are connected to magic! if you are tuning into the guardian, then you don't need magical " information " . the guardian will supply all *you* need to know. it's all in the intention. a very right brain type of deal. " Intent is the Force that changes and reorders energy and structure " - Kaitryne Durham -R- Roxana Villa Visual and Aromatic Artist http://www.roxanavilla.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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