The amount of fragrance needed is governed by many factors.... the nature of the fragrance itself, the desired effect in the finished product, and the expense itself. The following can help serve as a general guide.

Perfume .................... 283 to 907 grams per 4.5 kilograms

Cologne .................... 113 to 227 grams per 4.5 kilograms

Aerosol Mist ............... 5% to 15% of the basic formula

Bath Oil ................... 113 to 454 grams per 4.5 kilograms

Bath Salts ................. 227 to 454 grams per 45 kilograms

Brilliantine ............... 7 grams per 4.5 kilograms of oil

Bubble Bath ................ 227 to 454 grams per 45 kilograms

Bubble Bath Liquid ......... 14 to 28 grams per 45 kilogram

Candles .................... 1% to 6% in paraffin

Creams ..................... 113 to 227 grams per 45 kilograms

Deodorant .................. 85 to 113 grams per 45 kilograms

Deodorant Liquid ........... 3.5 to 7 grams per 45 kilogram

Dusting Powder ............. 113 to 170 grams per 45 kilogram

Face Powder ................ 227 to 454 grams per 45 kilograms

Hair Preparations .......... 7 to 14 grams per 45 kilogram

Hair Lacquer ............... 0.025% in PVP base spray............... 0.05% if in shellac base

Hand Lotion ................ 7 grams per 45 kilogram

Pomade ..................... 113 to 227 grams per 45 kilograms

Sachet ..................... 1360 to 2268 grams per 45 kilograms

Shampoo .................... 7 to 14 grams per 45 kilogram

Shave Lotion .............. 7 to 14 grams per 45 kilogram

Soap ....................... 113 to 454 grams per 45 kilograms

Soap Liquid ................ 7 to 28 grams per 45 kilogram

Stick Cologne .............. 907 to 1814 grams per 45 kilograms

Sun Screens ................ 3.5 to 28 grams per 45 kilogram

Talc ....................... 113 to 170 grams per 45 kilograms

In practice, colognes usually require about 5% unless a deluxe product is being made. Perfume generally takes about 560 grams per 45 kilogram of alcohol. Cosmetic creams and lotions are better under-perfumed, for they are generally left on the skin for prolonged periods of time. From 0.2 to 0.25% often gives a softer and more pleasant note than a higher concentration.

Conversion Table:

1 Ounce = 28.35 Grams

25 Grams = 0.88 Ounce

4 Ounces = 113.4 Grams

100 Grams = 3.52 Ounces

100 Grams = 0.10 Kilograms

8 Ounces = 226.8 Grams

200 Grams = 7.05 Ounces

200 Grams = 0.20 Kilograms

1 Pound = 453.59 Grams

400 Grams = 0.88 Pound

400 Grams = 0.40 Kilograms

400 Grams = 14.1 Ounces

7 Pounds = 3175.13 Grams

3 Kilograms = 6.61 Pounds

3 Kilograms = 105.82 Ounces

25 Pounds = 11339.75 Grams

11 Kilograms = 24.25 Pounds

11 Kilograms = 388.00 Ounces

Cubic Centimeters = minims X 16.231

Cubic Centimeters = fluid ounces X 0.0338

Cubic Centimeters = fluid drams  X 0.2705

Drams (avdp) = grains X 27.3437

Drams (avdp) = grams X 1.7718

Drams (avdp) = ounces X 0.0625

Fluid Drams = milliliters X 3.6967

Fluid Drams = minims X 60.0

Fluid Drams = fluid ounces X 0.125

Fluid Ounces = fluid drams X 8.0

Fluid Ounces = liters X 0.02957

Fluid Ounces = milliliters X 29.5735

Fluid Ounces = minims X 480.0

Gallons (US) = milliliters X 3785.0

Gallons (US) = minims X 61440.0

Gallons (US) = fluid ounces X 128.0

Grains = drams (avdp) X 0.03657143

Grains = grams X 0.0648

Grams = drams (avdp) X 0.5644

Grams = grains X 15.43

Grams = ounces (avdp) X 0.03527

Kilograms = drams (avdp) X 564.38

Kilograms = grains X 15432.36

Kilograms = grams X 1000.0

Kilograms = ounces (avdp) X 35.274

Kilograms = pounds (avdp) X 2.205

Liters = fluid drams X 270.512

Liters = gallons (US) X 0.2642

Liters = minims X 16230.73

Liters = fluid ounces X 33.814

Milliliters = fluid drams X 0.2705

Milliliters = liters X 0.001

Milliliters = minims X 16.231

Milliliters = fluid ounces X 0.0338

Minims = fluid drams X 0.0167

Minims = milliliters X 0.061612

Pounds (avdp) = drams (avdp) X 256.0

Pounds (avdp) = grains X 7000.0

Pounds (avdp) = grams X 453.5924

Pounds (avdp) = kilograms X 0.4536

Pounds (avdp) = ounces (avdp) X 16.0

Specific Gravity = Pounds per gallon (US) / 8.34