Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF SOLID PERFUME

Shubhangi Manikpuriya*, Rajashree Raparthi, Priti Nawale, Sakshi Unhale, Puja Kale, Rohit Kulkarni, Dr. Suresh Sudke

ABSTRACT

The development of new fragrances has seen significant progress, yet there’s a notable gap in reformulating perfumes, particularly in solid form. Despite their longevity in the market, solid perfumes remain relatively obscure due to their perceived rigidity. While solid cosmetic substances are not novel, solid perfumes still lack the recognition enjoyed by other forms. Solid perfumes, essential for personal elegance, blend fragrant oils or compounds to impart enduring and appealing scents to the body or living spaces, fostering confidence and well-being by relieving stress and enhancing mood and sleep. Typically crafted with beeswax and scented with essential oils or fragrance oils such as almond, jojoba, grapeseed, or olive oil, they offer moisturizing properties alongside therapeutic benefits, like pain relief and antimicrobial effects. Despite the lack of widespread awareness, there’s a growing interest in solid perfumes, especially those derived from natural oils andextracts, offering customers a vegan option with added therapeutic value.

Keywords: Solid perfume, Lavender oil, lemongrass oil, Beeswax, long lasting fragrance, etc.