Ouverture
The Ouverture formula is a type formula in the Oriental Floral family: 66 raw materials decoded by GC-MS and rebuilt so you can make it yourself, using materials you can order rather than captives no shop will sell you. It opens with Fig Leaf, Orange, Magnolia, a heart of Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang, Indian Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose, settles on Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla, Cashmere Wood, Incense. Below you can see every ingredient of Ouverture; unlock the formula to reveal the exact percentages and recreate it yourself for a fraction of the retail price.
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Exact percentages, dilutions and dosages for all 66 materials, plus the calculator that scales the recipe to any amount.
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How it worksComposition
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See exact percentages, dilutions and dosage for every one of the 66 materials in this composition.
Anatomy of this formula
What follows is not published anywhere else: it comes from comparing this composition against the other 796 in the catalogue.
Its signature
These materials appear in few other formulas. They are what makes Ouverture recognisable.
- Gamma Valerolactone in 2 of 796 formulas
- Brahmanol in 2 of 796 formulas
- Whiskey Lactone in 7 of 796 formulas
- Magnolia Oil in 13 of 796 formulas
- Cistus Absolute in 19 of 796 formulas
Built from the same palette
If you have the materials for this one, you are halfway to these.
- Blue Sapphire 32 materials in common
- Playing With The Devil 32 materials in common
- La Capitale 31 materials in common
- Alien Goddess 30 materials in common
Complexity
66 materials, against a catalogue median of 60. Richer than 62% of the formulas here: expect a long shopping list.
The shared backbone
Materials this formula holds in common with most of modern perfumery.
- Coumarin in 524 of 796 formulas
- Vanillin in 496 of 796 formulas
- Ethylene Brassylate in 478 of 796 formulas
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FAQ
What is the Ouverture formula?
The Ouverture type formula is a Oriental Floral composition of 66 raw materials, decoded by GC-MS analysis and rewritten so every material can actually be bought. It is our own interpretation, not a copy of anyone's sheet.
What notes are in Ouverture?
Ouverture features notes of Fig Leaf, Orange, Magnolia, Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang, Indian Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose, Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla, Cashmere Wood, Incense.
How many ingredients does the Ouverture formula have?
The Ouverture formula contains 66 raw materials, each identified by GC-MS and rebuilt with buyable materials.
Is this the exact Ouverture recipe?
Yes. The unlocked formula lists every material with its exact percentage and dilution, which is what you need to weigh it at home. The ingredient list on this page is public; the dosages come with the formula.
How much does it cost to make Ouverture at home?
Making your own Ouverture from the raw materials costs a small fraction of a retail bottle — the exact materials and quantities are in the unlocked formula, plus a batch calculator to scale any amount.
Do I need experience to use the Ouverture formula?
No. The formula is already in parts per 100, and the batch calculator turns it into the grams to weigh for whatever amount you want to make. You need a 0.01 g scale, perfumer's alcohol and the raw materials on the list.
