Renaissance
The Renaissance formula is a type formula in the Citrus Aromatic family: 40 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 Lemon, Tangerine, Bergamot, Petitgrain, a heart of Mint, Lily-of-the-valley, Rose, settles on Musk, Virginian Cedarwood, Amber, Patchouli. Below you can see every ingredient of Renaissance; 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 40 materials, plus the calculator that scales the recipe to any amount.
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How it worksComposition
| Material | Supplier | CAS | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Lemon Oil FCF | — | 8008-56-8 | |
| Bergamote 000136 | — | — | |
| Galaxolide | — | 1222-05-5 | |
| Alpha Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde | — | 101-86-0 | |
| Hedione | — | 24851-98-7 | |
| Linalyl Acetate | — | 115-95-7 | |
| Yellow Mandarin Oil | — | 8008-31-9 | |
| Beta Ionone | — | 14901-07-6 | |
| Methyl Ionone Gamma Coeur | — | 127-51-5 | |
| Exaltolide | — | 106-02-5 | |
| Patchouli Oil Light Patchoulol | — | 8014-09-3 | |
| Ambercore | — | — | |
| Cedryl Acetate | — | 77-54-3 | |
| Juniper Berry Oil | — | 8012-91-7 | |
| Nutmeg Oil | — | 8008-45-5 | |
| Para Cymene | — | 99-87-6 | |
| Tonalid | — | — | |
| Habanolide | — | 111879-80-2 | |
| Petitgrain Bigarade Oil | — | 8014-17-3 | |
| Spike Lavender Oil | — | 8016-78-2 | |
| Scotch Spearmint Oil | — | 8008-79-5 | |
| Citral | — | 5392-40-5 | |
| Triplal | — | 68039-49-6 | |
| Citronellol | — | 106-22-9 | |
| Geraniol | — | 106-24-1 | |
| Ambrox Super | — | — | |
| Ambranum | — | — | |
| Australian Sandalwood Oil | — | 8024-35-9 | |
| Coumarin | — | 91-64-5 | |
| Ethyl Vanillin | — | 121-32-4 | |
| Neryl Acetate | — | 141-12-8 | |
| Geranyl Acetate | — | 105-87-3 | |
| Butylated Hydroxytoluene | — | 128-37-0 | |
| Neobutenone Alpha 20% | — | — | |
| Ethyl Acetate | — | 141-78-6 | |
| Heliotropin | — | 120-57-0 | |
| Benzyl Acetate | — | 140-11-4 | |
| Lilyflore | — | 285977-85-7 | |
| Bulgarian Rose Otto Oil | — | 8007-01-0 | |
| Peppermint Oil | — | 8006-90-4 |
Unlock the full formula
See exact percentages, dilutions and dosage for every one of the 40 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 Renaissance recognisable.
- Spike Lavender Oil in 7 of 796 formulas
- Para Cymene in 16 of 796 formulas
- Ambercore in 57 of 796 formulas
- Ambranum in 59 of 796 formulas
- Cedryl Acetate in 60 of 796 formulas
Built from the same palette
If you have the materials for this one, you are halfway to these.
- Amber Pour Homme 24 materials in common
- 212 Men 23 materials in common
- Code Profumo 22 materials in common
- Erba Gold 22 materials in common
Complexity
40 materials, against a catalogue median of 60. Leaner than 89% of the formulas here: fewer materials to buy and to weigh.
The shared backbone
Materials this formula holds in common with most of modern perfumery.
- Hedione in 656 of 796 formulas
- Coumarin in 524 of 796 formulas
- Linalyl Acetate in 413 of 796 formulas
Reviews
3.0· 1 reviewOnly verified buyers can review this formula. Unlock it to leave a rating.
- Aubrey HellerVerified buyer
tested a bunch of Citrus Aromatic alternatives last month — this was the clear winner. the formula is well balanced, nothing is fighting for attention. 3 stars, it's nice but i expected a bit more character.
FAQ
What is the Renaissance formula?
The Renaissance type formula is a Citrus Aromatic composition of 40 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 Renaissance?
Renaissance features notes of Lemon, Tangerine, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Mint, Lily-of-the-valley, Rose, Musk, Virginian Cedarwood, Amber, Patchouli.
How many ingredients does the Renaissance formula have?
The Renaissance formula contains 40 raw materials, each identified by GC-MS and rebuilt with buyable materials.
Is this the exact Renaissance 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 Renaissance at home?
Making your own Renaissance 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 Renaissance 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.
