# DPG

Source: https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/dpg

Smells of: faintly sweet, slightly oily
Role: solvent, carrier

DPG, or dipropylene glycol, has a faintly sweet, slightly oily scent that is often undetectable in finished fragrances. It serves primarily as a solvent and carrier, helping to dissolve other fragrance materials and ensuring an even distribution in the formula. While it doesn't contribute much to the scent profile itself, it enhances the longevity and stability of the fragrance. DPG works well with a wide range of materials, particularly heavier oils and resins, making it a versatile choice for various compositions. In this catalogue, it is typically used at doses ranging from 1.400% to 4.60%, with a common concentration around 3.000%.

## How the catalogue uses it
- Appears in 2 formulas.
- Dose: 1.00% to 5.00%, average 3.00%.

- Usually weighed alongside: Geraniol, Ethylene Brassylate, Florol, Linalool, Styrallyl Acetate, Phenethyl Alcohol.

## What can replace it
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Benzyl Benzoate
- TEC
- Triethyl Citrate

## Citing this
Cite as: "DPG — Dupe Hacking raw material profile", https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/dpg