Fragrances That Don't Discolor In Cold Process Soap
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Wondering which MWFC fragrances don't discolor in cold process soap?
For our MWFC soapers, this list is here to help make selecting your next fragrance a little easier!
All fragrance oils below have been tested in cold process soap and reported to have no discoloration.
All soap recipes are different and not all achieve the same results, so consider this your starting point.
You will still want to perform your own testing with your own recipe. We have listed the fragrance oil, its max percentage for IFRA Category 9, and various testing notes.
Happy making!
| Fragrance Oil + Category 9 Max % | CP Soap Testing Notes | Acceleration, Ricing, Trace, Scent Retention |
|---|---|---|
Agave Nectar + Lime BlossomCat. 9 Max:21.22% |
Tested at 0.05 FO load with a recipe containing 0.3 lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 0.05 superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.0001 vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: None Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Mild / Moderate |
Barber ShoppeCat. 9 Max:7.50% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 4/30/22 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: None - Slight Ricing: Very Slight Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Strong |
Cactus WaterCat. 9 Max:3.79% |
Tested at MAX (3.79%) FO load, 12/11/22 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: Very Slight Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Moderate |
CitronellaCat. 9 Max:21.00% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 3/07/23 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: None Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Strong |
Coastal WatersCat. 9 Max:8.44% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 12/27/21 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: Slight Ricing: Slight Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Strong |
Endless Weekend (type)Cat. 9 Max:8.88% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 3/07/23 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: None Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Mild |
GardeniaCat. 9 Max:28.77% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 12/19/22 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: Fast Ricing: None Trace: Scent Retention: Strong |
Georgia PeachCat. 9 Max:8.90% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 05/02/22 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: None Ricing: None Trace: Slow Scent Retention: Mild |
Harvest FigCat. 9 Max:4.29% |
Tested at MAX (4.29%) FO load, 5/27/23 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: Slight Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Strong |
Key LimeCat. 9 Max:18.35% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 2/11/22 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: None Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Very Strong |
Laundry Day (type)Cat. 9 Max:19.00% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 1/10/24 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: None Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Strong |
Leaves (type)Cat. 9 Max:17.70% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 2/11/22 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: None Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Strong |
London MistCat. 9 Max:26.35% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 12/21/24 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: None Ricing: None Trace: Slows down trace Scent Retention: Medium |
Love Spell (type)Cat. 9 Max:17.45% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 01/01/22 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: None Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Very Strong |
Macintosh AppleCat. 9 Max:25.55% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 04/30/22 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: Slight Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Strong |
Mahogany Apple (type)Cat. 9 Max:5.79% |
Tested at 5% FO load with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: None Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Pending |
Midnight MoonflowerCat. 9 Max:18.95% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 09/24/22 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: Slight Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Very Strong |
MistletoeCat. 9 Max:11.76% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 8/12/22 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: None Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Strong |
Pink Sands (type)Cat. 9 Max:6.14% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 3/07/23 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: Slight Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Mild |
Rio Radiance Cheirosa 87 (type)Cat. 9 Max:14.63% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 09/01/23 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: Very Fast Ricing: None Trace: Very Fast Scent Retention: Moderate |
Rose BouquetCat. 9 Max:5.45% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 2/11/22 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: Fast Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Very Strong |
Ruby Red MartiniCat. 9 Max:22.81% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 12/21/24 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: None Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Strong |
Silent SnowfallCat. 9 Max:37.77% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 5/18/25 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: None Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Strong |
Sweet Grace (type)Cat. 9 Max:8.25% |
Tested at 5% FO load with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: None Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Medium |
Sweet Orange + Chili PepperCat. 9 Max:2.88% |
Tested at MAX (2.88%) FO load, 12/29/21 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: None Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Strong |
Sweet StrawberryCat. 9 Max:14.23% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 12/29/21 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: Slight Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Mild |
The Perfect ManCat. 9 Max:15.00% |
Tested at 5% FO load with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: None Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Strong |
Watermelon Lemonade (type)Cat. 9 Max:6.03% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 12/29/21 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: Very Slight Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Mild |
White Orchid + TeakwoodCat. 9 Max:12.23% |
Tested at 0.05 FO load with a recipe containing 0.3 lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: None Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Moderate |
White TeaCat. 9 Max:18.62% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 12/29/21 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: None Ricing: None Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Strong |
Wild SageCat. 9 Max:27.75% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 3/5/22 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: Fast Ricing: None/Slight Trace: Normal Scent Retention: Very Strong |
Wine CountryCat. 9 Max:12.56% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 06/01/24 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% Canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration: Fast Ricing: None Trace: Quick Scent Retention: Mild/Moderate |
Woodland HideawayCat. 9 Max:23.00% |
Tested at 5% FO load, 1/10/24 with a recipe containing 30% lye concentration (water:lye ratio 2.300:1) with 5% superfat at 90 degrees. Recipe is 33% organic and sustainable palm oil, 33% coconut oil, 16% canola oil, 14.9% olive oil, 3% castor oil, and 0.01% vitamin E oil. |
Acceleration:Results have varied. Moderate to strong, please test your recipe. Ricing:Reported frequently Trace:Moves quickly after FO addition Scent Retention: Moderate |
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