{"id":1294,"date":"2026-08-06T13:20:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T11:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.benc.nl\/blog\/combining-scents\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T13:20:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T11:20:28","slug":"combining-scents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.benc.nl\/fr\/blogs\/combining-scents\/","title":{"rendered":"Combiner des parfums"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this blog, we explain how best to combine scents and perceive them effectively. To perceive a scent well in the sauna, it is important to consider the scent tone and strength. Read this blog to learn when all scents come out at their best.\n\nWhen pouring, it is helpful to start with a scent with low strength. If you do not have a scent with low strength, you can also start with a top note scent. Next, a middle note scent can be used, followed by a base note.\n\nBelow is an overview of the top note, middle note, and base note scents. We have also added an overview of the strengths of our scents.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scent Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">in aromatherapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nThere are top notes, middle notes, and base note scents. These are closely monitored when developing a perfume. A good perfume contains a top note, a middle note, and a base note. Ylang Ylang oil is the only essential oil that contains all three of these notes in a single essential oil.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Fragrance notes\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.benc.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/combining-scents-01.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The top note emerges first and is also the first to disappear.<\/li>\n<li>The middle note emerges after the top note and lingers a little longer.<\/li>\n<li>The base note emerges last and lingers the longest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nWhen combining these three notes, use a fragrance stick or a cotton swab and place them together in a sachet. Place this sachet on the heater so that the scents mix a little, and then smell the sachet to see if this is the scent you want to achieve. If it is not yet the scent you would like, add another scent or use a little more of the scent you want to make stand out more.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top notes = appear first but also disappear first<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pineapple &#8211; Bergamot &#8211; Blood Orange &#8211; Lemon &#8211; Citrus Fruit &#8211; Eucalyptus &#8211; Eucalyptus Mint &#8211; Eumiment &#8211; Fresh Linen &#8211; Fresh Water &#8211; Chestnut &#8211; Spearmint &#8211; Spring &#8211; Lime &#8211; Litsea Cubeba &#8211; Lotus &#8211; Mandarin &#8211; Mint Fresh &#8211; Mint &#8211; Peppermint &#8211; Orange &#8211; Tea Tree &#8211; Fig &#8211; Wintergreen &#8211; Summer \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.benc.nl\/fr\/sauna\/parfums-de-sauna\/huile-pure-pour-sauna\/\" title=\"Top notes\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Huile essentielle d&#039;orange\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.benc.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sinaasappel-etherische-olie-20ml-2.jpg\"\/><\/figure><\/a>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Middle tones = comes forward after the overtone and lingers a little longer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bamboo &#8211; Caldarium &#8211; Pine &#8211; Green Apples &#8211; Green Tea &#8211; Hammam &#8211; Harmony &#8211; Honey Melon &#8211; Intense &#8211; Cinnamon &#8211; Clove &#8211; Lavandin &#8211; Lavender &#8211; Lemongrass &#8211; Linden Blossom &#8211; Magic &#8211; Ocean &#8211; Orange Blossom &#8211; Oregano &#8211; Red Apple &#8211; Rosemary &#8211; Sauna Gold &#8211; Orange Honey &#8211; Spa &#8211; Fir &#8211; Sport &#8211; Ylang Ylang &#8211; Seaweed &#8211; Sweet Rhubarb &#8211; Black Pepper \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.benc.nl\/fr\/sauna\/parfums-de-sauna\/huile-pure-pour-sauna\/\" title=\"Mid notes in fragrances\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Huile essentielle de lavande\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.benc.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/combining-scents-03.jpg\"\/><\/figure><\/a>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undertones = comes forward after the midtone and lingers the longest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alpine Herbs &#8211; Almond Blossom &#8211; Amber &#8211; Birch &#8211; Cedarwood &#8211; Flora &#8211; Autumn &#8211; Honey &#8211; Myrrh &#8211; Opium &#8211; Oriental &#8211; Passionflower &#8211; Patchouli &#8211; Roses &#8211; Sandalwood &#8211; Tantra &#8211; Vanilla &#8211; Winter \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Huile de patchouli\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.benc.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/patchouli-etherische-olie-20ml-2.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nRoughly speaking, it can therefore be said that the citrus scents belong to the top notes, and the floral and herbal\/spice scents to the middle notes and the wood and resin scents to the base notes. Check the essential oil blending chart to see if certain scents go well together.\nOn the next page, all our top notes, middle notes, and base notes are listed, subdivided by scent.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scent sequence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nIt is important to consider the pitches when adjusting the scent sequence. When a base note has just been used, a top note cannot overpower this scent. Would you still like to use a base note first and then a top note? Then use Pine or a citrus scent in between, such as Lemon, Orange, etc., to neutralize the scent. A citrus scent is present for a moment itself but also absorbs the other scent.\nHowever, do not use Lemongrass, as this scent is a middle note itself and will therefore only perpetuate the problem.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Familles olfactives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">in essential oils, perfumes, and sauna infusions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nIn addition to scent strengths and scent notes, there are also scent groups.\n\nThere are only 6 groups of essential oils, which are: Group A &#8211; Wood, Group B &#8211; Herbs, Group C &#8211; Citrus, Group D &#8211; Floral, Group E &#8211; Resin, Group F &#8211; Spices. In addition, we also have a group that only occurs in perfume scents; this is Group G &#8211; Fruit. And we also have a Group H &#8211; Fantasy. This is the group containing the remaining scents that do not have a destination in the other groups.\n\nThe scent groups we have distinguished are:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bois<\/li>\n<li>Herbes<\/li>\n<li>Agrume<\/li>\n<li>Fleurs<\/li>\n<li>R\u00e9sine<\/li>\n<li>\u00c9pices<\/li>\n<li>Fruit<\/li>\n<li>Fantaisie<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nThere are only 6 groups of essential oils, which are these:\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Famille olfactive\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.benc.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/combining-scents-05.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group A Wood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nBamboo &#8211; Cedarwood &#8211; Pine\nEucalyptus &#8211; Sandalwood\nFir &#8211; Tea Tree\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group B Herbs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nCaldarium &#8211; Dill &#8211; Green Tea\nSpearmint &#8211; Lavender\nMint &#8211; Oregano &#8211; Patchouli\nPeppermint &#8211; Rosemary\nSport &#8211; Wintergreen\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group C Citrus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nBergamot &#8211; Blood orange &#8211; Lemon &#8211; Citrusfruit\nLemongrass &#8211; Lime &#8211; Litsea Cubeba\nMandarin &#8211; Orange (sweet)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group D Flowers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nFlora &#8211; Geranium\nLinden blossom &#8211; Lotus &#8211; Orange blossom\nPalmarosa &#8211; Roses &#8211; Ylang Ylang\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group E Resin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nAmber &#8211; Myrrh\nOpium &#8211; Oudh\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group F Spices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nCinnamon &#8211; Clove &#8211; Vanilla &#8211; Black Pepper\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group G Fruit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nPineapple &#8211; Green Apples &#8211; Honey Melon\nRed Apple &#8211; Fig\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group H Fantasy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nAlpine Herbs &#8211; Almond Blossom &#8211; Buddha\nCitrus &amp; Spice &#8211; Eucalyptus Mint\nEumiment &#8211; Fresh Linen\nFresh Water &#8211; Hammam\nHarmony &#8211; Autumn &#8211; Honey\nIntense &#8211; Chestnut &#8211; Cucumber\nLemonmint &#8211; Spring &#8211; Magic &#8211; Me Time\nMint Fresh &#8211; Ocean\nOriental &#8211; Sauna Gold &#8211; Orange Honey\nSpa &#8211; Tantra &#8211; Winter\nSeaweed &#8211; Sweet Rhubarb &#8211; Summer\n\nFragrances from the same fragrance group can always be combined well with each other.\nThus, Orange, Lemon, and Mandarin can be combined well.\nEucalyptus can also be combined well with Pine and Cedarwood.\n\nAdditionally, it is possible to create the following combinations:\n&#8211; woody scents with herbs\nAn example of this is: Eucalyptus with Mint\n\n&#8211; citrus scents with herbs or flowers\nAn example of this is: Orange with Lavender and Roses\n\n&#8211; resin scents with flowers or spices\nAn example of this is: Amber with Rose Musk and Vanilla\n\nWhen composing scents, one can start from known combinations. By this, we mean a combination that we know from, for example, our food (such as Green Apple with Cinnamon). This often gives an idea of \u200b\u200bhow a scent can be combined.\n\nBe careful not to start with too many different scents. If you are going to start combining scents, start with 2 different ones and only expand later. The more scents are used together, the more difficult it is to find a balance. It is important when combining that all scents in the mixture are noticeable.\n\nAlways test your combination scent during a quiet moment in the sauna. Even if the combination scent smells fine while it is cold, every scent reacts differently when heated.\n\nTip for adding the scent to the sauna bucket: always mix the scent in a sauna bucket beforehand. Do this just before the start of the session so that the scent cannot have evaporated before use. Some sauna masters prepare the scent in the morning to use in the afternoon. In this case, there is a chance that part of the scent will have evaporated before use.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scent strengths<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">when using essential oils, perfumes, and sauna infusion liquid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nThe scent strengths are listed under the selection menu on the webshop. From this, you can deduce whether a scent is strong or weak when combined with another scent. Fragrance strength 1 is the weakest and fragrance strength 6 is the strongest.\n\nTherefore, when combining multiple fragrances, use a little less of fragrance strength 5 or 6 and a little more of fragrance strength 1 or 2. When building up in a pour-over, it is also preferable not to use fragrance strength 6 at the beginning and then fragrance strength 3. Or use less of fragrance strength 6 for the first fragrance and dose the second fragrance normally.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Fragrance strengths of essential oil, essential oil mix, and perfume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fragrance strength 2 = moderate: 1.75 ml per 1 liter of water. (35 drops per 1 liter of water)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nCaldarium &#8211; Mandarin\nOcean &#8211; Petit Grain\nTea Tree &#8211; Fig\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fragrance strength 3 = strong: 1.5 ml per 1 liter of water. (30 drops per 1 liter of water)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nBergamot &#8211; Blood Orange\nLemon &#8211; Citrus &amp; Spice &#8211; Citrus Fruit &#8211; Pine\nEucalyptus &#8211; Eucalyptus Mint &#8211; Fir &#8211; Flora &#8211; Fresh Linen\nGreen Tea &#8211; Autumn &#8211; Honey-Melon\nChestnut &#8211; Spearmint &#8211; Lavandin &#8211; Lavender\nSpring &#8211; Linden Blossom &#8211; Litsea Cubeba\nLotus &#8211; Magic &#8211; Mint &#8211; Orange Blossom\nOregano &#8211; Oriental &#8211; Peppermint\nRosemary &#8211; Sauna Gold\nOrange &#8211; Spa &#8211; Sport\nSummer &#8211; Black Pepper\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fragrance strength 4 = stronger: 1.25 ml per 1 liter of water. (25 drops per 1 liter of water)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nBamboo &#8211; Buddha &#8211; Cedarwood\nEumiment &#8211; Green Apples\nHamam &#8211; Lemongrass &#8211; Lemonmint\nLime &#8211; Mint Fresh &#8211; Opium\nPatchouli &#8211; Red Apple &#8211; Roses\nOrange Honey &#8211; Ylang Ylang &#8211; Seaweed\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fragrance strength 5 = very strong: 1 ml per 1 liter of water. (20 drops per 1 liter of water)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nAlpine Herbs &#8211; Almond Blossom &#8211; Amber\nPineapple &#8211; Honey &#8211; Cinnamon\nClove &#8211; Myrrh &#8211; Sandalwood &#8211; Vanilla\nWinter &#8211; Wintergreen &#8211; Sweet Rhubarb\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Fragrance strengths of Sauna aroma&#8217;s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fragrance strength 2 = moderate: 6.25 ml per 1 liter of water.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nCaldarium &#8211; Mandarin\nOcean &#8211; Oregano &#8211; Petit Grain\nTea Tree &#8211; Fig &#8211; Black Pepper\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fragrance strength 3 = strong: 5 ml. per 1 liter of water.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nBergamot &#8211; Blood Orange\nLemon &#8211; Citrus Fruit &#8211; Pine &#8211; Eucalyptus &#8211; Eucalyptus Mint\nFir &#8211; Fresh Linen &#8211; Green Tea\nAutumn &#8211; Honey-Melon &#8211; Cinnamon\nChestnut &#8211; Clove &#8211; Spearmint\nLavender &#8211; Spring &#8211; Lime &#8211; Linden Blossom &#8211; Litsea Cubeba\nLotus &#8211; Magic &#8211; Mint &#8211; Orange Blossom\nOriental &#8211; Peppermint &#8211; Rosemary &#8211; Sauna Gold\nOrange &#8211; Spa &#8211; Sport &#8211; Summer\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fragrance strength 4 = stronger: 3.75 ml. per 1 liter of water.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nBamboo &#8211; Buddha &#8211; Cedarwood &#8211; Eumiment &#8211; Flora\nGreen Apples &#8211; Hamam &#8211; Harmony\nIntense &#8211; Lemongrass &#8211; Opium &#8211; Patchouli\nRed Apple &#8211; Roses &#8211; Orange Honey\nYlang Ylang &#8211; Seaweed\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fragrance strength 5 = very strong: 2.5 ml per 1 liter of water.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nAlpine Herbs &#8211; Almond Blossom &#8211; Amber &#8211; Pineapple\nHoney &#8211; Mint Fresh &#8211; Myrrh &#8211; Sandalwood\nTantra &#8211; Vanilla &#8211; Winter &#8211; Wintergreen &#8211; Sweet Rhubarb\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fragrance combination tip:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nIt is helpful to combine only two to three fragrances at the beginning. If you start combining more fragrances at once, the result can turn out much less pleasant. If you take the above methods into account, things usually turn out fine.\nIf combining isn&#8217;t really your thing, choose from a few of our 110 delicious fragrances.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this blog, we explain how best to combine scents and perceive them effectively. To perceive a scent well in the sauna, it is important to consider the scent tone and strength. Read this blog to learn when all scents come out at their best. When pouring, it is helpful to start with a scent [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1295,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Combining scents - Beauty &amp; Care","description":"In this blog, we explain how best to combine scents and perceive them effectively. 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