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Lilac Tincture update

Lilac Tincture Update

Lilac tincture update

I have to say I’m disappointed with my lilac tincture. The alcohol is brown and it smells like, (should I say this?), rotting compost. The lilacs in my yard only last a week before they start dying so I was only able to change the flowers a few times.

Have you ever had a tincturing failure? Do you think I should throw in the towel or should I strain out the flowers and give it a try?

 

Yours in Gratitude,

Angela

 

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Filed Under: Perfumes Tagged With: Lilac, Natural perfume, Natural perfume making, Tinctures

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  1. Michelle says

    May 20, 2015 at 4:10 am

    Oh now how discouraging. Sure I’d try it out you have nothing to lose. Do you know what I do with a Vanilla tincture? I bought it by mistake and am wondering if I can soap with it or use it in any of my skincare products.

    Reply
    • Angela Carillo says

      May 20, 2015 at 11:52 pm

      How about using the vanilla tincture as a base for a perfume Michelle? If it’s made with alcohol I don’t think using in any skin care products is a good idea.

      Reply
  2. Cindy Jones says

    May 20, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    Too bad, I was pulling for you. I love the smell of lilacs. Why is it so elusive???

    Reply
    • Angela Carillo says

      May 20, 2015 at 11:53 pm

      I know Cindy! I love the scent of lilacs, and they are only in bloom such a short time.

      Reply
  3. Rebecca says

    May 20, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    Always use dried flowers for tinctures or you will get this “rot”. Pick you flowers, dry them and then make the tincture.

    Reply
    • Angela Carillo says

      May 20, 2015 at 11:54 pm

      I’ll try that next year Rebecca, thanks for the tip.

      Reply
  4. Alice from Wonderland Organics says

    May 21, 2015 at 6:19 am

    So sad to hear this! Hopefully the lilacs will be able to work out at some point next year 🙂 I agree with Rebecca about the dried flowers!

    Reply
    • Angela Carillo says

      May 21, 2015 at 9:50 am

      I think you and Rebecca are tight about the dried material Alice. I’ve made tinctures from freeze dried fruit with success. I wish there was a way to keep the aroma of lilacs around all year.

      Reply
  5. Roslyne says

    May 21, 2015 at 2:56 pm

    Angela, I applaud you for even trying this. I don’t have an answer to your question, But if I know you, you’ll figure it out and find a way to make it successful!

    Reply
    • Angela Carillo says

      May 21, 2015 at 9:42 pm

      Thanks Roslyne! You have such faith in me 🙂

      Reply
  6. Trisha says

    May 21, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    I was sure hoping it would work. That’s my favorite scent. Thanks for your experiment. We learned something! I didn’t realize you should use dried flowers. I have had dried chapparal soaking in Olive oil for weeks. And it hasn’t rotted. Maybe I better go check it again. Haha!

    Reply
    • Angela Carillo says

      May 21, 2015 at 9:44 pm

      I’ve never heard of chaparral Trisha. What does it smell like?

      Reply

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