Important Note
This particular formulation of fragrance oil has been specially crafted to ensure compatibility with soaps, candles, reed diffusers, perfumes, haircare, skincare, and cosmetic preparations. Please be advised that this oil may not be suitable for use in cold air diffusers, as it is an extremely potent formulation. For that specific need, we recommend customers to select our other specially formulated fragrance oils designed for that specific application.
NO. 103 - Rich Mahogany Fragrance Oil for Soaps & Candles
NO. 103 - Rich Mahogany is a smooth Woody Amber fragrance oils for men and women.
Inspired by the timeless elegance of grand country house libraries and their handcrafted mahogany furniture, always polished and buffed to a high satin sheen. Sunlight filters across the deep red hues of the wood creating an atmosphere of quiet refinement and sophistication.
Rather than smelling overly woody or dry, this delightfully fresh fragrance, uplifted with fruity tones, captures the rich warmth and luxurious depth of aged red mahogany.
Polished, sophisticated, refined. The timeless beauty of wood.
Fragrance TypeWoody Amber |
Who is it for?Men & Women |
SeasonFall & Winter |
IntensityBalanced |
Scent Profile
Soft aromatic freshness of crisp, green Apples and sparkling Lemon zest sink into an intriguing heartspace. Clean herbal notes of Lavender and the unusual fruity spice of Pink Pepper create wonderful depth and richness without creating weight or heaviness. Balancing notes of luscious Red Mahogany and soft Musk are wrapped in a sinuous veil of golden Amber with its aura of timeless elegance and understated sophistication.
Choose NO. 103 for its light, airy polish and its rich and luxurious full bodied woodiness.
Fragrance Notes
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- Top: Green Apple, Lemon Zest
- Mid: Lavender, Pink Peppercorn
- Bottom: Amber, Mahogany, Musk
Flash Point
> 200 °F (> 93 °C)
Key Highlights
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Uses for NO. 103 Fragrance Oil
Scenting The Home
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Where - All through the home, ideally suited to living spaces and bedrooms
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Why - To infuse your home with smooth, polished sophistication and warmth
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When - Every day use, perfect for creating an atmospheric woody aura
Candles & Wax Melts
Try NO. 103 in candles and wax melts to create sophisticated products with its rich, smooth aroma. It has an elegant polished wood character that is perfect for scented candles with country house or wooden themes. It is ideal for everyday use, birthdays and life celebrations for wood lovers of all ages.
Try coloring them in polished mahogany, sunlit amber or bronze colorways and finish with refined fonts to suit the country house inspiration of this modern Woody Amber aroma.
IFRA - Candles and Wax Melts fall under Category 12 where NO. 103 carries no restrictions.
Reed Diffusers
Make refined and sophisticated Reed Diffusers designed for small spaces. Try them on the sitting room lamp table and on the hall console for its atmospheric woody aroma, balanced with softly spiced and sunlit amber accords.
IFRA - The maximum dilution in Category 10A for Reed Diffusers is 5.98%
Room and Linen Sprays
Create your own sprays to set the scene and scent the furniture, sheets, and carpets with a quick spritz of this quietly atmospheric Woody Amber fragrance. Fill your room with its smooth, polished wood character, it is a fragrance echoing the heart of the country house library.
IFRA - The maximum dilution in Category 10B for Room and Linen Spray products is 16.45%
Cleaning & Home Care
NO. 103 is ideal for creating modern cleaning products with its rich and warm wood accords. It’s perfect for bringing atmospheric aromatics to kitchens, bathrooms and for home laundry care.
It would make the ideal aroma for scenting your wood polishes. However, this softly spiced woody scent is versatile and would suit most cleaning and home care projects, used on its own or blended with other fragrance oils.
IFRA - The maximum dilution in Category 10A for laundry and cleaning products is 5.98%
Topical Applications
We take our commitment to quality and the safety and health of your skin seriously, therefore all of our Fragrance Oils are free of Phthalates, Parabens, SLS and SLES and cruelty free as they are not tested on animals.
Soap and Bath
NO. 103 is a smooth and sophisticated scent that is perfect for making atmospheric soap and bath products. Use its refined accords to create products that stand apart from the crowd with their warm and inviting polished wood accords.
Its atmospheric accords lend itself to its versatile scent and is ideal for creating shower gels for use at any time of the day. Leaving you feeling elegantly cocconed in timeless woody warmth.
The evocative imagery of an old country house lends itself wonderfully to creating appealing gift sets for men and women and for creating an exciting range of matching products. NO. 103 has those uplifting fresh and fruity accords that keep you coming back for more.
IFRA - Soaps and Bath products are in category 9 carrying a maximum dilution rate of 5.98%
Body Care
The rich, warm and woody accords work wonderfully in lingering body butters, skin lotions and dry oils. Its sophisticated and atmospheric aromatics lend itself to scent layering alongside your perfume and body products.
Try pairing it with glowing amber, polished mahogany, bronze colorways and use traditional archival fonts to perfectly suit the old country house inspiration of these refined Woody Amber products.
IFRA - Body care products appear in category 5A carrying a maximum dilution rate of 2.03%
Face Care
The smooth, warm woody accords of NO. 103 are perfect for creating a range of coordinating facial products. Play on the refined and sophisticated aromatics of this polished aroma to create timeless skin care.
Package them in polished mahogany, dark walnut or sunlit amber colorways, with rich wood themes to create highly appealing skin care products.
IFRA - Face care products appear in category 5B carrying a maximum dilution rate of 1.39%.
Hand & Foot Care
Treat your precious hands and feet to luxurious and nourishing creams that cosset your hardworking skin. Paired with the fruity and spiced wood accords of NO. 103, it makes for an experience to remember with a lingering trail of warm spice, mouthwatering fruit and polished woods.
IFRA - Hand care products appear in category 5C carrying a maximum dilution rate of 0.59%.
Perfumery
NO. 103's soul lies in elegant and distinctive perfumery products and we cannot recommend it highly enough for this type of application. You can use this to create your own Eau De Cologne, Eau De Parfum and everything in between.
These Soaps and Candles fragrance oils are eminently versatile and this refined and polished Woody Amber scent can be used in a multitude of exciting and creative ways to create your own perfumery products.
Why not try blending it with other essential oils and fragrance oils to create a bespoke and completely unique Signature Scent.
IFRA
Perfumery products designed to be used on shaved skin appear in categories 3A and 3B which carries a maximum dilution of 1.02%
Perfumery products designed to be used on unshaved skin appear in categories 4A and 4B which carries a maximum dilution of 7.96%
Understanding The IFRA Guidelines for Maximum Dilution
Maximum dilution for this fragrance oil depends on the products you are planning on making. It should be noted that maximum dilutions are from a safety aspect only, based on the chemical composition of the oil.
In some cases these are very high, because all components are relatively benign. These amounts are not necessarily recommendations of how much to use in your recipe. They may smell too strong or make the item prohibitively expensive to produce.
As long as you remain below the advised limits, you can be as generous or as frugal as you like. Use more, use less. We’ll leave the creative stuff to you.
Based on the ingredients used, as per the International Fragrance Regulation Authority, the maximum dilutions given above apply.
Blending NO. 103
We find it lends itself beautifully to blending with its atmospheric range of warm, woody aromatics. It makes for an extremely versatile and highly coveted fragrance oil for the modern scent connoisseur. Try blending it with:
Essential oils:
Amyris, Cedarwood, Copaiba, Peru Balsam, Vanilla
Fragrance oils:
NO. 21, NO. 83, NO. 104, NO. 116, NO. 1914
Safety Cautions
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These fragrance oils are intended for external use only and should not be ingested under any circumstances.
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NO. 103 Fragrance Oil is not approved under IFRA safety guidelines for any kind of lip or mouth related products as per their categories 1 and 6.
We recommend testing a small amount before scaling up to larger size formulations. As with all VINEVIDA products.
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While NO. 103 Fragrance Oil will have no therapeutic properties, because it is a synthetic product, it’s a wonderful way to scent your home. Have the best time experimenting and making your home an ever more beautiful expression of you.
Where to Start
How To Get The Best From Soaps & Candles Fragrance Oil
How To Find Safety Information On The VINEVIDA Website
Fragrance Oil vs Essential Oil: How to Choose and Use Them Effectively
How To Use Vinevida Oils
Additional Information
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- Not suitable for ingestion.
Our Commitment to Quality
All of our Fragrance Oils are free of Phthalates, Parabens, SLS, and SLES.

Fragrance Notes
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Recommended Applications
The above usage amounts are recommendations only. Fragrance strengths will be influenced by the type of base you are using. Different wax types, soaps, and lotion base will produce different effects. If you decide you would like your fragrance to be stronger than these outlined above, please consult the attached IFRA certificate guidelines to discern how much more you can safely add.
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