Oils in Incense Question

[Angel624]

Ok, this is probably a total newb question. So, I give you full permission to laugh at me for it.
In incense recipes that call for, say, a few drops of lemon essential oil or peppermint essential oil, would it be ok to substitute a few drops of lemon extract or peppermint extract?

[lightdragon]

Ok, this is probably a total newb question. So, I give you full permission to laugh at me for it.
first up. the only questions worth laughing at are the ones not asked.




In incense recipes that call for, say, a few drops of lemon essential oil or peppermint essential oil, would it be ok to substitute a few drops of lemon extract or peppermint extract?
for me yeah. because you are getting the essence of the plant. i would avoid synthetics. but that is just me.

[Daecon]

For potions, yes, but incense has to be burned. Extracts aren't always volatile, even with an alcohol base.

[brymble]

I've had excellent results using natural extracts and flavorings in incense, and they burn quite nicely as long as the rest of the ingerdients do.

[Angel624]

Thanks guys!