Kenanga

David · 31st August 2006, 03:02 AM

Thanks Alan, i'll give it a try.

Rick · 11th September 2006, 05:27 PM

I just received Cananga oil 4oz ; Label reads essential oil of Cananga Indonesia (Cananga Odorata) . $34.00 including assorted charges
It doesn't smell quite like yours Alan (if that's what my last keris was oiled with) ; do you use the stuff straight or do you blend it; if I'm not asking proprietory questions here.

This bottle should last me a few years for my small collection .

David · 11th September 2006, 05:43 PM

Hi Rick. I've heard a formula of 45% Sandalwood, 5% Kenanga and 50% mineral oil. If this Cananga isn't as strong as the Kenanga Alan has been using you might want to play with that ratio a bit.

Rick · 11th September 2006, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David

Hi Rick. I've heard a formula of 45% Sandalwood, 5% Kenanga and 50% mineral oil. If this Cananga isn't as strong as the Kenanga Alan has been using you might want to play with that ratio a bit.

Hi David,
I think I've got to your ratio with a little judicious mixing .
This brand of cananga seems pretty gutsy to me ; it comes with a warning; may cause headache .

Rick · 11th September 2006, 06:09 PM

If any of our US members would like a small amount PM me .

A. G. Maisey · 11th September 2006, 11:11 PM

As David has mentioned Rick, its a mix, and the proportions quoted are what I always quote, but I never measure it, I just roughly judge it.

The "mineral oil" I know as "medicinal parafin".

There`s another thing to bear in mind:- there are many different types of sandalwood oil. Some are "edgey", some are sour, some are sweet, some have a saw-dusty smell.

The purpose of the kenongo is just to take the sweet smell off the sandalwood that I personally use.

11th September 2006, 06:09 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	BTW If any of our US members would like a small amount PM me .

31st August 2006, 03:02 AM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Thanks Alan, i'll give it a try.

11th September 2006, 05:27 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	I just received Cananga oil 4oz ; Label reads essential oil of Cananga Indonesia (Cananga Odorata) . $34.00 including assorted charges It doesn't smell quite like yours Alan (if that's what my last keris was oiled with) ; do you use the stuff straight or do you blend it; if I'm not asking proprietory questions here. This bottle should last me a few years for my small collection .

11th September 2006, 05:43 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Hi Rick. I've heard a formula of 45% Sandalwood, 5% Kenanga and 50% mineral oil. If this Cananga isn't as strong as the Kenanga Alan has been using you might want to play with that ratio a bit.

11th September 2006, 11:11 PM	#6
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,085	As David has mentioned Rick, its a mix, and the proportions quoted are what I always quote, but I never measure it, I just roughly judge it. The "mineral oil" I know as "medicinal parafin". There`s another thing to bear in mind:- there are many different types of sandalwood oil. Some are "edgey", some are sour, some are sweet, some have a saw-dusty smell. The purpose of the kenongo is just to take the sweet smell off the sandalwood that I personally use.