u/J_loru — reddlx

m-Cresol alternatives

Could anyone recommend an ingredient with an olfactory profile similar to m-cresol, but with better longevity? I’m especially interested in the “equestrian” facet of this material for a leather fougère composition.

If anyone could also share their experience working with these kinds of materials, I’d really appreciate it. I do have Leather Oud as a shortcut, but I’d prefer something more precise so I can better understand exactly what I’m adding to the formula.

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u/J_loru — 4 days ago

▲ 5 r/Krasnogorsk_3+1 crossposts

S.16 conversion kit for KRASNOGORSK 3 / CLA / bayonet

Where can I buy a conversion kit for a Krasnogorsk-3? I’d also like to replace the light seals and clean/lubricate the mechanisms while I’m at it. I’m not planning to sync sound, but I do want to give the camera some basic maintenance.

Does anyone have a service manual, or experience working on one of these? I’m already used to repairing analog still cameras and I know some models inside out, but I’ve never opened a Krasnogorsk before. I’m pretty cautious and realistic about this kind of work, so I won’t touch anything I don’t feel confident I can properly reassemble afterward.

Also, how much of a limitation is it that my camera has the original Russian bayonet mount instead of the M42 screw mount? Are lenses, adapters, or conversion parts significantly harder to find for that version?

Any recommendations, common issues, or things I should be aware of before starting would be very appreciated.

u/J_loru — 11 days ago

▲ 2 r/PerfumeryFormulas

Is anyone else missing a smoky, cresolic facet in Wisemore’s Cuoium formula, as well as a stronger amber presence?

In my own adjustments, I’ve added Birch tar, P-Cresol and doubled the labdanum. Even so, I still feel it drifts quite far from the original.

Luckily I have a decant, so I don’t mind continuing to experiment and fight with the formula a bit more.

I also think it might be overdone with butyl quinoline sec, the original doesn’t come across as this dry and tobacco-heavy.

Open to suggestions....

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u/J_loru — 17 days ago