If you’re interested in make a floral scent, try mixing lavender and peony, or just sticking with 1 floral scent. For a more sensual scent, combine amber and vanilla. If you want to create a refreshing scent, choose 1-2 citrus fruits, like lime, orange, or grapefruit.
This creates a 2% dilution of oils, which is safe for use on your skin. For a sample mixture, if you’re making a lemongrass scent with peppermint, use 10 drops of peppermint and 15 drops of lemongrass in 2 fluid ounces (59 mL) of rectified spirits to make the lemongrass the dominant scent. In general, the ratio of the oils will depend on your personal preference. You can always adjust the scent by adding more essential oils if it isn’t strong enough. If you add more than 2-3 extra drops, you should also add at least 0. 5 fluid ounces (15 mL) of rectified spirits.
If you do spill some of the dilution, don’t worry. The dilution will still be intact since you mixed it before adding it to the bottle.
High-proof alcohol has little to no scent, and will combine with the oils to make your perfume. If you can’t find a high-proof alcohol, use denatured alcohol, which you can buy at most home improvement stores, or perfumer’s alcohol, which you can order online.
If you’re using a clear bottle, you should be able to see that the liquid is one uniform color when it’s completely combined.
If you’re happy with the scent, you can start using your perfume immediately!
If stored properly, your perfume will last indefinitely. If it starts to lose its smell, add a few more drops of oils to “refresh” to perfume.
If you want a more pronounced scent, you can use the rollerball to apply the scent in multiple spots on your body.
You can find jojoba and fractionated coconut oil at most specialty grocery or health stores. It’s important to use the fractionated version of coconut oil because it stays in a liquid form, rather than solidifying.
The essential oils will float on top of the other oils when you first put them in the jar.
Depending on the types of essential oils that you use, your oils might separate after sitting for a bit. Be sure to shake your perfume each time before you use it.
Keep in mind that most people won’t be able to smell the perfume unless they’re close to your body. If you want people to be able to smell it, apply the perfume to more places on your body, like your arms, chest, and behind your ears. If you want a more subtle scent, add 5-10 drops of jojoba or fractionated coconut oil.
If your rollerball is a dark color, like blue or brown, it’s safe to keep it on the counter for short periods of time. Oil-based perfumes should last 6 months-1 year. If your perfume starts to lose its scent, pour it out and make a new batch.
Popular floral blends include lavender and bergamot, lilac and ylang ylang, or geranium and sandalwood. For a perfume with a single scent, choose a strong floral oil, like rose, lavender, or jasmine.
Popular citrus blends include lemon and ginger, orange and cardamom, or lime and basil. Keep in mind that citrus oils tend to be very strong, so combining more than 2 can be overwhelming.
Herbal oil blends of chamomile and vanilla, basil and mint, rosemary and bergamot, and sage pear are all very popular.
Vanilla and cedarwood, amber and patchouli, neroli and orange, and tuberose and gardenia are all popular oil blends for a musky perfume. Musky scents are considered very sensual, so if you’re looking for a perfume for an upcoming date, make one using these oils!
