Essential Oil Perfume/Cologne
Essential Oils have wonderful aromas and when combined can make a powerful synergy. Unlike fragrance or synthetic oils, Essential Oils offer a therapeutic advantage.
A perfumer’s standard stock consists of essential oils, but also of synthesized chemicals that mimic the constituents (natural chemicals) of essential oils and other natural ingredients. Perfumers use synthesized chemicals and chemicals extracted from essential oils, because they are often cheaper than using pure essential oils and because the chemicals are standardized and will be more consistent in their fragrance.
When creating an Essential Oil “Perfume”, you will want to be extremely careful when using any Essential Oils that might have phototoxic properties, like Bergamot. Also, avoid using all toxic or hazardous oils and all oils that are contraindicated for conditions that you have. As with any blends that you use, you must check all safety data for the oils in your blend and do a skin patch test prior to using.
After creating your Aroma Essential Oil blend, and before completing your “Perfume recipe”, allow it to sit for a 2-4 days. The constituents (natural chemicals) contained within the oils will Synergize and the aroma can change, usually rounding out a bit. Some essential oils evaporate more quickly than others. Keep in mind that as the oils in a blend evaporate, the aroma can change to reflect the aroma of the remaining oils. The alcohol or carrier oil allows the Essential Oil to stay on top of the skin longer, allowing for a longer lasting “Perfume”. Do not dilute below 20% alcohol. This will ensure that your product is preserved.
For Use of the following recipes: Shake well prior to each use and apply as you would other perfumes/colognes. It is important that you shake before each use because essential oils do not fully dissolve in alcohol. Alcohol still contains some water. The higher the proof of vodka that you use, the more alcohol concentration the vodka has. If you forget to shake prior to each use, the essential oils will not remain evenly distributed each time you spray, and you risk having applications where too high of an essential oil concentration disperses onto your skin.
Alcohol/Water Base Perfume
· 5 teaspoons Vodka
· 1 teaspoon Distilled Water
· 50-60 drops of your Essential Oil blend
Directions: Blend the Vodka and Essential Oils well and pour into a 1oz. dark-colored glass container, that is airtight. Let sit for another 1-2 weeks, shaking the bottle 1-3 times daily to mix the oils. After allowing it to sit, filter the perfume through a coffee filter and re-bottle *Cut this recipe in half, if you want to reuse your 15ml essential oil bottle.
· 5 teaspoons Vodka
· 2 teaspoons Distilled Water
· 30 drops of your Essential Oil blend
Directions: Blend the Vodka and Essential Oils well and pour into a 1oz. dark-colored glass container, that is airtight. Let sit for another 1-2 weeks, shaking the bottle 1-3 times daily to mix the oils. After allowing it to sit, filter the perfume through a coffee filter and re-bottle *Cut this recipe in half, if you want to reuse your 15ml essential oil bottle.
Body Splash
· 5 teaspoons Vodka
· 2 teaspoons Distilled Water
· 20 drops of your Essential Oil blend
Directions: Blend the Vodka and Essential oils well and pour into a 1oz. dark-colored glass container, that is airtight. After 48 hours, add the water. Let sit for another 1-2 weeks, shaking the bottle 1-3 times daily to mix the oils. After allowing it to sit, filter the cologne through a coffee filter and re-bottle into a fine-mist sprayer bottle.
Carrier Oil Base Perfume
· 15-20 drops of your perfume blend
· 1 tablespoon of Fractionated Coconut oil or Jojoba oil
Directions: Blend all oils together well and pour into a dark-colored glass container. Dab a drop onto your pulse points. This mixture has a heavy concentration of essential oils, so use it sparingly.
Sample Women's Perfume Recipe
Ingredients:
· 3 oz. High Proof Vodka*
· ½ oz. Distilled Water
· 10 drops Vanilla
· 10 drops Ylang-Ylang
· 15 drops Juniper
· 20 drops Lavender
· 20 drops Geranium
· 8 drops Spruce
· 10 drops
Sample Men's
Ingredients:
· 3 oz. High Proof Vodka*
· 21 drops Mandarin
· 18 drops Patchouli
· 3 drops Vetiver
· 5 drops Bay Laurel
*Substitute some of the alcohol for water if you have a sensitivity to alcohol or simply prefer to use less.
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