DIY Natural Perfumes with Essential Oils & Jojoba Oil
Today, I’m excited to share some fantastic recipes for creating your own homemade perfumes using jojoba oil and essential oils. Many branded perfumes on the market are expensive, and their ingredients are often unknown. They may contain synthetic chemicals that can be harmful to the body. Creating your own natural perfume is not only cost-effective but also ensures a pure, chemical-free fragrance tailored to your preferences.
Why Choose Oil-Based Perfumes?
Unlike alcohol-based perfumes, oil-based perfumes last longer on the skin. Jojoba oil, the perfect carrier oil, is odourless, absorbs quickly, and doesn’t leave a greasy residue. Combined with the rich, natural aromas of essential oils, it creates a luxurious and long-lasting fragrance.
Getting Started: Essential Oil Concentration
When crafting your perfume, the concentration of essential oils should range between 15% and 30%. For sensitive skin, stick to a 15% concentration, while a 30% blend offers a more intense and long-lasting scent. Remember, essential oils are potent, so exceeding the 30% limit can lead to skin irritation or allergic reactions.
Understanding Fragrance Notes
A well-balanced perfume is built on three layers of fragrance notes:
- Base Note: The foundation of your scent, lasting up to 6 hours or more. Common base notes include cedarwood, vetiver, cinnamon, sandalwood, and vanilla.
- Heart Note (Middle Note): The heart of the fragrance, emerging 10-20 minutes after application. Floral and herbal scents like jasmine, rose, sage, and geranium fall into this category.
- Top Note: The first impression of your perfume, which fades quickly. Citrus and herbal scents like lemon, orange, basil, and eucalyptus are typical top notes.
While these classifications are helpful, I love experimenting and blending scents intuitively. My goal is to create perfumes that are warm, spicy, and earthy, with a hint of sweetness and floral-citrus undertones.
Check out my YouTube video here and watch the full process in action!
Unisex Natural Perfume Recipe
This elegant blend combines woody, spicy, and citrusy notes, making it perfect for both men and women. It’s deep and sophisticated, with a fresh, slightly sweet finish.
Ingredients (for 10 ml, 20% concentration – 40 drops of essential oils):
- Rosewood essential oil – 8 drops
- Vetiver essential oil – 8 drops
- Vanilla essential oil – 2 drops
- Sage essential oil – 8 drops
- Sweet orange essential oil – 8 drops
- Lemon essential oil – 6 drops
- Jojoba oil – fill the bottle up to 10 ml
- 1 drop of vitamin E (optional, to extend shelf life)
Instructions:
Add all essential oils into a clean, dry roller bottle.
Gently shake to mix the oils.
Fill the bottle with jojoba oil and shake again.
Store in a cool, dark place for at least 24 hours to let the fragrance mature.
Floral-Citrus Perfume Recipe
A light and refreshing blend, perfect for everyday wear. Its delicate floral and citrusy aroma is uplifting and invigorating.
Ingredients (for 10 ml, 20% concentration – 40 drops of essential oils):
- Vetiver essential oil – 2 drops
- Vanilla essential oil – 4 drops
- Sage essential oil – 22 drops
- Lemon essential oil – 6 drops
- Sweet orange essential oil – 6 drops
- Jojoba oil – fill the bottle up to 10 ml
Instructions:
Add all essential oils into a clean, dry roller bottle.
Gently shake to mix the oils.
Fill the bottle with jojoba oil and shake again.
Store in a cool, dark place for at least 24 hours to let the fragrance mature.
Spicy-Floral Perfume Recipe
For those who love bold, intense fragrances, this spicy-floral blend is a must have. It’s warm, exotic, and perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients (for 10 ml, 20% concentration – 40 drops of essential oils):
- Vetiver essential oil – 6 drops
- Black pepper essential oil – 5 drops
- Lavender essential oil – 7 drops
- Geranium essential oil – 3 drops
- Ylang-ylang essential oil – 2 drops
- Rose essential oil – 2 drops
- Jasmine essential oil – 3 drops
- Lemon essential oil – 8 drops
- Sage essential oil – 4 drops
- Jojoba oil – fill the bottle up to 10 ml
Instructions:
Add all essential oils into a clean, dry roller bottle.
Gently shake to mix the oils.
Fill the bottle with jojoba oil and shake again.
Store in a cool, dark place for at least 24 hours to let the fragrance mature.
Tips for Making and Using Natural Perfumes
- Always store your perfumes in dark glass bottles to protect the oils from light.
- Allow the perfume to mature for at least 24-48 hours before using it for the best scent development.
- Experiment with different essential oil combinations to create your own signature scent.
- Apply perfume to pulse points like the wrists, neck, and behind the ears for a longer-lasting fragrance.
- If you have sensitive skin, perform a patch test before applying the perfume directly.
Final Thoughts
I hope you enjoy these recipes and feel inspired to create your own unique fragrances! Let me know if you’re a fan of oil-based perfumes and what your favorite scent combinations are. I’d also love to hear which base oils you prefer to use. Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you in the next post! :)
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