Learn how to make your own signature fragrance with this easy Essential Oil Perfume Spray. Using only natural ingredients, it’s a great way to combine your favorite scents while avoiding synthetic fragrances and potentially toxic chemicals in store-bought perfumes and body sprays.
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Ingredients:
- 10 drops of essential oil* (*See – ‘How to Mix Your Own Essential Oil Blend’ below)
- Distilled Water
Materials Required:
- 50-100 ml bottle, fitted with a misting spray top – preferably an amber or brown glass bottle
- Small funnel (Optional)
Method:
- Add your favorite essential oils blend* to your glass bottle – you will need a total of 10 drops of essential oil per 50ml
- Top up the bottle with distilled water
- Give the bottle a little shake to make the perfect blend
- Store out of direct sunlight
Application:
- Gently shake the Essential Oil Perfume Spray bottle (as the water and natural essential oils may separate in cooler temperatures)
- Spray your natural perfume directly on; your pulse points (e.g. wrists, neck, inner elbows), onto the soles of your feet (for fresh smelling shoes) or directly on your clothing or hair for a full body spray.
* How to mix your own essential oil blend
We all have our favorite oils. This comes down to personal preference as to what fragrance is appealing to us. Maybe you enjoy the refreshing smell of citrus oils, the earthy scents of cedarwood or the floral aroma from a few drops of jasmine.
Maybe you don’t want to mix scents together as you prefer to keep it simple with plain Rose or Vanilla.
Different scents appeal to us all for different reasons. So how do you know what your signature fragrance will be? Well, it all comes down to experimentation – and this is the fun part!
- In small glass bowls experiment with various pure essential oils
- Work with a ratio of 3 : 5 : 2 = 10 drops total
3 being the top notes : 5 being the middle notes : 2 being the base notes
- To get the best indication of what the final fragrance will be – allow your new combination to rest for several hours – preferably overnight
- To avoid skin irritation do not place undiluted essential oils directly on the skin, especially delicate areas such as the face
- Once you find the combination you prefer – you have just created your own essential oil blend!
Some good top note essential oils are lemon, orange, sage, bergamot, eucalyptus
Middle notes may include lavender, rose, nutmeg, cinnamon
Base notes could include peppermint, ylang ylang, ginger, jasmine, cedarwood, vanilla
Why you’ll love this homemade Essential Oil Perfume Spray
- The use of essential oils provides a great natural alternative to synthetic fragrances
- It allows you to experiment with combinations to create your own scents
- Is extremely cost effective – saving you considerably on store-bought perfumes
- Provides an opportunity to complement your other homemade beauty product fragrances
- Avoids toxic body sprays
- Avoids alcohol-based products
- Is completely versatile to your needs
A quick note on Essential Oils, please do your own research on which Essential Oils you choose to use. This is especially important if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have young children in your family. If you choose to use oils ensure they are a pure, organic brand and only use a few drops of essential oils in DIY recipes.
For more homemade beauty or cleaning products see my Natural Home ideas.
