How to Make Perfume with Essential Oils in 3 Steps (2024)

Learn how to make perfume with essential oils at home and create your own signature scent in just three simple steps.

Making perfume isn’t as complicated as it sounds. And the best part? It’s an excellent way to get creative. You don’t just get to create your own perfume. You get to blend your favorite scents to curate your very own (and one of a kind!) signature fragrance.

So, how do you make perfume with essential oils at home? We’ve created a step-by-step guide on how to make a DIY perfume at home.

How to Make Perfume with Essential Oils

Perfume making is an art—an art you can try from your very own kitchen. Here’s how to make perfume at home.

What You’ll Need:

• One rollerball bottle

• Three essential oils: top, middle, and base

• Glass droppers or pipettes

• A carrier oil like jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, or grapeseed oil

Step 1: Choose Your Favorite Essential Oils

To make your perfect perfume, the first step is selecting an essential oil blend that suits your taste. You can mix any blend of scents you like, but it’s always a good idea to create a mix of three main categories. For example, citrus, floral, and musk.

Each essential oil falls into one of three fragrance layers: top notes, middle notes, and base notes. These layers work together to create a harmonious scent. Here are some of thebest essential oils to use as perfume.

•Floral scents:Rose, geranium, jasmine, magnolia, peony, and ylang-ylang.

•Gourmand scents:Vanilla, chocolate, caramel, and tonka bean.

•Woodsy scents:Cedarwood, sandalwood, and patchouli.

•Musk scents:White musk, ambrette, and vetiver.

•Citrus scents:Lemon, grapefruit, bergamot, lemongrass, and tangerine.

•Spicy scents:Cinnamon, clove, cardamom, frankincense, and ginger.

•Herbal scents:Chamomile, lavender, peppermint, clary sage, and eucalyptus.

Step 2: Mix Your Formula

Now you’ve got your materials together and you’ve chosen your three fave scents, we’re going to show you how to makeperfume with essential oils.

• First up, use your dropper to add 80 drops of carrier oil to the perfume bottle.

• Next, add in 10 drops of essential oil base notes, then five drops of top notes, and five drops of middle notes.

• Seal the bottle and shake to mix the oils together.

• Store your homemade perfume in a cool, dark place.

Step 3: Apply Your Homemade Perfume

Now you’ve created your own signature eau de parfum, it’s time to give it a try! You can apply your DIY perfume oil by dabbing, spraying it, or rolling it on. Apply it on your wrists, behind your ear, and on your collarbone. This is a true aromatherapy experience that you’ll have a lot of fun with using your favorite fragrance oils.

Best DIY Perfume Recipes for Every Mood

Need some inspiration for creating your natural perfume? Here are some easy perfume recipes you can try.

Floral Fantasy

A soft, romantic bouquet of flowers for a classic feminine touch.

• Rose, Jasmine & Lemon

• Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang & Cedarwood

• Peony, Geranium & Bergamot

Mood: Romantic & Elegant

Gourmand Indulgence

Sweet and comforting, perfect for those moments when you want to feel cozy and satisfied.

• Vanilla, Tonka Bean & Cinnamon

• Chocolate, Caramel & Ginger

• Vanilla, Chocolate & Clove

Mood: Sweet & Cozy

Woodsy Warmth

Grounding and earthy, these scents bring nature’s woodlands to you.

• Cedarwood, Sandalwood & Lavender

• Patchouli, Vetiver & Lemon

• Cedarwood, Patchouli & Rose

Mood: Earthy & Grounding

Musky Mystery

Deep, sultry, and rich. These blends are perfect for creating a bold, intriguing scent.

• White Musk, Amber & Bergamot

• Vetiver, Ambrette & Ylang-Ylang

• Musk, Sandalwood & Cinnamon

Mood: Sultry & Sensual

Energizing Citrus

Bright and invigorating, these zesty notes will lift your spirits and energize your day.

• Lemon, Bergamot & Lavender

• Grapefruit, Lemongrass & Clove

• Tangerine, Lemon & Patchouli

Mood: Energizing & Refreshing

Spicy Sensual

Bold, fiery, and comforting, perfect for those cool evenings or when you need an extra spark.

• Cinnamon, Clove & Lavender

• Ginger, Cardamom & Sandalwood

• Frankincense, Cinnamon & Bergamot

Mood: Warm & Seductive

Calming Herbal

Relaxing, cooling, and soothing for those times when you need to unwind.

• Lavender, Chamomile & Rose

• Peppermint, Eucalyptus & Lemon

• Clary Sage, Lavender & Patchouli

Mood: Relaxing & Calming

Here are Some Fragrances You’ll Love

Now you know how to make perfume with essential oils. Here are some of our top picks of the best scents we know you’ll adore.

Floral & Spicy

Citrus & Gourmand

Spicy

Fruity & Gourmand

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FAQs: How to Make Perfume With Essential Oils

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about DIY perfumery.

How Can I Make My Own Perfume With Essential Oils?

To make a simple perfume, you’ll need three basic components. First, essential oils: Choose a mix of top, middle, and base notes (e.g., citrus for top notes, floral for middle, and woodsy or musk for base notes).

Second, a carrier oil: A neutral oil like jojoba, sweet almond, or fractionated coconut oil to dilute the essential oils.

And third, a perfume bottle—a small glass bottle (typically 5-10 mL).

How Many Essential Oils Should I Use in My Perfume?

For a balanced blend, aim to use 3-5 essential oils. Typically, you'll want to have:

1 top note: This is the scent that you smell first (e.g., citrus).

1-2 middle notes: These scents come out after the top note fades (e.g., floral or herbal).

1-2 base notes: These provide depth and linger the longest (e.g., woodsy, musky, or gourmand scents).

What is the Best Carrier Oil for Making Perfume at Home?

The best carrier oils for DIY perfumes are those that are odorless or have a very light scent, allowing the essential oils to shine. Popular options include jojoba oil, almond oil, and grapeseed oil.

How Long Should I Wait for My Homemade Perfume to Blend?

After mixing your essential oils and carrier oil, allow the perfume to sit in a cool, dark place for about 48 hours. This gives the oils time to meld together and develop a richer scent.

How Can I Make the Scent Last Longer?

There are a few different ways to increase the longevity of your perfume. For starters, it’s always best to apply your perfume or body spray to moisturized skin so that it stays on longer. Apply a hydrating lotion before applying.

In addition, aim to apply to pulse points. Areas like your wrists, behind the ears, and on the nape of your neck where blood vessels are close to the skin, allowing the scent to diffuse.

Finally, avoid rubbing your wrists together after applying your perfume as this can cause it to break down and evaporate.

How Do I Make My DIY Perfume More Intense?

To make your perfume stronger, add more essential oils to the mix (especially the middle and base notes). You can also increase the perfume’s intensity by adding a small amount of amber or vanilla absolute.

Just be careful if you have sensitive skin as a high concentration of essential oils may irritate your skin.

We hope you’ve found this guide on how to make perfume with essential oils helpful. Now it’s time to get creative and craft your very own signature scent. Let the art of fragrance-making ignite your senses and unleash your inner perfumer!

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