Learn how to make your own perfume with this simple recipe.  This all-natural, solid perfume is scented with pure essential oils.  Makes an excellent gift for anyone on your list!

I don’t know about you, but I can’t stand conventional perfume.  It is like an instant headache for me.  The same goes for cologne. My husband used to spray it on, but now he knows better. 

Of course, I still like to smell pretty, so I had to come up with a natural solution. I needed a perfume and cologne that wasn’t spraying toxic ingredients into the air.  That didn’t give me a headache and that I felt ok about my kids breathing in. 

I have shared a few roll-on perfumes and body mists on the blog already.  Now, I want to show you how to make an all-natural solid perfume. 

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ALL NATURAL SOLID PERFUME

INGREDIENTS 

2 tablespoons beeswax (I am using this kind.) 

30-50 drops essential oils of choice (I share a few of my favorite blends below.) 

2 tablespoons fractionated coconut oil 

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Place the beeswax into a double boiler.  If using bar beeswax, you can shred it first with a cheese grater to make this part go a little faster. 
2. Once the beeswax is melted, remove from the heat and add in the fractionated coconut oil. 
3. Allow it to cool slightly, but not too much as you still want it to be liquid, and then add in the essential oils. 
4. Stir to make sure everything is well combined. 
5. Pour the mixture into the desired storage container. I like to use these. 
6. Allow the mixture to harden completely, and then it is ready to use. 

DIRECTIONS FOR APPLICATION

The best places to apply the perfume is to the wrist, neck, or chest. I love knowing that when I am applying my perfume, it is toxic-free and benefiting my body. 

• When you go to get it out of the container, you don’t have to stab it or dig down.  Simply swipe a couple of fingers across the top.  
• Then massage it into the area of the skin you are applying it. 
• You can reapply as often as needed. 

WHAT ESSENTIAL OILS SHOULD I USE?

Essential oils are a new buzz word that isn’t actually new at all. They have been used as natural remedies since long before you were born,  

Lately, people are starting to get back into them, and you can find them pretty much anywhere. I have even seen them in the dollar store.

Choosing the brand of essential oils to use is very important.  Not all essential oils are created equal and finding a brand that is pure can be tough.  After lots (and lots) of research, I decided to bring doTERRA into my home for several reasons. 

You can read more about it HERE. 

BEST ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS FOR WOMEN

When I think of perfumes and what I want to smell like, I immediately go to flowers. Who is with me?  I came up with a few blends that I think smell amazing together. Try these or make up your own! 

THIS FIRST BLEND IS MY FAVORITE!  

• 25 drops lavender 
• 10 drops Hawaiian Sandalwood 
• 5 drops bergamot 

I love sandalwood. The woodsy smell goes perfectly with the lavender and bergamot.  Adding a few drops of citrus really sweetens this blend and makes it fresh. 

Benefits of these essential oils: 

• When used topically, these essential oils can promote feelings of relaxation and calmness.  
• Lavender is great for the skin and can help reduce the appearance of skin imperfections. 
• Bergamot is uplifting and can promote positive feelings. 
• Sandalwood is known to help with mental clarity and can calm the nervous system. 

TRY THIS BLEND FOR DATE NIGHT! 

• 10 drops jasmine 
• 8 drops cardamon 
• 8 drops cinnamon 
• 6 drops clove 
• 5 drops ginger 

This blend has a beautiful spicy scent that is perfect for a night out. Jasmine is a very delicate scent that goes perfectly with these spicy oils. 

Benefits of these essential oils: 

• Several of the essential oils in this blend can be used to boost the immune system when used topically. 
• Ginger is great for relieving stomach issues. If you eat something that doesn’t agree with you on date night, be sure to try rubbing your perfume on your stomach. I bet it will help, and you probably need to reapply anyway. 😉 
• Jasmine can be used as a natural remedy for stress and can improve mood.

BEST ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS FOR MEN 

My husband is banned from wearing conventional cologne. Like I said earlier, it just gives me a headache.  Plus, I can’t get past the synthetic smells.

When I decided to make him a cologne, his biggest concern was that I wouldn’t be able to make it smell “manly” enough. I get it, most essential oils smell pretty, not burly. 

THIS IS MY GO-TO FOR MY HUSBAND

• 12 drops cedarwood 
• 10 drops sandalwood 
• 8 drops lemongrass 

The smell is woodsy with a slight citrus scent. Lemongrass is the least “citrusy” smelling, in my opinion, and it goes great with the woodsy oils. 

My husband approves of this one! 

Benefits of these essential oils: 

• These essential oils have several benefits for the skin and hair.  
• The oils in this blend are very calming and can promote feelings of relaxation when used aromatically or topically. 
• Cedarwood is known as a natural deodorizer. 
• Lemongrass, like most citrus oils, is very uplifting and can give a natural boost of energy. 

MORE ESSENTIAL OIL OPTIONS FOR MEN 

• Peppermint 
• Wintergreen 
• Cumin 
• Frankincense 
• Wild Orange 
• Cardamon 
• Copaiba 
• Basil 
• Lime
• Rosemary 

Making your own perfume can be so easy and fun!  I love making new blends that I have never tried before and experimenting with new combinations. 

Have you ever made your own?  What essential oils did you try and love? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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All Natural Solid Perfume

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Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons beeswax
• 30-50 drops essential oils of choice
• 2 tablespoons fractionated coconut oil

Instructions

1. Place the beeswax into a double boiler. If using bar beeswax you can shred it first with a cheese grater to make this part go a little faster.
   
2. Once the beeswax is melted remove from the heat and add in the fractionated coconut oil.
   
3. Allow it to cool slightly, but not too much as you still want it to be liquid, and then add in the essential oils.
   
4. Stir to make sure everything is well combined.
   
5. Pour the mixture into desired storage container. Allow the mixture to harden completely and then it is ready to use.