DIY Men’s Cologne Using Essential Oils

Making your own cologne is simple to do, cost-effective, and smells great. This DIY men’s cologne is made with essential oils and all-natural ingredients that are safe for the skin. 

Make your own DIY men’s cologne by using essential oils along with other natural ingredients to make the man in your life a cologne that is free of any toxins and customized to his liking.

Customizing your cologne is the best part of making it yourself and your man will love it even more, knowing it was made just for him. I will share several masculine essential oils and essential oil blends that you can pick from. Or you can make your own blend! 

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BEST ESSENTIAL OILS FOR MEN’S COLOGNE

I love using my essential oils to make perfume for me and decided it was time to make cologne for my husband.  I hesitated to do this because I was worried it wouldn’t smell “manly” enough.

Several essential oils have a wonderful woodsy or earthy scent that men love, and pairing them with a spice or citrus essential oil smells amazing.

Top essential oils for men’s cologne:

• Basil
• Bergamot
• Cardamon
• Cedarwood
• Cinnamon
• Clove
• Copaiba
• Douglas fir
• Frankincense
• Lemon
• Lemongrass
• Peppermint
• Sandalwood
• Siberian Fir
• Vetiver
• White Fir
• Wild Orange
• Ylang yang

MASCULINE ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS

Blending essential oils is a fun way to make your own customized colognes or perfumes. For a more manly scent, I like to stick to the earthy, woodsy, spicy, and citrus essential oils.

1. FOR THE OFFICE

This blend is the perfect blend to wear during the day while at work. These essential oils have a beautiful woodsy and citrus scent. The benefits of these essential oils include grounding emotions, balancing the mood, promoting focus, and stimulates the brain to function properly. 

• Sandalwood 
• Frankincense 
• Wild Orange 

2. NIGHTLIFE

This blend is the one to grab before heading out for a date night or a night out with the guys. The lemon adds the perfect twist to the earthy smell of vetiver. The benefits of these essential oils include immune support, positive feelings, and cleansing properties. 

• Cardamon 
• Ylang ylang 
• Vetiver 
• Lemon 

3. OUTDOOR

This is the go-to blend for the outdoor guy. Cedarwood literally smells like the woods and mixed with lemongrass gives off the most refreshing manly scent. The benefit of these essential oils includes calming and relaxing feelings and they can naturally boost the immune system. 

• Basil 
• Cedarwood 
• Lemongrass 
• Douglas Fir 

4. CITRUS SPICE

This is my husband’s favorite blend and mine too! The citrus spice is the perfect combo for any man. These essential oils smell great together and they provide a natural boost of energy and immune support. 

• Bergamot
• White fir
• Clove
• Lemon

5. EARTHY

This simple blend can be used at any time of the day. Frankincense and copaiba are some of the best essential oils to use to reduce stress and anxiety, making this another great blend for the workday. 

• Lemongrass
• Frankincense
• Copaiba

HOMEMADE MEN’S COLOGNE SPRAY

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There are two different ways to make homemade cologne. You can either make it as a spray or as a roller bottle. Both ways work well, and it is just a matter of preference.

To make a spray cologne, you will need a spray bottle, essential oils, and witch hazel.

INGREDIENTS

• 2-ounce glass spray bottle
• 8 drops bergamot
• 6 drops siberian fir
• 4 drops clove
• 3 drops lemon
• Witch Hazel

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add the essential oils to the spray bottle.
2. Top off the bottle with witch hazel.
3. Secure spray nozzle and shake well.
4. Spray onto the chest, wrist, and neck.

RECIPE NOTES 

• This DIY cologne spray will last up to 6 months when stored properly. 
• You can use distilled water instead of witch hazel; however, this will shorten the shelf life. Adding an antioxidant like vitamin E antioxidant or rosemary antioxidant can extend the shelf life if you choose to use water. 
• You can also use rubbing alcohol or vodka for the liquid. I recommend using 100 proof if using alcohol in the recipe. It is important to note that using alcohol can dry the skin when used often. 

HOMEMADE MEN’S COLOGNE ROLLER BOTTLE

To make a roll-on men’s cologne, you will need a 10mL roller bottle, essential oils, and carrier oil. I am using fractionated coconut oil for my carrier oil since it does not have any scent. You can use any carrier oil you prefer; however, I suggest using one with little to no scent, so it doesn’t take away from the essential oil blend you choose.

INGREDIENTS

• 10mL roller bottle
• 8 drops sandalwood
• 5 drops frankincense
• 2 drops wild orange
• Fractionated coconut oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add the essential oils to the roller bottle.
2. Fill the rest of the roller bottle with fractionated coconut oil.
3. Secure lid and shake well.
4. Roll onto chest, wrists, and sides of the neck.

RECIPE NOTES 

• This DIY cologne roller bottle will last up to one year. 
• For a more intense scent, add one to two drops extra of each essential oil.
• Apply every few hours or as needed. 

HOW TO STORE HOMEMADE COLOGNE? 

It is important to use glass when making anything will essential oils. I also suggest using an amber or a dark-colored bottle to avoid the chance of the essential oils losing its potency. Store the cologne in a cool dark place for best results.

IS MEN’S COLOGNE BAD FOR YOU? 

Like most things in my home, once I do a little research, I decide to pitch the conventional and make my own. Men’s cologne and women’s perfumes are full of toxins I didn’t want to spray on my body, so decided to make my own. 

Independent laboratory tests revealed that 38 chemicals were found in 17 leading fragrances.  Studies have shown that these ingredients can be toxic for our bodies and cause many adverse side effects. Certain toxins were even linked to sperm damage. 

Staying away from synthetics and fragrances is very important! Thankfully, using essential oils is a great natural alternative, and not only do they smell amazing, but they can also benefit you! 

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DIY Men's Cologne Using Essential Oils

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Making your own cologne is simple to make, cost-effective, and smells great. This men's cologne is made with essential oils and all-natural ingredients that are safe for the skin. 

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Difficulty easy

Materials

DIY COLOGNE SPRAY

• 2-ounce glass spray bottle
• 8 drops bergamot
• 6 drops Siberian Fir
• 4 drops clove
• 3 drops lemon
• Witch Hazel

DIY COLOGNE ROLLER BOTTLE

• 10mL roller bottle
• 8 drops sandalwood
• 5 drops frankincense
• 2 drops wild orange
• Fractionated coconut oil

Instructions

DIY COLOGNE SPRAY

1. Add the essential oils into the spray bottle.
2. Top off the bottle with witch hazel.
3. Secure spray nozzle and shake well.
4. Spray onto the chest, wrist, and neck.

DIY COLOGNE ROLLER BOTTLE

1. Add the essential oils into the roller bottle.
2. Fill the rest of the roller bottle with fractionated coconut oil.
3. Secure roller top and shake well.
4. Roll onto chest, wrists, and sides of the neck.