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This ylang ylang spray perfume recipe is incredibly easy to make and smells divine. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a luxurious fragrance that will leave you feeling confident and gorgeous, all without spending a fortune.
Life with kids is amazing, but let’s be honest: some days, “put together” means a clean shower. That’s where this ylang ylang perfume comes in!
When I need a quick mood boost, a spritz of this blend instantly transports me to a calmer, more relaxed space. It’s my little secret weapon for feeling a bit more put-together, even on the busiest days.
This dreamy homemade perfume is the perfect scent for a day that seems to just drag on. The ylang-ylang, bergamot, and lavender were chosen with their soothing and uplifting qualities in mind.
Plus, I love the scent of ylang ylang! I use it in my homemade room spray recipes as well as my DIY shower oil.
Go ahead and jump right into this recipe. It’s easy to make, and you can choose to prepare it as a spray perfume or roll-on.
You’ll love this feminine, romantic scent for how grounding and emotionally balancing it is. You’ll be so thrilled with the final product that you’ll quickly be gifting it for Mother’s Day and bridal showers.
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Why you will love this recipe:
It smells incredible: This intoxicating perfume layers the botanical scents nicely without smelling overly floral.
Simple to make: Pour, swirl, and store. Making perfume couldn’t be easier.
It has a great shelf life: If stored correctly, it will last a long time. Of course, if you fall in love with it and wear it all the time, it is easy to mix up another bottle.
Ylang Ylang Scented Roll-On or Spray Perfume Recipe
Follow the instructions below for your very own DIY spray perfume.
Ingredients:
- 0.75 oz of vodka (or witch hazel)
- 0.10 oz of vegetable glycerin
- 14 drops of ylang ylang essential oil
- 8 drops of lavender essential oil
- 7 drops of bergamot essential oil
Instructions: (see step by step images below)
- In a clean, amber spray bottle, combine vodka (or witch hazel) and vegetable glycerin.
- Add the essential oils one by one, swirling the bottle gently after each addition.
- Close the spray bottle and swirl it gently to combine all ingredients.
- Let your perfume sit for 24-48 hours in a cool, dark place. This allows the scents to mature and blend together for a more balanced fragrance.
Keep in mind
With any natural perfume or recipe you apply to the skin, it is important to do a patch test to check for any allergic reactions or irritation. As always, do not use essential oils near your eyes or ears.
Fragrance notes
Ylang Ylang is the base note for this fragrance, and it is an intoxicating mix of floral, sweet, and spicy notes that boost the olfactory system and lift and enhance your mood.
The middle note of this blend is lavender, which has a light, herbaceous, and floral fragrance. Lavender is a must-have for any soothing and relaxing essential oil recipe.
The top note is bergamot, which is one of my favorite citrus oils because it’s also earthy. It blends well with floral scents and is mood-lifting, so the perfect finish to this recipe.
FAQs
Yes! If you would prefer to create a roll-on bottle, you just have to leave out the vodka from the recipe and use a carrier oil instead. I love using fractionated coconut oil or jojoba oil, but there are so many effective carrier oils you can use. Add the essential oils, glycerin, your carrier oil and mix it in your roller bottles. Put on a lid and a label, and you’ve got a portable fragrance pick-me-up. You might enjoy these other essential oil roll-on bottles for mood.
How do you store this perfume?
This perfume stores nicely in an amber bottle with lid on if you keep it away from sunlight and heat sources.
The neck area is the best place to apply perfume, ensuring you can enjoy the soothing and uplifting scent. You can also apply fragrances to your pulse points, which include the wrists, chest, ankles, and even behind the knees. Wrists and neck are typically my go-to areas.
This ylang ylang perfume spray is perfect for…
- Setting the mood when you have a date night or special occasion.
- Perking up a regular weekday when you’re tired of tackling the laundry pile.
- Gifting to the women in your life that deserve a little pampering.
Different fragrance options for your spray perfume or roll-on
Yes, you can create your own signature scent following the same steps.
You can experiment with your different essential oils to mix base notes, middle notes, and top notes to create your own perfume. Or you can stick to some of the tried-and-true combinations I also use when making my solid perfume recipe.
I absolutely love how simple these recipes are and the money I save by avoiding pricy store-bought perfumes. Plus, I get to use all my favorite essential oils and avoid all those unknown ingredients.
More DIY perfume ideas
- Patchouli Cologne
- Hair Perfume Spray
- My Favorite DIY Perfume Recipes
- Roller Bottles Perfect for Mother’s Day Gifts
Ylang Ylang Scented Roll-On or Spray Perfume
Equipment
- 1 amber spray bottle
Ingredients
- 0.75 oz of vodka, or witch hazel
- 0.10 oz of vegetable glycerin
- 14 drops of ylang ylang essential oil
- 8 drops of lavender essential oil
- 7 drops of bergamot essential oil
Instructions
- In a clean, amber spray bottle, combine vodka (or witch hazel) and vegetable glycerin.
- Add the essential oils one by one, swirling the bottle gently after each addition.
- Close the spray bottle and swirl it gently to combine all ingredients.
- Let your perfume sit for 24-48 hours in a cool, dark place. This allows the scents to mature and blend together for a more balanced fragrance.
This smells absolutely incredible!
Hi, I’m just wondering if it would be ok to make this without vegetable glycerin?
The vegetable glycerin helps the essential oils mix with the water.
Thank you for getting back to me.
The recipe doesn’t mention water… Isn’t that what the witch hazel does?