Dreaming of a fragrance that's uniquely yours, 100% natural and personalized? Thanks to essential oils, you can create your own scented oils while enjoying their aromatic benefits.
In this article, I'll guide you through creating balanced fragrance oils by incorporating key ingredients. You'll discover unique recipes, specially designed for women and men, that you can easily make at home. Whether you're looking for a sweet, floral scent or a woody, invigorating fragrance, let yourself be inspired to reveal your natural olfactory signature.
The Basics of Natural Fragrance Oils
A fragrance oil is a blend of essential oils and a neutral carrier oil. Creating your own fragrance oil is an art that relies on the balance of top notes, middle notes, and base notes. These three essential elements work together to create a harmonious and long-lasting fragrance. In this section, discover the basics for a natural and personalized perfume.
The three dimensions of a perfume
A well-designed perfume is based on an olfactory pyramid composed of three distinct levels:
- Top notes : These are the first scents you notice when you apply the perfume. Light and fleeting, they give a refreshing and dynamic first impression, but they evaporate quickly. Examples: Rosemary cineole, Peppermint, Exotic basil.
- Heart notes : These appear after the top notes have dissipated. Softer and more persistent, they form the heart of the fragrance and give it its personality. Examples: Ylang-ylang, Palmarosa, True lavender.
- Base Notes : These deep, rich scents develop gradually and anchor the fragrance. They are responsible for the fragrance's longevity. Examples: Vetiver, Patchouli, Sandalwood.
Choose the ingredients
To guarantee the quality of your scented oil, the choice of ingredients is essential.
- Essential Oils : Each oil has a unique biochemistry that influences not only its fragrance, but also its emotional benefits. For example, Ylang-ylang, rich in esters, provides a calming and sensual note, while Rosemary Cineole, rich in cineole, offers an invigorating effect.
- Base oil: Use a neutral carrier oil to enhance the fragrance without altering it. The best options are:
- Jojoba: Odorless, it extends the life of the mixture
- Apricot Kernel: Light and quickly absorbed, perfect for sensitive skin.
- Fractionated Coconut: Non-greasy and odorless, ideal for a scented roll-on.
Recommended concentration
For scented use in a 10ml roll-on, aim for a concentration of 10% to 15%.
- 10% is equivalent to 20 drops of essential oils (approximately).
- 15% corresponds to 30 drops of essential oils (approximately).
Preparation method
- Choose your bottle: Use a 10 ml roll-on bottle, convenient for application and easy to carry.
- Add essential oils: Add 20 to 30 drops of essential oils (10-15% of the total volume). Combine the top, middle, and base notes for a harmonious fragrance.
- Top up with a carrier oil: Fill the bottle with a neutral carrier oil, such as jojoba or fractionated coconut oil. These oils extend the life of the fragrance and moisturize the skin.
- Mix and let stand: Close the bottle, shake gently, and let stand for 24 to 48 hours to allow the aromas to harmonize.
- Tip: Note the recipe used to reproduce your favorite flavor or adjust it according to your desires.
Application tips
- Pulse points: The wrists, neck, behind the ears, and the crooks of the elbows are ideal areas. Body heat in these areas intensifies the fragrance.
- Reapply as needed: Natural fragrance oils evolve over time. Reapply as needed to extend wear.
Precautions to be observed
To ensure a pleasant and risk-free fragrance, you must follow a few essential rules:
- Skin test: Before use, perform a skin tolerance test by applying a small amount of the diluted synergy to the inside of the elbow and wait 24 hours to check for an allergic reaction.
- Avoid photosensitizing oils: Citrus oils (lemon, orange, bergamot) can cause sun reactions if applied to exposed skin.
- Store your blends properly: Store your fragrance oils in dark glass bottles, away from light and heat.
- Respect the dosages: Too high a concentration of essential oils can alter the stability of the mixture and cause irritation.
- Dilution: Dilute essential oils before skin application to avoid irritation.
- Caution: Sensitive skin: If irritation occurs, dilute further or discontinue use.
- Avoid mucous membranes and eyes: Essential oils can cause severe irritation. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with a vegetable oil and consult your doctor.
- Do not use in children, pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice: It is imperative to consult the essential oils sheet and consult a health professional before any use in these specific cases.
- Precautions in case of pathologies: People suffering from chronic illnesses (asthma, epilepsy, etc.) should consult their doctor before using essential oils, to avoid undesirable effects or contraindications with their treatment.
Choose essential oils according to their notes
Top notes: The freshness that attracts
Top notes are the first scents you notice when you apply your perfume. Their role is to awaken the senses with light, invigorating aromas. They evaporate quickly but leave a memorable first impression.
Rosemary cineole
- Scent: Fresh, herbaceous and slightly camphorous.
- Biochemistry: Rich in cineole, it stimulates the mind and offers invigorating properties.
- Helpful Tip: Ideal for an energizing, everyday scent. Pair it with floral heart notes for the perfect balance.
- Precautions: Not recommended for pregnant women, children, or people with asthma.
Peppermint
- Scent: Refreshing, minty and invigorating.
- Biochemistry: Contains menthol, known for its invigorating and refreshing effects.
- Practical advice: Perfect for adding a touch of freshness to a masculine or tonic composition.
- Precautions: Use sparingly to avoid skin irritation. Not recommended for pregnant women, children, or people with epilepsy.
Exotic basil
- Aroma: Spicy, fresh and slightly aniseed, it brings a bright and aromatic touch.
- Biochemistry: Rich in methylchavicol, a molecule with revitalizing and clarifying properties.
- Practical advice: Ideal for energizing a mixture and giving it a distinctive character.
- Caution: Avoid prolonged use on skin and dilute properly to prevent irritation. Not recommended for pregnant women and children.
Heart notes: The soul of the perfume
Heart notes define the identity and personality of your fragrance. More persistent than top notes, they form the heart of your olfactory creation.
Ylang-ylang
- Scent: Floral, sweet and exotic.
- Biochemistry: Rich in esters, it soothes emotions while stimulating sensuality.
- Helpful tip: Use it in a soft or sensual feminine fragrance. Pair it with woody base notes for a sophisticated touch.
- Precautions: Dilute properly to avoid nausea. Not recommended for pregnant women or children.
Palmarosa
- Scent: Sweet, floral and slightly rosy.
- Biochemistry: Contains geraniol, known for its balancing and moisturizing properties for the skin.
- Helpful Tip: Ideal for delicate or soothing feminine compositions. Pair it with fresh top notes for a refreshing scent.
- Precautions: Test on a small area of skin before use. Not recommended for pregnant women or children.
True lavender
- Fragrance: Floral and herbaceous, it brings a soothing and universal sweetness.
- Biochemistry: Rich in linalool and linalyl acetate, known for their relaxing and balancing properties.
- Helpful Tip: Add it to blends for its calming properties, making it particularly suitable for relaxing or feminine fragrances.
- Caution: Suitable for everyone, but use a suitable dilution to avoid irritation on sensitive skin.
Base Notes: Depth and persistence
Base notes are the foundation of your perfume. They provide richness, intensity, and hold, allowing the scent to last longer on the skin.
Vetiver
- Scent: Earthy, woody and slightly smoky.
- Biochemistry: Rich in sesquiterpenes, it offers soothing and grounding properties.
- Helpful Hint: Use it for a masculine or unisex fragrance, paired with floral or aromatic heart notes.
- Precautions: Avoid in pregnant women and children.
Patchouli
- Fragrance: Warm, oriental and intense.
- Biochemistry: Contains patchoulol, a sesquiterpene alcohol with fixing and harmonizing properties.
- Helpful Tip: Perfect for sensual and captivating fragrances. Combine it with sweet or floral heart notes for a captivating effect.
- Precautions: May be irritating when used neat, dilute well in a vegetable oil. Not recommended for pregnant women and children.
Sandalwood
- Fragrance: Creamy, sweet and woody, it brings a luxurious and harmonious depth.
- Biochemistry: Rich in santalol, known for its calming and meditative properties.
- Helpful Tip: Perfect for balancing complex compositions or adding a calming, sensual dimension.
- Caution: Use sparingly to prevent its intensity from masking other notes. Not recommended for pregnant women or children.
How to combine these notes for a balanced fragrance?
For a harmonious scented oil, combine essential oils from each category in these proportions:
- 30% Top Notes: For immediate freshness and an invigorating first impression.
- 50% heart notes: To bring roundness and personality.
- 20% base notes: To set and provide extended hold.
With these carefully selected essential oils and their olfactory characteristics, you're ready to create balanced and personalized perfumes. Move on to the next section to discover specific recipes for women and men, tailored to your desires and needs!
Perfumed Oil Recipes for Women
Romantic sweetness “Floral Delight”
An elegant and delicate fragrance oil, perfect for moments filled with sweetness and romance. This harmonious blend combines herbal freshness, floral sensuality, and woody depth for a refined and soothing fragrance.
- Top notes: Exotic basil, fresh and slightly spicy, it brings an invigorating touch.
- Heart notes: Ylang-ylang, sophisticated and sensual floral, which gives character and softness to the fragrance.
- Base Notes: Sandalwood, rich and creamy, it sets the scent while adding a warm and soothing note.
Ingredients :
- 6 drops of exotic basil essential oil
- 10 drops of Ylang-ylang essential oil
- 4 drops of Sandalwood essential oil
- Neutral vegetable oil
Preparation :
- In a 10 ml roll-on bottle: Blend the essential oils and top up with a neutral carrier oil, such as jojoba. Shake gently and let your blend sit for 24 to 48 hours before use. This allows the essential oils to harmonize and fully express their olfactory potential.
- Practical advice: Apply gently to your wrists and behind your ears for a subtle scented touch.
- Precautions: Test the mixture on a small area before use to avoid any allergies. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
Sensual Passion “Velvet Glow”
A captivating and sensual fragrance oil. Perfect for special moments, this harmonious fragrance combines freshness, floral sweetness, and woody depth for a captivating effect.
- Top notes: Peppermint, fresh and invigorating, it awakens the senses.
- Heart notes: Palmarosa, floral and delicate, it brings an elegant and balanced touch.
- Base notes: Patchouli, intense and earthy, it anchors the fragrance with depth and sensuality.
Ingredients :
- 3 drops of Peppermint essential oil
- 10 drops of Palmarosa essential oil
- 7 drops of Patchouli essential oil
- Neutral vegetable oil
Preparation :
- In a 10 ml roll-on bottle: Blend the essential oils and top up with a neutral carrier oil, such as jojoba. Shake gently and let your blend sit for 24 to 48 hours before use. This allows the essential oils to harmonize and fully express their olfactory potential.
- Practical advice: Use this roll-on on pulse points (wrists, neck) for optimal hold.
- Precautions: Test the mixture on a small area before use to avoid any allergies. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
Perfumed Oil Recipes for Men
Woody freshness “Azure Forest”
A refined and invigorating fragrance oil, ideal for men seeking a natural, woody scent. Perfect for everyday use, this fragrance elegantly blends freshness and warmth.
Top notes: Peppermint, fresh and invigorating, it gives an energizing first impression.
Heart notes: Fine lavender, soothing and balancing, it softens the composition.
Base Notes: Sandalwood, rich and creamy, it adds a comforting and lingering depth.
Ingredients :
- 4 drops of Peppermint essential oil
- 10 drops of true lavender essential oil
- 10 drops of Sandalwood essential oil
- Neutral vegetable oil
Preparation :
- In a 10 ml roll-on bottle: Blend the essential oils and top up with a neutral carrier oil, such as jojoba. Shake gently and let your blend sit for 24 to 48 hours before use. This allows the essential oils to harmonize and fully express their olfactory potential.
- Practical advice: Apply to your wrists and the back of your neck for a subtle and long-lasting fragrance.
- Precautions: Test the mixture on a small area before use to avoid any allergies. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
Intense Vitality “Natural Force”
A bold and invigorating fragrance oil, perfect for men who desire a fragrance that is both energizing and sophisticated. This blend combines herbal freshness, floral sweetness, and earthy depth for a unique olfactory signature.
- Top notes: Rosemary, fresh and stimulating, it awakens the senses with a herbaceous touch.
- Heart notes: Palmarosa, floral and elegant, it softens the composition while bringing a subtly sweet note.
- Base Notes: Vetiver, earthy and intense, it anchors the fragrance with a woody and masculine depth.
Ingredients :
- 10 drops of Rosemary cineole essential oil
- 3 drops of Palmarosa essential oil
- 8 drops of Vetiver essential oil
- Neutral vegetable oil.
Preparation :
- In a 10 ml roll-on bottle: Blend the essential oils and top up with a neutral carrier oil, such as jojoba. Shake gently and let your blend sit for 24 to 48 hours before use. This allows the essential oils to harmonize and fully express their olfactory potential.
- Practical advice: Wear this roll-on on pulse points for a fragrance that evolves throughout the day.
- Precautions : Test the mixture on a small area before use to avoid any allergies. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
Creating your own natural fragrance oils is a creative, eco-friendly, and beneficial experience for your well-being. Using high-quality essential oils and neutral vegetable oils, you can create personalized fragrances tailored to your style and needs.
With recipes for women and men, you have a foundation to experiment and find the blend that's perfect for you. Don't wait any longer to embark on this olfactory adventure. Take care of yourself and express your uniqueness. Explore, create, and let yourself be seduced by the infinite possibilities of natural fragrance oils.
References
Sources of information (bibliography):
Patty Canac, The Guide to Olfactory Emotions - Balance and Well-being through Aromachology, Éditions Ambre, March 11, 2019, 192 p., ISBN: 978-2940594092
Mandy Aftel, Essence and Alchemy - A Guide to Natural Perfume, Nez Éditions, June 22, 2023. 320 p., ISBN: 978-2491567491
Maison Jacynthe disclaims all liability. All information contained on this page is not intended to replace justified allopathic treatment or to disregard the expertise of the medical profession. It is up to each individual to take charge of their own health, to inform themselves, and to make the necessary changes to improve their condition. Therapeutic supervision by a qualified health professional is obviously recommended.
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