Make your own perfume at home

… first steps

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Best Carrier Oils for Perfume

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How to use carrier oils

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What are carrier oils?

Carrier oils and essential oils are made from plants. Carrier oils are used to dilute essential oils and
“carry” them to your skin. That’s because essential oils are potent and can cause irritation when applied
directly to your skin.
Most carrier oils are unscented or lightly scented and don’t interfere with an essential oil’s therapeutic
properties. They may be used alone or with other oils to nourish your skin.
Keep reading to learn more about choosing the right carrier oil, some of the different carrier oils
available, and more.

How to select the carrier oil you need

There are many carrier oils available. Most are suitable to use with any essential oil, but you should
consider a few things before choosing one.

Think about

 Odor: A few carrier oils have a distinct odor. When added to an essential oil, it may alter the
aroma.
 Absorption: Your skin can absorb some carrier oils better than others.
 Skin type: Depending on your skin type, some oils may irritate skin or worsen a skin condition
such as acne.
 Shelf life: Some carrier oils can be stored for longer periods than others without going bad.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn’t regulate carrier oils labeled for use as cosmetics. They
do, however, regulate edible cooking oils that may serve double-duty as carrier oils.

You should only buy therapeutic-grade carrier oils from a manufacturer you trust. Look for oils that are
cold-pressed, 100 percent pure, and additive- or preservative-free. If you want to use a cooking oil as a
carrier oil, choose cold-pressed, organic varieties.
The following list includes popular carrier oils used to dilute essential oils for aromatherapy, massage,
and skin care. The list isn’t exhaustive, but it’s a good place to start.

1. Coconut oil

Coconut oil is an edible oil made from the meat of mature coconuts. It’s available in refined or unrefined
varieties.
Unrefined coconut oil comes from fresh coconut meat. It’s not processed with chemicals and retains its
coconut aroma and flavor.
Refined coconut oil comes from dried coconut meat, also called copra. It’s bleached and deodorized to
remove contaminants, as well as the distinct coconut aroma and flavor. Refined coconut isn’t all-natural
and isn’t recommended for use as a carrier oil.
Uses: Coconut oil contains skin-nourishing fatty acids and polyphenols, which make it a great carrier oil
for massage oils and skin care preparations.

2. Jojoba oil

Jojoba oil comes from the seeds of the jojoba plant. It has a delicate, nutty aroma. Technically, jojoba
isn’t an oil, but a wax with powerful moisturizing properties. It’s thought to closely mimic sebum, the
skin’s natural oil.
Using jojoba oil may help reduce the skin’s oil production in acne-prone people by making the skin think
it’s produced enough oil.
Uses: Jojoba oil absorbs easily in the skin and doesn’t clog pores. This makes it a good carrier oil option
for massage oils, facial moisturizers, and bath oils.

3. Apricot kernel oil

Apricot kernel oil is made from apricot seeds, also known as kernels. It’s an emollient oil high in fatty
acids and vitamin E. It absorbs easily into the skin and has a slightly sweet, nutty scent. You can buy
edible apricot kernel oil, or apricot kernel oil for cosmetic use only.
Uses: Apricot kernel oil is thought to help soften and calm irritated, itchy skin. Use it as a carrier oil to
make massage oils, bath oil, and hair care preparations.

4. Sweet almond oil

Sweet almond oil has a strong, nutty aroma. It’s an edible oil made from the kernels of sweet almonds.
The oil is lightweight and absorbs easily, and is a great moisturizer for dry skin.
It’s also used in general aromatherapy, but its strong scent may mask an essential oil’s aroma.
Uses: Sweet almond oil is one of the most popular carrier oils for skin care. It’s great in massage oils,
bath oils, and soaps.

5. Olive oil

Olive oil comes from pressed olives. It’s best known as a healthy, edible oil with a fruity aroma, but it’s
also used in aromatherapy as a carrier oil.
Extra-virgin olive oil is the preferred variety for aromatherapy and skin care preparations. Olive oil’s
scent may interfere with the scent of some essential oils.
Uses: It’s packed with fatty acids and plant sterols, which make it great for cleansing and moisturizing
dry skin. Use olive oil as a carrier oil for massage, facial cleansers, hair care, and homemade soaps.

6. Argan oil

Argan oil is made from kernels found inside the fruit of argan trees, which are native to Morocco. The oil
is edible and is traditionally used to nourish the body inside and out. It has a nutty aroma and is rich in
vitamins A and E, and monounsaturated fatty acids.
Uses: Argan oil can help treat dry skin and hair, wrinkles, and skin inflammation. This makes it a terrific
carrier oil for general skin care and massage oils.

7. Rosehip oil

Rosehips are the seeds of the Rosa rubiginosa bush or the Rosa moschata bush. The flowers of both
bushes look different from traditional roses. When these flowers die and drop their petals, the rosehip is
left behind. Rosehip oil is pressed from rosehips.
Rosehip oil doesn’t smell like a rose, though. It has a nutty, earthy scent.
Uses: Rosehip oil is high in vitamins A and C. Vitamin A is a natural retinoid that helps fight aging, and
both vitamins can help reverse the effects of the sun on your skin. Use it as a carrier oil for dry skin
remedies, massage oils, and moisturizers.

8. Black seed oil

Black seed oil is made from the Nigella sativa plant. Although it’s lesser known than other carrier oils,
it’s rich with unsaturated and saturated fatty acids. It’s also thought to have anti-inflammatory abilities.
Uses: Black seed oil is often used as a folk remedy to soothe skin conditions including eczema, acne, and
psoriasis. With this in mind, it’s a great choice for facial care, massage oils, and general skin care.

9. Grape seed oil

Grape seed oil comes from grape seeds. It’s a byproduct of the winemaking process. It’s rich in vitamin
E, a nutrient thought to heal the skin and reduce wrinkles, although scientific research is inconsistent.
Uses: Grape seed oil is lightweight, easily absorbed by the skin, and has a neutral scent. It’s a good
carrier oil to use with essential oils to make body oils and massage oils.
10. Avocado oil

Avocado oil is a heavy, thick, edible oil made from avocado fruit. It has a nutty aroma.
Avocado oil is high in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid thought to help dry, damaged skin.
Uses: This can be a good carrier oil for dry skin remedies and body creams — unless you’re dealing with
acne. Avocado oil may increase sebum production, so if your skin is acne-prone, check with your
dermatologist before use.

11. Sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is an edible oil extracted from sunflower seeds. It has a neutral odor.
The oil is said to act as a skin barrier against toxins and germs that cause infection, making it a great
choice for irritated skin.
Uses: It’s thought to help soften skin, moisturize skin, and soothe irritation, so add this carrier oil to your
massage oils or use for general skin care.

How to mix carrier oil with essential oils

Whenever possible, purchase organic, cold-pressed carrier oils from a manufacturer you trust. Although
most carrier oils don’t cause an allergic reaction, you should always do a patch test prior to using.
To perform a patch test:
1. Add a small amount of carrier oil to the inside of your wrist or just below your ear.
2. Cover the oil with a bandage.
3. Check back on the area after 24 hours.
4. If irritation occurs, rinse thoroughly, and avoid future use.
If you’re allergic to tree nuts, you shouldn’t use oils derived from tree nuts. This includes sweet almond
oil, argan oil, and apricot kernel oil.
When diluting essential oils with a carrier oil, it’s important to follow these dilution guidelines.
For adults:
 2.5 percent dilution: 15 drops essential oil per 6 teaspoons carrier oil
 3 percent dilution: 20 drops essential oil per 6 teaspoons carrier oil
 5 percent dilution: 30 drops essential oil per 6 teaspoons carrier oil
 10 percent dilution: 60 drops essential oil per 6 teaspoons carrier oil
For children:
 .5 to 1 percent dilution: 3 to 6 drops essential oil per 6 teaspoons carrier oil
Always store carrier oils in a cool, dark place, preferably in the refrigerator. You should also keep them
in a dark glass bottle.
The bottom line

Carrier oils make it possible to use essential oils safely. They also help nourish and moisturize your skin.
Not all oils make good carrier oils, though. You should avoid using things like butter, petroleum jelly, and
mineral oil.
Whatever oil you choose, avoid using it on your lips, eyes, or other sensitive areas after it’s been mixed
with an essential oil. However, you can safely apply carrier oil alone to these areas.

!!! Asta l-am facut, am inceput in 22.02.2019

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own-perfume-oil

How to Make Your Own Perfume Oil

December 29, 2014

If you’re a perfume junkie but tired of wearing the same scents as everyone else with access to
Bloomingdales, maybe it’s time you learned to make your own bottle of perfume. The good news: it’s
really easy to do and if you already know what your favorite ingredients are, you’re set. The mildly
annoying news: the ingredients you use and the amount therein can change a perfume from amazing to
awful in a snap. Making your own perfume is all about patience and experimentation… but if you like
playing mad scientist/alchemist and you’re dedicated, then it’s really quite a lot of fun.
The Basics: Here’s where your childhood piano lessons come to use
All of the lovely smells dancing in your head right now – rose, lilac, orange, musk – those are called
notes. You know how snooty people take a sip of wine and swirl it around their mouth before spitting it
out and being all like, “It has a hint of cherry and tastes of the soil of the Burgundy region” (confession: I
go to wine country a lot) – well that’s kind of similar. The notes you smell all work together to make up a
chord. A chord is composed of a base note, a heart note, and a head note. The base note is the one that
lasts the longest and is usually something like vanilla or sandalwood. The heart note is the middle note
which is generally floral. The head note is exactly that – a heady, strong smell that hits you right out of
the bottle. One or more chords make up the composition (formula) of the perfume. So in non-musician
speak let’s say you have sandalwood, jasmine, and orange. That is one chord – sandalwood is the base,
jasmine the heart and orange the head.
Your head note is the most fleeting as they have an explosive scent and evaporate quickly. Over time,
you will notice the scent changes – melts even – into the heart and base notes. It’s very subtle and
beautiful when you think about it.
How do you pick the right oils to go together?
That really depends on you. What kind of perfume do you go for? Woodsy, citrus, floral, musky?
My completely scientific process of choosing oil combinations starts by me imagining what certain
famous people would have worn. Marie Antoinette was a straight up flower. Queen Elizabeth I had
migraines so I stick to marjoram. Think about the scents you like and pick a few based on that. Here are
some ideas:
Woodsy: Cedarwood, Pine, Sandalwood
Floral: Jasmine, Rose, Ylang Ylang
Fruity: Grapefruit, Orange, Bergamot
Earthy: Vetiver, Musk
Herbal: Rosemary, Lavender, Chamomile
Spicy: Black pepper, Clove, Ginger
Sugary: Amber, Vanilla

A few more tid-bits of info before we get started

Order matters people! Once you have decided which ingredients will comprise your base, head and
heart notes, make sure you add base first, heart second and head last.
For today’s lesson, we will be making a 5ml bottle of perfume oil. Perfume oil is my favorite right now
because it contains no alcohol, just skin loving Jojoba or Sweet Almond Oil – your preference. These are
lean in closer perfumes as opposed to the heady fill the room type – especially amazing if you
are headache prone like me. Perfume oils are also more bang for your buck because they can last
anywhere between 5-12 hours depending on the strength of the ingredients you use. Compare that to
eau de parfum (the regular alcohol based perfume you will find in stores) that lasts 2 hours if you’re
lucky. Also, no one likes the old lady who goes crazy with the rose water.
The Maths. (Sorry)
In a cruel twist of fate, the artistry of perfumery requires the use of a lot of math. Not hard math mind
you, but.well.it’s.math. (I was an English major, I recoil at numbers). Every milliliter of liquid is roughly
20 drops with a pipette or glass dropper. As I stated earlier, today’s lesson is for a 5ml bottle of perfume.
Sooo:
5ml X 20drops = 100 drops total
So you will have 100 drops of liquid in your bottle. The ratios of the notes are as follows:
2 parts base : 1 part heart : 1 part head : Rest is carrier oil (Jojoba, Sweet Almond, etc)
There is a huge range of concentration levels that vary across perfume brands. Generally perfume oils
will have a 20 - 80% concentration of essential/fragrance oils to carrier. Let's say you want to have a nice
light perfume that is 20% fragrance. 20% of 100 drops is 20 drops. This means that your fragrance
combination will amount to 20 drops and the remaining 80 drops will be carrier.
Since we have 100 drops to account for and we now know the ratios, here is the formula we will be
working with:
 10 drops base + 5 drops heart + 5 drops head + 80 drops carrier oil = 100 drops
We did it! We survived the maths! Ok, now the fun can actually begin!
***Keep in mind, that is a basic super easy way of dividing up the oils. Generally, once you've figured
out your ratio / drop number, you don't have to follow that to a T. You could have 12 drops base, 5
drops heart, and 3 drops head if you want to. It's really dependent on the strength and smell of your oils
and you generally want more base and heart than head. This is all about experimentation.***

What You Will Need

 
1 – 5ml bottle, preferably with roll on ball; you can order online or go to your local health food store and
pick up an amber vial or dropper bottle.
3 essential oils or fragrance oils depending on what you want. If you want all natural perfume, only use
essential oils. Fragrance oils can contain synthetics but have already been diluted in carrier oil so they
tend to be less irritating. When choosing essential oils, make sure to look up any health advisories they
may have as not all EOs are skin safe. Brambleberry has a nice, affordable selection of both EOs and
fragrance oils.
4 pipettes or glass droppers; 1 for each EO and 1 for the carrier
Jojoba or Sweet Almond Oil. Trader Joe’s has a nice Jojoba in their spa section that is both affordable
and great for dry skin beyond your perfuming needs.
Tag or label for your perfume; I usually just use some masking tape when I’m experimenting.
Getting Started
Clear off a workspace; wipe it clean and put some newspapers or table cloth down to prevent spill
damage. Make sure that all your materials – bottles, droppers – are clean. Next open up your base note
and insert your pipette. Gently squeeze the bulb and let go to get the oil in. Carefully (and slowly!) count
out 10 drops of your base note into the 5ml bottle. When you’re done, close the EO lid and put it and
your pipette to the side. Don’t shake yet! Next, open up your heart note. Count out 5 drops; then put
that EO and pipette aside. Last, count out 5 drops of your head note. Once you have transferred the 3
EOs into your 5ml bottle, close the lid of the bottle and shake it up gently to let the oils mix in with each
other.
Now comes the hard part. YOU HAVE TO WAIT A WHOLE WEEK TO SMELL IT AND PUT YOUR CARRIER
OIL IN!!! Sorry, I should have told you sooner, but really, my reasons are just. You see, the EOs need
time to mix and mesh together. Sure, it smells nice right now, you picked a good combination of oils
after all, but trust me, with a week under its belt IT WILL SMELL THAT MUCH MORE AMAZING!
No Peeking!

Put your bottle in a dark place, preferably somewhere you won’t be tempted to look, and wait. Just
think of it as Christmas and you’re eagerly awaiting Santa to come bring your bounty! Mark your
calendar so you don’t forget (but how could you really?).
After a week has passed, the moment of truth has come. Open up your bottle. DOES IT SMELL
AMAZING? If so, go ahead and put your 80 drops of carrier (Jojoba or Sweet Almond) oil inside…and…
now you have to put it away for a month. A WHOLE MONTH! You hate me right now, I know. But I just
want what’s best for you. You know how the EOs needed to mix and mesh together to create that
amazing smell? Well the carrier oil wants in on that action. Don’t deny it. Wait the month like a good
little lamb and then your dream of a natural, handmade perfume, your very own signature scent, will be
yours! Don’t forget to label your perfume and I also like to write a little Born On date on my bottles so I
know when they were made. They are my little children after all. (Not really actually, everyone knows
it’s my cats that are my children. I went there.)
What if after a week your perfume concoction didn’t smell amazing? Unfortunately that’s a possibility.
Maybe you didn’t pick a good combination of oils. Maybe you accidentally put a few extra drops of one
of the oils. Whatever the reason, this is all part of the process. Copious note taking and experimentation,
if you’re interested in serious perfumery, is what it’s all about. I currently sell 12 perfumes…but I’ve
made 40 total. They aren’t all winners, it’s ok. Just keep trying.
Let’s Unwind
Woo-hoo! Hopefully you have now been inducted into our secret society of perfumers. I hope your
perfume came out lovely and I hope you enjoy it. This tutorial was for a basic perfume comprised of one
chord. But now that you know the process, the possibilities and combinations are endless.
UPDATE
I am no longer fielding questions on this post. I unfortunately no longer have the time to go in depth
with students of perfumery and was also receiving a lot of spam comments. This post is a guideline to
get you started with perfume experimentation, but if you need more help or want to take it to the next
level, please check out Mandy Aftel's books and perfume kits found on her website. Thanks!

D I Y Easy Solid Perfume

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DIY Roll On Perfume Recipe

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Hello, Sexy! Make Your Own Unique Handmade Solid Perfume
https://crunchybetty.com/handmade-solid-perfume/

Hey, sexy. Yeah, you. The one that smells so good – the one that’s unique and alluring.

Today, we’re going to learn how to make our own solid perfume, and I promise you (PROMISE YOU) that
if you choose to do this, no one in the world will smell just like you. Ever again. You’ll have that precious
je ne sais quoi that doesn’t just make other people go “yum,” but that keeps your spirits high constantly
(because, hello aromatherapy).

Not only do you want to make your own perfume to celebrate your individuality (girl power!),
but before you spritz on that mass marketed bottle of Poison (haha! irony!), consider this:

 Synthetic fragrances contain hormone (endocrine) disruptors that can lead to a whole host of
medical problems, including hormone imbalance, thyroid issues and cancer
 Synthetic fragrances kick allergic reactions into high gear for many people, leading to headaches,
respiratory issues and other disorders
 Millions of people suffer from sensitivities to synthetic fragrance, so that sexy scent you think
you’re blessing the world with is actually making life harder for people around you
But we want to smell yummy, right? And we still can. Just not with store-bought perfumes. Instead, we’ll
make our own – with all-natural essential oils.
And talk about the most incredible handmade gift to give someone – there’s nothing more personal
than scent (except maybe tax returns). Your mom love the smell of nutmeg? Best friend goes gaga over
anything lavender? Here. Here is what you do.
Personal Perfumery – It’s All In The EOs

This is so ridiculously easy – seriously hardcore simple. But there’s one little trick to it: Blending essential
oils.
Before you start to make your perfume, you’ll need to decide what it’s going to smell like.

Step 1: Deciding on Your Signature Scent

There’s absolutely no reason why you can’t just use a single essential oil when blending your own
perfume. It won’t be as complex as the perfumes you’re used to, but it works. And after wearing it for a
few days or weeks, it becomes you.
I know a woman – a beautifully warm and vivacious woman – who only wears patchouli as a fragrance.
That’s it. But instead of smelling like a hippie-just-showered, she smells like … her. I cannot smell
patchouli from a bottle without retching a little (personal preference), but on HER, it’s magical. Warm.
Personal. It’s not patchouli – it’s Roxy.
However, you might want to blend a few essential oils to create a more complex and daring
scent. And this is where the difficulty – and the magic comes in.

 Go to a natural foods store (like Whole Foods) and spend some time with the essential oils
there. Find ONE that calls to you, that gives you that little “lift” as soon as you smell it.
 Buy it if you’d like, but then come home and learn about what the scent blends well with. I like
to peruse the essential oil profiles on Mountain Rose Herbs for ideas.
 But then, after you’ve found what the oil blends well with, go to the list here at the middle of
the page, and from it pick a top note, middle note, and bottom note that sounds good to you,
and then pick up the rest of the necessary supplies.

“I put a blend of rose, lime, and vetiver essential oils in my grandmother's old locket.”

I like the idea of using three oils together, because it hits all scent receptors and fades away magically
over time, but there are no hard and fast rules to scent blending. Even two-scent blends are lovely:
Rose-cypress, ylang-ylang-sweet orange, and lavender-clove are all amazing two-scent blends.
I’ll repeat, deciding on your scents will be the hardest part of blending your own perfume. After
that, it’s all cake. (Aromaweb has a fantastic five-page tutorial on how to choose and blend
scents, starting here.)

How to Create Your Solid Perfume

We’re doing solid perfume only today, because it’s easy, but also because it’s effortlessly portable, the
beeswax makes it last a long, long time, and there’s just something so magically vintage about it.
Here’s what you need:
 Beeswax
 Carrier oil (like jojoba, sweet almond, olive, or grapeseed)
 Essential oils of your choice
 A container suitable for solid perfume (like an old lip balm container – even if it’s the “stick”
variety!)
“What you need for handcrafted solid perfume - decorate the containers if you have the urge! ”

The rule of thumb is equal parts beeswax and carrier oil. I found that the typical lip balm
container used about 2 tsp grated beeswax and 2 tsp carrier oil.

With that in mind, as you blend your scents, use about 40-45 drops of essential oil per 4 tsp solid
perfume base.

Step 1: Blend Your Essential Oil

While you can blend as you make the solid perfume (which is how I did it and regretted it on occasion), it
might be better to blend ahead of time.
In a very small container, measure out your essential oil blend and make sure you like the way it smells
while it’s concentrated (keeping in mind that it will mellow once you add it to the solid base).
So now that you have your blend, here’s what’s next.

Step 2: Melt the beeswax and oil

In a small double boiler (or makeshift double boiler), start the water heating on the bottom pot and drop
your measured beeswax into the clean top pot.

Once your beeswax starts to melt, add in your carrier oil.

When your beeswax is pretty much melted, add in the carrier oil and stir until everything is
warm and liquid.

Step 3: Remove From Heat and Quickly Stir In Your Essential Oil(s)
You want to move fast here (which is why it’s a great idea to blend your oils ahead of time), because this
sets up and hardens like lightning.
“Quick as a bunny, drop in your essential oil(s). ”

If, for some reason, this hardens before your able to get it into your container, don’t panic.
Just put the bowl back on top of your double boiler and let it remelt. (Just don’t leave it over
the heat for too long, because you risk losing some essential oils to evaporation.)

Step 4: Pour Into Your Container and Watch It Harden

Carefully pour your homemade perfume mixture into your chosen container:

“Pour quickly and deftly - it dries fast. ”

Within minutes, your perfume will set, and by about 10 minutes, it will be completely
hardened, done, and ready for you to enjoy (or give as a gift).
Pretty easy, huh?

A Few Blend Ideas to Get You Started

As you can see, I made a kajillion solid perfumes, and each of them smell different (some of them I like
more than others). Here are the ones I particularly liked, but I’ve run out of several essential oils I would
have rather used. (Guess what my Christmas presents will be?)
Fresh and Kicky (Vetiver, Ginger, Grapefruit)
 17 drops grapefruit essential oil
 14 drops ginger essential oil
  10 drops vetiver essential oil
Romantically Wistful (Rose, Lime, Vetiver)
 25 drops rose essential oil
 10 drops lime essential oil
 10 drops vetiver essential oil
(I’m on a HUGE vetiver kick right now – it’s so fresh and spicy and sort-of grassy and it makes my face
smile really, really big)
Sensuously Deep (Ylang-Ylang, Sweet Orange, Cedarwood)
 20 drops sweet orange essential oil
 15 drops ylang-ylang essential oil
 10 drops cedarwood (or sandalwood) essential oil
I also created a blend with bergamot, palmarosa, and vanilla. And one with jasmine, nutmeg,
and something else. I seriously went crazy, and didn’t document everything I blended
(shame!), but my favorite might just be the one where I melted down amber resin and mixed
it with ylang-ylang. SO MANY PERFUMES, so little time.

The important part: Experiment! Find your own special scent!

And, as always, if you need to know where to buy these things: Mountain Rose Herbs or iHerb (save $5
with code OZE706 there) are great places to start, if you don’t want to buy at your natural foods store.

What Would Be Your Dream Perfume?

Do you already know what scents you’d want to use for a homemade solid perfume?
What are your favorite scents?
I’m curious to see how many of us like the same essential oils as scents we’d wear as perfume; plus, if
I’m going to get new EOs for Christmas, I want to know which to choose (just in case I ever do a
handmade perfume gift-giving thing here on the blog … I’m thinking about it!)
Oh! Wait. Speaking of which, Maggie set up a Gift Exchange in the Crunchy Community – check it out.
Now you REALLY need to tell me your favorite scents here … just in case I draw you for the exchange!

BLENDING ESSENTIAL OIL FOR BEGINNERS

https://www.growingupherbal.com/blending-essential-oils-for-beginners/
Have you ever wanted to make your own essential oil blend but feel totally lost on where to begin?
Maybe you want to make a solid perfume with an appealing scent. Perhaps you want to make a
nourishing beard oil for your husband. Or, maybe you’re looking to make a relaxing linen spray to
spritz on your toddler’s sheets before bed.

You’re not new to using essential oils. In fact, you’ve used them for a while now, but you’ve been
following other people’s recommendations and copying their blends. Now, you’re ready for something
different… something a bit more challenging.
You’re ready to craft your very own customized essential oil blends.

Today, I’m going to show you how to get started creating your own essential
oil blends even if you’re a complete beginner.
I’m going to walk you through creating simple aromatic and therapeutic essential oil blends, step-by-
step, so you can confidently blend essential oils that smell great, give you the results you’re looking for,
and save you money!
And yes, this post is a BEAST so be sure to pin it or bookmark it in some way so you can come back to it
again and again. 

Creating Signature Scents

Back in the early days of Growing Up Herbal, I made herbal skincare products for children and sold them
on Etsy. Those days were full of hurdles… learning about setting up shop, getting comfortable marketing
my business, and refining my product line. Business was slow, and I felt like I’d never get ahead and have
a successful shop. Sales trickled in sporadically. Customers would make small purchases, but they rarely
came back to buy again. My products were never featured anywhere, and traffic to my shop was pitiful.
I knew if I was going to make money and have a successful shop, I needed to make some changes. I
needed to find a way to set my products apart from all the other natural skincare products for children
on Etsy. I needed a way to stand out in the crowd.
So, I decided to create signature scents for my products using essential oils. I would create a blend
that was energizing, a blend that was relaxing, a blend that was grounding, and a blend with a minty,
medicinal smell. The problem was that I knew very little about essential oils and had no clue how to
start creating my own essential oil blends.

I was going to have to start from scratch and learn how to blend essential oils from start to finish. At that
point, I spent a considerable amount of time researching essential oils, learning from aromatherapists,
and of course, practicing this new craft.
Now, before I tell you whether this helped my shop or not, let me get right to the point of this post and
share what I’ve learned about blending essential oils with you so you can start making your own
essential oil blends as soon as possible.
9 Steps To Blending Essential Oils For Beginners
1. It Starts With What You Want
The first thing you need to do when you start the process of creating an essential oil blend is to ask
yourself a few questions.
 Who is this essential oil blend for?
 What effect do I want it to have?
 When will it be used?
 Where will it be used?
 Why is this blend needed?
 How will it be applied?
These are all questions to ask yourself before you buy a single essential oil or start blending anything.
Now, I want to make this process easier for you to understand and follow so let’s have an example, shall
we? I’ll be referring back to this example each step of the way so you can see exactly how it’s done. It’s
like we’re hiking buddies, and I’ve got the compass. Let’s go!
“Meet Leslie. Leslie is a busy mom. She works outside the home and mornings are almost always
rushed! She has to get up, get ready for work, get breakfast for the kids, get them dressed, and then get
everyone out the door by 7 AM so everyone can make it to school and work on time. Whew!

Okay, so mornings are tough. That’s pretty clear. What Leslie needs is some help getting going in the
mornings. She needs to wake up, have some energy, and feel uplifted and ready for the day. Now, in
order to do that, she wants to create an energizing essential oil blend that she can use in a diffuser when
she’s taking her morning shower. ”

Okay, friend, do you see how I painted a picture there for you, and in that picture, I answered all of
the above questions.
Leslie wants to create an energizing essential oil blend for herself. She plans on diffusing it during her
morning shower, and her goal is to feel more awake, energized, and uplifted. She wants her essential oil
blend to be a combination of aromatic blending (blended primarily for fragrance) and therapeutic
blending (blended primarily for an emotional or physical effect).

2. What Do Your Essential Oils Have To Offer: Essential Oil Properties

Once you’ve answered the above questions, it’s time to hit the books or the World Wide Web and do
some essential oil research. What you want to do here is to come up with a list of essential oils that have
the properties you’re looking for in your blend.
This is a crude list… a rough draft of sorts. You will not be using all of the essential oils you put on this
list, and you are not concerning yourself with essential oil brands at this point. You’re basically gathering
a lot of ideas and information here. The idea is to come up with a list of 10-20 essential oils to get you
started, and as you progress through the steps for blending essential oils, you’ll begin to simplify this big
list.
Don’t forget to get my free PDF download at the bottom of this post. I’ve created a beautiful list of 24
essential oils and their properties to help simplify this step for you! (Psst… I also have a surprise for
you from Plant Therapy as well when you sign up!)
Let me quickly say, you’ll want to be careful about where you get your information online. Everyone
seems to be an essential oil expert these days so it can be a good idea to ask yourself the following
questions for any piece of content you come across.
 Who is the author of this information?
 What is their experience with essential oils and aromatherapy? Do they have any education on
the subject?
 Do they reference their sources in the information they provide?
 Am I finding this same information across multiple sites?
Asking these questions can help you to know whether you’re finding accurate information that you can
trust or not. There are plenty of websites out there dedicated to teaching others about essential oils and
aromatherapy whether it’s a school for essential oil studies, a company that sells essential oils, or a
blogger who loves to share what she’s learning about them (and references her sources!).
Back to our example.
“Seeing how Leslie is a complete beginner to essential oils, she doesn’t have any books and she’s
never taken any classes on essential oils so she heads to Google to do some research there.
She types “energizing essential oils” into the search bar and hits enter. She browses through the search
results looking for sites that list specific essential oils known to help with energy, wakefulness, or give
you an uplifting feeling.
As she looks through some sites, she takes note of the author’s experience with aromatherapy and pays
attention to which oils are repeated across various sites as she wants to make sure the info she’s
gathering is trustworthy.
She pulls out a piece of paper and starts creating a list of 10-20 energizing essential oils (botanical
names included!) to get her started.
 Lemon (Citrus limon)
 Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
 Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
 Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
 Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
 Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
 Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
 Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
 Angelica (Angelica archangelica)
 Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
 Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)
 Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis)
 Black pepper (Piper nigrum)
 Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)
 Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
  Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) (Boswellia frereana)
 Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus)
 Cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
 Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
 Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
 Neroli (Citrus aurantium)
 Rose (Rosa damascena)
 Ylang ylang (Cananga odorata) ”

Now look at the oils on Leslie’s list. Do you recognize any similarities among these oils?
To me, they all seem very distinct with stimulating and clarifying properties. You have strong, medicinal
or minty type oils like rosemary, peppermint, eucalyptus, you have some woodsy oils such as pine and
cypress, and then you have some citrus oils such as grapefruit, lemon, bergamot, neroli. You even have
some floral oils like rose, geranium, and ylang ylang and some spicier oils such as black pepper, nutmeg,
and ginger.
There’s a lot to work with in this one little list.

3. Under The Microscope: Evaluating Essential Oils

At this point, you’ve curated your list of essential oils based off of a couple of things.
1. You’ve either chosen essential oils based on their therapeutic actions. In Leslie’s case, her list of
oils center around energy.
2. Or, you’ve chosen oils based on their scent. In Leslie’s case, this would be bright, crisp, fresh
scented oils.
And, you may have chosen your essential oils with both of the above in mind.
No matter, you now have a list of essential oils to work with. However, before you move ahead in your
blending process, it’s important to do some digging into the essential oils on your list to make sure
they’re the right fit for your budget, the environment, and your safety.
Essential Oil Cost
Here you’ll want to go back through your list of essential oils and look up the price for each oil. Essential
oil prices will vary depending on who you purchase your oils from, but it’s a good idea to keep this in
mind when creating your blend, especially if you’re on a budget or you’re not ready to invest in
expensive essential oils just yet.
“In Leslie’s list, angelica, neroli, and rose are the most expensive essential oils. The angelica and neroli
are not out of Leslie’s price range so she leaves them on her list. Rose, on the other hand, is simply too
expensive for her right now so she switches from rose essential oil to rose absolute. ”

Essential Oil Sustainability

Another thing you’ll want to check for is any sustainability issues with the essential oils on your list.
Essential oils are very popular these days and that means there’s money to be made from them. This
sometimes leads to sustainability issues surrounding the harvesting practices of certain plants. If one
variety of oil is in danger, you can often substitute a different variety instead.
“In Leslie’s list, frankincense (Boswellia carterii) is endangered so she switched to a different variety of
frankincense that wasn’t endangered—Boswellia frereana. You can see how she updated her list
above. ”

For more information on essential oil sustainability, check out this post from the Herbal Academy as
well as this 2009 list of threatened plants by Cropwatch.
Essential Oil Safety
You’ll also want to go back through your list and evaluate your essential oils for safety. The safety of an
essential oil will largely be determined based on how it is used (inhalation, topical, internal), and this can
be a complex topic that will require more research on your part. Most essential oil suppliers will have
safety information in their product descriptions so this can be a good place to look as can other websites
and books dedicated to essential oil safety.
“Using Leslie’s list as an example, several of the oils on her list are known to be phototoxic, but since
she’s not applying her blend to her skin in any way, she doesn’t have to worry about that so much.
Instead, she’s more concerned with some of the oils being irritating the the mucous membranes as
she will be diffusing this recipe so she decides to diffuse her blend for short periods of time only to
minimize this possibility. “
Once you’ve reviewed your list of essential oils a bit more thoroughly, it’s time to move on to see
which oils will blend well with the others to create a pleasing scent.

4. The Law Of Attraction: Essential Oil Categories

When it comes to blending essential oils for aromatic purposes (that means you’re blending based on
scent rather than a therapeutic action), it’s important to make sure you find essential oil combinations
that go together or attract so they smell nice once they’re blended together. I personally find this to be
important when blending essential oils for therapeutic purposes as well, but that’s just a personal
preference.  

The next step in blending essential oils is to figure out what categories your essential oils fall into.
Essential oils are often grouped together based on their aromas, and these groups are called
“categories.” You can see an example of specific essential oils and the categories they fall into below.
Essential Oil Categories
 Citrus – Orange, Lemon, Lime
 Earthy – Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli
 Floral – Lavender, Neroli, Jasmine
 Herby – Marjoram, Clary Sage, Basil
 Medicinal – Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Tea Tree
 Minty – Peppermint, Spearmint, Catnip (mildly)
  Spicy – Nutmeg, Clove, Cinnamon
 Woodsy – Pine, Cedar, Wintergreen
(Aromatic Blending of Essential Oils, n.d.)
At this point, you’ll want to list out the categories that each of the oils on your list fall into. Some
essential oils fall into one category while others may fall into two or even three so you may need an
extra sheet of paper!
There are a couple different ways to figure out which categories your essential oils fall into. You can
purchase a book that contains essential oil profiles like The Complete Book of Essential Oils &
Aromatherapy by Valerie Worwood or you can search websites that sell essential oils such as Edens
Garden, Mountain Rose Herbs, and Plant Therapy.
Keep in mind that there are not absolute rights and wrongs when it comes to essential oil categories.
Information can sometimes vary from site to site and book to book, and you may need to check in more
than one place. The more you use essential oils and become familiar with them, the easier it will be for
you to categorize them based off how they smell to you.
Let’s look at our example.
“Leslie goes to the Edens Garden website to find information on essential oil categories. She looks up
each essential oil and lists its category next to the oil on her list.
 Lemon – citrus
 Ginger – spicy
 Eucalyptus – medicinal
 Peppermint – minty
 Rosemary – herbaceous, medicinal
 Pine – earthy, woodsy
 Geranium – floral, herbaceous
 Basil – herbaceous
 Angelica – herbaceous, woodsy
 Lavender – floral
 Grapefruit – citrus
 Orange – citrus
 Black pepper – spicy
 Bergamot – citrus
 Cypress – herbaceous, woodsy
 Frankincense – earthy, herbaceous
 Lemongrass – citrus
 Cinnamon bark – spicy
 Nutmeg – spicy
 Thyme – herbaceous
 Neroli – citrus, floral
 Rose – floral
 Ylang ylang – floral ”
Once you have your essential oils categorized, it’s time to see which oils will possibly combine well
with each other. And, just as categorizing essential oils is subjective, so is combining categories.
Ultimately, there are no absolutes when it comes to blending essential oils. That’s the art of essential
oil blending! It’s totally based on your preferences and how the oil smells to you. Now with that being
said, there are a couple of guidelines that are good for beginners to follow.
1. Essential oils from the same category tend to combine well together.
2. Essential oils in one category can be mixed and matched with other complementary categories.
Below is a list of potential category combinations for you to look at. (Thanks go out to Stan, who took
my original chart and simplified it for me into what you see below.)
Possible Category Combinations
 Floral blends with floral, woodsy, spicy, and citrus
 Woodsy blends with woodsy, floral, earthy, herby, minty, medicinal, spicy, and citrus
 Earthy blends with earthy, woodsy, and minty
 Herbaceous blends with herby, woodsy, and minty
 Minty blends with minty, woodsy, earthy, herby, and citrus
 Medicinal blends with medicinal and woodsy
 Spicy blends with spicy, floral, woodsy, and citrus
 Citrus blends with citrus, floral, woodsy, minty, and spicy
At this point, you’ll want to return to your list and chart out which oils will go together. Again, this
process can take some time. I bet now you’re seeing why I recommend starting with no more than 10-20
essential oils, right?!
Take a look at Leslie’s example below to see this in action.

“Leslie has come up with several different essential oil combinations to possibly choose from.
She started with the first essential oil on her list and listed out all the other oils on her list that could
combine with it.
To keep things neat and organized, she’s listed all the oils in the same category next to each other. If an
essential oil is listed in two categories (eg., neroli fits in the citrus and floral categories) and both
categories are potential combinations, the oil is listed twice.
 Lemon (citrus): blends with citrus, floral, woodsy, minty, and spicy
Possible combinations:
– (citrus) bergamot + lemongrass + grapefruit + orange + neroli
– (floral) geranium + lavender + neroli + rose + ylang ylang
– (woodsy) pine + angelica + cypress
– (minty) peppermint
– (spicy) ginger + black pepper + cinnamon bark + nutmeg 
 Ginger (spicy): blends with spicy, floral, woodsy, and citrus
Possible combinations:
– (spicy) black pepper + cinnamon bark + nutmeg
– (floral) lavender + geranium + neroli + rose + ylang ylang
 – (woodsy) pine + angelica + cypress
– (citrus) grapefruit + orange + bergamot + lemongrass + neroli
She continues this process for each oil on her list. “

As you can see, for each essential oil on Leslie’s list, she lists out all the different categories that can
blend with it, and then she lists out all the oils on her original list that fall into each category. Now, she
will have an easier time choosing oils to combine when creating her blends.
Now it’s your turn! Once you’ve gone through all possible category combinations and you have these
written out, it’s time to move on to the next step where we’ll add some balance to the essential oils on
your list.

5. Bringing Your Blend Into Balance: Essential Oil Notes

When creating essential oil blends you want your final blend to feel very balanced and harmonized.
Once you know which oils can be combined together based on their categories, you can then create
balance by paying attention to the notes each of the essential oils on your list have.
Essential oil notes are based on the musical scale and are referred to as top notes, middle notes, and
base notes. The “note” of an essential oil is determined by how quickly the scent of the essential oil
fades after being exposed to oxygen.
Have you ever applied a blend of oils to your skin and noticed how it smells right away only to find that 3
hours later it smells a bit different than when you first put it on? This is because one or more of the
notes in your blend have evaporated.

Essential Oil Notes

  Top notes are the lightest of the all the notes. They’re the first ones you smell, and they’re the
first ones to evaporate. This is because they have the smallest molecules. You can often
distinguish top note essential oils because they’re often thin in consistency and are usually
derived from flowers, leaves, and flowering herbs.
 Base notes are are deep, heavy, and often earthy in scent. These are the oils that ground your
blend and help its aroma last the longest due to the large molecule size. Base notes are often
derived from trees, roots, and barks, and their oils tend to be thick and viscous.
 Middle notes are like the “ties that bind” only they are binding your other essential oils together
into a harmonized blend. These are the oils that complete your blend by balancing the light top
notes with the deep base notes. The aroma of middle notes lasts longer than those of top notes,
but not as long as base notes. These oils can vary in consistency and are often derived from
whole herbs and spices.
(Natural Perfumery Basics, n.d.; Bovenizer, n.d.)
Like essential oil categories, identifying essential oil notes is completely subjective, and like I said earlier,
the more you use essential oils and become familiar with them, the easier it will be for you to identify
their notes based on smell and appearance.
For now, you can look to books with essential oil profiles or online websites of essential oil suppliers for
information on notes. And just like essential oil categories, the information you find on essential oils
notes will vary. Some essential oils have one note while others are thought to have a combination of
two with one of the two being more dominant than the other.
Let’s take a look at Leslie’s example.
“Leslie has done some research on essential oil notes and marked each essential oils note next each
oil on her new list.
 Lemon (citrus): blends with floral, woodsy, minty, and spicy
Possible combinations:
– (citrus) bergamot (T) + lemongrass (T) + grapefruit (T) + orange (T) + neroli (M)
– (floral) geranium (T) + lavender (M,T) + neroli (M) + rose (M,B) + ylang ylang (M,B)
– (woodsy) pine (M) + angelica (M,B) + cypress (M)
– (minty) peppermint (T)
– (spicy) ginger (B) + black pepper (M) + cinnamon bark (M) + nutmeg (M)
She has continued this for all the oils on her list.”

Now that Leslie has identified the notes for each oil in her potential blends, it’s time to create some
combinations.
When it comes to blending essential oils, it’s recommended to start with three essential oils in a blend
until you’re familiar and comfortable with the blending process. From there you can go up to five
essential oils in a blend and then up to nine. Rarely will you find more than nine aromas in one blend as
that is typically reserved for perfumists!
Let’s take a look at some combinations Leslie has created from what she knows about lemon essential
oil.
<<< Blend #1 (citrus, floral, spicy): lemon (T) + neroli (M) + ginger (B)
 Blend #2 (floral): geranium (T) + lavender (M,T) + ylang ylang (M,B)
 Blend #3 (minty, woodsy): peppermint (T) + pine (M) + angelica (M,B) >>>

As you can see from the three blends above, Leslie has tried a pure combination which contains all
essential oils from the same category as well as mixed combinations, pulling essential oils from various
categories that she thinks would go well together.
Looking at her potential blends, what do you notice about each blend?
To me, blend #1 sounds amazing! I imagine it to be fresh and sweet smelling with a touch of spice to
ground it. Blend #2 feels like spring to me because it’s a pure floral blend. I can’t imagine preferring this
blend over blend #1 because I tend to not like heavy floral scents, but you never know. Blend #3 sounds
interesting, but I can’t say for sure what I think about it because I’m not familiar with angelica essential
oil. The peppermint and pine sound like a great combination, but I’d have to test this to see what I
thought of them alongside the angelica.
At this point, you’ll want to identify the notes for each of the oils on your list. Now, go ahead and—on
paper only—write down 3 essential oils from categories that combine well together (each combination
should contain a top, middle, and base note oil). Do this a few times to create some different potential
bends to test.

6. Ready, Set, Go: Gathering Your Blending Supplies

Hallelujah! We are nearing the end of the steps for blending essential oils! All the hard work is over and
now comes the fun part!
Blending!
At this point, you’ll want to gather your blending supplies together so you can get to work.
Here’s a list of things you’ll need:
 Essential oils
 Fragrance testing strips
 2 ml glass bottles
 10 ml glass bottles with dropper orifice
 Carrier oils
 A notebook 
Purchasing Essential Oils
This is the point where the actual essential oils are needed, and as I’m sure you’re well aware, essential
oils vary in price depending on the company you purchase your oils from. Some people prefer big MLM
companies with higher priced oils, others prefer family-owned suppliers with mid-range prices, and
some prefer well-known small businesses with lower priced essential oils. I say, to each his own. Just do
your research and know how to choose high-quality essential oils before you purchase any.
Because purchasing essential oils can be a financial investment, when it comes to testing the blends
you’ve created in the above four steps, I recommended that you start by making small blends for
testing. These blends should consist of only 10-15 drops of essential oil total.
Starting out with a small blend is a good idea because it allows you to test your blend before committing
yourself to a large batch. That way, if you hate the blend, you can use it in some other way (like a scent
for a homemade cleaner) without it being too much of a financial loss.
And, let me also point out that at this point in the blending process, you’re only working with essential
oils. You are not diluting them with carrier oils yet.
Okay, so let’s begin.

7. A Little Of This, A Little Of That: Essential Oil Blending Ratios

Now that you have your blends written out on paper, you know which essential oils you need to use, but
you may be wondering how much of each oil to use. This is where essential oil blending ratios come into
play.
I know I’ve said it quite a few times already, but when it comes to blending essential oils there is no “one
right way” to do it. The same is true when it comes to essential oil blending ratios. Like most essential oil
blending concepts, it comes down to what you like. With that said, I’m going to share a few of the
simplest blending ratios I’ve personally used to help give you a place to start.
Essential Oil Blending Ratios
 The 30-50-20 Rule
 The Perfect Balance
 Bottoms Up

The 30-50-20 Rule

When creating essential oil blends, the ratio I almost always follow is what I call the “30-50-20 Rule.”
This is an essential oil blending ratio where you use 30% of your top note oil, 50% of your middle note
oil, and 20% of your base note oil in your blend. This blending ratio consists of 10 total drops of essential
oils, totaling 100% once combined.
I like this blending ratio because it provides an even distribution of essential oil notes, and I’ve
personally had the most luck with it, especially when creating blends that are a mix of essential oil
categories.
Let’s use one of Leslie’s blends as an example for this blending ratio.
“Blend #1 (citrus, floral, spicy): lemon (T) + neroli (M) + ginger (B)
 30, 50, 20 Rule: 30% lemon (3 drops) + 50% neroli (5 drops) + 20% ginger (2 drops) ”
Blend #2 (floral): geranium (T) + lavender (M,T) + ylang ylang (M,B)
  The Perfect Balance: 33.333% geranium (5 drops) + 33.333% lavender (5 drops) + 33.333% ylang
ylang (5 drops)

Bottoms Up
This last blending ratio is a fun one, and it’s the closest you’ll get to intermediate or advanced blending
so I’ve saved it for last. I call it “Bottoms Up” because it’s exactly as it sounds. You’re going to turn your
blend over and build it from the bottom up, starting with the base note, then the middle note, then the
top note.
This blending ratio doesn’t have a drop limit, but keep in mind that you want your blend to stay small so
you don’t waste your oils (in case you don’t like it). You’ll be keeping track of your essential oils and
drops on paper. This blending ratio works well with pure combinations (essential oils from one category)
and mixed combinations (essential oils from complementary categories).
Here’s how it works.
You’re going to start off by combining one drop of each base and middle note oils, swirl and smell your
blend, then add another drop or two of whichever oil (base or middle note) you like best. Don’t forget to
keep track of everything on paper, including your thoughts on the aroma of your blend (see the “on
taking notes” section below).
Once you’ve got your base and middle note oils smelling the way you want them, you’ll add in one drop
of your top note oil, swirl and smell your blend again, and see what you think. From there, you keep
adding oils one drop at a time until you get the a scent you like. Like I said, this blending ratio is a mix
between beginner and intermediate blending because you’re only working with three essential oils, but
you’re relying on your senses and intuition to guide you.
Again, let’s take a look at Leslie’s last blend as an example.
 Blend #3 (minty, woodsy): peppermint (T) + pine (M) + angelica (M,B)
 Bottoms Up: 28.5% peppermint (2 drops) + 57.1% pine (4 drops) + 14.2% angelica (1 drops)
As you can see, this blend only required 7 drops of oil to get it to where she wanted it!
Now it’s your turn. Take a look at your essential oil blends you came up with in step 5 and decide which
essential oil blending ratio you’d like to try. Maybe you’d like to try each blending ratio on each potential
blend! Just be sure you label well to keep track of what’s what!
I recommend keeping your information written down in a notebook and labeling your blends by
number. Using Leslie’s blends as an example, her first blend would be written down in a notebook and
her physical blend would be labeled with a #1.

8. Time For A Break: Letting Your Essential

Oil Blends Rest
Once you’ve blended all your blends together to test them, it’s time to take a break and let your blends
rest for a minimum of 24 hours… 48 hours is better. This is so each blend’s aroma can develop. Believe it
or not, when you open your blends back up the next day, they’re going to smell a bit different than you
remember. This is why keeping good notes is important. You want to describe what you smell so you can
remember where your blend has been and where it is now. This will help you to see if you like what
you’ve created.

9. Testing Your Blend

And here we are… the last step on blending essential oils. Whew!
At this point, your blend has just finished its resting period. Now it’s time to test it and see what you
think. To test the blend, we’re going to use time and carrier oils to see how they affect the scent of the
blend, and we’re going to keep track of all this testing in a blending notebook.
On Taking Notes
Let me quickly speak to taking notes and keeping track of your blends.
I recommend you get a small notebook that’s specific to your essential oil blends to write all of your
notes in. This way, everything is in one place and you can easily find your thoughts, information, and
blend recipes whenever you need them.

Now, when it comes to keeping track of your thoughts on scent, here’s a list of questions to ask yourself.
1. What do I enjoy about this scent?
2. What do I not like about this scent?
3. What does it remind me of?
4. Do I smell anything in particular first? Second?
5. How does it make me feel?
6. How does it smell after 2 hours? 4 hours?
Now that you know a bit more about taking notes, let’s get to the actual testing part.
To start off, open your bottle and place a drop or two of your blend on a testing strip or a cotton ball.
Smell it. Do you like the overall scent? Do you smell one oil over the others? Smell it again. What else do
you notice? How does it make you feel? Write your thoughts in your blending notebook.
Next, try diluting your blend in a carrier oil. You can take 4 drops of any carrier oil such as jojoba, sweet
almond, grapeseed, avocado, or any oil you’d like (preferably one without a strong scent) and add 1 drop
of your essential oil blend to it. You now have a 20% dilution. Now smell it? What do you think? Does
that change the scent? What do you notice first? How does it make you feel now? Describe your
thoughts in your notebook.
You can dilute the blend even further by adding 5 more drops of carrier oil to get a 10% dilution. Smell
this and write your thoughts down in your notebook. Every time you dilute the blend, it will change the
scent slightly.
Wait a couple hours and repeat the whole process again by smelling the undiluted blend and the diluted
one, being sure to write down how the blend smells to you now and how it makes you feel. The scent of
the blend will change over time as the top notes begin to evaporate off.
After testing your blend, if you like the scent and how it makes you feel, go with it. You can now make
more of your blend, using larger amounts of oils, before bottling it up and labeling it. If you don’t like the
scent or it doesn’t affect you the way you hoped it would, you can start the process over varying the
amount of essential oils used or you can chose different oils all together.
The possibilities are endless!

Back To My Signature Scents

Okay, so let me finish my story where I left off earlier.
I’m happy to say that the decision to create signature scents for my products (along with updating my
branding and taking new photos) completely changed my business. I was invited to some pretty
prestigious Etsy teams, my products were featured on Etsy’s front page over and over again, sales were
coming in daily, I had repeat customers who were not only buying my products for themselves but as
gifts too, and I had wholesale accounts and blog features… all because I made some simple, small
changes to my products.
Now, you don’t have to make physical products to create your own essential oil blends or signature
scents. You can use essential oil blends to make your own perfumes or to scent your own homemade
skin care products. You can also use them to support your health and emotions in a variety of ways.
You also don’t have to have a ton of essential oil education to get started. You can learn as you go and
find valuable resources to help you along the way. Like I always say… progress over perfection.

Are you ready to create some of your very own essential oil blends? If so, let
me help you get started by giving you my free PDF on 24 commonly
used essential oils and their properties (plus a special gift from Plant
Therapy).

 
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Be sure to save the file to your computer for safekeeping, and print a copy out for quick access too!

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Post originally published: July 2013 – Updated: March 2017
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 Aromatic Blending of Essential Oils. (n.d.). Retrieved July 05, 2013, from
http://aromaweb.com/articles/aromaticblending.asp
 Bovenizer, S. (n.d.). Top Middle and Base Notes in Aromatherapy. Retrieved July 5, 2013, from
http://www.suzannebovenizer.com/aromatherapy-essential-oils/top-middle-and-base-notes-in-
aromatherapy
 Natural Perfumery Basics. (n.d.). Retrieved July 5, 2013, from
http://www.edenbotanicals.com/natural-perfumery-basics.html

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