Natural Perfume Recipe with Essential Oils: African Express, DIY

This natural perfume recipe has a blend of floral and woodsy scents that are designed to calm you and relieve stress.*

How to Make Natural Perfume from Essential Oils, DIY Tips

Using essential oils to make natural perfumes is fun and satisfying and also makes great gifts.  You will first need to make a base which can be either alcohol or a carrier oil such as jojoba. Jojoba has a long shelf life.  Best results are achieved by using a combination of both, as detailed next.

Use 1 teaspoon of carrier oil and 1 teaspoon of vodka. Place these in the bottle.  Add the essential oils from the recipe, below, one drop at a time. After adding the essential oils, put the closure and lid on. Gently shake the mixture together.  Store in a dark place for two weeks.  After two weeks — VOILA! — the blend should have matured and will be ready to use!

Natural Perfume Recipe from Essential Oils:  African Express

Add the following essential oils to the base above.

• • 3 drops Bergamot
  • 2 drops Palmarosa
  • 3 drops Rose
  • 4 drops Sandalwood

*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease.

Recipe from William Ziegler, Perfume Made Easy at Home, 2010