An Old-Fashioned Romance Natural Perfume Recipe with Essential Oils, DIY

Holding hands, dressing up, opening car doors (any doors!), courting…all words that evoke images of an old-fashioned romance.  This mixture of sweet, floral, and spicy oils creates a perfect accessory for a special old-fashioned romantic time with the one you love.

How to Make Natural Perfume from Essential Oils, DIY Tips

Using essential oils to make natural perfumes is fun and satisfying and makes great gifts! You first need to make a base which can be your choice of 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 your perfume is ready to use!

An Old-Fashioned Romance Natural Perfume Recipe with Essential Oils, DIY

Add the following essential oils to the base, described above.

• 12 drops Patchouli
• 3 drops Geranium
• 2 drops Ylang-Ylang
• 1 drop Cinnamon Bark

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