Organic Perfume - The Complete Beginners Guide & 50 Best Recipes For Making Heavenly, Non-Toxic Organic DIY Perfumes From Your Home! (Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, Homemade Perfume)

Organic
Perfume:
The Complete Beginners Guide & 50
Best Recipes For Making Heavenly,
Non-Toxic Organic DIY Perfumes
From Your Home!
Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1 – What is Organic Perfume
Chapter 2 – How is Organic Perfume Made?
Parfum (Perfume) and Cologne
Espirit de Parfum/Cologne
Eau de Parfum
Eau de Toilette
Eau de Cologne
Eau Fraiche
Perfume Types
Oil Based Perfumes
Spray Perfumes
Solid Perfumes
Body Sprays
Perfume Pyramid
Blending Oils
Perfume Containers
Chapter 3 – Perfume Dilutions
Water & Alcohol
Solids
Base Oils
Chapter 4 – Essential Oils
Scent Categories
Chapter 5 – Essential Oil Safety Information
Chapter 6 – Perfume Recipes and Blends
Alcohol/Water Based Perfume
Alcohol/Water Based Cologne
Base Oil Perfume
Alcohol/Oil Based Eau de Perfume
Oil Based Perfume
Oil/Water Based Body Spray
Solid Perfumes
Perfume Blends
Blends for Her
Fragrances for Him
Perfumes with Health Benefits
Everyday Blends
Conclusion
Bonus Chapter
Soap Making: Made Easy! - How To Make Natural Soap From Scratch - With
33+ Organic Non-Toxic DIY Homemade Soap Recipes!
Chapter 1 – Basic Soaps
Introduction

Inside this book you will find information on how make your own organic and
natural perfume, blend oils and create amazing scents to suit your individual
personality.
You will also discover the secrets about the hidden chemicals in commercial
perfumes that the manufacturers don’t want you to know, you will learn how to
use products you can find in your local supermarket as a base for your creations
and find recipes which will enable you to wonderful gifts for friends and family.
The only thing standing in the way of you creating beautiful scents that have
added therapeutic benefits is the limit of your own imagination.
Thanks again for downloading this book, I hope you enjoy it!

Chapter 1 – What is Organic Perfume

Organic perfumes are made up from natural products and contain none of the
additional chemicals and synthetic scents that commercial perfumes are made
from.
They are manufactured using pure essential oils which not only offer an amazing
variety of scents but which also contain therapeutic benefits, so in addition to
smelling great, your perfumes could also be treating any ailments or long term
health conditions you may have.
In contrast, many commercial perfumes can cause health problems and/or
exacerbate some conditions you may already be suffering from, such as allergic
reactions, headaches, hormone disruption, increased severity of asthma or
eczema conditions, thyroid complications and a suppressed immune system.
These health risks are caused by the chemicals which are included in the
perfume recipes and which, because of the secrecy clauses included in the
manufacture of commercially branded perfumes, are often undisclosed on the
product packaging.
Many of the chemicals included are petro chemicals and are derived from either
petroleum or natural gases, and it is around half of these chemicals which are not
required to be disclosed. More worrying is that over 300 of these chemicals can
be used in perfume manufacture and around 43% of these are untested and have
no FDA approval.
The scent of commercial perfumes does tend to last longer than an organic
perfume but again, this is due to added fixative chemicals such as Diethyl
Phthalates. The possible health costs of regular use of these chemicals in the
perfume you wear is extremely high and can include an increased risk of
developing cancer, possible birth defects and low sperm count.
An Environment Defence Group conducted a study on the presence of chemicals
in 3 new born babies. The findings showed the presence of 137 chemicals. Not
all of the chemicals found in the newborns are used in perfumes, however a
number of them are.

Of the 137 chemicals found:
132 are linked with the onset of cancer
133 are linked to reproduction and development problems
110 are toxic to the brain and nervous system

For the average person who uses commercial perfumes once or twice a week,
this should cause no real problems but for those who regularly use it at least
once a day it I worth remembering that around 60% of the perfume you wear
will be absorbed into the bloodstream. As much of the perfume is made up from
chemicals, and contains very little natural scent, this is a lot of unnatural
products you are absorbing and carrying around in your body.
The health risks attributed to some of these chemicals include: Parabens – A
synthetic preservative which is reputed to disrupt hormones.
Phthalates – A preservative which is carcinogenic, (linked with cancer).
Additional contraindications of phthalates include kidney and liver damage, birth
defects, decrease in sperm count and premature breast development in both male
and female.
Synthetic Musk’s – linked to a disruption in hormones. Traces of synthetic
musk’s have been found in umbilical cord blood from newborn babies, breast
milk, body-fat and fat tissue.
While some pure essential oils are not completely risk free, those that do carry
restrictions, such as those not suitable during pregnancy, are not hidden and the
information can be freely found. This allows your perfumes to be tailored to suit
the person who will be wearing it. There is such a wide range of essential oils
that it is a simple matter of substituting unsuitable oil for a similar scent that is
suitable and ensuring that any health risks are easily avoided.
Chapter 2 – How is Organic Perfume Made?

Before you begin to make your perfume you must decide what strength you want
to make, what type of perfume you would like and what sort of scent you
require. There are five different perfume strengths for feminine perfumes and
three main strengths for masculine scents.
Parfum (Perfume) and Cologne
Perfume and cologne are the strongest scented of the perfume types. They
contain between 15 – 40% of essential oils to 60 – 85% of dilution substance. As
such, these are also the most expensive to purchase, but this cost is dramatically
reduced when making it yourself at home.

Espirit de Parfum/Cologne
This is the least common strength of commercial perfumes but works well for
home manufacture. It is made up of between 15 – 30% of essential oils which
allows for the option of a lower cost perfume while still retaining a strong
aroma.

Eau de Parfum
This strength tends to be the most popular blend as it carries much of the
intensity of a full perfume but is light enough for day wear and strong enough
night wear. It uses between 10 – 20% essential oils.

Eau de Toilette
Using just 5 – 15% essential oil, this is a much lighter variety than Eau de
Parfum and works well as a daytime scent.

Eau de Cologne
This is a light masculine scent which is generally used for daytime or work in
place of the heavier scent of full Cologne. It is made using only 3 – 8% essential
oils, but as masculine scents tend to be fuller bodied than feminine scents it is
often equivalent to a feminine Eau de Toilette.

Eau Fraiche
Eau Fraiche is more of a lightly fragranced body spray than a perfume and is
typically made using water or a mix of oil/water or alcohol/water. They contain
only 1 – 3% essential oils.

Perfume Types
Once you have decided on the strength of perfume you wish to make, you need
to decide on the composition of your scent. Do you want an oil, spray or solid
perfume?
Natural perfumes can be made using liquid oils such as almond or jojoba, solids
such as coconut oil or Shea butter which can be mixed with a natural wax or you
can use alcohol, water or both to make spray perfumes.

Oil Based Perfumes
Liquid oils, (also known as carrier oils), are an inexpensive and popular choice
for natural home-made perfumes. They blend well with the essential oils, are
easy to apply and are quickly absorbed into the skin.
Many carrier oils also provide their own therapeutic properties which work well
with the individual or combined properties of the essential oils being used in
your scent.

Spray Perfumes
This type of fragrance is made using an alcohol base. Perfume alcohol can be
used but plain vodka works just as well and often costs considerably less.
Alternatively, if you like the aroma of a particular spirit, such as brandy, whisky
or rum, this can also be used but you must take care to ensure that the alcohol
scent does not override the essential oils. Also, the overall scent of the oils will
change slightly when mixed with a scented alcohol so you will need to
experiment if you would like to try this option.

Caution: The alcohol will evaporate once it is in contact with the air but this
does not happen immediately so this method must be avoided if the
perfume/cologne is designed for someone with a current or previous alcohol
problem.

Solid Perfumes
Solids are the most convenient type of perfume is you wish to carry it with you
for re-application throughout the day. They are compact and do not leak making
them easy to slip into a bag or pocket.
They are made using firm oils or butters and wax. Additionally, they are usually
inexpensive to package as they require only a small tin or jar.

Body Sprays
These are the most inexpensive type of perfume to make but they are also the
lightest as they contain very small quantities of essential oils compared with the
stronger perfumes.
Most often these are made only from a blend of essential oils and water, but can
also be manufactured using a dilution mix of either carrier oil and water or
alcohol and water.

Perfume Pyramid
Although it may appear as simple as mixing together a few oils with a diluting
product, perfume making is actually a little more technical than that. All good
scents contain three different layers of fragrance.

Top Notes
The top note(s) form the first impression of your perfume. This is the initial
smell that either attracts or repels you, and as such, it is the most important layer.
Top notes generally evaporate within the first 20 minutes. This does not mean
that their scents are removed from the overall perfume fragrance, just that these
stop being the dominant scents.
Typically top notes make up 20 – 40% of your essential oils blend.
Popular essential oils used for top notes are:-
Anise, Basil, Bay (Bay Laurel), Bergamot, Citronella, Eucalyptus, Galbanum,
Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Orange, peppermint,
Petitgrain, Spearmint, Tagetes and Tangerine.

Middle Notes
Mid Notes make up the main component of your essential oil blend and account
for between 40 – 80% of the oils used.
The middle notes become gradually more noticeable as the top notes begin to
fade. It takes around 10 minutes for the first hints to come through the top notes
and they are fully apparent after around 30 minutes. Mid notes generally stay
dominant from up to 2 hours, (certain scents may last a little longer than this).
Popular mid notes essential oils include: Bay, Carrot, Chamomile, Cinnamon,
Clary Sage, Clove, Cypress, Dill, Fennel, Fir, Geranium, Hyssop, Jasmine,
Juniper, Lindon Blossom, Marjoram, Neroli, Nutmeg, Palmarosa, Parsley, Black
Pepper, Scotch Pine, Rose, Rose Geranium, Rosemary, Rosewood, Spruce, Tea
Tree, Thyme, Tobacco, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang.

Base Notes
Base notes begin to develop around 30 minutes after the perfume is applied and
make up between 10 – 25% of the essential oil blend.
These are the longest lasting scents of the fragrance blend and are responsible
for the lingering aroma of your scent long after the main smell have disappeared.
Popular base note essential oils include: Angelica, Balsam, Beeswax,
Cedarwood, Frankincense, Ginger, Myrrh, Oakmoss, Olibanum, Patchouli,
Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver.

Blending Oils
When you first begin choosing your own blends of essential oils it is important
to familiarise yourself with both individual oils scents and combined scents.
Many oils smell very different when mixed with another and even though they
appear unpleasant on their own, when blended with other scents they can create
beautiful aromas. Similarly, pleasant smelling oils can take on quite unpleasant
smelling characteristics if mixed with the wrong oil.
Keep a notebook to hand when experimenting with blending so you can record
what works and what does not.

Start with a limit of 5 to 10 drops of oil in total and use a mixture of top, middle
and base notes. Do not waste your oils by making sample blends using too many
drops as this can lead to expensive mistakes. Once you find a blend you like you
can begin to experiment further but it will save a lot of waste in the interim.
Once you have settled on a particular blend, test it out with different dilution
mediums. All carrier oils contain their own scents and characteristics, some
stronger than others, so if you are using oil as a dilution agent you must ensure
you find one that compliments your essential oil blend.
Initially, use a basic essential oil ratio of 30:50:20 to get you started, this can
then be adapted as you become more experienced. This equates to 30% top note
oils, 50% middle note oils and 20% base note oils.
e.g.
1oz of perfume = 30ml = 600 drops
If you make a 10ml oil based Eau de Parfum you will need a scent blend
between 10 – 20%. For this example I will be using a 20% blend. This equates to
1 part essential oil blend (2ml) and 4 parts carrier oil (8ml).
There are 20 drops of essential oil per 1ml so for a 20% blend of 10ml I will
need 40 drops of oil.
30% = 12 drops of top notes
50% = 20 drops of middle notes
20% = 8 drops of base notes
These are then blended together and added to the 8ml of carrier oil.

Perfume Containers
There are a huge variety of containers available online for storing your
perfumes. From expensive, fancy bottles to plain and simple bottles, containers
and vials, the choice is limited only by your personal taste.
Vials are usually around 5ml and are great for samples. Some are clear bottles
with a screw top while others have a small applicator attached to the inside of
the lid.
Roller Ball Bottles are perfect for oil based perfumes as they allow you to
control the amount you are applying. They often have screw top lids which make
them leak proof and are inexpensive. While most are made from plain glass or
plastic, it is possible to purchase decorate bottles which are great when making
perfumes for gifts.

Spray Atomizer Bottles are used for all alcohol or water based perfumes and can
be use for very thin oil/water mixes. They range from small and plain to highly
decorative so you can create some amazing perfumes that can be packaged very
attractively.
Jars and tins are perfect for solid perfumes. They are small and portable and are
made from everything from tin, enamel, glass and plastic. The variety of lids is
also huge and you can obtain slide lids, screw top, clip-on and hinged.

Pendant or Charm Bottles make wonderfully stylish gifts and are refillable.
Typically they are between 1ml and 5ml and are available in a large variety of
designs. Quite often these pendants come with a tiny funnel designed for filling
the pendants with perfume. While these are more expensive than regular
containers, for an individual perfume gift they are definitely worth the extra cost.
Chapter 3 – Perfume Dilutions

Whether you choose to use a base oil, (carrier oil), wax or an alcohol as a
dilution agent, it is important to understand the positive properties each
substance contains.
This chapter describes the most popular base oils and their health benefits along
with any contraindications as well as information on perfume alcohol and vodka
as a base ingredient so you can make an informed choice when choosing your
perfume ingredients.

Water & Alcohol

Distilled Water
Distilled water comes from the steam which is collected while boiling water.
Purified or filtered water can be used as an alternative to distilled water.

Hydrosol
Hydrosol is distilled water collected from the boiling of floral waters such as
lavender infused water. This can be purchased ready-made or you can make your
own at home.

Rectified Spirit Rectified spirit or alcohol is an agriculturally based ethyl
alcohol, (usually grain), which is repeatedly distilled to create a pure alcohol.
The purity level of most rectified spirits is 95.6%, however this can be difficult
to purchase due to the restrictions of such a high alcohol level.
A popular choice is a rectified spirit of 75.5% ABV, (151 proof) called
‘Everclear’ as this is more widely available.

Vodka
A clear, tasteless and odourless alcohol produced using grains or potatoes, this is
the closest commercial alcohol to rectified spirit and readily available and as
such it is a great alternative. The process of distillation used in manufacturing
vodka makes it a great fixative to stabilise scent and preserve essential oils.
If using vodka aim for the highest alcohol level you can find. Remember, the
higher the ABV the purer the alcohol.

Perfumers Alcohol While this is readily available it is worth noting that it does
contain 3 different ingredients so is not as pure as rectified spirit or vodka.
Perfumers alcohol is made up of denatured alcohol, isopropyl myristate and
dipropylene glycol
Solids

Beeswax
Produced by worker bees, this is a natural wax that is widely used in a variety of
different industries. Beeswax has a light honey scent and its health properties
include:
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-bacterial
Forms a natural barrier on the skin which aids in healing and skin
protection
Humectant, (attracts water which keeps skin hydrated)
Anti-allergenic
Soothes itching, including eczema
Vitamin A
There are different types of beeswax with the main ones available being.
1. Yellow beeswax - natural product obtained from the honeycomb
2. White beeswax - yellow beeswax which has been bleached
3. Beeswax absolute - yellow beeswax which has been treated with alcohol

Floral Wax
Solvent extracted wax with a slight fragrance. These waxes are often used by
vegans as an alternative to beeswax however they are quite expensive and not as
widely available as the beeswax option. The most popular floral waxes are
jasmine, rose and mimosa.

Shea Butter
Shea butter comes from the Shea Nut and is widely used within the cosmetic
industry. It has a slight nutty scent and its benefits include:
Anti-inflammatory
Moisturizing
Collagen Production
Vitamins A, D & E
Anti-oxidant
Anti-aging
Not as stable as a wax so will not give the same solidity to your perfume but a
great option to mix with wax to create a slightly softer perfume. This can also be
used on its own to create a perfumed body cream.

Raw (Virgin, Unrefined) Coconut Oil Raw coconut oil is extracted from the
kernel of a mature coconut. It has a thick consistency and, unless warm, does not
resemble an oil. It has a lovely, mild coconut scent which can complement many
essential oils.

When purchasing coconut oil it is important to ensure you do not buy refined,
bleached oil, always choose raw oil that is pure.
Benefits of coconut oil include:
Moisturizing
Anti-Viral
Vitamin E
Anti-Aging
Anti-Oxidant
Anti-Fungal

Base Oils
Carrier oils are made from vegetables, seeds, nuts and fruit. Many of the oils
used as a base oil are better known in cooking however, be certain that you buy
either unrefined, virgin or extra virgin when shopping for base oils in the grocery
store.
There is a large range of different base oils so below I have listed the most
popular oils and their benefits.

Sweet Almond Oil A thick, sweet nutty oil that is highly moisturising and
removes impurities from the skin. This oil does not penetrate the skin well and
tends to sit on the surface making it ideal for the treatment of dry skin
conditions.
Argon Oil
Light to medium density oil that has a nutty scent. This oil is quickly absorbs
and very hydrating. It contains anti-aging and protective properties and can help
with scars and stretch marks.
Evening Primrose Oil A light and nutty scented oil with healing and astringent
properties. Evening Primrose also has anti-inflammatory benefits.
Grapeseed Oil
A pale green oil with a light to medium density that has a mildly sweet scent.
Beneficial properties include anti-aging, anti-oxidant, anti-fungal and anti-
bacterial.
Hazelnut Oil
This is a lightly scented oil with moisturising properties. Its other benefits
include Skin strengthening and circulation, regenerative, astringent and soothing.
Jojoba Oil
Jojoba is very thick, waxy oil with very little scent. Nourishing and quickly
absorbed into the skin. It contains anti-oxidant properties.
Olive Oil
This is a heavy oil with a fruity scent, better known in the food industry. Olive
oil penetrates the skin well and has anti-oxidant properties.
Rose Hip Oil
Rose hip is non greasy, amber coloured oil with an earthy scent. Rose hip oil is
regenerative and contains anti-inflammatory properties.
Sesame Oil
Yellow/brown oil with a strong nutty scent. Sesame oil has anti-aging properties
and is moisturising and soothing on the skin. It is also known to absorb and
remove toxins.
Wheatgerm Oil
Strong scented oil with a high level of moisturising properties. It has anti-
oxidant properties and stimulated skin regeneration.
Chapter 4 – Essential Oils

If you are willing to invest your time and energy into making your own perfumes
and scents then it is worth investing a little time to source good quality essential
oils. Low grade oils contain fewer of the beneficial properties of high grade oils
and much less strength when it comes to their scent.
This is because the plants used to obtain the oils are not of the best quality.
Always choose Grade A oils and ensure you are purchasing from a reputable
seller.
The majority of essential oils are made by extracting the oils from the plants
using steam or water methods and these are perfectly suitable for use in your
perfume making. All recipes are based on this type of essential oil.
There are two other extraction methods which are regularly used and these
produce a higher concentration of oil.
Absolutes: These are extracted using a solvent based method. This ensures that
the oil extracted contains a high concentration of molecules making it much
stronger than other oils.
If using absolutes in your perfume making, adapt your recipe to halve or even
third the number of drops of the absolute oil.
CO2’s: These are extracted using pressurised carbon dioxide making the finished
product a much thicker density than most oils. These essential oils are ideal for
perfume making as their extraction method allows them to retain a higher level
of the plants natural scent.
As with Absolutes, adapt your recipes quantities in the same way to allow for the
density and concentration of the oil.
Bottles of essential oils typically contain between 10ml and 25ml. Due to the
high quantity of plants required to extract small amounts of oil, these tiny bottles
can often appear to be expensive.
When purchasing your oils you should take into account that although the
quantity you are paying for is small, 1ml of oil contains 20 drops, meaning each
10ml bottle holds 200 drops of oil.
Absolutes and CO2’s, if undiluted, will contain the same amount of drops but
because of the concentration, each single drop is worth 2 or 3 drops of regular
essential oil. Essential oils also have a long shelf life, typically 6 – 12 months.
When choosing oils to blend for your own recipes, or to alter a recipe, it is
important to understand the different categories of scents available.

Scent Categories

Floral Scents
Cinnamon Bark (Ceylon Cinnamon) – While not a true floral, cinnamon bark
adds a warm and enhancing element to a floral scent. It blends well with
frankincense and all woody scents.
Geranium – Strong leafy rose scent with hints of fruit and mint.
Jasmine Absolute – A honey-sweet floral oil that is very distinctive. It has an
aroma that is both calming and sensual.
Lavender – Sweet, balsamic sent with floral overtones. It blends well with clary
sage, patchouli, rosemary, pine and many others. Lavender is renowned for its
healing properties.
Neroli – Neroli comes from the bitter orange tree and has a strong, spicy scent
that is very refreshing. It works well will most floral and citrus oil and has
calming and sensual elements.
Rose Absolute – A very deep, sweet and long lasting floral scent with uplifting
qualities.
Rose Otto – A gentler fragrance than rose absolute it is still warm and intense
and works well in perfumes.
Sweet Basil – a sweet, floral scent with a lightly spiced aroma. It has therapeutic
benefits which include an uplifting and energising of mood. It blends well with
Lime, Bergamot and Clary Sage.
Ylang Ylang – Intense floral fragrance very similar to jasmine. Ylang Ylang is a
sensual aroma that works well in Perfume and provides an upliftment to the
mood. Ylang Ylang should be used sparingly as it has strong aphrodisiac
qualities.

Herb
Exotic Basil – As with sweet basil this oil has a sweet, floral scent but with
camphor overtones. Therapeutic benefits and blending is the same as Sweet
Basil Chamomile - Wild – This has a fresh herbal scent with sweet, long lasting,
balsamic undertones. It blends well with wood and musk scents.
Chamomile - Roman - A milder scent than German Chamomile that adds warm
overtones when blended with clary sage, jasmine, neroli or bergamot.
Chamomile - German – A sweet, fruity, almost apple like scent with hints of
tobacco. Add rich undertones to perfume blends and is long lasting.
Clary Sage – Spicy, bittersweet scent with hints of hay. It has a long lasting
aroma that works well as a fixative when combined with other blends.
Hyssop – A strong woodland herb scent with sweet and spicy overtones. It
blends well with other herb oil and citrus oils. Refreshing Sweet Marjoram –
Warm and spicy scent with hints of nutmeg. Works well in masculine blends or
spicy perfumes.
Palmarosa – A rose floral scent mixed with fresh grass which is very refreshing.
Peppermint – Powerfully sweet menthol scent – best when blended with other
oils.
Rosewood – A sweet, woodland scent with hints of nutmeg and floral. Add a
nice layer to many scent blends.

Citrus
Bergamot – A fresh, sweet and fruity aroma with uplifting qualities that blends
well with other citrus oils.
Grapefruit – Bittersweet citrus scent that is refreshing and uplifting.
Lemon – Intense lemon scent. Lemon oil can cause some irritation so use in
small quantities to enhance other scents only.
Lemon Eucalyptus – A fresh and invigorating scent that has an aroma of grass
and rose but with a hint of citrus.
Lime – Very fruity and fresh oil with a strong citrus aroma. As with lemon oil,
use in moderation.
Mandarin – Citrus scent with floral undertones that is uplifting and sensual.
Sweet Orange – A very lively scent that is sweet and fruity. This oil works well
in both masculine and feminine scents and is refreshing and uplifting.
Tangerine – Very similar in scent to Mandarin oil but more suited to masculine
blends.

Camphor
Eucalyptus – A distinct scent with a hint of menthol. Invigorating and purifying
benefits.
Wild Marjoram – A strong and spicy scent that is sweet and contains a hint of
eucalyptus.
Peppermint – See Herb Group Rosemary – See Herb Group Tea Tree – This is a
warm, spicy scent that has some medicinal undertones. Blends well with
lavender, rosemary and nutmeg and creates an uplifting aroma.

Resin
Frankincense – Spicy, peppery, lemony and balsamic aroma that suits most
masculine, floral and spicy blends.
Myrrh – Warm and spicy with a distinct balsamic scent. This is a good oil to
blend with woodland scents.

Spicy
Allspice – Spicy, slightly sweet scent that works well for masculine colognes. It
blends well with orange, ginger and patchouli oils as well as other oils within the
spice group. Therapeutic benefits include lifting of mood and overall feeling of
mental wellbeing.
Bay – Intense fresh and spicy scent with a hint of cloves.
Cardamom – A slightly camphor-like scent that is spicy with floral undertones.
This oil is best suited to blends that contain floral or masculine scents.
Cinnamon – See Woody Group Coriander – Aromatic, slightly sweet and spicy
scent that blends well with bergamot, cinnamon bark, jasmine and frankincense.
Ginger – A warm and spicy scent with woody overtones. This oil blends nicely
with citrus oils and other spicy oils.
Nutmeg – A slightly oily scent of nutmegs with a spicy overtone. Best suited to
spicy perfumes and men’s cologne, it has an uplifting and energising effect on
the senses.

Earthy
Patchouli – A long lasting scent which is quite exotic with earthy, woody and
spicy tones. It has a rich, sweet balsamic scent and is quite intense. The scent of
patchouli deepens over time and is both soothing and sensual.
Vetiver – Rich woody scent with hints of sweet earth. This is a long lasting scent
which works well as a fixative in aromatic blends.

Woody

Amyris - West Indian Sandalwood – This is a woody, balsamic scent with a
slightly sweet overtone.
Carrot – Sweet, earthy and woody, carrot oil provides an oriental feel to most
blends.
Cedarwood – A woody scent with balsamic overtones. This oil promotes calm
during emotional stress and anxiety.
Cypress – Spine with strong hints of pine, this oil blends well with clary sage,
lavender and citrus oils.
Juniper – Fresh and warm, juniper contains balsamic and pine wood aromas that
blend well with citrus oils and spicy oils. This oil works well in masculine
blends.
Pine – A fresh scent with a resinous undertone best suited to masculine cologne.
Use with caution as this oil can irritate sensitive skin.
Sandalwood – Sweet, woody and warm with a balsamic scent that increases with
age. Sandalwood blends well with the majority of oils and is sensual and
relaxing.
Chapter 5 – Essential Oil Safety Information

As essential oils are highly concentrated, their properties can be dangerous if
used in amounts that are too high for our biological system so all oils much be
well diluted before use in perfumes.
In addition, certain oils can cause reactions while others are unsuitable for use in
pregnancy and other physical conditions. Below is some health and safety
information to consider when preparing perfumes and to help in your blending
process.

The following oils should be avoided as they are toxic.
Wormwood
Wintergreen
Tansy
Savin
Pennyroyal
Parsley

If you suffer from any long term, serious health problems you should seek
advice from a reputable holistic or aromatherapy practitioner before using
essential oils. Below I have listed oils which should most commonly be avoided
for certain health problems.
Seek advice before using:
Nutmeg
Fennel
Dill

If you have a problem with high blood pressure, avoid:
Thyme
Sage
Rosemary
Hyssop

Epilepsy sufferers need to avoid:
Tarragon
Tansy
Sage
Rosemary
Hyssop
Birch
Basil

People with diabetes should avoid:
Angelica

If you take an anti-coagulant drug avoid:
Ginger
Clove
Birch

Pregnant women and children are susceptible to negative effects from certain
oils. Do not use essential oils in scents for children under 11. Some are safe but
it is best to err on the side of caution. If making perfumes for children between
the ages of 11 and 15, use half the recommended ingredient drops.
If you are breastfeeding or pregnant avoid perfumes which contain the following
essential oils.
Thyme
Thuja
Tarragon
Sage
Rosemary
Peppermint
Oregano
Nutmeg
Myrrh
Mustard
Mugwort
Marjoram
Juniper
Jasmine
Hyssup
Horseradish
Ginger
Fir
Fennel
Clove
Clary Sage
Chamomile
Camphor
Black Pepper
Birch
Basil
Aniseed
Angelica

Certain oils can cause sensitisation, the effects of which produce similar
symptoms to an allergic reaction. Before using any of the following oils in a
perfume blend, dilute 1 drop in some carrier oil and rub a little on the inner
forearm. If you have had no itching, redness or other negative reaction in that
spot within 24 hours you should be safe to use it in your blends.

Thyme
Tagette
Origanum
Clove
Cinnamon
Cassia
Bay

When using in perfume, the oils that have a photo-toxic effect, (sensitive to UV
light), should cause few problems as you are using them on such a small area of
the body, however, if those area’s are going to be in direct sunlight or will be
exposed to a sun-bed or other source of UV light, avoid wearing perfumes that
contain the following oils.

Taget
Rue
Orange
Lime
Lemon
Grapefruit
Cumin
Bergamot
Angelica
Chapter 6 – Perfume Recipes and Blends

This chapter provides basic recipes to make a variety of different types of
perfume along with 50 blend recipes to get you started.
I have listed the perfume recipes separately from the blends to allow you the
option of choosing which type of perfume you would like to make for each
blend.
While these quantities may seem low, they actually make a good amount of
perfume as 1 tablespoon is equal to 18ml.

Alcohol/Water Based Perfume
1 ½ tbsp vodka or alcohol base
½ tbsp distilled water
30 drops of essential oils
Directions:
1. Blend alcohol and water and mix in the essential oil blend.
2. Shake well.
This produces a high strength perfume to be used sparingly.

Alcohol/Water Based Cologne
1 ½ tbsp vodka or alcohol base
½ tbsp distilled water
Directions:
1. As with Alcohol/Water Based Perfume

Base Oil Perfume
1 tbsp carrier oil of your choice
Directions:
1. Blend all ingredients together and store in an airtight container,
(preferably a dark container, alternatively, store out of direct sunlight).

Alcohol/Oil Based Eau de Perfume
2 tbsp carrier oil
6 tablespoons vodka
2½ tbsp distilled water
30 drops essential oil
Directions:
1. Mix together carrier oil and essential oils.
2. Add the vodka and distilled water.
3. Shake well.

Oil Based Perfume
1 tbsp carrier oil
18 drops essential oils
Directions:
1. Mix together well and decant into a roller ball container.

Oil/Water Based Body Spray
28ml carrier oil
28ml distilled water
Directions:
1. Combine ingredients and shake well
2. Store in a water spray bottle

Solid Perfumes
Recipe 1
3½g beeswax
14ml jojoba oil
Directions:
1. In a double burner, (or a bowl over a pan of simmering water), melt
beeswax and jojoba oil.
2. Once melted, stir together and remove from heat.
3. Allow to cool slightly and stir in essential oils.
4. Pour mixture into containers.

Recipe 2
1 tbsp shredded beeswax
1 tbsp unrefined coconut oil
3 tbsp carrier oil
Directions:
1. In a double burner, melt beeswax, carrier oil and coconut oil.
2. Repeat steps 2 – 4 from above recipe.
Perfume Blends

Below are blends which produce great smelling perfumes and scents. Choose
your own combination of drops to suit the perfume type you are making and
your own personal taste.

Blends for Her

1. Summer forest Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Cedarwood Essential Oil
Peppermint Essential Oil
Rosemary Essential Oil

2. Romance
Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Patchouli Essential Oil
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Bergamot Essential Oil

3. Sensual
Jasmine Essential Oil
Lemon Essential Oil
Orange Essential Oil
Sandalwood Essential Oil

4. Woodland
Spruce Essential Oil
Fir Essential Oil
Vetiver Essential Oil

5. Midnight Forest Cedarwood Essential Oil
Clove Essential Oil

6. Summer
Lemon Essential Oil

7. Florist
Chamomile Essential Oil
Valerian Essential Oil

8. A Touch of Innocence
Mandarin Essential Oil


9. Sweet Romance Jasmine Essential Oil

10. Sunshine
Jasmine Absolute
Frankincense Essential Oil
Spearmint Essential Oil

11. Valentine
Rose Otto Essential Oil

12. Bouquet
Geranium Essential Oil
Rosewood Essential Oil
Roman Chamomile Essential Oil

13. New Year
Juniper Essential Oil

14. Intimacy
Rose Absolute
Black Pepper Essential Oil
Ginger Essential Oil

15. Love
Lemon Essential Oil

16. Heaven
Rose Absolute
Jasmine Absolute
Neroli Essential Oil

17. Wake Up

Lemon Essential Oil
Tangerine Essential Oil
Myrrh Essential Oil

Fragrances for Him

18. A Taste of the Past Bergamot Essential Oil
Petitgrain Essential Oil
Lemon Essential Oil

19. Mysterious
Frankincense Essential Oil Myrrh Essential Oil
Vanilla Essential Oil

20. Sensual for Men Lavender Essential Oil
Coriander Essential Oil

21. Early Morning Mandarin Essential Oil
Bay Laurel Essential Oil
Ginger Essential Oil

22. Woodland
Fir Essential Oil
Pine Essential Oil
Juniper Berry Essential Oil

23. Marine
West Indian Bay Essential Oil
Lime Essential Oil
Clove Essential Oil

24. Mountain Range
Peppermint Essential Oil

Juniper Berry Essential Oil
Fir Essential Oil
Cypress Essential Oil

25. Amorous
Lime Essential Oil
Nutmeg Essential Oil
Grapefruit Essential Oil
Vanilla Absolute

26. Touch of Midnight Lavender Essential Oil
Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil

27. Dark Night

Clove Essential Oil
Nutmeg Essential Oil
Lemon Essential Oil

28. Early Moon
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Lime Essential Oil

Perfumes with Health Benefits

29. Insomnia
Clary Sage x 6 drops
Bergamot x 4 drops
Roman Chamomile x 10 drops

30. PMS
Clary Sage x 5 drops
Jasmine x 2 drops
Geranium x 4 drops
Lavender x 8 drops
Vanilla x 3 drops
Ylang Ylang x 6 drops
Violet x 2 drops
Fennel x 2 drops

31. Irritability Mandarin x 3 drops
Sandalwood x 6 drops

32. Memory & Focus Lemon x 5 drops
Hyssop x 5 drops

33. Stress
Grapefruit x 6 drops
Jasmine x 2 drops

34. Anger
Bergamot x 6 drops
Jasmine x 2 drops

Everyday Blends

35. Everyday Blend 1
Lime Essential Oil
Cinnamon Essential Oil

Linden Blossom Essential Oil


Lime Essential Oil
Rose Absolute

Lemon Essential Oil

Spruce Essential Oil
Cedar Essential Oil

Rosewood Essential Oil

Lemon Essential Oil

Cypress Essential Oil


Rose Otto Essential Oil
Lemon Essential Oil
Pine Essential Oil

Jasmine Absolute

Clary Sage Essential Oil


Juniper Essential Oil
Cinnamon Essential Oil

Conclusion

Thank you again for downloading this book!
I hope this book was able to help you to understand the simplicity with which
you can design and manufacture your own perfumes and colognes and has given
you the confidence to give it a try.
The next step is to obtain a few essential oils, carrier oils and/or alcohol and try
your hand at blending a beautiful scent you can be proud of.
Impress friends and family with your distinctive and unique fragrances and make
personalised Christmas and birthday gifts for the special people in your life.
Finally, if you enjoyed this book, then I’d like to ask you for a favor, would you
be kind enough to leave a review for this book on Amazon? It’d be greatly
appreciated!
Thank you and good luck!

Bonus Chapter

Thank you for reading this book. I hope you are able to benefit from this.
If you found this book useful, you`ll be interested to know more about my other
books. I invite you to check the free preview chapter of our book:
Soap Making: Made Easy! - How To Make Natural Soap From
Scratch - With 33+ Organic Non-Toxic DIY Homemade Soap
Recipes!
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Chapter 1 – Basic Soaps

The best way to learn anything is to start with the basics. Thankfully, in soap
making, that means you still come out with a great result you can use every day,
so it’s the perfect way to start out. The soap recipes in this book will all be based
on or use the recipes in this chapter, so consider this your foundation. Alongside
each basic soap recipe you’ll also find ideas for how to make it unique!

Melt and Pour Soap
Melt and Pour is one of the most common techniques for making soap, and
arguably the easiest.
To make this soap, you’ll need:
Melt and pour soap base
Microwaveable bowl
Knife
Rubbing alcohol
Spray bottle
Soap mold
Adding fragrance oil or a colorant is completely optional, but an easy way to
customize your soap.
1. Take your solid melt and pour soap base and cut it into chunks with the
knife, placing the amount you need into the microwaveable bowl.
Different recipes will call for different ounces, but the mold you use will
typically tell you how many ounces it will hold.
2. Microwave the bowl for one minute. Once you pull it out, stir the melt
and pour until any un-melted pieces are fully melted. If the soap base
remains solid, microwave it in additional ten second increments until
everything has melted.
3. Unless you want to add fragrance or color (we’ll get to that in a second!),
the next step is to pour the melted soap base into your soap mold until it’s
full.
4. Using rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle, spritz the top of your melted soap
in the mold. Melted soap has a tendency to bubble a little, and the rubbing
alcohol will get rid of the bubbles, giving you a clean surface for the soap
to set.
5. Let your soap mold sit until it has completely cooled and solidified before
you try and remove it from the mold. Usually that will take about four to
six hours, depending on your mold.
That’s it for melt and pour! Unless – did you want to add some fragrance and
color? That’s understandable. After all, the fun part of soap making is getting
creative with colors and scents. There’s room for error with these additions
though, so you need to be careful.
When adding fragrance oil, no matter what kind, wait to add it until the soap
base is completely melted. Use a quarter of an ounce of fragrance oil per
pound of soap base. You can use less than that for a subtle scent, or more if
you want a stronger smelling bar of soap.
For color, the best natural option is mica powder. There are other natural
minerals that you can use for color, but mica is going to be easiest to find and
give you the most variety to work with. Simply add one eighth of a teaspoon
of powder to your melted soap and stir until it’s completed incorporated. If
you want a darker color, you can add up to one quarter teaspoon in total.
Once fully stirred, spray the top of your melted base with rubbing alcohol to
remove any bubbles, then pour into your mold!

Cold Process Soap
In case the simplicity of melt and pour soap made you complacent, let me
warn you – cold process soap is not quick and easy! There’s a lot of safety
concerns to take into account, and its more time consuming. That said, it also
allows you to do a ton of creative things that aren’t achievable with the basic
melt and pour soup, so it’s worth knowing how to do.
This is a basic cold process soap recipe that can be customized however you
want. Practice with just the basics before you try to get fancy, because cold
process soap is a lot harder to master.
To make this soap, you’ll need:
Olive Oil
Coconut Oil
Palm Oil
Lye
Distilled Water
Microwaveable bowl
Mixing bowl
Safety goggles
Rubber gloves
Soap mold
Information about fragrance and color will follow the instructions. Remember to
dress in clothing that covers your extremities. Lye is a dangerous substance –
don’t get any on yourself!
The amounts used to make cold process soap will differ based on the recipe. The
amounts you’ll see in this basic recipe will make about four and a half pounds.
Usually, you would need to use a lye calculator to determine how much lye you
need, but the amount is provided for you here.
1. Put on the rubber gloves and safety goggles. Make sure you’re working in
a ventilated area, because you’ll be creating some fumes you want to
avoid breathing in.
2. Start with 15.8 ounces of distilled water, and make sure your
measurements are exact. Add in 6.9 ounces of your lye, and stir well.
Never do this the other way around, because it can cause a dangerous
reaction. Once stirred, set it aside so it can cool. The ideal temperature is
110° Fahrenheit.
3. Put sixteen ounces each of olive oil, coconut oil, and palm oil into your
microwaveable bowl. Melt the oils together by microwaving them on
thirty second bursts. Once the oils are melted together, allow them to cool
to 110° Fahrenheit.
4. Add the mixture of lye and distilled water to the melted oils. Be very
careful. Stir them together until the mixture has the texture of pudding.
You can use a stick blender, or simply stir vigorously until you get the
right texture.
5. Once your soap has reached the pudding consistency, you can pour it into
your molds! Let the molds sit three to five days before you pop your soap
out. The soaps will need four to six weeks to cure before they can be used.

If you want to add any fragrance to your soap, do it while the soap is in its
pudding consistency, before pouring it into the molds. How much you use
depends on how strong you want your fragrance. Follow the same rule we used
for melt and pour soap – a quarter of an ounce of fragrance per pound of soap.
Color should also be added to the pudding textured soap, before the molds.
Follow the guide we used for melt and pour soap, use up to one quarter teaspoon
of your chosen colorant to start. If you want a darker color, you can add more to
the soap mixture as needed before pouring it into the molds.

Goat Milk Soap
There are two ways to make soap using goat milk, and you just learned how to
do both of them! Melt and pour and cold process are the basic methods you’ll
use to do the majority of tasks in the soap making world, including making goat
milk soap!
Goat milk soap is different from other soaps in that it has a very creamy and
silky feeling to it, making it excellent for when you want to feel a little
luxurious.
To make goat milk melt and pour soap, you’ll need:
Goat milk melt and pour soap base
Microwaveable bowl
Rubbing alcohol
Spray bottle
Soap mold
Knife
If you hadn’t already figured it out, making goat milk soap the melt and pour
way is pretty much identical to making regular melt and pour soap. The only
difference is in your melting technique.
1. Cut up your goat milk soap base into small pieces and put them into your
microwaveable bowl.
2. Microwave the goat milk soap base for ten seconds at a time. This will
prevent the soap from burning. Microwave it this way until it is fully or
mostly melted, stirring in any remaining chunks of soap until the soap
base is fully melted.
3. Pour the soap into your chosen mold, and spritz the top with rubbing
alcohol in a spray bottle to remove any bubbles. Let it fully harden before
you remove it from the mold. It should take four to six hours, as with
regular melt and pour soap.
As you may have guessed, the same rules we used for regular melt and pour soap
apply to goat milk melt and pour soap when it comes to fragrance and color. Add
both once the soap is melted, and increase the amounts as necessary to reach
your desired strength.
When it comes to making goat milk soap the cold process way, it’s a lot trickier.
I’m sure you aren’t surprised, since cold process is always the more complicated
way to do things. The results are often really amazing though, so it’s worth
learning.
Making soap from any kind of milk can be challenging, because when the milk
is mixed with the lye, it will scorch the milk. That isn’t a problem for the soap,
but it prevents you from achieving any kind of bright colors, and it does smell
really awful. Never fear though – in these instructions, you’ll find one of the
easiest ways to avoid this problem.
To make goat milk cold process soap, you’ll need:…

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