Most of today’s perfumes start by blending essential oils drop by drop until exactly the right fragrance is achieved. However, many modern perfumes are subsequently produced under laboratory conditions, using chemically- derived constituents, that mimic essential oils. They are not nearly as good as the real thing. Once you start using blended essential oil perfumes, you would no longer want to use these commercially produced products.
Most of the perfumes here contain more than three essential oils. For everyday wear, citrus or lighter - smelling oils are good. For eveningwear you may like something heavier, muskier , which can be achieved by using more base notes - the woods and the roots.
When trying out the recipes, it is advised to shake the perfume well after you have blended the oils, so that they mix well with spirit or alcohol. Allow the blend to settle for at least 2 days before using it.
Aromatherapy Recipe #1 : Citrus Grove
An excellent blend for daytime use. The Grape fruit and Lemon make this perfume light and fresh.
4 drops Grapefruit essential oil
3 drops Lemon essential oil
2 drops Patchouli essential oil
3 drops Coriander essential oil
40 ml (1.3fl oz) surgical spirit or vodka
40 ml (1.3fl oz) Rose water or Orange Blossom water
Aromatherapy Recipe #2 : Tropical Nuit
This gorgeous blend has the exotic aroma of warm summer nights in the Orient, with the sweet smelling Jasmine in bloom and the the scent of Lemongrass in the air.
4 drops Jasmine essential oil
2 drops Vetiver essential oil
2 drops Lemongrass essential oil
2 drops Patchouli essential oil
2 drops Rose essential oil
40 ml (1.3fl oz) surgical spirit or vodka
40 ml (1.3fl oz) Orange Blossom water
Aromatherapy Recipe #3 : Holiness
A soothing yet subtle perfume with Rose, which really lifts the spirits , and Frankincense, which soothes and calms.
3 drops Rose essential oil
2 drops Neroli essential oil
3 drops Grapefruit essential oil
2 drops Vetiver essential oil
3 drops Frankincense essential oil
40 ml (1.3fl oz) surgical spirit or vodka
40 ml (1.3fl oz) Orange Blossom water
Aromatherapy Recipe #4 : Timberland
The whole forest in a bottle-roots, bark, fruits and flowers. This is a lovely woody, floral blend designed to improve your appetite for life.
4 drops Vetiver essential oil
3 drops Rosewood essential oil
2 drops Bergamot essential oil
2 drops Grapefruit essential oil
2 drops Jasmine essential oil
40 ml (1.3fl oz) surgical spirit or vodka
40 ml (1.3fl oz) Rose water or Orange Blossom water
Aromatherapy Recipe #5 : Head Turner
Who needs to go on a diet or have a face-lift when you can create a perfume like this! It really will make heads turn!
4 drops Palmarosa essential oil
5 drops Rosewood essential oil
2 drops Lemongrass essential oil
2 drops Jasmine essential oil
40 ml (1.3fl oz) surgical spirit or vodka
40 ml (1.3fl oz) Rose water
Aromatherapy Recipe #6 : Young Love
Another light, fresh blend which is very soothing and calming. It is a great perfume to wear when you are feeling anxious or insecure.
6 drops Cedarwood essential oil
2 drops Orange essential oil
3 drops Neroli essential oil
5 drops Lavender essential oil
40 ml (1.3fl oz) surgical spirit or vodka
40 ml (1.3fl oz) Rose water or Orange Blossom water