I am planning to make my own laundry softners, and I need good mix of essential oils to immitate the delicious smelling laundry softeners from the toxic commercial brands.
https://michelesorganics.wordpress.com/2013/04/08/organic-perfumery-the-sensuality-of-essential-oils-my-sexiest-picks/
To understand how notes function in a perfume blend, think of them in terms of which scent you smell first. Those are the top notes. Let a bit of time pass, and a secondary scent appears. These are the mid or middle notes. And finally, after the mid notes seem to settle, a final scent emerges. These are the base notes, or a mix of the base and mid notes that remain as your main scent.
The basic science behind it is the size of the molecules and the rate at which they evaporate. The faster they evaporate, the quicker we can smell them.
The notes are also known as head (top), heart (mid) and base (I like to think of these as the connection to our sensuality). I love the notes seen through this imagery. Very romantic!
To start building a blend, always begin with your base notes. Think of these as your ‘fixatives’, the notes that will grab hold of the mid and top notes, enhancing the whole bouquet while giving it its depth.
1. Vetiver:
This is a very common base note you’ll find in many perfumes. It has a beautiful velvety touch when creating a perfume blend. One of my absolute favorite base notes.
The important role of the mid notes is as the heart of the perfume. It also helps to soften some of the stronger or even more unpleasant side of some base notes (Myrrh is a good example of this).
Before determining which mid notes you will choose, you’ll first need to determine which mix well with the base notes you’ve selected.
Here are a few of my favorites followed by which essential oils they combine well with (I’ve only listed those that are among today’s picks).
Use these combination lists when you choose your top notes as well.
1. Rose:
Rose otto or rose absolute. This essential oil, known as the queen of essential oils, is a powerful aphrodisiac. It has a rich and enveloping scent, undeniably sensual. Unfortunately, it is also very pricy. If you find one that is inexpensive, it’s not an essential oil but rather a chemical or synthetic replica made in a lab. A few milliliters should cost over $100. I include it here because it is one of my favorite essential oils for perfumery. I am positively mesmerized by its sensuality… its delicate yet rapturous scent transports me to a world of love and beauty like no other. Oops! Getting carried away again – did I mention that it’s a powerful aphrodisiac!
Rose blends well with the base notes of vetiver, sandalwood and balsam de peru. It also combines well with bergamot, carnation absolute, geranium rose, jasmine, mandarin, neroli, and ylang ylang.
The “lab” work:
(Here’s a photo I took of some my perfumery tests. Each number’s detail is noted in my perfumery journal, along with my impressions of the scent as it grows and changes)
(1) In a clean dark 5ml bottle, add 1 drop each of your base note choices. You can choose more than one*.
(2) Add your mid note choices: add 1 drop of your mid-note choices in the same bottle, once you’ve decided on a combination you like*.
(3) Using the same method (*), decide on which top note you feel most attracted to and add 1 drop of each to your blend.
(4) Cap it and roll it in your hands vertically in a quick back & forth motion for about 30 seconds. This heats the mix slightly, just enough for you to get a better first impression.
(5) Open the bottle and smell your blend by waving it back & forth under your nose.
(6) As you smell, decide if there is anything missing, or any scent you’d like to add.
(7) Add 1 or 2 drops of these essential oils. They can come from any note group, even a base note if you feel the blend needs more grounding.
(8) Cap it and put it aside without opening it for a few hours. When you smell it again after this rest, see if you’d like to add anything else. Don’t forget to write everything down!
*A little trick I sometimes use is to simply open each essential oil bottle and ‘wave’ them together under your nose to pre-sample them together.
Bottling your potion:
Now that you’ve fallen in love with your blend, you are ready to amplify it and add a carrier oil to it.
(1) Multiply each drop you’ve chosen by 5 for a light blend, or 10 for a stronger blend. For example, a blend of 2 drops of sandalwood, 1 of jasmine, and 4 of mandarin, will have 10/5/20 drops when multiplied by 5, and 20/10/40 drops when multiplied by 10.
(2) Fill the rest of your bottle with jojoba carrier oil. Cap it tightly and store it in a dark place, away from the sun and heat.
(3) Try leaving it unopened for a few days, but if you can’t resist, go ahead and start using it!
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http://info.achs.edu/blog/blending-101-the-art-of-pairing-essential-oils-drop-by-drop
Let’s Get Blending with Essential Oils (Exercise!)
To begin, choose essential oils that you believe will create a pleasant aromatherapy blend. Go ahead and get creative! Start inhaling! Don’t worry what category they fall into (top, middle, or base). Keep it simple: choose five essential oils to begin with.
Step 1
Reflect on what fragrances you naturally enjoy. This will help you choose the right essential oils for your blend. Try asking yourself questions like:
- Do I like the zest of any specific herbs and/or spices?
- Do I yearn for the smell of any specific flowers?
- Do I love crisp, green aromas (like freshly cut grass, a pine forest, or after a rainfall)?
Step 2
Perform an organoleptic test on the oils you’ve chosen.
[1] Place one drop of each essential oil on a perfume testing strip. Slowly draw the strip to your nose, creating circles in the air about a foot away.
It’s helpful to note at what distance you begin to notice the aroma. Hold the testing strip to your nose, breathe in quickly at first, and then take a few slow, deep inhales.
Step 3
This is where you may want to start taking notes. Use any words you can to describe the images, thoughts, feelings, and sensations you experience. These could be shapes, textures, colors, sounds, emotions. Is the aroma heavy, sharp, dark, woody, loud…?
Step 4
Let the essential oil evaporate for 10 to 30 minutes. Take a moment to get some fresh air or sniff some coffee grounds to clear your olfactory senses. Next, smell your testing strip again. Notice if the aroma is heavy or light. Did the initial aroma last long? Use terms such as mossy, fruity, floral, and green to describe the fragrance. Try to identify the main trait of the note. Is it nutty, grassy, or musky?
Step 5
Let your imagination run wild. Try envisioning the fragrance as a shape. Is it square, sharp, level, rough, round, boxy, large, or tiny?
Step 6
Close your eyes and imagine the fragrance with a personality. Describe this. Is it friendly, spunky, seductive, shy, or charismatic?
Step 7
Be cognizant of your body. How do you feel physically and emotionally? Is your essential oil volatile, darting quickly up your nose and into the space between your eyes? Or has the oil traveled straight to your chest? Concentrate and take notes on where you feel the essential oil in your body and spirit.
Step 8
See if you can separate your five chosen oils into top, middle, and base notes. Ideally, you will have at least two top, two middle, and one base note.
Formulating: How to Find the Perfect Balance in Blending
Now you have your five oils, it’s important to consider the aroma strength of the oils you’ve chosen. Remember, strength is different from evaporation rate (how quickly the aroma evaporates from the testing strip); be careful not to confuse the two.
If one aroma is very powerful, you would not want to blend equal amounts of that into a formula as it will dominate. A great example is lavender Lavandula angustifolia (Mill.) blended with Roman chamomile Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All.
Chamomile has a much stronger aroma than lavender. Therefore, you need a bit more lavender to compensate—otherwise, the chamomile will overpower the blend. To complement the aromas of both lavender and chamomile, you need to blend four to eight drops of lavender with one drop of chamomile.
Formulating: Choosing the Right Ratios for Your Essential Oil Blend
You can start by creating an aroma wand: a few drops of the five oils you have selected on five separate perfume strips. Create a fan with these strips in your hand so you can waft them back and forth in front of your nose all the while inhaling. This is the time to adjust your ratio based on aroma strength.
A good rule of thumb is to start by basing your formula on 100 drops to help determine the percentage of each essential oil in your blend. Of course, you can increase or decrease the formula provided you maintain the ratio. Remember there is really no right or wrong—this is your blend. If it does not turn out quite how you envisaged, don’t be discouraged. Aromatic bloopers can be
useful around the house for cleaning—but that is another blog post! Bottom line: nothing needs to go to waste.
While you’re formulating, remember to be mindful. Stop, inhale, and let the aroma lead you to your next choice. If you have difficulty deciding on which oils might be a spice, herbal, green, floral, etc., take a break and study the fragrance description chart (below).
Remember, creating a blend is not a competition or a race. Take your time, be creative, and let your senses guide you.
Sample Essential Oil Blends
If you’re not sure where to get started with your personal essential oil blend, try practicing with these pre-formulated essential oil recipes to get an idea of your personal preferences:
Luxurious Floral Blend:
Bergamot C. aurantium var. bergamia (top note)
Anise Pimpinella anisum (L.) (top note)
Geranium Pelargonium graveolens (L'Her.) (middle note)
Jasmine Jasminum grandiflorum (L.) absolute (middle/base note)
Sandalwood Santalum album (L.) (base note)
Green and Herbaceous Blend:
Basil Ocimum basilicum (L.) (top note)
Peppermint Mentha ×piperita (L.) (top note)
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis (L.) (middle note)
Pine Pinus sylvestris (L.) (middle note)
Vetiver Vetiveria zizanioides (Nash) (base note)
If you need some ratio ideas to get blending, Tiffany, our aroma-adventurous Production Lead here at ACHS, prepared the Green and Herbaceous blend with this ratio:
Basil Ocimum basilicum: 10 drops
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis: 4 drops
Vetiver Vetiveria zizanioides: 3 drops
Pine Pinus sylvestris: 2 drops
Peppermint Mentha ×piperita: 1 drop
(20 drops total)
Tiffany described this blend as fresh and clarifying yet grounding (good ol’ vetiver!). The peppermint is strong at first but wears off a bit once it has been exposed to air. The blend changed over the hour and became a bit tamer than at first.
So get out your essential oils and mix and match your 100 drops to find the blend that blends best with YOU. Let me know how it turns out and report back in the comments.
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https://www.naturesgift.com/aromatherapy-information/hints-tips/perfumery/
Child's Play
- 3 Mandarine Red
- 4 Ylangylang Complete
- 3 Lavender Mailette
(February 2004)
Sweetly Floriental Blend
And a delightful
diffuser blend from my friend Wendy Robbins of Aromaweb. Sweet and romantic, without being cloying.
Yummy. (I used
Jasmine Sambac in this one, although normally my favorite is the
Grandiflora...am tempted to blend some into a solid perfume, it's that pretty!) April 2000
A Frankincense Blend for Him...
Another blend for the aromalamp or for massage...deep, mysterious, and masculine:
- 4 parts Frankincense
- 4 parts Myrrh
- 2 part Sandalwood
- 1 part Vanilla
Happiness Blend
- 3 drops Sweet Orange
- 4 drops Spearmint
- 2 drops Jasmine Grandiflora
- 4 drops Frankincense
Add to bath, or to 50 ml water for spray...or in an aromalamp. (July 2004)
Love Potion #1
This formula came through on a list I'm on awhile ago. No attribution was given, so I can't give proper credit. I almost didn't post it, but it sounds just too good to pass over for Valentines:
This is a deliciously sensous blend, perfect for a massage or as a perfume.
- 7 drops Patchouli
- 5 drops Ylangylang
- 8 drops Rose Otto
- 45ml (1.5 ounces) carrier oil
Add all essential oils to a dark glass bottle and swirl to mix. Add the carrier oil. Cap the bottle and roll it between your palms to gently mix the essential oils with the carrier oil.
This oil can be used as either a massage oil or a perfume. If using as a massage oil, this recipe will make enough oil for 2 massages. If using as a perfume oil, dab a bit on your pulse points.
NOTE: We recommend using Fractionated Coconut Oil as your carrier oil for a massage, or use Jojoba for a perfume oil. As with any skin care product, please use caution when using a new handmade beauty product. Just because something is natural does not mean that you won't have an allergic reaction to one of the ingredients. Note the ingredients listed in all recipes and avoid them if you know that you are allergic to one of them.
My comment. I think the dilution given might be a bit too much for a full body massage. I'd cut this back to perhaps the same amount of oils in three or four ounces of carrier.
Mille Fleur (1000 Flowers) Blend
Back when I made soap, this was a popular one. My goal was an old fashioned "English Garden" type of aroma. Turns out people raved about its effect on combination skin.
- Bulgarian Lavender, 8 parts
- Geranium, 2 parts
- Rosewood, 1 part
- Roman Chamomile, 1 part
(I normally add both Mimosa Wax and Rose Wax to the soap, to further enrich the scent, so perhaps adding just a touch of Cassie Absolute and Rose Absolute would bring it closer to the original.)
(May 2005)
New Year's Eve Blend
From Jenine Stanley:
I just had to tell you about a wonderful a wonderful blend I concocted recently. I was looking for something interesting for the
diffuser during a New Year's Eve party coming up and I was just sort of mulling over my oils. The combination that came to me surprised me and turned into something totally different than what I'd originally started to create.
Let this sit for several days as its character seems to change a bit as it ages.
I liked this so much that I decided to use it a perfume, diluted in
Jojoba oil rather than putting it in the diffuser. I'm really fussy about fragrances and this one really seems to capture what I want plus having the properties of the oils that I really tune into. The combination of the Cedar, Bergamot Mint and Lavender is really stunning.
(Not oils I would ever have thought to blend...thanks for the tip, Jenine!)
Ocean Blend
It started out as an accident, a miscommunication. There is no way I would have blended these three specific oils. But the result is the ultimate salt water ocean experience. Anne is dreaming of a beach house on the coast, and is using the blend as part of her visualization. I'm tempted to add a bit to a salt scrub.
The secret formula?
- 3 parts Sea Buckthorn Berry Extract
- 3 parts Seaweed Essential Oil
- 1 part Blue Lotus Absolute
Now, we aren't ever going to sell this blend. The oils used make it cost prohibitive. But if you are longing for the ocean...blend yourself just a few drops and experience it. It is one of the most powerful blends we've ever come up with...one drop at a time... that Seaweed can really overcome everything. (May 2005)
PMS Perfumery
Margie Curtiss recently wrote:
I accidentally stumbled on something that smells absolutely wonderful and is emotionally healing at the same time!
My 13 year old daughter can be quite grumpy around her monthly cycle. When I received my latest order I was looking to make up a blend to help her...well,
I found it! It may not have been the best cramp formula, but her emotions have calmed considerably with the use of this blend. Marissa has never been this
pleasant in the mornings. I am in awe, truly!
- 5 drops clary sage
- 2 drops jasmine sambac
- 4 drops geranium
- 8 drops lavender
- 2 drops fennel
- 3 drops vanilla bourbon
- 2 drops violet leaf
- 6 drops ylang ylang
Blended in 15ml of the fractionated coconut oil.
I rubbed it on her abdomen and chest.This is a beautiful scented blend, I am rubbing it on myself and can't stop smelling my arms! It seems to hold together for several hours too, so it works as a perfume.
You simply must try this!
Romance and Intimacy Blends
One can't have too many romance blends, can one? This one shared "verbatim" because it's too good to edit a single word, from my friend Karla:
My "It Absolutely Worked For Me, and I Am NOT Kidding, Great Sex and Cozy Intimacy" oil---
- Rose Absolute (10% jojoba dilution) 6 parts
- Sandalwood 6 parts
- Black Pepper 4 parts
- Ginger CO2 2 parts
- Ylangylang 2 parts
Blend into 2 oz of Jojoba oil--or your favorite massage oil.
All from Elizabeth Millar...
Sheer Bliss
- 2 parts Rose
- 2 parts Jasmine
- 2 parts Neroli
Spontaneous Combustion (A reliable love potion from the East.)
- 2 parts Black Pepper
- 4 parts Lemon
- 2 parts Ylangylang
Dream Lover (To release your fantasies and desires:))
- 4 parts Bergamot
- 2 parts Clary Sage
- 2 parts Rose
Love in the Clouds (Helps two lovers lose themselves and walk together in the clouds.)
- 2 parts Bergamot
- 2 parts Jasmine
- 2 parts Rose
- 2 parts Ylangylang
(Why not one part each???)
Side note: Elizabeth Millar says that according to eastern folklore, a massage with Ylangylang helps keep the breasts youthful and firm!!! We've not tried this one but I thought I'd pass it along. And it is bound to smell better than the blend of mint and black spruce hydrosols that Suzanne Catty recommends as a "decollete mist" to enhance and tone the bosom. Always remember to dilute the essential oil in your favorite carrier oil before using! (February 2004)
Spring Scent Blend
If you are looking for ideas for a "spring blend".... to me,
Linden Blossom Absolute is the scent of spring, sweetly floral and young. And the tradition "rites of spring" aromatic is
Galbanum....the oil of renewal, complex and multilayered...the warm growing scent of the greenhouse. (March 2000)
Stress Relief Blends
Blend One
Soak away anxiety and stress with this soothing bath.
- 3 drops Bergamot essential oil
- 2 drops Clary Sage essential oil
- 2 drops Sandalwood essential oil
- 2 drops Neroli essential oil
- 2 drops Lavender essential oil
Add to some honey, carrier oil, whole milk or liquid soap…and add to a warm (not hot) bath. (Did you know that while warm baths are soothing and relaxing, hot baths are stimulating?)
"Stress Relief" Blend Commercial Dupe
No...it's not a "destressor"..see our Destress Synergy for that...But a true and natural essential oil variant of a popular commercial scent. Bright, fresh and springlike. The original formula comes from a talented blender known as Cat... we've tweaked a bit. This makes a wonderful lamp or diffuser blend.
Measure by drops, The total will be approximately 1 1/2 ml.
- 6 Spearmint
- 4 Bulgarian Lavender
- 4 Juniper Branch and Berry
- 4 Clary Sage
- 3 Peppermint
- 3 Eucalyptus Globulous
- 2 Bay Laurel
- 2 Mandarine Red
- 2 Coriander
- 1 Jasmine Grand
- 1 Clove Bud
- 1 Scotch Pine
Blend, let stand. Enjoy! (October 2003)
Lighthearted Summer Scent Blend
I was looking for "summery" recipes using some of the winter oils, and came across these in an old copy ofAromatherapy Today. Bless John Kerr the editor. This blend is lighthearted and cheerful. I might cut the spearmint back to 2 drops, but as it stands, it is delightful.
Valentine Blends
We all have our own favorite "amorous" blends, most of you know mine is Sandalwood and Rose. But we’ve searched our library for some suggestions from some of our favorite authors.
I’m tempted by Valerie Cooksley’s "Love in a Mist" for use in the aromalamp. She calls it "an aphrodisiac and euphoric blend for special occasions" and recommends only 3 to 5 drops in a lamp. Diffusing would certainly be overkill.
- 10 drops Ylangylang (I’d use the Complete)
- 2 drops each Patchouli, Black Pepper, and Neroli
- 3 drops Clary Sage
- 1 drop each Rose and Jasmine (when we made this, we used Rose Absolute and Jasmine Grandiflora)
Mmmmmm very nice indeed.
Our Debi swears by a massage oil with Sandalwood, Rose, and just a touch of Black Pepper.
Vivian Lunny shares a blend called Aphrodite:
- 2 drops Rosa Damascena
- 3 dropsFrankincense
- 2 drops Ginger
- 3 drops Rosewood
Elizabeth Millar, in The Fragrant Veil shares several romantic blends. The two that sound most appealing to me are:
"Love in the Clouds," a diffuser blend which she describes as "an intoxicating combination for lovers who wish to lose themselves and walk in the clouds."
- Bergamot, 2 drops
- Jasmine, 2 drops
- Rose, 2 drops
- Ylangylang, 2 drops
And a bath blend called "Surrender to the Pleasure"
- 1 drop Patchouli
- 3 drops Rose
- 2 drops Bergamot
Two more from Elizabeth Millar (February 2004)
Celebration of Desire
- 2 parts Sandalwood
- 2 parts Ylangylang
- 1 part Jasmine
- 1 part Black Pepper
Surrender to Pleasure
- 1 part Patchouli
- 3 parts Rose
- 2 parts Bergamot
Touch my Heart (I can't find my source for this one, but it is truly lovely.)
- 5 drops Bergamot
- 2 drops Jasmine Grandiflora
- 4 drops Frankincense
I'd use close to two ounces of carrier if using this blend for a full body massage. (And remember to use Bergamot FCF if using on the skin.) I'd prefer to use it in the aromalamp, though.
Soul Nourisher
Last fall, Aurie Jeffries shared the following blend:
I just received my last order today and I can make my own favorite soul-nourishing blend now. Equal parts ylang ylang complete, jasmine sambac, and rose maroc — sweet, fresh, warm and thoroughly delicious!!
She calls it "soul nourishing"... I think it's sensuous and romantic!
Sensual Massage Blend (from Maggie Tisserand):
First prepare the Vetiver Base Oil: to 100 mls of your favorite carrier oil (we prefer Fractionated Coconut) add one or two drops of Vetiver. Let stand overnight.
Then, to 30 ml (one fl ounce) of the above carrier, add:
- 2 drops Sandalwood
- 2 drops Clary Sage
- 1 drop your favorite Ylangylang
- and ONE drop of EITHER Rose Otto or Jasmine Grandiflora (the latter addition is optional, but I would insist on the Rose)
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Energizing Essential Oil Blends
Combine earthy oils like Frankincense and Ginger with powerful green herbs like Basil, Peppermint, and Rosemary in
these 4 diffuser blends from Aroma Web to increase your energy levels around your home or at the office.
Laura of
Green Living Ladies offers her
Energizing Blend combining 4 drops each of Peppermint and Wild Orange essential oils.
Laura also recommends for
Workout Time, diffusing 2 drops each of Peppermint and Grapefruit essential oils with 2 drops of
doTERRA Slim & Sassy metabolic blend to increase vigor and performance.
To boost the overall energy level in your environment,
Birch Hill Happenings recommends mixing this
Stimulating Living Room Blend of 8 drops Grapefruit, 4 drops Lavender, 4 drops Lemon , and 2 drops Basil essential oils in your diffuser.
Essential Oil Blends for Sensuality
To set the perfect mood for a romantic encounter, try this
Sweetly Sensual Diffuser Blend from Easy Aromatherapy Recipes. Combine 7 – 10 drops Sandalwood, 2 drops Vanilla, and 1 drop Jasmine or Ylang Ylang in your diffuser.
Set the mood
For a Romantic Dinner with this diffuser blend from
Birch Hill Happenings by combining 2 drops each of Black Pepper, Grapefruit, and Jasmine essential oils.
“It will set the evenings atmosphere for what lies ahead!”
Holiday Celebration Essential Oil Blends
To warm up the atmosphere in your home this holiday season, try the Cinnamon Spice Diffuser Blend of 4 – 6 drops Patchouli, 2 – 4 drops Cinnamon, 3 – 5 drops Sweet Orange, 1 – 2 drops Clove, and 1 drop Ylang Ylang essential oils
from Easy Aromatherapy Recipes.
Laura on
Green Living Ladies suggests two great blends for celebration of the holidays.
Fall In Love With Fall by mixing 4 drops each of Wild Orange and Cassia essential oils.
Or mix up some Holiday Bliss with Laura’s blend of 2 drops each White Fir, Cassia, and Wild Orange essential oils.
Essential Oil Blends for Stress Relief
When you’re feeling stressed, Aroma Web suggests
these 4 diffuser blends using the soothing power of Lavender, Clary Sage, Vetiver, Citrus, and Floral oils.
Take this edge off with this Calming Diffuser Blend from
Birch Hill Happenings. Combine 4 drops Roman Chamomile, 3 drops Lavender, 2 drops Clary Sage, 2 drops Geranium, and 1 drop Ylang Ylang in your diffuser.
To help you wind down, diffuse this Relaxing Woodsy Diffuser Blend
from Easy Aromatherapy Recipes combining 4 drops Lavender, 2 drops Cedarwood, 2 drops Orange or Petitgrain, 1 drop Palmarosa or Ylang Ylang, and an optional 1 drop of Vetiver essential oil.
“It’s a nice aromatherapy diffuser essential oil for men (with the palmarosa) because it’s not too girly. Adding a drop of vetiver will give this recipe a smoky undertone.”
For stress relief, Laura on
Green Living Ladies recommends her Calming Diffusing Blend of 3 drops each of Lavender, Geranium, and Roman Chamomile, plus 2 drops each of Clary Sage and Ylang Ylang essential oils.
Or try out Laura’s Stress Relief Now essential oil blend of 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Clary Sage, 2 drops Ylang Ylang, and 1 drop Marjoram in your diffuser.
Mood Lifting Essential Oil Blends
Aroma Web suggests
4 mood-lifting recipes using Sandalwood, Clary Sage, Lavender, as well as several Citrus and Floral oils.
“These recipes may help during times of depression and anxiety.”
To create a wonderful atmosphere when friends and family are gathered together, try this Entertaining Blend from
Birch Hill Happenings by combining 3 drops Bergamot, 2 drops Geranium, and 3 drops Lavender essential oils in your diffuser.
Or try Laura’s Emotional Healing Blend of 2 drops each Wild Orange, Bergamot, Cypress, and Frankincense essential oils in your diffuser.
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http://cayenneroom.com/2013/03/19/create-your-signature-scent-with-homemade-perfume/
Perfume (alcohol-based) Recipes:
Perfume Oil Recipes:
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http://simplepurebeauty.com/1087/15-tantalizing-essential-oil-perfume-recipes/
1. Fresh and Kicky
Grapefruit Essential Oil
Ginger Essential Oil
Vetiver Essential Oil
2. Romantically Wistful
Rose Essential Oil
Lime Essential Oil
Vetiver Essential Oil
3. Sensuously Deep
Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil
Cedarwood or Sandalwood Essential Oil
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http://www.polkacafe.com/easy-all-natural-diy-perfumes-891.html
Here's the basic perfume recipe:
• 1 tbsp carrier oil, such as Jojoba, Almond, Avocado or Grapeseed oil
• 15 – 25 drops Essential Oils/Infused Oils/Flavour extracts
• 3 tablespoons vodka
• 2 cups distilled/sterilised water
Mix all the ingredients, except the water. Shake well and place in a dark bottle. Let the blend of essential oil and alcohol remain undisturbed for two days. Now, add the actual distilled water, again mixing slowly until totally dispersed. Leave your perfume to stand for at least 3 weeks in a cool, darkish place. After the perfume has matured, filter it to remove any kind of sediment and store it in a pretty-coloured glass bottle that has a stopper. Voilà! Your perfume is ready to use! Dab on pulse points for a long-lasting fragrance.
1. Whispering Rain
One of the finest fresh scents that you will ever create, Whispering Rain is a clean and comforting fragrance that opens your mind and soul to complete harmony. Let the scent of the lilting rain sweep your heart away.
Here's how to make it:
• 5 drops Sandalwood essential oil
• 10 drops Bergamot essential oil
• 10 drops Cassis essential oil
2. Sweet Summer
Reminiscent of blissful summer days, Sweet Summer is a relaxing and soothing blend with a light floral aroma, complemented by hints of spice and sage. A dab of this effervescent fragrance is just the thing to cheer you up on those cold, wintry days!
Here's how to make it:
• 13 drops Peppermint essential oil
• 13 drops Rosemary essential oil
• 5 drops Lemon essential oil
• 5 drops Sage essential oil
3. Moroccan Mystique
A warm, strong and sophisticated blend, Moroccan Mystique is a fragrance sure to inspire awe, admiration and wonder. Spray it on to evoke an intense, mysterious and magical world.
Here's how to make it:
• 3 drops Bergamot essential oil
• 2 drops Palmarosa essential oil
• 3 drops Rose essential oil
• 4 drops Sandalwood essential oil
4. Moonlight
The perfect scent to create lasting memories, Moonlight has a gentle, calming fragrance which will just lull you off into the most peaceful sleep. A simple sheer spray perfect for that cosy night in.
Here's how to make it:
• 6 drops Lavender essential oil
• 10 drops Chamomile essential oil
5. Woodland Wonder
A sparkling yet sultry perfume, Woodland Wonder is warm and inviting, but light enough for everyday wear. A classic woody perfume, Woodland Wonder is as mesmerising and intriguing as the deep woods in winter.
Here's how to make it:
• 4 drops Spruce essential oil
• 2 drops Fir Needle essential oil
• 2 drops Cedarwood essential oil
• 1 drop Vetiver essential oil
• 1 drop Bergamot essential oil
6. Blissful Blooms
If you love perfumes that smell like fresh blossoms straight from the garden, Blissful Blooms, with its natural floral undertones, is the one for you. A tender and delicate fragrance perfect for those dreamy romantic evenings.
Here's how to make it:
• 5 drops Lavender essential oil
• 10 drops Chamomile essential oil
• 10 drops Rose essential oil
7. Midnight Garden
Subtle and inviting, Midnight Garden is a real explosion of floral seduction as it softly engulfs you with its delicious scent, reminiscent of a cool breeze caressing your hair on a warm summer night. A fragrance which celebrates femininity!
Here's for to make it:
• 20 drops Sweet Orange essential oil
• 5 drops Lavender essential oil
• 10 drops Patchouli essential oil
• 10 drops Cedarwood essential oil
• 5 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil
• 5 drops Bergamot essential oil
8. Citrus Sunshine
An invigoratingly fresh fragrance with a lightness of spirit that will grab your attention in the most delightful way, Citrus Sunshine evokes images of careless lazy afternoons, full of sun, laughter and adventure. After all, there is nothing like inhaling a zesty burst of freshness!
Here's how to make it:
• 10 drops Sweet Orange essential oil
• 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
• 5 drops Lemon essential oil
• 5 drops Lavender essential oil
9. Spellbound
A rich and enveloping scent with a fragrance that is undeniably sensual, Spellbound is inspired by today's hip, modern woman. Subtle and compelling at the same time, its addictive aroma will definitely make heads turn instantly.
Here's how to make it:
• 8 drops Sandalwood essential oil
• 2 drops Orange essential oil
• 1 drop Patchouli essential oil
• I drop Ylang Ylang essential oil
10. Oriental Nights
Opulent and mysterious, the exotic Oriental Nights fragrance is a heady mixture of irresistible ingredients. Its musky, spicy scent evokes images of the Arabian Nights: satin pillows, burning incense and oil lamps flickering in the dark night. Definitely not for the timid!
Here's how to make it :
• 5 drops Sandalwood essential oil
• 5 drops Musk essential oil
• 3 drops Frankincense essential oil
11. Enchanted Dew
An enticing perfume which will envelop you in an aura of untold secrets and undiscovered treasures, Enchanted Dew is an exquisite fragrance which is both romantic and intellectually inspiring. Your own little getaway essence in a bottle.
Here's how to make it:
• 12 drops Bergamot essential oil
• 3 drop Jasmine essential oil
• 12 drops Lemongrass essential oil
• 3 drops Neroli essential oil
12. Love Swept
If you're looking for a feminine and sexy, yet demure and understated fragrance, then Love Swept is the perfect perfume for you. Its seductive spirit will follow you around as you graciously mingle with guests or twirl elegantly on the dance floor.
Here's how to make it:
• 3 drops Sandalwood essential oil
• 2 drops Vanilla essential oil
• 2 drops Clove essential oil
• 3 drops Cedarwood essential oil
• 15 drops Bergamot essential oil
13. Egyptian Empress
Daring and provocative, the intoxicating fragrance of Egyptian Empress conveys the message of seduction like no other. Created for the girl with an edge, let its bewitching scent take hold of your senses as you cast a spell with a single whiff.
Here's how to make it:
• 2 drops Cinnamon essential oil
• 3 drops Lime essential oil
• 4 drops Rose essential oil
• 1 drop Patchouli essential oil
• 5 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil
14. Happy Hippie
A perfume made for happy-go-lucky people, the crisp, green fragrance of Happy Hippie will have your senses tingling with its cheerful, flowery scent. This perfume literally sparkles with life, joy and a promise of all the wonderful, unexpected things to come.
Here's how to make it:
• 2 drops Grapefruit essential oil
• 2 drops Patchouli essential oil
• 1 drop Rose Geranium essential oil
• 3 drops Vetiver essential oil
• 2 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil
• 5 drops Bergamot essential oil
15. Purification
An earthy, uplifting fragrance, Purification has a fresh lemony-mint aroma which blends with rosemary to create a soothing scent that smells like a fall campfire. Behold the power of essential oils as not only does Purification smell amazing, it also doubles as bug spray!
Here's how to make it:
• 12 drops Lemongrass essential oil
• 10 drops Rosemary essential oil
• 6 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
• 2 drops Citronella essential oil
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Orange Spice Cologne
A warming, spicy, and exotic blend that will lift spirits, invigorate senses, alleviate stress, mental fatigue, and tension. The aroma is delightfully reminiscent of Chai tea.
Crush spices in a mortar and pestle. Combine with Vanilla Bean pieces, Orange peel zest, and vodka in a glass mason jar. Cap tightly and shake once or more per day. After 2-6 weeks, strain the spices and pour the infused liquid into a glass bottle with a mister top. Simply add more spices if you desire a stronger cologne.
Citrus Cologne
A fresh citrus scent with herbal notes, this uplifting aroma is stimulating and revitalizing.
- 1 fresh organic Lemon peel – zest only
- 1 fresh organic Grapefruit peel – zest only
- Organic essential oil of choice, examples: Basil, Chamomile, Lavender, or Peppermint
- 8 oz Vodka
Combine Lemon and Grapefruit peel zest in a glass mason jar and add vodka until the liquid rises above the peel zest by at least 1”. Cap tightly and shake once or more per day. After 2-6 weeks, strain out the citrus peels and pour the resulting cologne into a glass bottle with a mister top. Add 2 drops of essential oil for each tablespoon of finished cologne. Add more essential oil if you desire a stronger cologne.
Fresh Floral Cologne
This relaxing cologne can be made with fresh blossoms straight from the garden! The flowers help ease depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia, hyperactivity, irritability, tension, and exhaustion.
Combine all ingredients in a glass mason jar and add vodka until the liquid rises above the flowers by at least 1”. Cap tightly and shake once or more per day. After 2-6 weeks, strain the flowers and pour the resulting cologne into a glass bottle with a mister top.
Woodland Perfume
I love this blend! It truly smells like the forest. Uplifting, grounding, meditative, and comforting.
Drip all essential oils into a glass bottle and roll between palms to evenly mix the oils. Add Jojoba oil, and roll again. Add additional essential oils if you desire a stronger perfume.
Sweet Summer Perfume
A relaxing and warming blend reminiscent of summer, with a lightly floral aroma complemented by hints of spice and cedar. Especially useful during times of stress, anxiety, irritability, or depression. A great lift-me-up during the cold and dark winter months!
Drip all essential oils into a glass bottle, and roll between palms to evenly mix the oils. Add Jojoba oil and roll again. Add additional essential oils if you desire a stronger perfume.
Refreshing Perfume
Rejuvenating, uplifting, energizing, and stimulating. This blend is good for mental clarity, lack of focus, and fatigue.
Drip all essential oils into a glass bottle and roll between palms to evenly mix the oils. Add Jojoba oil and roll again. Add additional essential oils if you desire a stronger perfume.
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Fragrant - 4 drops palmarosa, 4 drops lavender
Baby Powder - 4 drops Rose, 4 drops Vanilla Absolute
Harmony - 3 drops bergamot, 2 drops patchouli, 1 drop ylang ylang, 1 drop grapefruit, 1 drop sweet orange.
Temple - 6 drops Neroli, 3 drops Rose
Towers - 4 drops basil, 4 drops rosewood
Boost - 4 drops Chamomile, 3 drops Ylang Ylang, 3 drops Rosemary
Exotic - 3 drops sandalwood, 2 drops sweet orange, 2 drops lemon, 1 drop rose.
For Him - 3 drops Pine, 3 drops Peppermint, 2 drops Benzoin, 1 drop Frankincense, 1 drop Cedarwood
Bamboo - 4 drops lemongrass, 4 drops patchouli.
Flu - 4 drops Orange, 4 drops Tea Tree, 2 drops Lemon
Moonlight - 3 drops white grapefruit, 2 drops lime, 2 drops spearmint, 1 drop sandalwood.
Clue - 4 drops Benzoin, 2 drops Peppermint, 2 drops Frankincense
Fresh - 4 drops bergamot, 4 drops grapefruit.
Revitalizing - 4 drops Rosemary, 3 drops Lemongrass, 2 drops Orange, 2 drops Ginger, 1 drop Grapefruit, 1 drop Mandarin, 1 drop Cinnamon
Hearth - 4 drops orange, 2 drops cinnamon, 2 drops clove.
Cramps - 4 drops Clary Sage, 2 drops Fennel, 2 drops Rose Geranium
Sauna Blend - 8 drops Cedar, 6 drops Lemon, 4 drops Eucalyptus, 3 drops Lemon Verbena, 2 drops Juniper
Scentual - 8 drops Ginger, 5 drops Myrrh, 2 drops Jasmine, 1 drop Cinnamon
Aspen Dream - 5 drops Rosewood, 2 drops Cedar, 2 drops Chamomile
Balsamic - 3 drops Eucalyptus, 3 drops Pine and 3 drops Rosemary
Desert Sand - 4 drops Musk, 4 drops Jasmine
Salty Dog - 2 drops Nerolina, 1 drop Lemon myrtle, 1 drop Roseary, 1 drop Pine
Bare Essence - 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Sweet Orange, 2 drops Ylang Ylang
Moth Buster - 4 drops Eucalyptus, 2 drops Lemon 2 drops Tea Tree, 1 drop Peppermint
Revive - 4 drops Rose, 2 drops Lavender, 2 drops Bergamot
Romance - 2 drops Rosalina, 1 drops Sandalwood, 1 drop Rose Geranium, 1 drop Ylang Ylang
Calming - 4 drops Chamomile, 4 drops Marjoram
Sweet Baby - 2 drops Nerolina, 2 drops Palmarosa, 1 part Eucalyptus
Unique - 4 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Chamomile, 1 drop Marjoram
New Moon - 3 drops Sandalwood, 3 drops Vanilla, 2 drops Sweet Orange, 2 drops Gardenia.
Glee - 3 drops geranium, 3 drops ylang ylang, 3 drops bergamot.
La Rose - 5 drops lavender, 3 drops rose.
Bliss - 3 drops sweet orange, 3 drops lemon, 2 drops vanilla absolute.
Rolamintgrass - 3 drops rosemary, 2 drops lavender, 2 drops spearmint, 2 drops lemongrass.
Summer - 4 drops geranium, 3 drops clary sage, 2 drops lemon.
Rosyptus - 4 drops rosemary, 4 drops eucalyptus.
December - 4 drops pine, 2 drops clove, 2 drops peppermint.
Very Fresh - 6 drops lime, 2 drops rosemary.
Comfort - 4 drops spearmint, 3 drops sweet orange, 2 drops spruce, 1 drop clary sage.
Round Out - 4 drops rosemary, 4 drops spearmint.
Sweet - 3 drops ylang ylang, 3 drops vetiver, 2 drops lime.
Freshen - 3 drops lime, 3 drops lemon, 2 drops patchouli, 2 drops sweet orange.
Be Happy - 3 drops lime, 3 drops sweet orange, 2 drops roman chamomile, 1 drop neroli, 1 drop patchouli.
ohm - 3 drops sandalwood, 3 drops cedarwood, 3 drops frankincense.
Happy Happy Joy Joy - 2 drops rose, 1 drop lemon, 1 drop sweet orange, 1 drop bergamot, 1 drop mandarin, 1 drop geranium, 1 drop ylang ylang.
Clean - 5 drops bergamot, 3 drops pine, 2 drops cinnamon, 1 drop frankincense.
Sweat & Tears - 4 drops rosemary, 4 drops pine, 3 drops black pepper, 3 drops grapefruit. (good muscle rub)
Home - 2 drops rosemary, 2 drops pink grapefruit, 2 drops lemon.
Protect - 2 drops clove, 2 drops lemon, 2 drops cinnamon, 1 drop eucalyptus, 1 drop rosemary.
Jasmine Perfume - 4 drops sandalwood, 3 drops jasmine, 2 drops ylang ylang.
Buzz Off - 4 drops citronella, 3 drops eucalyptus, 3 drops lavender, 3 drops peppermint.
Joy - 8 drops pink grapefruit, 3 drops mandarin, 2 drops neroli.
Methinks Vicks - 2 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops tea tree, 1 drop lemon, 1 drop lavender, 1 drop thyme, 1 drop peppermint.
Sinus Blend - 7 drops eucalyptus, 4 drops pine, 3 drops peppermint.
Sea Breeze - 3 drops rosemary, 2 drops bergamot, 2 drops lavender, 1 drop eucalyptus.
Mischief - 3 drops sweet orange, 2 drops rosemary, 2 drops bergamot, 1 drop patchouli.
Deep - 3 drops sweet orange, 3 drops grapefruit, 1 drop patchouli, 1 drop ylang ylang.
Surrender - 3 drops sweet orange, 2 drops frankincense, 2 drops sandalwood, 1 drop ylang ylang.
Ocean Breeze - 3 drops lavender, 2 drops rosemary, 2 drops bergamot, 1 drop eucalyptus.
Dream - 4 drops bergamot, 2 drops clary sage, 2 drops rose.
Sleep - 2 drops sweet orange, 2 drops rosewood, 1 drop mandarin, 1 drop cedarwood, 1 drop clary sage, 1 drop lavender.
Clouds - 3 drops bergamot, 2 drops jasmine, 2 drops rose, 1 drop ylang ylang.
Wind Down - 2 drops geranium, 2 drops rose, 2 drops sandalwood, 1 drop frankincense, 1 drop lavender.
Surprise! - 4 drops sweet orange, 3 drops sandalwood, 2 drops vetiver.
Serenity - 3 drops sandalwood, 3 drops lavender, 2 drops spruce.
Barefoot - 5 drops ylang ylang, 3 drops bergamot.
Purify - 2 drops tea tree, 2 drops eucalyptus, 1 drop oregano, 1 drop cinnamon, 1 drop lavender, 1 drop sandalwood.
Burn, Baby, Burn - 4 drops lemon, 2 drops black pepper, 2 drops lemon.
Focus - 2 drops basil, 2 drops rosemary, 2 drops pine, 2 drops lemon.
Mystery - 3 drops lavender, 3 drops cedarwood, 2 drops neroli.
Shnugs - 3 drops jasmine absolute, 2 drops rose, 1 drop patchouli, 1 drop neroli, 1 drop sandalwood.
Prelude - 3 drops black pepper, 3 drops grapefruit, 3 drops jasmine
absolute.
Open Space - 3 drops cedarwood, 3 drops balsam, 2 drops spikenard.
Sweet Amber - 4 drops benzoin, 2 drops sweet orange, 1 drop clary sage, 1 drop sandalwood, 1 drop balsam.
Rush - 3 drops coriander, 2 drops peppermint, 2 drops mandarin, 1 drop grapefruit.
Dark Amber - 6 drops benzoin, 1 drop clary sage, 1 drop patchouli, 1 drop frankincense, 1 drop myrrh.
Strong - 1 drop lemon, 1 drop grapefruit, 1 drop rosemary, 1 drop thyme, 1 drop ginger, 1 drop lavender, 1 drop peppermint.
Amber - 6 drops benzoin, 1 drop clary sage, 1 drop sandalwood, 1 drop frankincense, 1 drop balsam.
Loving Hands - 3 drops chamomile, 3 drops lavender, 3 drops sweet orange.
Nightshade - 4 drops sandalwood, 2 drops rose, 2 drops jasmine absolute.
Uplift - 3 drops juniper, 3 drops pine, 2 drops lemon.
Vanillawood - 6 drops vanilla absolute, 2 drops sandalwood.
Baby Love - 3 drops lavender, 3 drops chamomile, 1 drop melissa, 1 drop rose.
Witch's Brew - 2 drops patchouli, 2 drops cinnamon, 1 drop frankincense, 1 drop myrrh, 1 drop sandalwood, 1 drop cedarwood.
Christmas Eve - 1 drop orange, 1 drop tangerine, 1 drop frankincense, 1 drop pine, 1 drop fennel, 1 drop clove, 1 drop cinnamon, 1 drop peppermint.
Autumn Woods - 2 drops frankincense, 2 drops cypress, 1 drop sandalwood, 1 drop juniper, 1 drop pine.
Paris - 3 drops lavender, 3 drops geranium, 2 drops ylang ylang.
Bazaar - 3 drops sandalwood, 3 drops clary sage, 1 drop myrrh, 1 drop vanilla absolute, 1 drop patchouli, 1 drop jasmine, 1 drop rose, 1 drop sweet orange, 1 drop bergamot.
Winter - 4 drops spruce, 4 drops cedarwood.
Man-oh-man - 4 drops clary sage, 2 drops nutmeg, 1 drop frankincense, 1 drop sandalwood, 1 drop jasmine.
Love & Peace - 4 drops patchouli, 4 drops sandalwood.
Gentleman - 5 drops sandalwood, 2 drops sweet orange, 1 drop patchouli.
Excite - 2 drops ylang ylang, 1 drop cedarwood, 1 drop grapefruit, 1 drop bergamot, 1 drop basil, 1 drop rosemary, 1 drop peppermint.
Neromi - 3 drops neroli, 3 drops jasmine, 3 drops sandalwood.
Sugar Cookie - 3 drops vanilla absolute, 3 drops cardamom, 2 drops nutmeg.
Orange Sandalwood - 2 drops vanilla absolute, 2 drops neroli, 2 drops sweet orange, 2 drops sandalwood.
Evergreen - 3 drops spruce, 3 drops pine, 2 drops fir.
Magi - 3 drops frankincense, 3 drops myrrh, 2 drops sandalwood, 1 drop vanilla absolute.
Geni - 3 drops geranium, 3 drops lavender, 2 drops sandalwood.
Belladonna - 3 drops sandalwood, 2 drops rosewood, 1 drop myrrh, 1 drop rose, 1 drop patchouli.
Together - 2 drops tangerine, 1 drop sandalwood, 1 drop ylang ylang, 1 drop rosewood, 1 drop lavender, 1 drop sweet orange, 1 drop patchouli.
Stimulate - 4 drops eucalyptus, 4 drops lemon.
Unique - 4 drops helichrysum, 4 drops roman chamomile.
Ambience - 3 drops sweet orange, 3 drops clary sage, 2 drops ylang ylang.
Sensitive - 4 drops roman chamomile, 2 drops sandalwood, 2 drops lavender.
Dragon's Blood - 2 drops sandalwood, 2 drops patchouli, 2 drops frankincense, 1 drop myrrh, 1 drop rose.
Clear - 3 drops sweet orange, 3 drops tea tree, 2 drops peppermint.
Touch Me - 3 drops ylang ylang, 3 drops geranium, 2 drops sandalwood, 2 drops patchouli.
Tingle - 3 drops tea tree, 3 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops lavender.
Stress Release - 3 drops lavender, 3 drops bergamot, 2 drops sandalwood.
Relief - 4 drops lavender, 3 drops bergamot, 2 drops chamomile.
Rich - 3 drops lavender, 3 drops frankincense, 2 drops geranium.
Fortifying - 4 drops lavender, 3 drops bergamot, 2 drops patchouli.
Schnoz - 3 drops eucalyptus, 3 drops peppermint, 2 drops pine.
Bath for Two - 4 drops sandalwood, 3 drops ylang ylang, 2 drops chamomile.
Hint - 3 drops lavender, 3 drops rosemary, 2 drops sweet orange.
Relaxing - 4 drops lavender, 3 drops rose, 2 drops bergamot.
Sweet Dreams - 3 drops lavender, 3 drops marjoram, 2 drops lemon.
Refreshing - 4 drops bergamot, 3 drops lemon, 2 drops rosemary.
Soothing - 5 drops vanilla absolute, 3 drops lavender.
Invigorating - 4 drops tea tree, 3 drops grapefruit, 1 drop peppermint.
Pick Me Up - 4 drops lemon, 2 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops tea tree.
Awesome - 4 drops lemongrass, 4 drops peppermint, 2 drops sweet orange.
Bathtime - 3 drops lavender, 3 drops sweet orange, 2 drops vanilla absolute.
Love - 4 drops vanilla absolute, 3 drops sandalwood, 2 drops rose, 2 drops ylang ylang, 1 drop frankincense, 1 drop geranium.
Peace - 4 drops sandalwood, 4 drops frankincense.
Avalanche - 4 drops eucalyptus, 4 drops spearmint.
No Sugar - 4 drops cinnamon, 2 drops nutmeg, 2 drops clove.
Jakarta - 6 drops sandalwood, 2 drops neroli.
Endure - 5 drops lemon, 3 drops peppermint.
Vanilla Sandalwood - 3 drops vanilla absolute, 2 drops sandalwood, 1 drop patchouli, 1 drop jasmine.
Deep Purple - 4 drops marjoram, 4 drops chamomile.
Lemon Ice - 3 drops lemon, 1 drop tea tree, 1 drop myrrh, 1 drop rosemary, 1 drop peppermint, 1 drop carrot seed.
Circulation - 4 drops lemongrass, 3 drops geranium, 2 drops rosemary.
Mulled - 4 drops cinnamon, 4 drops clove.
Take Me Away - 3 drops lavender, 3 drops mandarin, 2 drops ylang ylang.
Zing - 4 drops peppermint, 4 drops spearmint.
Blue - 4 drops lavender, 4 drops fir.
Alluring - 4 drops sandalwood, 4 drops patchouli, 2 drops neroli, 1 drop jasmine absolute.
Romance - 3 drops ylang ylang, 3 drops sandalwood, 2 drops sweet orange.
Citrus Zinger - 5 drops bergamot, 2 drops lime, 2 drops orange, 1 drop rosewood.
Meditate - 4 drops patchouli, 4 drops frankincense.
Night Out - 6 drops jasmine absolute, 2 drops ylang ylang, 2 drops patchouli.
Happy - 3 drops bergamot, 3 drops jasmine absolute, 2 drops rosemary.
Up - 4 drops basil, 4 drops lime.
Woo-Hoo - 4 drops ylang ylang, 3 drops clary sage, 2 drops lemon.
Cool - 4 drops spearmint, 2 drops peppermint, 2 drops lavender.
Senses - 3 drops jasmine absolute, 2 drops ylang ylang, 2 drops black pepper, 2 drops mandarin.
Pure - 5 drops cinnamon, 3 drops spearmint.
Mental - 3 drops bergamot, 3 drops basil, 2 drops lemon, 2 drops grapefruit.
Moody - 4 drops sandalwood, 2 drops clove, 2 drops jasmine absolute.
Closed - 3 drops ylang ylang, 3 drops patchouli, 2 drops frankincense.
Clarity - 5 drops sweet orange, 3 drops cedarwood.
Vigor - 3 drops sandalwood, 3 drops black pepper, 3 drops lemon.
Vital - 3 drops rosemary, 3 drops basil, 2 drops peppermint.
Lost - 4 drops rosemary, 4 drops spearmint.
Stir - 4 drops peppermint, 4 drops eucalyptus.
Please - 4 drops lavender, 4 drops rosewood.
Celestial - 4 drops sandalwood, 4 drops palmarosa.
Replenish - 4 drops geranium, 3 drops lavender.
Radiant - 5 drops sweet orange, 3 drops lemongrass.
Twist - 4 drops bergamot, 4 drops tangerine.
Ease - 4 drops lavender, 3 drops petigrain, 1 drop frankincense.
Pressure - 4 drops lemon, 2 drops lavender, 2 drops ylang ylang.
Quirk - 5 drops pink grapefruit, 3 drops petitgrain.
Healer - 4 drops geranium, 4 drops lavender, 2 drops frankincense.
Crazy - 6 drops sweet orange, 6 drops grapefruit, 5 drops tangerine, 5 drops mandarin, 2 drops bergamot, 1 drop lemon, 1 drop lime, 1 drop litsea cubeba, 1 drop ginger, 1 drop lemongrass.
Common Cold - 3 drops lemon, 2 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops lavender.
Timeless - 4 drops frankincense, 4 drops lavender.
Clean Air - 4 drops eucalyptus, 3 drops lemon, 2 drops thyme.
Yardly - 4 drops lavender, 4 drops ylang ylang.
Bruised - 2 drops lavender, 2 drops geranium, 2 drops helichrysum, 2 drops thyme.
Brain Drain - 5 drops lemon, 3 drops lavender.
Sparkle - 6 drops neroli, 2 drops peppermint.
Good Night! - 4 drops lavender, 4 drops chamomile.
Insight - 4 drops bergamot, 4 drops lime.
Tired Feet - 4 drops lemon, 3 drops lavender, 2 drops rosemary.
Peace, Man - 4 drops patchouli, 4 drops rosemary.
Jet Lag - 4 drops lavender, 2 drops geranium, 2 drops lemon.
Tranquil - 4 drops lavender, 4 drops tangerine.
Breathe Again - 4 drops lavender, 2 drops frankincense, 1 drop pine, 1 drop eucalyptus.
My-oh-My - 4 drops bergamot, 4 drops sweet orange, 2 drops ylang ylang, 1 drop peppermint.
Amber - 4 drops fennel, 4 drops cinnamon.
Before Bed - 4 drops lavender, 3 drops ylang ylang, 3 drops grapefruit.
Energize - 3 drops peppermint, 3 drops lemon, 2 drops rosemary.
Sandy - 4 drops patchouli, 2 drops geranium, 2 drops ylang ylang, 1 drop cinnamon.
Crunchy - 4 drops ginger, 4 drops patchouli.
Concentration - 4 drops lavender, 3 drops lemon, 2 drops peppermint, 2 drops spearmint.
Hed Coad - 3 drops lavender, 3 drops rosemary, 2 drops eucalyptus.
Desert Jewel - 6 drops rosewood, 3 drops frankincense, 1 drop ylang ylang.
Romantic - 4 drops ylang ylang, 4 drops jasmine absolute.
Citrus Sage - 5 drops lemon grass, 2 drops bergamot, 2 drops.
Silk - 4 drops geranium (or rose), 4 drops rosemary.
Tree Hugger - 3 drops pine, 2 drops sage, 2 drops rosemary, 1 drop eucalyptus.
Passion - 5 drops ylang ylang, 3 drops nutmeg.
Loosen - 3 drops lavender, 3 drops rosemary, 2 drops grapefruit.
Pink - 4 drops geranium, 4 drops palmarosa.
Witchy - 2 drops sandalwood, 2 drops frankincense, 2 drops myrrh, 2 drops patchouli, 1 drop cinnamon, 1 drop clove.
Balance - 3 drops bergamot, 3 drops lavender, 2 drops geranium.
Lift - 5 drops geranium, 2 drops bergamot, 1 drop neroli.
Heaven - 3 drops palmarosa, 2 drops nutmeg, 1 drop spruce, 1 drop vetiver, 1 drop ylang ylang.
At Ease - 3 drops lavender, 3 drops petitgrain, 3 drops bergamot.
Tame - 3 drops lavender, 2 drops marjoram, 2 drops clary sage, 1 drop basil.
Pillow - 6 drops lavender, 2 drops marjoram, 1 clary sage.
Sacred - 4 drops frankincense, 4 drops myrrh.
Blues - 2 drops clary sage, 2 drops ylang ylang, 1 drop geranium, 1 drop basil, 1 drop sandalwood.
Relax - 4 drops lavender, 4 drops rosemary.
Incense - 2 drops sandalwood, 2 drops vanilla absolute, 2 drops patchouli, 2 drops geranium, 2 drops frankincense, 2 drops ylang ylang, 1 drop jasmine absolute, 1 drop neroli, 1 drop juniper, 1 drop cedarwood.
Tribe - 3 drops rosemary, 2 drops cedarwood, 1 drop chamomile, 1 drop geranium, 1 drop rose, 1 drop lavender, 1 drop sandalwood, 1 drop frankincense, 1 drop neroli, 1 drop jasmine absolute.
Delight - 4 drops white grapefruit, 2 drops bergamot, 1 drop clove, 1 drop geranium, 1 drop sandalwood, 1 drop vanilla absolute.
Citrus Delight - 3 drops white grapefruit, 2 drops lemon, 1 drop lime, 1 drop sweet orange, 1 drop tangerine.
Lavender Fields - 3 drops lavender, 2 drops bergamot, 2 drops sandalwood, 1 drop geranium.
Exotic Rose - 5 drops geranium, 3 drops sandalwood, 2 drops ylang ylang.
Tension Relief - 3 drops clary sage, 3 drops rosemary, 2 drops clove.
White Roses - 3 drops geranium, 3 drops patchouli, 3 drops bergamot.
Lemon Chiffon - 5 drops lemon, 3 drops rosemary.
Floral - 5 drops rosewood, 4 drops palmarosa, 3 drops ylang ylang, 2 drops geranium, 1 drop patch, 1 drop frankincense.
Mood - 3 drops sweet orange, 3 drops clary sage, 2 drops ylang ylang.
Therapy - 3 drops lavender, 3 drops tea tree, 2 drops roman chamomile.
Roses - 4 drops geranium, 2 drops rosewood, 2 drops palmarosa.
Peppermint Zest - 3 drops peppermint, 3 drops spearmint, 2 drops rosemary.
Dark - 4 drops sandalwood, 2 drops geranium, 2 drops patchouli.
Ooooh-La-La-Lavender - 3 drops lavender, 2 drops sweet orange, 1 drop geranium, 1 drop cedarwood, 1 drop marjoram, 1 drop frankincense.
Wood Rose - 3 drops geranium, 2 drops cedarwood, 2 drops sandalwood, 1 drop myrrh, 1 drop patchouli.
Breathe - 3 drops lavender, 3 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops peppermint.
Dark Eyes - 5 drops patchouli, 1 drop geranium, 1 drop ylang ylang, 1 drop cinnamon.
Light - 3 drops juniper, 3 drops pink grapefruit, 1 drop sweet orange, 1 drop fennel.
Swan - 5 drops geranium, 3 drops sandalwood.
Northwest Comfort - 3 drops peppermint, 3 drops pine, 2 drops clary sage.
Dark Rose - 4 drops patchouli, 3 drops geranium, 1 drop rose.
Restore - 4 drops mint, 3 drops thyme, 1 drop lavender.
Ocean - 4 drops rosemary, 2 drops lavender, 2 drops spearmint, 2 drops lemongrass.
Calm - 4 drops geranium, 4 drops lavender.
Voluptuous - 4 drops ylang ylang, 2 drops sandalwood, 2 drops clove.
Nice - 3 drops lemongrass, 3 drops ylang ylang, 2 drops lavender.
Spice - 3 drops cinnamon, 3 drops clove, 2 drops rosemary.
Watery - 3 drops cedarwood, 3 drops lemongrass, 2 drops rosemary.
Stress-less - 3 drops lavender, 3 drops roman chamomile, 2 drops clary sage.
To Cry For - 4 drops clary sage, 4 drops lemongrass.
Meadows - 3 drops bergamot, 3 drops peppermint, 2 drops tangerine.
Tense-less - 3 drops tea tree, 3 drops peppermint, 2 drops eucalyptus.
Sombre - 4 drops bergamot, 2 drops neroli, 1 drop jasmine, 1 drop spikenard.
Christmas Celebration - 3 drops cinnamon, 2 drops sweet orange, 1 drop clove, 1 drop pine, 1 drop patchouli.
Kick Back - 3 drops marjoram, 3 drops lemon, 2 drops roman chamomile.
Inhale - 3 drops eucalyptus, 3 drops peppermint, 2 drops lemongrass.
Smile - 4 drops grapefruit, 2 drops rosemary, 1 drop palmarosa.
Head-No-Ache - 3 drops lavender, 3 drops marjoram, 2 drops peppermint.
:-) - 4 drops lemon, 2 drops neroli, 1 drop lavender.
Wake Up - 3 drops lemongrass, 3 drops jasmine absolute, 2 drops rosemary.
Soft - 3 drops clary sage, 3 drops lemon, 2 drops lavender.
Entice - 3 drops jasmine absolute, 2 drops sandalwood, 1 drop ylang ylang, 1 drop patchouli, 1 drop sweet orange.
Unwind - 3 drops lavender, 3 drops geranium, 2 drops palmarosa.
Indian Summer - 3 drops geranium, 2 drops grapefruit, 2 drops rosewood, 2 drops vanilla, 1 drop rose, 1 drop nutmeg, 1 drop sandalwood.
Holiday Spice - 3 drops sweet orange, 2 drops cinnamon, 1 drop nutmeg, 1 drop clove, 1 drop frankincense.
Stars - 4 drops lavender, 4 drops roman chamomile.
Heal - 2 drops lemon, 2 drops tea tree, 1 drop myrrh, 1 drop rosemary, 1 drop peppermint, 1 drop carrot seed.
Gramma - 4 drops lime, 3 drops lavender, 1 drop lemongrass.
Cleanse - 3 drops bergamot, 3 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops lemongrass.
Rain - 5 drops bergamot, 3 drops sandalwood.
Earthy - 3 drops patchouli, 3 drops lavender, 2 drops geranium.
Antique - 3 drops rosewood, 3 drops palmarosa, 3 drops sandalwood.
Intrigue - 2 drops patchouli, 2 drops cedarwood, 2 drops clary sage, 1 drop geranium, 1 drop rose.
Thrill Me - 4 drops patchouli, 2 drops ylang ylang, 2 drops lemon.
Jade - 3 drops cedarwood, 2 drops cinnamon, 1 drop eucalyptus, 1 drop patchouli, 1 drop thyme.
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RAIN AND OCEAN SCENTS
Rain - 5 drops bergamot, 3 drops sandalwood.
Ocean Breeze - 3 drops lavender, 2 drops rosemary, 2 drops bergamot, 1 drop eucalyptus.
Ocean - 4 drops rosemary, 2 drops lavender, 2 drops spearmint, 2 drops lemongrass.
http://www.cierracandles.com/Ocean-Fragrance-Oil.html
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=26206
Here is one called Freshwater that I really like:
4 Bergamot, 2 Eucalyptuses, 1 Lavender, 12 Lemon
2 parts Ylang Ylang to 1 part Bergamot will give you a nice fresh water scent. Adding Sea Salt or Seaweed as an additive may round it out for you.
Thanks for your question. The following is my recipe for a beach scent or ocean scent:
Ocean Waves
- Geranium essential oil
- Ylang Ylang essential oil
- Cedarwood essential oil
- Rose essential oil (made into a "rose oil water" by adding 1 litre of pure filtered rain water to 1 drop of essential oil)
Use equal parts of the essential oils above, and mixed with small amount of your "rose oil water." It is beautifully resfreshing, and although contains floral notes, the cedarwood balances the blend beautifully to create the "fresh" scent.
Another blend you may like, which is also refreshing is:
A Walk in the Forest
- Pine essential oil
- Hyssop essential oil
- Eucalyptus radiata essential oil
- Cypress essential oil
http://www.essential-oil-goddess.com/ocean-scent-or-beach-scent.html
http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/fragrance-oils/search/rain-ocean-scents.aspx
http://www.camdengrey.com/essential-oils/sea-fresh-fragrance.html
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Allspice Berry - The oil has a warm, spicy-sweet aroma. It is used in spicy or masculine scents. It combines well with orange, ginger, patchouli and all of the spice oils including cinnamon, cassia and clove. Aromatherapy benefits: warming, cheering, comforting, nurturing.
Amyris - Amyris is also known as West Indian sandalwood, although unrelated to the true Indian sandalwood. It has a woody, slightly sweet, balsamic aroma, suggestive of sandalwood. Amyris is used as a fragrance fixative-it slows the evaporation and dissipation of the fragrance it is added to. It blends well with cedarwood, jasmine and rose scents. Aromatherapy benefits: strengthening, centering.
Camphor, White - White is the grade preferred in scenting detergents, soaps, disinfectants, deodorants, room sprays and other household products. Aromatherapy benefits: clarifying, energizing, purifying.
Cardamom Seed - The oil has a spicy, camphor-like aroma with floral undertones. It imparts a warm note to masculine scents and floral perfumes. It blends well with bergamot, frankincense, ylang ylang, cedarwood and coriander. Aromatherapy benefits: warming, comforting, alluring.
Carrot Seed - This oil is distilled from the seed of the common carrot. Its aroma is dry-woody, somewhat sweet and earthy. In perfumery, carrot seed oil is appreciated for the interesting fatty-woody note it lends to Oriental, fantasy, and nature-type perfumes. It is an excellent addition to skin care oils. Aromatherapy benefits: replenishing, nourishing, restoring.
Cassia Bark - Cassia, or Chinese cinnamon, is the spice sold as cinnamon in the United States. Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) is considered the true cinnamon in most of the rest of the world. The two are similar in taste, though Ceylon cinnamon has a sweeter, more delicate flavor. The oils of both contain cinnamic aldehyde as the major component, with cassia having the larger amount. Caution: Cassia oil is very irritating to the skin and should be handled with care. Aromatherapy benefits: comforting, energizing, warming.
Cedar, Atlas - The Atlas cedar grows in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco and Algeria. The aroma of Atlas cedar is woody, oily and slightly animal-like. The tree is closely related to the famous centuries-old biblical cedars of Lebanon now protected from further destruction by law. Atlas cedar is used for its aroma and fixative powers in soaps and perfumes. It blends well with woody, floral fragrances. Aromatherapy benefits: stabilizing, centering, strengthening.
Cedarwood, Red - Red cedarwood essential oil actually comes from a type of juniper known as Juniperus virginiana, whose common name is eastern red cedar. The balsamic-woody aroma of cedarwood oil evokes a feeling of inner strength and centeredness. It is quite useful in times of emotional stress and anxiety to overcome feelings of powerlessness.
Chamomile, German - The oil of German chamomile is also known as blue chamomile. The color of the oil is deep blue, turning green then brown with age and exposure to light. The odor is sweet, tobacco-like and fruity, apple-like. It adds a warm, long-lasting, rich undertone in perfumes. Chamomile is a mild, soothing oil and is popular in massage blends and other herbal preparations. Aromatherapy benefits: calming, relaxing, soothing. Buy now
Chamomile, Roman - Roman chamomile contains only trace amounts of the intense blue component azulene, which gives German chamomile its color. This oil is commonly used in perfumery. It blends well with bergamot, jasmine, neroli and clary sage, lending a warm, fresh note when added in small quantities. The aroma is not long-lasting like that of the German chamomile but it is a mild, soothing oil. Aromatherapy benefits: relaxing, calming.
Chamomile, Wild - Wild or Moroccan chamomile is related to Roman chamomile. While the fragrance of these two are somewhat similar, wild chamomile is distinct enough to have earned its own place in perfumery. Wild chamomile has a fresh, herbal note and a rich, balsamic, sweet undertone which is very long-lasting. It blends well with woody fragrances like cypress, as well as citrus oils and musk scents like angelica. Aromatherapy benefits: soothing, nurturing. Buy now
Cinnamon Bark - Also known as Ceylon cinnamon, this is the true cinnamon of world commerce. Its aroma is similar to cassia, or Chinese cinnamon. The aroma of Ceylon cinnamon is preferred to cassia for perfume where it gives a warm, floral-enhancing effect. Cinnamon oil blends well with oriental-woody notes and is often combined with frankincense. It is a skin irritant and should be handled with care. Aromatherapy benefits: comforting, warming. Buy now
Coriander Seed - Coriander oil has a delightful fragrance: spicy, aromatic, pleasantly sweet, not unlike bergamot orange. It blends well with clary sage, bergamot, cinnamon bark, jasmine and frankincense for use in spicy, masculine perfumes or light, floral colognes. Aromatherapy benefits: nurturing, supportive.
Fennel, Sweet - Sweet fennel oil has a very sweet, earthy, anise-like aroma due to its primary constituent, anethole. Sweet fennel usually contains more anethole than bitter fennel oil. Aromatherapy benefits: nurturing, supportive, restorative.
Hyssop - Historically, hyssop herb was regarded as a sacred plant and was used as a strewing herb and incense to purify holy places. The scent of the oil is reminiscent of the herb; spicy, sweet, woody and strong. It blends well with clove, lavender, rosemary, myrtle, sage, clary sage and citrus oils. Aromatherapy benefits: refreshing, purifying.
Lavandin - Lavandin is a hybrid plant, the result of a natural cross-pollination of true lavender and spike lavender. The oil has a woody, spicy-green, camphor aroma. It is used in herbaceous colognes and blends well with numerous other oils including cypress, geranium, citronella, clove, cinnamon leaf, pine, thyme and patchouli. The scent is not very tenacious and requires the addition of a fixative when it needs to last more than a few hours. Aromatherapy benefits: balancing, clarifying, purifying.
Lavender - Lavender oil is used in baths, room sprays, toilet waters, perfumes, colognes, massage oils, sachets, salves, skin lotions and oils. It has a sweet, balsamic, floral aroma which combines well with many oils including citrus, clove, patchouli, rosemary, clary sage and pine. Aromatherapy benefits: balancing, soothing, normalizing, calming, relaxing, healing.
Lavender Spike - The oil from the flowering plant has a fresh, eucalyptus-like aroma, somewhat like a combination of eucalyptus and lavender. It is used to scent room sprays, deodorants, soaps, disinfectants and insect repellents. It blends well with rosemary, lavandin, eucalyptus, lavender, rosewood, petitgrain and pine oils. Aromatherapy benefits: purifying.
Lime - Two types of lime oil are commonly sold: distilled and cold-pressed. Distilled oil is pale yellow or clear in color with a perfumey-fruity, limeade aroma. Pressed oil, which we offer, is yellowish to green in color, with a rich, fresh, lime peel aroma. While pressed lime oil is produced in smaller quantities and is more expensive than distilled lime oil, it is preferred in aromatherapy. Lime oil applied to the skin, may, in the presence of sunlight, cause a skin reaction. Aromatherapy benefits: refreshing, cheering.
Marjoram, Wild - Wild marjoram oil is not a variety of marjoram but is actually distilled from a species of wild thyme which grows in Spain. The oil has a strong, sweet-spicy, eucalyptus fragrance and is used in small amounts in massage oils for its invigorating effect. Aromatherapy benefits: purifying, clarifying.
Myrtle - Myrtle is an evergreen shrub that grows wild throughout the Mediterranean. The oil has a distinct, spicy, camphor-like aroma. The better oils exhibit a sweeter, fresher note. Myrtle oil is used to add a spicy, herbal component to outdoors and natural-type colognes. It blends well with bergamot, lavandin, lavender, rosemary, clary sage and lime oils. Aromatherapy benefits: clarifying, cleansing.
Orange, Mandarin - Although the botanical differences between mandarin and tangerine are slight, the oils expressed from each differ in aroma and are not considered interchangeable in aromatherapy. The floral, neroli-like undertones of mandarin are evocative and sensual. Mandarin is used in combination with other citrus oils in colognes and fantasy-type perfumes. (See Tangerine.) Aromatherapy benefits: uplifting, cheering, sensual.
Oregano - Oregano has a strong, herbaceous, green-camphoraceous, medicinal top note. The middle note is spicy, medicinal. The dry out is sweet-phenolic woody, bitter-sweet. Oregano essential oil is invigorating, purifying and uplifting.
Patchouli - Used in countless perfumes and fragrances, patchouli is noted for its long-lasting fragrance and fixative ability. It borders on the exotic and even the name patchouli evokes images of heady aromas, dark, rich colors, candlelight, incense and intrigue. The aroma is very intense; it can be described as earthy, rich, sweet, balsamic, woody and spicy. Patchouli oil is one of the few essential oils that improve with age. Aromatherapy benefits: romantic, soothing, sensual.
Peru Balsam - Peru balsam is collected from wild trees along the "Balsam Coast" of El Salvador. Peru balsam oil has a very sweet, balsamic, rich, vanilla-like aroma. It has outstanding staying power and is one of the best fixatives. It blends well with spicy, floral, Oriental and balsamic scents. Aromatherapy benefits: anchoring, strengthening.
Sandalwood - Sandalwood oil has a sweet-woody, warm, balsamic aroma that improves with age. The essential oil blends wonderfully with most oils, especially rose, lavender, neroli and bergamot. Sandalwood oil is also an excellent cleansing, astringent addition to massage and facial oils, bath oils, aftershaves, lotions and creams. Aromatherapy benefits: relaxing, centering, sensual.
Spruce - Several species of evergreen conifer trees are used to produce this pleasant, balsamic, sweet, evergreen-scented essential oil. The oil is used as a fragrance for household products by itself or with other pine needle oils to produce a fresh pine scent. Applications include air fresheners, room sprays, disinfectants, detergents and soaps. It blends well with cedarwood, galbanum, rosemary and all pine needle oils. Aromatherapy benefits: clarifying, vitalizing.
Thyme, Red - Red thyme oil is the natural essential oil produced from wild-growing thyme plants. It has an intense, sweet, herbal, spicy-medicinal aroma. Both red and white thyme are used to scent soaps, colognes and aftershaves. Caution: Thyme oil can be irritating to the skin and should be used cautiously. Aromatherapy benefits: cleansing, purifying, energizing.
Thyme, White - White thyme starts out as red thyme oil that has been further refined and redistilled to remove the constituents that produce the red color. The aroma and action of white thyme oil are a bit milder than that of red thyme. Both are used to scent soaps, colognes and aftershaves. Caution: Thyme oil can be irritating to the skin and should be used cautiously. Aromatherapy benefits: cleansing, purifying, energizing.
Vanilla -
The aroma is lingering sweet balsamic. Aromatherapy benefits:
calming, comforting, balancing.
