Scents carry with them a wave of memories and associations. Maybe a classic department store perfume reminds you of your grandmother or the squeaky clean scent of bar soap reminds you of your mother. Our essential oil perfume opens up options for personal scents you’ll be remembered for, without scary ingredients. Plus, this DIY perfume is easy enough to make, tweak, and remake for years to come.
First, let’s dive into a couple essentials that you should know, like the “notes” of the essential oil blends that make up your perfume. Typically, you’ll smell the quick-evaporating top notes first, followed a moment later by the middle notes—the heart of the perfume. Finally, you’ll catch the base notes, which complement the top and middle notes.
When selecting botanicals for your perfume, start with the base note, soften with a middle note, and finish with a top note that makes a positive first impression.
1. Combine 10–15 drops each of your selected oils in the empty bottle until your essential oil blend is balanced.
2. Once you’re happy with the blend, fill the rest of the bottle with V-6.
3. Put the roller fitment and cap on.
4. Print custom labels.
5. Wrap label around the bottle and apply transparent tape.
5. Roll on to your neck, wrists, or anywhere you apply perfume.
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I thought we couldn't use a YL label on our DIY? Just checking, I want to be compliant!
As long as you aren't selling your DIY item, you can put the oils on there.
Can't wait to make mine. I have been looking for perfume DIY . Thanks young Living 😊
Still learning, I'm collecting more oils but really excited about trying some for perfumes, want to learn more about the product
Thank you. I've been wanting to develop my own scents for a long time. I've discovered that as I age, the perfumes that I loved don't smell as nice on me. Looking forward to exploring!
Patchouli, clove, ylang-ylang and tangerine. I think patchwork is a good name.
Is there something else other a vegetable oil to use as the carrier? I like to put the scent behind my ears or the back of my neck, but don't like to see my hair get greasy.
I use Sweet Almond Oil :)
V6 is very light and absorptive.
I use grapeseed oil
I use avacado oil
Hi Kelly, Other carrier oils can be used with this DIY recipe. We suggest reviewing our post for other options that may better suit your preference. Thanks for stopping by with your question!
Thank you for this post. 🙂 I have been wanting to make my own perfume for a long time but wasn't sure which scents,oils, to put together. I would love some examples for a men's cologne. 💗
YL already has some great blends and singles that smell good on men - Abundance, Shutran, Idaho Blue Spruce, etc...
How do I know what would be considered a top note, middle note, or bottom note?
Hey Gloria, thanks for stopping by! We suggest looking up essential oils online and simple searches will allow you to find information on specific essential oil notes. Hope this helps!
I am getting ready to host a make & take party for my friends & wish I had all these oils! <3 I'm so excited!
Frankincense, Ylang-Ylang, and maybe Jade Lemon! I can't wait to try this. What I great idea! To get one more yuck product out of our house.