{"id":13516,"date":"2017-01-19T11:58:31","date_gmt":"2017-01-19T18:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/?p=13516"},"modified":"2022-07-08T09:43:23","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T15:43:23","slug":"diy-perfume-with-essential-oils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/diy-perfume-with-essential-oils\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Perfume with Essential Oils"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u2019ll be remembered for<\/strong><\/span>, without scary ingredients. Plus, this DIY perfume is easy enough to make, tweak, and remake for years to come.<\/p>\n

First, let\u2019s dive into a couple essentials that you should know, like the \u201cnotes\u201d of the essential oil blends<\/strong><\/span> that make up your perfume. Typically, you\u2019ll smell the quick-evaporating top notes first, followed a moment later by the middle notes\u2014the heart of the perfume. Finally, you\u2019ll catch the base notes, which complement the top and middle notes.<\/span><\/p>\n

When selecting botanicals for your perfume, start with the base note, soften<\/span> with a middle note, and finish with a top note that makes a positive first impression.<\/p>\n

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Base note essential oils:<\/span><\/h1>\n

\"Patchouli<\/a>\"Myrrh<\/a>\"Frankincense<\/a>\"Cedarwood<\/a>\"Cedarwood<\/a><\/p>\n

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Middle note essential oils:<\/span><\/h1>\n

\"Ylang<\/a>\"Geranium\"<\/a>\"Jasmine<\/a>\"Rose<\/a>\"Neroli<\/a><\/p>\n

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Top note essential oils:<\/span><\/h1>\n

\"lime<\/a>\"Tangerine<\/a>\"Young<\/a>\"Bergamot<\/a>\"orange<\/a>\"Basil<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Lavender<\/a>\"thyme<\/a>\"Jade<\/a>\"Cinnamon<\/a>\"Coriander<\/a><\/p>\n

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Supplies:<\/span>
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