{"id":20598,"date":"2018-10-10T08:56:10","date_gmt":"2018-10-10T14:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/?p=20598"},"modified":"2022-07-27T11:23:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T17:23:00","slug":"diy-mens-cologne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/diy-mens-cologne\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY men\u2019s cologne"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some men live to conquer Mount Everest and wrestle polar bears, and some would rather roll down hills and make balloon animals with the kids. Whatever your day job or hobbies, this DIY men\u2019s cologne will help you find the fragrance that captures the best version of yourself<\/strong><\/span>, whether that be Indiana Jones or James Bond.<\/p>\n

Making cologne from essential oils doesn\u2019t take an ancient discovery or a complicated heist. All you need is your favorite manly oils and a few basic supplies, listed below.<\/p>\n

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Before you get started, let\u2019s take a look at the notes that make up a cologne.<\/span><\/p>\n

Top notes<\/span><\/strong> qui<\/span>ckly evaporate as they make initial impressions and are usually the first things you smell.<\/p>\n

Examples: Lime oil<\/a>, Bergamot oil<\/a>, Juniper oil<\/a><\/p>\n

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Middle notes<\/span><\/strong> follow quickly after the top notes, tend to be mellow, and create the core of the scent.<\/p>\n

Examples: Valor essential oil blend<\/a>, Pine oil<\/a>, Cypress oil<\/a>, Stress Away essential oil blend<\/a><\/p>\n

Base notes <\/span><\/strong>are the lingering scents that ground and complement the other notes and are what you smell at the end of the day.<\/p>\n

Examples: Cedarwood oil<\/a>, Sacred Sandalwood oil<\/a>, Patchouli oil<\/a><\/p>\n

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Supplies:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n