Essential Oil Blending
Essential oils can be categorized into broad groups based on their aromas. An example categorical system is as follows:
Floral(i.e. Lavender, Neroli, Jasmine)
Woodsy(i.e. Pine, Cedar)Earthy(i.e. Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli)
Herbaceous(i.e. Marjoram, Rosemary, Basil)
Minty(i.e. Peppermint, Spearmint)
Medicinal/Camphorous(i.e. Eucalyptus, Cajuput, Tea Tree)
Spicy(i.e. Nutmeg, Clove, Cinnamon)
Oriental(i.e. Ginger, Patchouli)
Citrus(i.e. Orange, Lemon, Lime)
Oils in the same category generally blend well together. I hesitate specifying that particular categories blend well with other specific categories because it can limit your creativity and experimentation. Additionally, there are always exceptions. But to get you started, below are some categories that generally blend well together: Florals blend well with spicy, citrusy and woodsy oils. Woodsy oils generally blend well with all categories. Spicy and oriental oils blend well with florals, oriental and citrus oils. Be careful not to overpower the blend with the spicy or oriental oils.Minty oils blend well with citrus, woodsy, herbaceous and earthy oils.
Wanting to get creative and create your very own scent? Below find recipes of how to achieve excellent aromas using essential oils. What could be better than smell great and get all the benefits of aromatherapy! It's a win-win.
Recipe ingredients
Recipe directions
Blend all ingredients well and store in an airtight 1 ounce dark coloured glass container.
Let sit for two weeks, shaking the bottle 1-3 times daily (more often is better) to mix the oils.
After two weeks has passed, filter the cologne through a coffee filter and rebottle into a one ounce, fine mist sprayer bottle. This makes only a one ounce quantity so that you can try your cologne to see if you like it or want any changes to it before making a larger quantity.
In a double boiler, heat up and melt the beeswax along with the carrier oils, until melted
Once melted, remove from heat and add essential oils, stirring well until combined
Pour your mixture into the containers you have chosen for your solid perfume.
Ingredients
Directions
Blend all ingredients well and store in an airtight 1 ounce dark coloured glass container.
Let sit for two weeks, shaking the bottle 1-3 times daily (more often is better) to mix the oils.
After two weeks has passed, filter the cologne through a coffee filter and rebottle into a one ounce, fine mist sprayer bottle. This makes only a one ounce quantity so that you can try your cologne to see if you like it or want any changes to it before making a larger quantity.
In a double boiler, heat up and melt the beeswax along with the carrier oils, until melted
Once melted, remove from heat and add essential oils, stirring well until combined
Pour your mixture into the containers you have chosen for your solid perfume.