Antonio Mcgowan
Making your own perfume is a great way to create a unique scent that reflects your personality. You can use essential oils to make a fragrance that's natural and individual to you. The amount of oil you'll need depends on the recipe you're following, but it's usually around 20-25 drops in total. You can use a single oil or a combination of three to create a more complex scent.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of drops of essential/fragrance oil | 20-25 |
| Number of drops of top note essential oil | 6 |
| Number of drops of middle note essential oil | 10 |
| Number of drops of base essential oil | 4 |
| Number of drops of carrier oil | 80 |
What You'll Learn
The number of drops of essential oil to add
If you're using a rollerball bottle, you'll also need to add 80 drops of carrier oil. In total, you'll be adding approximately 25 drops of essential oil.
Soy Candle Fragrance: The Perfect Ratio for a 4-oz Candle
You may want to see also
The number of different essential oils to use
The number of different essential oils you use to make perfume is up to you. You can use just one, or combine several to create a more complex scent.
If you want to use just one essential oil, you can add around 20 drops to your rollerball bottle. However, using a combination of essential oils will give your perfume more depth.
One recipe suggests using three essential oils: a top note, a middle note, and a base note. For this, you would add 6 drops of your top note oil, 10 drops of your middle note oil, and 4 drops of your base note oil. You should use a separate pipette for each oil and shake the bottle well after adding the oils.
Another recipe recommends adding approximately 25 drops of essential oil in total. You can use a pipette to add the oil to your rollerball bottle.
Do EO Diffusers Emit Oils or Fragrance?
You may want to see also
The dilution ratio
When adding the essential oils, it is important to use a separate pipette for each oil to avoid cross-contamination. After adding the oils, replace the lid on the bottle and shake well. You can also add approximately 80 drops of carrier oil to the rollerball bottle to help the scent last longer.
Fuel Fragrance: Does It Work?
You may want to see also
The type of oil to use
If you want to use a single essential oil, you can use 20 drops of lavender oil, for example. If you want to use a combination of three essential oils, you can use 6 drops of a top note, 10 drops of a middle note, and 4 drops of a base note.
You can also add approximately 25 drops of essential oil to your perfume, or 80 drops of carrier oil to a rollerball bottle.
The Alluring World of Designer Fragrances
You may want to see also
The type of container to use
The type of container you use for your DIY perfume depends on how much fragrance oil you want to add. If you're using a rollerball bottle, you can add 80 drops of carrier oil, followed by 6 drops of a top note, 10 drops of a middle note, and 4 drops of a base note. You can also add approximately 25 drops of essential/fragrance oil to your rollerball bottle. If you're using a regular bottle, you can add 6 drops of your top note, 10 drops of your middle note, and 4 drops of your base note. You can use a single essential oil, but combining multiple oils will give your perfume more depth.
Yankee Candle Fragrance Spheres: Are They Toxic?
You may want to see also
Frequently asked questions
You can add approximately 25 drops of fragrance oil to your perfume.
Yes, you can use just one fragrance oil, but your perfume may lack a little "depth" that a combination of fragrance oils provides.
You can use three fragrance oils: a top note, a middle note, and a base note.
You can add 6 drops of a top note, 10 drops of a middle note, and 4 drops of a base note.
