Oil-Based Perfume Recipes: Simple Blends to Try at Home
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Creating your own oil-based perfumes is a beautiful way to connect with the unique character of essential oils — and a great alternative to alcohol-based perfumes, especially for those with sensitive skin. These blends are gentle, long-lasting, and easy to customise.
We recommend using Fractionated Coconut Oil (FC) as your base. It’s light, non-greasy, and doesn’t have a strong scent of its own — ideal for letting your chosen aroma shine through. Jojoba Oil is another great option, especially if you prefer something a bit more skin-nourishing.
All recipes below are designed for a 10ml roller bottle or perfume vial.
🌸 Recipe 1: Soft Floral Blend
Ingredients
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4 drops Neroli 5% in Jojoba
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4 drops Geranium Rose
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3 drops Orris Root 5% in FC
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2 drops Lavender
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10ml Carrier Oil (FC or Jojoba)
Vibe: Soft, powdery, and feminine with a romantic heart.
🍊 Recipe 2: Uplifting Citrus & Bloom
Ingredients
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8 drops Orange Sweet
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6 drops Ylang Ylang
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4 drops Bergamot (Bergapten Free)
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3 drops Orris Root 5% in FC
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10ml Carrier Oil (FC or Jojoba)
Vibe: Bright, cheerful, with a floral twist – great for daytime wear.
🌼 Recipe 3: Lush and Lively
Ingredients
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4 drops Grapefruit White
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4 drops Ylang Ylang
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4 drops Jasmine 5% in Jojoba
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2 drops Bergamot (Bergapten Free)
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10ml Carrier Oil (FC or Jojoba)
Vibe: Fresh and sweet, with a rich floral base – a bit flirty, a bit fun.
🌿 Recipe 4: Spicy & Grounding
Spicy and Woody Perfume Oil
Ingredients
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5 drops Sandalwood
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5 drops Cedarwood Atlas
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5 drops Cinnamon Leaf
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5 drops Patchouli Dark
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10ml Carrier Oil (FC or Jojoba)
Vibe: Earthy and warming — perfect for cooler months or when you’re after a more grounding scent.
🍋 Recipe 5: Bright & Balanced
Ingredients
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10 drops Lemon Distilled
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10 drops Lavender
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5 drops Bergamot (Bergapten Free)
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5 drops Ylang Ylang
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5 drops Sandalwood
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10ml Carrier Oil (FC or Jojoba)
Vibe: Clean, calming, and bright – this one's a bit of a crowd-pleaser.
🌺 Recipe 6: Tropical Dream
Ingredients
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4 drops Amyris
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4 drops Ylang Ylang (Grade 3)
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2 drops Frangipani 5% in FC
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2 drops Palmarosa
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1 drop Petitgrain Orange
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10ml Carrier Oil (FC or Jojoba)
Vibe: Exotic, soft, and summery – like golden hour in a tropical garden.
How to Blend:
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Add essential oils to a clean 10ml glass roller bottle or dropper bottle.
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Top up with carrier oil (Fractionated Coconut or Jojoba).
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Shake gently to combine.
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Let the perfume rest for at least a few hours (ideally overnight) so the scent can settle.
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Apply to pulse points – wrists, neck, or behind ears.
Final Tips
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Always patch test before using a new blend on your skin.
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Store your perfume in a cool, dark place to keep it fresh.
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Keep a wee notebook of what you like or don’t like – it helps heaps when you're experimenting.
Oil-based perfumes are subtle, intimate, and evolve beautifully over time. Give them a go – and don’t be afraid to tweak the recipes to suit your style. Kia pai tō rā!