Perfumes with Essential Oils: How to Make Them 100% Natural

If you want a perfume without alcohol, preservatives, or synthetic chemicals, the most natural option is to create a perfume with essential oils. They're safe, therapeutic, and very personal.

Here's how to make your first natural perfume, step by step.

What you'll need

Essential oils (lavender, sandalwood, orange, etc.)

Carrier oil (jojoba, almond, fractionated coconut, etc.)

Glass bottle with dropper or roll-on

Pipette or dropper

Notebook for writing down formulas

Basic ratio

20% essential oils

80% carrier oil

(For milder perfumes, use 10% essence – 90% base)

Example: relaxing perfume

5 drops of lavender

3 drops of mandarin

2 drops of sandalwood

Fill with jojoba oil

Shake well and let sit for 48 hours before using.

Advantages

Does not dry out skin

Does not contain alcohol

Smells soft and elegant

Can be used as a perfume or body oil