We just wrapped up a very fun, informative essential oil class on how to create breath and perfume sprays using essential oils. We felt like chemists making our different concoctions for their therapeutic and just pleasurable benefits.
Perfume making all starts with the classification of notes. Oils from each of the classifications of notes are blended for the best desired perfume. Base notes consist of large molecules that evaporate slowly. The scent of these oils are rich and they are not usually perceived until about 30 minutes after it is applied. Some of these can extend the scent of the perfume to over 24 hours. Middle notes are often referred to as the body of the perfume. They are usually more mellow and bind the tops notes with the base notes to round out the perfume. These oils usually appear between 2 - 60 minutes after the application. The top notes contain small/light molecules that evaporate quickly. They are the first scents to be perceived. The citrus oils fall into this category.
Here are a few DIY "how to" links that we referred to in the class that will give some helpful hints and recipes on getting started on this super simple, fun process!! Once you experiment with some recipes, you will be ready to create your very own unique combinations. Don't forget to give your trade secret breath sprays and perfumes/colognes a great name!
A few DIY recipe links for Perfume Making:
DIY Essential Cologne
15 Tantalizing Perfume Recipes
Make Perfume
If you are wondering why anyone would go to the effort to make perfumes and colognes, it is more than just a fun hobby or creating a unique scent. Commercial perfumes are known to have toxic chemicals. Here are a few links about toxic chemicals in perfumes and colognes:
What's In Your Perfume or Cologne?
Is Your Perfume Toxic?
21 Most Common Chemicals in 31 Fragrance Products
Toxic Perfume Chemicals
Scent of Danger
Hidden Chemicals in Perfume and Cologne
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