Ever since I started making bath and beauty products, I have been wanting to learn essential oil blending so that I can design my very own signature scent. I love unscented soaps and lotions. But, I also love a great smelling bar of soap.
Prior to making skincare products, I never gave much thought to the process of a perfume’s aroma. I smelled it, loved the smell, and I bought the perfume. That was it.
Essential oils have a therapeutic value because of their properties. They are not synthetic created in a lab like fragrance oils. But are natural extracted from natural plants. They are also used in aromatherapy to heal the body, relax and soothe the mind.
To create my signature blend, I am starting out experimenting with Eucalyptus, Geranium, and Patchouli essential oils for my oil blend. And then Lavender, Geranium, and Patchouli essential oils.
Just like in a recipe where there is a mixture of ingredients, in essential oil blending there is a mixture of scents. These blending of the scents are characterized by their notes. This combination determines how long an aroma will last. Depending on which essential oil is used, it falls into one of three categories or components.
The three components are top note, middle note, and base note:
Top Note: Essential oils in this category evaporates fast. This is the first scent that will be noticed. This note is described as the first impression of a perfume. These are some of the essential oils considered to be top notes: bergamot, Eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, peppermint.
Middle Note: Once the top note starts to fade away this layer will make its appearance. These are some of the essential oils considered to be middle notes: Geranium, clove, lavender, palmarosa, rosemary, tea tree.
Base Note: The base note is what you smell once the top note and middle note fades away. These notes lasts the longest. These are some of the essential oils considered to be base notes: frankincense, patchouli, peppermint, sandalwood.
I will be experimenting with different combination of blends to find my signature scent. But for starters, I will begin with a simple blend of 30% top note, 50% middle note, and 20% base note.
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