Recipes

 

Hello there and welcome to your DIY Perfume Making Kit!

This page is a resource created just for you, to help guide you through the creation of your own perfume blend using the tools and ingredients provided in your kit.

Our kits contain 2 ml each of the included phthalate-free fragrance oils or essential oils (don't worry, you're not missing any - the bottles are sometimes larger than 2 ml). Depending on the oil, you'll be able to get up to 40 drops from each fragrance oil.

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DIY Perfume Making Kit Directions (15 ml eau de toilette):

• Begin by taking all of your materials and ingredients out of the box.
• Protect your working surface so that the fragrance oils and perfumer's alcohol don't damage your table or countertop!
• Take a little fragrance trip! Smell each of the fragrance oils on their own to get acquainted.
• Find your recipe! Check out our recommended recipes below. If you'd like to get an idea of how fragrance notes will mingle, simply hold the scent strips together!
• When you're ready to create your blend, use the beaker (provided only in large and deluxe kits). If your kit doesn't contain a beaker, you can add your fragrance drops directly to your perfume bottle.
• Follow your recipe, adding the amount of drops called for. Take your time and remember, you can always add but you can't subtract fragrance drops.
• Using the funnel provided, add 15 ml of the Perfumer's Alcohol to your perfume bottle (you'll use half of the provided bottle of Perfumer's Alcohol). Pour slowly! This step can get messy. 
• Add your fragrance blend drops to your perfume bottle if you are working from a beaker. Close and gently shake.
• Label your perfume! Make sure to use a BALL POINT PEN if you are writing on the label. Let it dry for a few minutes before handling/applying to prevent smudges.

NOTE: Not all kits contain all available fragrance options. Find a recipe that features the fragrance oils in your kit, or make substitutions. Experiment and enjoy the art and craft of perfume making!

Notes on notes:

Top notes: pink grapefruit, neroli, bergamot, fresh linen

Heart notes: jasmine, orchid, neroli, musk, fresh linen, cherry blossom

Base notes: sandalwood, amber, white musk, vetiver

Blending Tips:

1. Build from the bottom

 

Start with your base notes first — woods, musks, vanillas. They’re the backbone of your scent and shape everything that comes next.

2: Follow the rule of 3

 

Choose…

• 1 hero note
• 1–2 supporting notes
• 1 grounding note
  Simple formulas are the most unforgettable.

3. Edit like fashion

If your blend feels “too much,” don’t panic — soften it with amber, sandalwood, or white musk to smooth the edges.

4. Write it down

Your future signature scent deserves a paper trail. Record every drop — magic is repeatable when it’s documented.

 

 

Recipe 1

Bergamot 12 drops 

Neroli 20 drops

Amber 3 drops

Sandalwood 5 drops

 

Recipe 2

Pink Grapefruit 8 drops

Bergamot 4 drops

White Musk 20 drops

Sandalwood 8 drops

 

Recipe 3

Bergamot 12 drops

Musk 2 drops

 

Vetiver 8 drops

 

Recipe 4 (fan favorite!)

Neroli 12 drops

Jasmine 20 drops

Sandalwood 2 drops

Amber 6 drops

 

Recipe 5

Jasmine 12 drops

Sandalwood 20 drops

Coconut 6 drops

Amber 2 drops

Vanilla 2 drops

At the above dilution (40 drops per 15 ml of perfumer's alcohol base), you are creating an eau de toilette spray. NOTE: as your blend settles, the alcohol aroma will dissipate. 

Once blended, allow your fragrance to rest for 24–48 hours. This settling time lets the notes marry, creating a smoother, more cohesive scent.