Solid Perfume

Step 2 Apply Perfume

To use the perfume, simply rub a finger around on the surface of the waxy perfume, then rub that finger on the area you want to smell good  the inside of your wrists and behind the ears works well.

Some tips for devising the ultimate scent recipe:

" combine drops of various essentials, totalling 8 -15 drops in all
" pick a primary scent and use more of that one, then one or two "background" scents, using less of each
" check out various aromatherapy sites for info on the psychological properties of various scents

Most stores that sell essential oils have sampler bottles of each one that you can use to "preview" the different scents. Open two or three up at a time and try to get a combined whiff, to find a good combination.

Some nice essentials for background scents are:
" clary sage (a slightly smoky herbal scent that's supposed to help creativity and concentration)
" orange or ginger provide a warming sensation (my wife, who is always cold, attests to this)
" ylang-ylang is a floral that isn't too sweet or girly for guys, but it's a happy smell and subtle enough for a backdrop
" cedar repels insects

Here's my personal scent recipe (and purported aromatherapy effects):
6 drops essential oil of pine (confidence)
4 drops essential oil of ylang-ylang (mood-elevating, energizing)
3 drops essential oil of clary sage (concentration and creativity)

Here's the recipe for my wife's personal scent (and purported aromatherapy effects):
5 drops essential oil of ginger (sweet and warming)
4 drops essential oil of orange (warming, mood-elevating)
2 drops essential oil of ylang-ylang (mood-elevating, energizing)
2 drops of clary sage (concentration and creativity)

Other uses:
" rub some on the seats of your car
" clean out a chapstick tube and fill for an on-the-go applicator
" make a cedar or cypress rub for feet  prevents fungus and bacteria-related foot funk
" rub on the inside of dog collars for a pooch perfume
" rub on the inside of your wallet to get rid of dirty money smell
" apply sparingly on business cards  this japanese tradition makes your card unique and memorable

Comments

[Mahekun]

Thanks for this! I've had the basic recipe for the solid perfume for awhile but never was able to get the ratios for the wax vs. oil correct. This is perfect!

[Draighean]

Solid perfumes are so much nicer than commercial fragrances. A couple words of caution: when dealing with essential oils be careful. Research to ensure the dilution you intend to use is skin safe. I've heard a lot of good information about Martin Watt's knowledge of essential oil safety. For example "Oils such as expressed bergamot can cause a lifelong condition known as photosensitisation. Oils like peppermint and cinnamon bark can actually burn the skin if they come in contact for too long." If you intend to use them on pets be cautious. Cats are especially sensitive to essential oils and even inhalation can cause liver problems (google lavender cat for more information). Have fun, but be safe.

[Shut Up Now]

*whips up batch of cinnamon for enemy*

[lycoris3]

* concurs and follows suit *  smiles evilly........

[lycoris3]

then thinks again and checks my karma meter.......and abandons the revenge perfume....

[san3091]

 Lol, sounds effective, although I cant imagine how you would actually get that on the enemy's skin.

[lycoris3]

you send an unmarked package on their desk and let them use it.  no fingerprints on package or anything!!!

[Shut Up Now]

Haha i don't even remember writing that.. 1 1/2 years go by fast!

[lycoris3]

funny eh?  just reading it is still funny.

[Qcks]

Actually this is an interesting Instructable, but It's not really a perfume. It's actually closer to a lotion. Including a small amount of glycerin will help the wax to be soft.

[mikebook]

 Do the scents intensify as it ages, as with other perfume applications? Do they need to be stabilized once in the beeswax? What about using Fragrance Oils instead of essentials?

[hishealer]

I know the essential oils are volatile, meaning they will evaporate away with age.  And also make sure, as the author said, that whatever oils are safe for the skin, just ask the clerk.  If they don't know something so simple, walk away; it is so not worth a rash later.

[roxiel]

This is wonderful. Do you know what essentials I could use to get the scent "CHLOE"? I would be so grateful. Roxiel

[enigmaticfille]

This is the best thing i have ever come across......... Awesome..... Tnx..... Am gonna try a nice lavender, Citrus and vanilla (If i can find a coffee one-nothing like it)

[misa212]

This is a great Instructable - thank you very much for adding! I'm going to experiment with black pepper and geranium. I love the Cedarwood idea for my dog's collars.

[collington]

This is fantastic!! Any idea if it would work with an existing store-bought perfume in place of the essential oils? Thanks!

[Geba]

This is awsome! I don't like to wear perfume(too strong), but working at a foundry, I need something cheep and nice for when I'm around humans. :P

[bigtoe]

Dirty money...this will be great for those politicians in your life!