The timeless aroma of lavender serves as the perfect start for a unique fragrance blend. These seven lavender perfume blends will help you craft your very own signature scent.
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Lavender Scent Benefits
Lavender is celebrated not only for its captivating aroma but also for a host of benefits that make it a staple in perfumery and aromatherapy. Here are some of the key scent benefits of lavender:
- Calming and Soothing:Lavender is perhaps most famed for its ability to calm the mind and soothe the emotions. Its scent is widely used in aromatherapy to reduce stress,anxiety,and to promote relaxation before sleep.
- Improves Sleep Quality:The calming properties of lavender can help improve sleep quality. It is often used in bedtime routines,either through essential oils in a diffuser or spritzed on pillows and bedding,to help ease individuals into a deeper and more restful sleep.
- Enhances Mood:The fragrance of lavender is known to alleviate feelings of restlessness and depression,making it a natural choice for lifting spirits and improving overall well-being.
- Headache and Migraine Relief:Inhaling lavender scent has been shown to offer relief from headaches and migraines. Its essential oil can be applied topically in diluted form to the temples,or simply inhaled to help reduce the severity of headaches.
- Natural Perfume:Beyond its therapeutic benefits,lavender is a popular natural perfume choice due to its pleasant and clean scent. It’s often used as a base note in natural perfumery for creating a range of delightful fragrances.
- Repels Insects:Lavender’s scent is not just appealing to humans;it also acts as a natural insect repellent,particularly against mosquitoes and moths. This makes it a favorite to include in body sprays and room sprays during warmer months.
- Improves Concentration:The soothing effects of lavender can also enhance concentration by reducing anxiety and emotional stress. Its use in workplace or study environments can help improve focus and clarity.
How To Make Lavender Perfume
Whether you’re crafting roll-ons,sprays,or traditional perfumes,there’s a myriad of ways to harness the essence of lavender. A few types of perfumes you can craft at home:
- Alcohol based perfume
- Perfume oils with
- Botanical infused cologne
- Solid perfume
- Hair perfume
- Men’s cologne
Best lavender for perfume
Lavandula angustifolia,also known as English lavender,is typically preferred for perfume making due to its sweet floral scent with herbal notes. You can use either the essential oil or fresh/dried flowers for infusions.
Lavender scent blends
Lavender blends well with many scents,including:
- Citrusnotes like bergamot or lemon
- Herbslike rosemary or sage
- Floralnotes like rose or jasmine
- Woodsyscents like cedarwood or sandalwood
Feel free to tweak these blends to suit your scent preferences or to adjust the strength and complexity. Dive into these recipes and let lavender lead the way to your new favorite fragrance!
1. Lavender Jasmine Perfume for Women
This rich and romantic lavender jasmine perfume blend is made with a trio of essential oils. Ideal for those who adore light yet captivating scents,it can be your everyday perfume,a refreshing body spray,or a light aromatic mist for your home and linens.
Ingredients:
- 2 parts lavender,2 parts jasmine,1 part neroli essential oil
- Vodka (or any high-proof,unscented alcohol)
- Distilled water
- Glycerin (optional)
Instructions:
Combine about 25 drops of essential oil with 2 tablespoons of vodka. Shake well and let it sit for a few days in a dark place.
After the resting period,add 2 tablespoons of distilled water,shake again,and filter into a clean perfume bottle.
If you choose to use glycerin,add about ¼ teaspoon. Glycerin can help the scent linger longer on your skin and adds a smooth feel.
Variation:Lavender Patchouli Perfume
Blend 2 parts lavender,1 part patchouli,1 part cedarwood essential oil for an earthy,mysterious scent with a hint of woodiness.
2. Lavender Vanilla Perfume Oil
This oil-based perfume is a hug in a bottle. The creamy sweetness of vanilla perfume combined with the comforting embrace of lavender makes for a perfect skin-loving potion.
Ingredients:
- 3 parts lavender,2 parts vanilla,1 part tonka bean essential oils
- Carrier oil like jojoba oil,almond oil,or coconut oil
Instructions:
Mix 15-20 drops of essential oil with 30 ml of your chosen carrier oil. Blend well by shaking and store in a dark glass bottle.
Variation:Lavender Espresso Perfume
Blend 3 parts lavender,1 part coffee,1 part vanilla essential oil for an invigorating scent with a warm undertone.
3. Lavender Rose Perfume Water
This version uses homemade lavender hydrosol as a base with a floral geranium and rose perfume blend. It has a softer fragrance that’s ideal for spritzing on linens or freshening up your skincare routine as body mist or a gentle facial toner.
Ingredients:
- Fresh or dried lavender flowers
- Essential oil blend:2 parts lavender,2 parts rose,1 part geranium
- Distilled water
- Witch hazel or vodka
Instructions:
Boil distilled water and pour over a cup of fresh lavender flowers. Allow it to steep until it cools completely.
Strain the lavender and mix the water with an equal part of witch hazel or vodka. Add 12-24 drops of essential oil.
Store in a spray bottle and use as a refreshing body mist or linen spray.
Variation:Lavender Eucalyptus Perfume
Blend 3 parts lavender,2 parts eucalyptus,1 part tea tree essential oil for a purifying touch.
4. Lavender Honey Perfume
Solid perfumes are charming and discreet—a dab on the pulse points releases a warm floral aroma balanced with the sweetness of honey.
Ingredients:
- 2 parts lavender,1 part manuka
- Beeswax
- Carrier oil
Instructions:
Melt a tablespoon of beeswax with 2 tablespoons of carrier oil over a double boiler.
Remove from heat and stir in about 50-60 drops of essential oil.
Pour into small tins or lip balm tubes and let set into a solid perfume.
Variation:Lavender Bergamot Perfume
Blend3 parts lavender,1 part bf-free bergamot,1 part sweet orange essential oil for a bright,uplifting perfume with a crisp freshness.
5. Lavender Perfume for Men
Who says lavender is only for ladies? This blend adds a masculine edge with vetiver and a peppery note,ideal for cologne,aftershave,or a beard oil.
Ingredients:
- 3 parts lavender,1 part vetiver,1 part black pepper essential oil
- Carrier oil like jojoba oil,almond oil,or coconut oil
- 10 ml roller ball
Instructions:
Remove the roller ball cap and add 12-15 drops of essential oil. Fill with carrier oil and replace cap. Swirl to combine and roll on to use.
Variation:Lavender Sandalwood Perfume
Blend 2 parts lavender,2 parts sandalwood,1 part frankincense essential oil for a smooth scent with a woody richness.
6. Lavender Hair Perfume
This lavender hair perfume is not only a natural way to keep your hair smelling fresh but also provides soothing and hydrating benefits,making it a perfect addition to your daily hair care routine.
- 5 parts lavender,1 part chamomile essential oil
- Aloe vera
- Witch hazel
- Distilled water
- 4 oz spray bottle
Combine 20 total drops of essential oil with 2 tablespoons of witch hazel. Add 1 tablespoon of aloe vera and stir thoroughly.
Using a funnel,pour the essential oil mixture into a spray bottle and fill with distilled water. Secure the lid and shake vigorously.
Variation:Lavender Mint Perfume
Blend 3 parts lavender,1 part peppermint,1 part spearmint essential oil for a revitalizing scalp treatment that doubles as a refreshing face mist.
7. Lavender Lemon Perfume Body Spray
This DIY lavender body spray is a zesty wake-up call,blending lemon and bergamot with lavender. Fresh,invigorating,and perfect for staying refreshed on hot days or after a workout.
Now,while you can make a delicious lavender lemonade to drink on a hot summer’s day,sometimes the smell is enough as a refreshing pick me up—here’s how to make a zesty,rejuvenating body spray with this winning summer combination.
It’s also perfect as a body mist before heading out on a hot day—you’ll spend all day smelling fresh and fragrant.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Combine vodka and essential oils in the glass spray bottle. Add the orange flower water,replace cap,and shake well before use.
Spray all over the body,avoiding the face (and any areas likely to be exposed to the sun) and enjoy!
Note:This DIY body spray is best used after being in the sun or on areas that will not be exposed,as some skin types may find the citrus oils increase their sensitivity to the sun. A little goes a long way and you’ll be smelling fresh all day—I promise!
Variation:Lavender Sage Perfume
Blend 3 parts lavender,1 part clary sage,1 part juniper berry essential oil for a herbaceous,clean scent with a slightly woody finish.
Troubleshooting
Perfume doesn’t smell strong enough
Adjust the strength by changing the ratio of lavender essential oil to the base (alcohol or carrier oil). Increasing the essential oil concentration will make the perfume stronger,while increasing the base will make it lighter.
Pefume doesn’t last long enough on the skin
To increase the longevity of the perfume,add a fixative such as vanilla extract,benzoin resin,or glycerin to the blend. These ingredients help slow down the evaporation rate of the lighter top notes.
FAQ
It’s best to use high-proof,unscented alcohol like vodka or Everclear for making perfumes because rubbing alcohol is too strong for the skin can alter the scent.
Ideally,you should let your lavender perfume age for at least 4 to 6 weeks. Aging allows the scents to meld together and become more cohesive,enhancing the overall fragrance.
Jojoba oil and sweet almond oil are popular choices because they are light,nearly odorless,and have a good shelf life. Fractionated coconut oil is another excellent option due to its stable and odorless characteristics.
Yes,using distilled water is recommended because it is free of impurities that can interfere with the clarity and scent of your perfume.
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