Design Your Own Perfume

Designing your own signature scent is easy, you just follow your nose! This DIY herbal perfume recipe uses essential oils, for three complimentary notes. Traditional perfume blends are structured around three complementary layers of scent.

The perfect balance contains:

Base notes (20%) – The deepest and longest-lasting elements of the fragrance, providing richness and longevity.
Middle notes (50%) – The heart of the perfume, creating harmony and linking the brightness of the top notes with the depth of the base.
Top notes (30%) – The lightest and most volatile aromas, detected first upon application before gradually unfolding into the deeper layers beneath.

For beginners it's recommended starting out with a maximum of three essential oils and work up to more complex blends as you get more confident. A curated fragrance guide is included below to assist with inspiration.

Design Your Own Perfume Formula

Ingredients

Makes approximately 10ml - Adjust batch volume with Go Native NZ’s Batch Size Calculator

10ml neutral Carrier Oil
- Our recommended neutral carrier oil choices would be - Camelli Oil - Jojoba Oil - Sweet Almond Oil - Apricot Kernel Oil - Peach Kernel Oil
5 - 10 drops of Essential oils of your choice (refer to table below for inspiration)
- 2 drops Base note
- 5 drops Middle note
- 3 drops Top note

Method

Mix your essential oils together
When you are happy with your blend, add you your carrier oil
Gently mix together
Pour into a roll on perfume bottle

To Use

Apply to pulse points such as wrists and neck. Reapply as desired throughout the day.

Note

Essential oils are highly concentrated aromatic compounds. Always patch test before first use and avoid exceeding recommended dermal limits. Store away from direct heat and light.