Solid Perfume Recipe

Try this easy solid perfume recipe with essential oils, beeswax, and carrier oils. A great little gift of fragrance that can be used in a variety of ways. Decorate the tins with alcohol inks or your favorite washi tape pattern.

Solid perfume is a nice little gift to make. Combining different essential oils to make a custom perfume blend is half the fun. I've made perfume oil with roll-on bottles before but thought this solid form would be something new and nice to give. Of course, you can also make some for yourself with your own blend, creating a signature scent.

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You can make the solid perfume in these pretty alcohol ink decorated metal tins as shown here or in little round tins. You could even use lip balm containers, or a metal locket.

How to Make Solid Perfume

Step 1. Melt beeswax and oil in a cup in the microwave.

You can also do this in a double boiler. Create a double boiler by placing a glass Pyrex cup into a pot with a couple of inches of simmering water on the stove.

Step 2. Once the wax melts, add your choice of essential oils.

I'm choosing a citrus blend of grapefruit, lemon, and bergamot. This all citrus blend is composed of top notes, which means they will evaporate somewhat quickly. You can always use lavender in a pinch, as it's a great middle note.

You may want to create different scents with a blend of top, middle, and base notes. You can find an essential oil list of top, middle, and base notes in this perfume oil article. 

Add a little vitamin E to help extend the shelf life, although these tins are tiny and will hopefully be used up quickly.

Also, jojoba oil is actually a wax and has a long shelf life. However, you could use a different carrier oil such as sweet almond oil or even olive oil. They won't last as long, but may last long enough to use up this small amount. 

Step 3. Pour the scented wax and oil combination into your tins.

They will harden in minutes.

 

Whether you make this for yourself or use it as a great way to give little gifts to all your friends and family, this simple solid perfume project is sure to please.