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Citrus Essential Oil Perfume

Prep Time5 minutes
Rest Time48 hours
Total Time48 hours 5 minutes
Course: DIY Beauty
Cuisine: Beauty
Keyword: essential oils, perfume
Yield: 2 ounces
Author: Stephanie Gerber
Cost: $4

Equipment

  • Small glass container for blending the perfume
  • Dark glass container for storing the perfume
  • Pretty glass perfume bottle to keep perfume in

Materials

  • 2 oz pure grain alcohol or vodka
  • 12 drops frankincense essential oil
  • 10 drops lavender essential oil
  • 20 drop geranium essential oil
  • 10 drops grapefruit essential oil
  • 8 drops sweet orange essential oil
  • 4 drops peppermint essential oil
  • 1 tablespoon distilled water

Instructions

  • Add the essential oils to a glass container.
  • When you're happy with the scent, add the alcohol.
  • Add distilled water with a dropper.
  • Mix well and transfer to a dark glass container to store for 48 hours or up to 6 weeks. The longer it sits, the stronger the scent will be.
  • Transfer to a pretty perfume bottle after it has reached the desired scent.