![]() It is a lovely base note to ground fragrances. Vanilla oleoresin is deeply sweet, warm, and relaxing. You can read more about that in this post: Vanilla Essential Oil & Homemade Vanilla Infused Oil. Vanilla oleoresin is not actually essential oil, but a resin that has been chemically extracted from vanilla beans using a solvent. I absolutely love sweet smells, so I knew I wanted to use vanilla oleoresin as a fixative. Once I knew what medium would carry my perfume, I needed to decide on my fragrance. That is how I knew I would need to properly solubilize and preserve (or dissolve completely) my essential oils in alcohol. I highly suggest reading it before trying to make your own DIY perfume or spray blends. I started by reading this exceptional article on “ Effective Use of Alcohol for Aromatic Blending” on the Tisserand Institute’s website. Since I was having trouble finding something that would fit the bill, I decided to formulate my own personal, DIY perfume. Tip: you may also be interested in our DIY solid perfume recipe. ![]() I’m not a fan of harsh perfumes as most give me a terrible headache! It could be the chemicals or the type of scent, but when I smell someone with a strong perfume I just can’t stand it. I also wanted something slightly stronger and sweeter smelling. However, lately, I’ve been looking for a subtle, natural perfume that will last longer than an essential oil roll-on. I generally only use perfume on special occasions. Some are made with vague ingredients, others are way too expensive! I’m a person who uses perfume sparingly, so it will take me a very long time to use even a small bottle. Since switching to natural products, I have yet to find a store-bought perfume I can use. ![]() So I made my own DIY Perfume! Why I Make My Own Perfume When wearing Coconut Vanilla, you can’t help but have a smile on your face and feel your toes in the warm sand.I make most of my own personal products, but I couldn’t find a natural perfume I was comfortable with. Coconut Vanilla combines the decadence of caramelized banana, toasted sugarcane and luscious coconut with delicate tropical jasmine blossoms over a sensual, warm vanilla base. Indulge in the natural confections of the Hawaiian Islands.
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