Essential Oil and Fragrance Oil Recipe Suggestions
After numerous requests for blending ideas, we have uploaded some of the blends we have used and worked on over the years. It is a good idea to treat these as a starting point, rather than *perfect recipes* as we all have personal likes and dislikes.
How to Measure Fragrance Blends for Testing
You may like to try the "toothpick method" to test the Scent Blends to avoid wastage. This method simply involves having a store of wooden toothpicks and your fragrances. If a blend calls for, say, 5 parts Lavender and 3 parts Rose, dip 5 toothpicks into the Lavender, and place into a small ziplock bag, or container, and then dip 3 toothpicks into the Rose and place inside the bag with the Lavender ones. After 1/2 hour or so, open the bag and have a sniff. You may find you would like more Rose, so dip another toothpick into the Rose and seal into the bag. Check again and then if you are happy with the blend, you know it is 5 parts Lavender to 4 parts Rose. NOW is the time to actually pour the Essential Oil/s and Fragrance into a glass beaker and blend ready for addition to your product.
We suggest you try the toothpick method with the following blends to check they are to your taste. It is worth noting that many high end Essential Oils/Absolutes are very, very costly. It is quite acceptable to substitute, for instance, Sensuous Sandalwood or Oakmoss in place of the real thing. **NB: These substitutes do not contribute any therapeutic value to your blend, merely the scent you are seeking to balance your fragrance.
Blending using "Notes" by Karen, "Earth Healer"
Karen retains the sole copyright ownership of her notes, which cannot be re-distributed in any form whatsoever without their express written permission.
Perfumery is an enormous subject on its own, but read the basic tips from "Earth Healer" Karen and then simply browse our Recipes and go for it!
"Earth Healer" Karen's notes on blending is a fabulous aid to easing you into the wonderful world of blending scents:
It is very rewarding (and sometimes frustrating as well!!) to make your own blends and perfumes. You are creating something totally unique and wonderful, that no-one else will have. You will need to consider the aroma notes and ensure that you mix top, middle and base notes in your blend. If you use all top notes your perfume will be like a sprint runner, all out at once, but with a balance of all the notes you have more of a marathon runner - one that will last the distance.
Typical Top notes are:
All citrus oils, basil, bergamot, coriander, fennel, lavender (top to middle) lemongrass, peppermint, petitgrain
Typical Middle notes are:
Black pepper, clary sage, geranium, ginger, juniper, neroli, palma rosa, peru balsam, rosemary, rosewood
Typical Base notes are:
Benzoin, cedarwood, elemi, frankincense, jasmine, oakmoss, patchouli, sandalwood, vetivert
Suggested blending is 50% top notes, 20-30% middle notes and 10-20% base notes. This will vary depending on which oils and scents you use.
Cat's Blend Collection
This page used to host an amazing list of Cat Turners Scent Blends. Unfortunately, Breach of Copyright on Cat's work (her scent recipes have been discovered for Sale on Ebay) has resulted in the removal of her work from our website. We would like to remind you that the content of this website IS COPYRIGHTED and may only be used for personal use, and may not be reprinted or sold anywhere at any time without written approval.
Purchase Essential Oils and Fragrance Oils
VANILLA SPICE
2 parts Vanilla Select Fragrance Oil or Vanilla Oleoresin
1 part Clove Bud Essential Oil
1 part Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
1 part Orange Essential Oil
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MYSTIC ORIENT
3 part Sensuous Sandalwood Fragrance
1 part Benzoin
2 parts Patchouli Essential Oil
1 part Nutmeg Essential Oil
2 parts Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
1 parts Lime Essential Oil
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FRESH MORNING
4 parts Basil Lime Fragrance Oil
4 parts Grapefruit Essential Oil
2 parts Lavender Essential Oil or Fragrant Oil
1 part Lemon Essential Oil or a touch of Litsea Cubea
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FLOWER POWER
2 parts Jasmine Fragrance Oil
2 parts Lavender Essential Oil
3 parts Baby Rose Fragrance Oil
2 parts Gardenia Fragrance Oil
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A TOUCH OF THE EAST
6 parts Orange Essential Oil
2 parts Patchouli Essential Oil
1 part Jasmine Dreams Fragrance
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CITRUS WITH A TWIST
5 parts Lime Essential Oil
3 parts Valencia Orange Essential Oil
1 part Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
1 part Jasmine Dreams Fragrance
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GREEN & SPICY
4 parts Lemongrass/Litsea Essential Oil
2 parts Lavender Essential Oil
3 parts Orange Essential Oil
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ROSE ON ROSE
1 part English Rose Fragrance Oil
1 part Rose Geranium Essential Oil
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POMANDER
2 parts Clove Bud Essential Oil
4 parts Orange Essential Oil
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KAREN'S DRY SCALP BLEND
11 parts Lavender Essential Oil
8 parts Rosemary Essential Oil
4 parts Geranium Essential Oil
2 parts Patchouli Essential Oil
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KAREN'S NORMAL HAIR BLEND
10 parts Lavender Essential Oil
9 parts Mandarin Essential Oil
6 parts Petitgrain Essential Oil
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DON'T FORGET TO BREATHE!
8 parts Sandalwood Essential Oil
9 parts Lemon Essential Oil
5 drops Palmarosa Essential Oil
a touch of Orange to uplift you!
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NAN'S KITCHEN
2 parts Vanilla Fragrance
1 part Clove Bud Essential Oil
1 part Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
1 part Orange Essential Oil
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1900's FLORAL
3 parts Gardenia Fragrance
2 parts Vanilla Fragrance
1 part Lavender Essential Oil/Fragrance
1 part Baby Rose Fragrance
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BERRY MELON
2 parts Sun Ripened Raspberry Fragrance
1 part Strawberry Fragrance
1 part Watermelon Fragrance
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HIPPY ORANGE
1 part Patchouli Essential Oil
1 part Sensuous Sandalwood
3 parts Orange Essential Oil
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SPICY ORANGE
4 parts Clove Bud Essential Oil
2 parts Orange Essential Oil
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WOODY ORANGE
1 part Sensuous Sandalwood Fragrance
1 part Orange Essential Oil
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TROPICAL HOLIDAY
2 parts Mango Mango Fragrance Oil
1 part Coconut Fragrance Oil
1 part Island Kiss Fragrance Oil
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KITCHEN SPICE
4 parts Mandarin Essential Oil
2 parts Nutmeg Essential Oil
1 part Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
1 part Clove Bud Essential Oil
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FLORAL EARTH
3 parts Patchouli Essential Oil
1 part Gardenia Fragrance
1 part Orange Essential Oil
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CHRISTMAS' PAST
2 parts Christmas Forest Fragrance
3 parts Orange Essential Oil
2 parts Cinnamon Essential Oil
1 part Clove Bud Essential Oil
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CLEAR MIND
5 parts Rosemary Essential Oil
3 parts Lemon Essential Oil
1 part Basil Essential Oil
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FRESH
4 parts Mandarin Essential Oil
3 parts Sweet Bay Essential Oil
1 part Peppermint Essential Oil
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FRESH FLORAL
4 parts Lavender Essential Oil/Fragrance
3 parts Orange Essetnial Oil
2 parts Spearmint Essential Oil
2 parts Lemongrass/Litsea Cubea Essential Oil
1 part Petitgrain Essential Oil
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SUMMERFRUITS
1 part Mango Mango Fragrance
1 part Island Coconut Fragrance
1 part Pineapple Cilantro Fragrance
1 part Watermelon Fragrance
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OPEN ROADS
1 part Jasmine Dreams Fragrance
1 part English Rose Fragrance
1 part Lilac Fragrance
1 part Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
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FRUIT BASKET
1 part Vanilla Select Fragrance
1 part Sun Ripened Raspberry Fragrance
1 part StrawberryFragrance
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FRUITY VANILLA
1 part Vanilla Select Fragrance
1 part Island Coconut Fragrance
1 part Strawberry Fragrance
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BAKERY
1 part Rich Dark Chocolate Fragrance
1 part Almond Biscotti Fragrance
1 part Island Coconut Fragrance
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BAKERY 2
1/2 part Dark Rich Chocolate
1 part Turkish Mocha Fragrance
1/2 part Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
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SUMMER KISS
1 part Sun Ripened Raspberry Fragrance
1 part Sweetgrass Fragrance
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MEL-LIME
2 parts Lime Essential Oil
1 Part Cucumber Melon Fragrance
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UNIQUE
1 part Patchouli Essential Oil
1 part Lilac Fragrance
1 part Pearberry Fragrance
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ORANGE FRANGIPANI
1 part Plumeria Fragrance
1 part Orange Essential Oil
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FRENCH PATISSERIE
1 1/2 parts of Vanilla Select Fragrance
1 part of Almond Biscotti Fragrance
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FRESH MEN'S BLEND
2 parts Lime Essential Oil
1 Part Bay Rum Fragrance
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BB'S SUMMER SORBET
4 pts Watermelon Fragrance
4 pts Vanilla Select Fragrance
2 pts Lime Essential Oil
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BB'S LIME SHERBET
4 parts Lime Essential Oil
6 parts Vanilla Select Fragrance
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BB'S FRENCH VANILLA
8 parts Vanilla Select Fragrance
2 parts Almond or Almond Biscotti Fragrance
1 part Arabian Spice Fragrance
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ANNE-MARIE'S AMBER DELUXE
3 parts Amber
1 part Sensuous Sandalwood Fragrance
1 part Musk Fragrance
1 part Patchouli Essential Oil
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BB'S VANILLA PEAR
5 parts Pearly Pear or Pearberry Fragrance
5 parts Vanilla Select Fragrance
1 part Jasmine Dreams Fragrance
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BB'S BABY POWDER
4 parts English Rose Fragrance
4 parts Vanilla Select Fragrance
1 parts Earth Musk Fragrance
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BB'S BABY BREATH
5 parts Jasmine Fragrance
5 parts Vanilla Select Fragrance
1 part Earth Musk Fragrance
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CLASSIC PINA COLADA
1 part Pineapple Cilantro Fragrance
1 part Island Coconut Fragrance
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GINGERBREAD MAN
10 parts Orange Essential Oil
8 parts Ginger Snap Fragrance
4 parts Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
1 part Nutmeg Essential Oil
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IRRITIBLE? 1
3 pts Sandalwood Essential Oil
2 pts Mandarin Essential Oil
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IRRITIBLE? 2
5 parts Mandarin Essential Oil
3 parts Lavender Essential Oil
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BALI
2 parts Passionfruit Papaya Fragrance
2 parts Pineapple Cilantro Fragrance
1 part Mango Mango Fragrance
1 part Sensuous Sandalwood Fragrance
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SEA BREEZE
3 parts Cucumber Fragrance
2 parts Bergamot Essential Oil
1 part Lavender Essential Oil/Fragrance
1/2 a Smidge of Peppermint Essential Oil
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SNIFF SUMMER
1 part Peachy Keen Fragrance
1 part Valencia Orange Essential Oil
1/2 part Watermelon Fragrance
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GRAPEFRUIT & STRAWBERRY
3 parts Grapefruit Essential Oil
2 parts Strawberry Fragrance
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SWEET & GREEN
1 part Strawberry Fragrance
1 part Cucumber Fragrance
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CLARY SAGE SOOTHER
1 pt Clary Sage Essential Oil
1 pt Cedarwood Essential Oil
1 pt Tangerine Essential Oil
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PALMAROSA & LAVENDER
1 part Lavender Essential Oil
1 part Palmarosa Essential Oil
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SANDALWOOD & CITRUS
1 pt Sandalwood Fragrance
2 pts ANY Citrus Essential Oil
(They are all good)
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AUSSIE FRESH
2 pts Eucalyptus Blue Essential Oil
2 pts Spearmint Essential Oil
1 pt Peppermint Essential Oil
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BB TOMATO LEAF BLEND 1
1 part Cucumber Melon
1 part Tomato Leaf
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BB TOMATO LEAF BLEND 2
1 part Mango Mango!
1 part Tomato Leaf
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BB TOMATO LEAF BLEND 3
1 part English Rose
1 part Tomato Leaf
1 part Gardenia |
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APPLE GINGER TEA
1 part Ginger Essential Oil
2 or 3 pts Red Apple Fragrance
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CITRUS & FLORAL 1
1 part Palmarosa
1 part Litsea Cubea EO
2 pts Rose Geranium
2 pts Energy FO
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CITRUS & FLORAL 2
1 pt Lemon Eucalyptus EO
3 pts Lemon Australian EO
1 pt Citronella
1 pt Bergamot
3 pts Lavender EO or FO
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ROMANTIC
4 pts English or Baby Rose
1 part Patchouli
1/2 pt Vanilla Select or Vanilla Oleoresin
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LAVENDER MINT
3 pts Lavender EO or FO
1 part Spearmint EO
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Jennifer's Choc-Vanilla
Cranberry Slice
1 Part Rich, Dark Chocolate
1 Part Vanilla Select
1 Part Cranberry Fig
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If you would like to contribute your favourite blend,
Email
us and we'll be happy to include it here
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Jennifer's Ferrero Rocher
1 Part Rich, Dark Chocolate
2 Parts Almond Biscotti
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With much love and thanks to Karen, Earth Healer for teaching me a little of her vast knowledge of her Craft. Many of the observations and notes are attributable directly to her.
The content of this website IS COPYRIGHTED and may only be used for personal use, and may not be reprinted or sold anywhere at any time without written approval.
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