SUPPLIES
- Carrier Oil - Almond or Coconut (or whatever you prefer)
- Essential oils
- Roller Bottles
Not sure what scents to use? Check out this handy Complete Guide to Essential Oils.
Basic Ingredients/Ratios
- 4 oz carrier oil
- Fragrance
General Fragrance Note Profile
- 20% Base
- 50% Middle
- 30% Top
NOTE: In the video she mixed up the base and middle ratios. She said 50/20 when it's actually 20/50.
How to blend essential oils by note
You can use the information above as the start point for blending essential oils by note.
As we mentioned, oils evaporate at different speeds, so by creating a blend that consists of different notes, you can enjoy a fragrance that will change in a similar way to how perfumes and aftershaves evolve once sprayed onto the skin.
- When it comes to blending essential oils by note it is a good idea to follow the 30/50/20 rule. This makes it easier to find the right balance between the oils used in your blend, with 30% being top note, 50% middle note and 20% base note.
- For example, if you used a total of 10 drops in your blend, this would mean using 3 drops of a top note, 5 of a middle note and 2 of a base note.
- Of course, some blends use more than three oils, so you can apply the same ratio using a different combination of oils. For example, this could be 20% of one top note with 10% of another top note, combined with 50% middle and 20% base. Alternatively, you could use 30% top, 20% of one middle with 30% of another middle, finished with 20% base.
Making your own essential oil note blend doesn’t have to be complicated, especially once you know where each one sits on the scale.
Once you have made your blend, we recommend storing it in an amber glass bottle in a cool, dry location away from heat and light – you should also wait at least 48 hours before using it for the first time.
And when you are ready to use your essential oil, always carry out a patch test and use a carrier oil to ensure it is safe for application.
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