Welcome to part three of my Elemental Perfume Blend series. What started as a journey to create fun DIY party favors for my upcoming wedding has turned into a rabbit hole of perfume recipe development. So far, I have shared an Earth Goddess perfume, an Aquatic Mermaid perfume, and now this wind-themed blend for my air sign friends.

With just three essential oils, this blend is made of top and middle notes to keep it as light as air.

• Ravensara, one of the most underrated essential oils, is derived from the leaves of the Ravensara aromatica. This uplifting oil has herbal and camphoraceous notes with gentle hints of sweetness and becomes warmer and spicier as the scent begins to evolve. The oil is also renowned for its calming and “go with the flow” properties.
  
  
• Coriander makes an appearance in this blend and is, in my opinion, THE most underutilized oil in natural perfumery. Extracted from the seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum), this oil brings a touch of warmth, harmony, and familiarity. As a seed, it contains life-bearing and grounding qualities that help to promote a sense of stability when you have your head in the clouds.
  
  
• Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi ) tops off the blend with a burst of zest and freshness. Known for its energizing qualities, grapefruit oil awakens the senses and revitalizes the mind. Its vibrant citrus notes infuse the blend with liveliness and a sense of weightlessness.
  
  

A result of my top and middle note blending decision, the scent doesn’t last as long as one that includes a bottom note. I liked the scent so much that this sacrifice was worth it to me but as with all DIY perfume-making, you can alter this recipe to fit your preferences (and body chemistry) as you see fit. If you wanted to add a base note, some nice ones to accompany this blend would be ginger, cedarwood, or vetiver.

Head in the Clouds Perfume Recipe

Makes (1) 10mL bottle.

Ingredients

• 17 drops organic ravensara essential oil
• 8 drops organic coriander essential oil
• 5 drops of organic grapefruit essential oil
• 10 mL carrier oil of choice
• Organic cornflower or flowers of choice. (optional)

Directions

1. Drip essential oils into a 10mL roll-top bottle.
2. Cap the bottle and roll between palms to incorporate oils.
3. Remove cap and add flowers (optional).
4. Pour in carrier oil of choice.
5. Cap the bottle and roll in palms once again to incorporate.
6. Label your bottle, enjoy, and share!

Pro Tips

• If crafting these in bulk, I recommend creating a big batch of the essential oil blend and adding about 30 drops of that into each bottle.
• When choosing a carrier oil, opt for ones that have little to no scent of their own. I prefer jojoba and sunflower oils.
  
  
  

Looking to learn more about perfume blending?

Check Out This Essential Oil Blending Article!

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