Natural scents you’ll actually want to wear, these DIY essential oil perfume recipes are so easy to make and will keep you smelling fresh all day long! I was surprised how long they lasted!

If you’ve ever walked down the beauty aisle and felt overwhelmed by synthetic fragrances, you’re not alone.

Conventional perfumes often contain dozens of mystery ingredients, many of which fall under the vague label “fragrance.”

After I learned how my headaches and migraines were probably from all the fragrance in my products, I started crafting my own essential oil perfumes years ago and haven’t looked back.

They are so easy to make and I love how I can always customize and change it up, even though I usually stick to my vanilla base since it’s my favorite!

This is a full on DIY essential oil perfume guide that includes everything you need to get started, two easy methods (carrier oil-based and spray perfume), plus four of my favorite essential oil blends.

line of all the essential oil perfumes I made

Why Make Your Own Perfume with Essential Oils?

Crafting your own perfume lets you:

Avoid synthetic chemicals and endocrine disruptors
Choose scents that support your mood and energy
Infuse intentionality and herbal wisdom into your everyday routine

Plus, essential oils don’t just smell good, they carry therapeutic benefits too.

Imagine a calming roll-on you swipe before bedtime or a bright citrus spray to refresh your mind midday.

They don’t just help you smell good, it goes way deeper than that.

a roll on perfume and a spray perfume bottle

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Method 1: Roll-On Perfume Using Carrier Oil

This is one of the simplest ways to wear essential oils. The carrier oil dilutes the essential oils for skin safety and allows the scent to linger beautifully on the skin.

Ingredients

10 mL roller bottle
2 tsp carrier oil (jojoba or fractionated coconut oil are my go-tos)
10–15 drops essential oils (1–2% dilution for everyday use)
Flowers (optional, rose petals or lavender work great)

Instructions

Add essential oils to your roller bottle.
If you are using flowers, add to the bottle as well, just for looks.
Fill the rest with your chosen carrier oil.
Cap, shake gently, and label.

essential oil roller bottle open on counter

Method 2: Essential Oil Perfume Spray

This version gives a light mist and works well on clothes, hair, or as a subtle body spray. It’s my favorite way to use a homemade essential oil perfume!

Ingredients

1 oz glass perfume bottle
1 oz perfumer’s alcohol
15–20 drops essential oils
Flowers (optional, rose petals or lavender work great)

Instructions

Add essential oils and alcohol to your spray bottle.
If you are using flowers, add to the bottle as well, just for looks.
Shake well before each use.

My 5 Favorite Essential Oil Perfume Blends

Here are some of the blends I reach for most often. Each one is grounded in herbal wisdom and crafted with intention:

1. Floral Bloom Perfume

Light, romantic, and delicate – perfect for spring or everyday wear.

5 drops Ylang Ylang
4 drops Geranium
3 drops Lavender
2 drops Bergamot

2. Warm Vanilla Dream

Cozy, sweet, and comforting – a gentle, soft scent. (This is my absolute favorite one!)

6 drops Vanilla oleoresin or vanilla absolute
4 drops Sweet Orange
3 drops Cedarwood

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3. Citrus Sunshine

Bright, fresh, and energizing – perfect for morning motivation.

5 drops Grapefruit
4 drops Lime
3 drops Bergamot
2 drops Lemon

4. Woodland Whisper

Earthy and grounding with a unisex appeal.

4 drops Sandalwood
3 drops Patchouli
3 drops Vetiver
3 drops Lavender

5. Calm + Grounded

A warm, resinous blend that feels like a quiet walk through a cedar forest.

6 drops Frankincense
4 drops Cedarwood
2 drops Vanilla oleoresin (or benzoin)

Feel free to adjust the drops based on your preference and the bottle size you’re using.

Tips for Customizing Your Own Scent

Use top, middle, and base notes for balance. (Top notes fade first, base notes linger.)
Let your blend sit for 24-48 hours before using so the scents can blend better.
Always label your blends with the date and ingredients.
To learn more on how to make your own perfume essential oil recipes, I highly recommend Herbal Academy’s Perfume Course.

Storage & Shelf Life

Store your perfumes in amber bottles, away from direct sunlight.

Roll-on perfumes: up to 1 year (carrier oils may oxidize)
Spray perfumes: 2 to 5 years in general

Essential Oil Perfumes

Materials

10 mL roller bottle
2 tsp carrier oil (jojoba or fractionated coconut oil are my go-tos)
10–15 drops essential oils (1–2% dilution for everyday use)
Flowers (optional, rose petals or lavender work great)
1 oz glass perfume bottle
1 oz perfumer's alcohol

Instructions

Add each essential oil into the bottle.
If you are using flowers, add to the bottle as well, just for looks.
Pour in either the perfumer’s alcohol or carrier oil and give your bottle a swirl to incorporate everything together.