I love making DIY perfumes, and I was intrigued by a DIY solid perfume option too. So I got to work to create something that smelled amazing, and it WORKED!

This simple homemade solid perfume version is soft, portable, and completely customizable to your favorite scents.

Whether you prefer floral, citrus, or grounding herbal blends, this perfume recipe lets you create a little scent sanctuary you can take anywhere!!

Here is my simple recipe for you to enjoy 🙂

If you would rather have a spray perfume, here are my favorite DIY perfumes to make too!

Why Solid Perfume?

Unlike alcohol-based perfumes, solid perfumes are made with nourishing oils and waxes that are gentle on skin.

The beeswax holds the scent, while shea butter (or your favorite carrier oil) melts easily into the skin.

You can apply it to wrists, behind your ears, or even through your hair for a subtle, all-day scent.

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DIY Solid Perfume Recipe

Makes about 2 oz

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons beeswax
2 tablespoons shea butter
48 drops essential oils (roughly a 4% dilution, adjust to your scent preference, I love this vanilla essential oil blend)

Instructions

In a glass bowl or measuring cup, combine the beeswax and shea butter. Place it over a double boiler and melt gently on low heat, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes (around 135 degrees F) this helps preserve the aroma of your essential oils. Then stir in your chosen essential oil blend.

Pour the mixture into a clean tin or small jar. Let it sit at room temperature until fully set, about 1-2 hours.

To apply, rub a clean finger or a small spatula over the surface, then dab onto skin.

Notes:

Store in a cool, dry place. If it gets too warm, it may soften but will firm back up once cooled.
Essential oil suggestions:
- Floral: lavender, rose, geranium
- Fresh: lemon, grapefruit, bergamot
- Grounding: vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood
- Romantic: ylang ylang, sandalwood, jasmine

Solid Perfume Scent Recipe Ideas

Not sure where to start? Here are a few of my favorite essential oil combinations.

Each blend makes one full batch (48 drops total), so just pick one and stir it in!

Soft Floral

24 drops lavender
16 drops geranium
8 drops rose

Citrus Grove

20 drops grapefruit
12 drops bergamot
8 drops lemon
8 drops cedarwood

Woodland Walk

24 drops cedarwood
16 drops patchouli
8 drops vetiver

Date Night

26 drops sandalwood
8 drops ylang ylang
8 drops sweet orange
6 drops jasmine

Cozy Vanilla Lavender

24 drops vanilla essential oil blend
16 drops lavender
8 drops cedarwood

Garden Morning

20 drops bergamot
16 drops lavender
12 drops geranium

A few tips for blending your own:

Start with a base note (cedarwood, sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver). These are the scents that linger the longest, and they help the lighter oils last.
Citrus oils fade the fastest, so pairing them with a woodsy oil helps your perfume last longer.
Test before you commit! Put a drop of each oil on a cotton ball or paper strip, let it sit for a few minutes, and then smell. Scents change as they blend.
If you are using citrus oils, look for bergapten-free bergamot and avoid applying the perfume to skin that will be in direct sun. Some cold-pressed citrus oils can make skin more sensitive to sunlight.

How I Use It

I keep one of these homemade solid perfumes in my purse and another by my nightstand. It’s the kind of herbal beauty ritual that feels fancy, even though it’s SO simple. I’ve also gifted them to friends with little handwritten labels, always a hit!

DIY Solid Perfume

Yield: 2 oz

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons beeswax
2 tablespoons shea butter
48 drops essential oils (roughly a 4% dilution, adjust to your scent preference, I love this vanilla essential oil blend)

Instructions

Combine the beeswax and shea butter into a glass container. Heat on low in a double broiler until it is all melted.
Wait until it cools down a bit (about 135 degrees F), then add in your essential oils.
Pour into your tin and leave it for a few hours until it is fully hard.