Become Your Own Artisan / Perfumer
GUIDELINES FOR ALL PERFUMES Ø Be sure to tightly close the bottle or container and allow the perfume to mature in a cool, dark place for approximately 2 weeks. Remember to stir the mixture regularly (except in the case of the solid perfume). Ø Don’t forget to label your bottle / container: Identify all the ingrediants, date of manufacture and why not, create an original name for your perfume! Ø Remember that moderation is more subtle and pleasant to the sense of smell! Ø In general, a natural perfume will not have the staying power of a synthetic one, which contains powerful chemical fixatives. You may want to apply perfume to the ends of your hair for extra scent (hair is a better fixative for perfume than skin). Ø Note: These perfumes will last approximately 6 to 12 months, if stored in a cool, dark place. *CAUTION: Never apply perfume on the skin prior to direct sun exposure. NOTES ON PEREFUMERY A fragrance is usually composed of three elements / notes. A top / head note, a heart / middle note and a base note. · The top note is the first smell that one notices after applying the perfume. It serves as an introduction to the scent/perfume; it draws attention, awakens and stimulates the senses. Examples of top notes: angelica, basil, bergamot, cardamom, coriander, fennel, grapefruit, lavender angustifolia, lemon, lemon balm, lemongrass, lime, mandarin, orange, peperment, petitgrain, rosemary verbenon and terragon. · The middle note creates the link between the base note and the top notes. It is the personality of the perfume. Examples of middle notes: X.T.O. Xmas Tree Christmas tree, Roman chamomile, cinnamon bark, clove, cypress, geranium, ginger, irisi, jasmine, juniper, magnolia, mimosa, neroli, palmarosa, black pepper, white pine, rose clary sage, and ylang ylang. · The base note is the foundation of the perfume and serves to make the scent last as long as possible on the skin. Examples of base notes: X.T.O. Xmas Tree Christmas tree, benzoin, cedarwood (Atlas), elemi, frankincense, myrrh, oak moss, patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla, vetiver. Please see Recipe suggestion with our exclusive single estate distillation Artisan XTO XmasTreeOil: -you can use these combinations in any of the forms listed above. NOTE: 2drops = 0.1cc or 0.1M
OIL-BASED PERFUME: Basic instructions
· Put 10ml of organic jojoba oil into a clean, empty glass bottle. · Add your essential oil(s) one drop at a time by gently shaking or stirring the bottle after each drop has been added. A total of 15-30 drops is sufficient, depending on your preference. Start with the base note (if included), then the middle note and finally the top note. (see Notes on Perfumery)
ALCOHOL-BASED PERFUME: Basic instructions
· Put 10ml of Vodka (or other 45% to 90% grain alcohol) into a celan, empty glass bottle. · Add your essential oil(s) one drop at a time by gently shaking or stirring the bottle after each drop has been added. A total of 15-30 drops is sufficient, depending on your preference. Start with the base note (if included), then the middle note and finally the top note. (see Notes and Guidelines on Perfumery) · Using an eye dropper, gradually add distilled water one drop at a time until a total of 10 drops is reached, stirring gently between each drop.
SOLID PERFUME: BASIC instructions
· Using a double boiler, melt 10ml of coconut oil* or organic cocoa butter or shea butter. Remove from heat and pour into an empty sterilized glass container. (*the same amount of organic jojoba oil can be substituted. In this case, no heating necessary). · Add your essential oil(s) one drop at a time by gently shaking or stirring the bottle after each drop has been added. A total of 15-30 drops is sufficient, depending on your preference. Start with the base note (if included), then the middle note and finally the top note. (see Notes and Guidelines on Perfumery) · Using a double boiler, melt 1 full teaspoon of grated beeswax. Remove from heat; add to the mixture of coconut oil (or jojoba), or cocoa butter or shea butter and essential oils. · Stir together while the preparation is still warm and fluid. · The mixture will solidify at room temperature, for best results, refrigerate.
SOLID PERFUME: recipe Name: XTO-GreenBeaverCanadian
This is a wonderful experiment we tried with our XTO XmasTreeOil and GreenBeaver Apres-Ski Boreal HAND & CUTICLE BALM. The scent is quite calming romantic. After applying the GreenBeaver Apres-Ski Boreal HAND & CUTICLE BALM, on your hands , simply drop 1-2 drops of XTO XmasTreeOil in your hands and gently rub over area. The XTO will help carry the healing nutrients and moisture beneath the cells surface of the skin for surprising beautiful results Please refer to the basic Solid perfume recipe for more details on how to mix :)
ALCOHOL-BASED PERFUME: recipe XTOhomefire
This is a fun experiment we made with our XTO XmasTreeOil and baking oils we had in our kitchen. The scent is quite romantic and comforting. Using 10ml of Canadian Dan Akryod’s Crystal Head Vodka (only 40% alcohol – yet…seems to work fine!) 0.5 cc XTO XmasTreeOil 0.3 cc CINNAMON oil (LorAnn Oil flavor for baking) 0.1 cc ORANGE oil natural (LorAnn Oil flavor for baking) 0.1 cc ANIS oil natural (LorAnn Oil flavor for baking) 10drops distilled water. Please refer to BASIC Alcohol-based perfume for more details on how to mix.
LOTION-BASED PERFUME: XTO-Canadian
This is a wonderful combination we made with our XTO XmasTreeOil and GreenBeaver Apres-Ski Boreal Body Lotion. The scent is quite stimulatingly romantic. This makes a wonderful man’s after-shave soothing, anitsecptic, healing lotion, or a wonderful anti-acne lotion, and best yet, a fine rejuvenating skin lotion. You would be MORE than pleased with the results over time. Mix 5drops of XTO XmasTreeOil 5cc (5ml) of GreenBeaver Apres-Ski Boreal Body Lotion Please refer to BASIC Oil-based perfume for more details on how to mix.