{"id":363855,"date":"2026-02-03T10:31:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/geen-onderdeel-van-een-categorie\/make-solid-perfume\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T12:09:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T10:09:43","slug":"make-solid-perfume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/all-about-perfume-making\/make-solid-perfume\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Solid Perfume: DIY Fragrance Balm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Does the scent of your liquid perfume vanish within an hour? Or are you tired of worrying about fragile glass bottles leaking in your bag? Solid perfume offers the perfect alternative. Compact, portable, and spill-proof, this fragrance format can be applied directly to your skin\u2014and with just a handful of simple ingredients, you can craft a custom scent balm in under 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/perfume-balm-tin-88fdfd-de7114b8629b.webp\" alt=\"Homemade solid perfume\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose Solid Perfume?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional alcohol-based liquid perfumes can easily dry out your skin. Solid balms work differently: a nourishing base of waxes and plant oils traps scent molecules, helping the fragrance melt into your skin and linger without rapidly evaporating. If you have sensitive skin, learn more about the benefits of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/all-about-perfume-making\/alcohol-free-perfume\/\">alcohol-free perfume<\/a>. Best of all, because solid perfume won&#8217;t spill, you can safely toss it into a pocket, purse, or travel bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing the Right Base: Wax, Butter, and Oil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To craft a firm balm that melts effortlessly on contact with your skin, combine a wax, a plant butter, and a liquid carrier oil. Candelilla wax offers excellent structure and is completely plant-based, though natural <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/handmade\/candle-making\/wax-candles\/beeswax\/\">beeswax<\/a> is another fantastic option. Shea butter adds a creamy consistency that glides on smoothly. For your liquid base, choose an oil with a long shelf life, such as jojoba oil or sweet almond oil from our selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/handmade\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/oils-butters-en-3\/\">vegetable oils and butters<\/a>. Jojoba oil is technically a liquid wax with a shelf life of up to three years, while sweet almond oil gives the balm an exceptionally soft, silky finish.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"woocommerce columns-3 \"><ul class=\"products columns-3\">\n<li class=\"product type-product post-283541 status-publish first instock product_cat-cold-process-soap product_cat-cosmetics product_cat-lip-care product_cat-make-mascara product_cat-making-bath-fizz product_cat-making-lotion product_cat-melt-and-pour product_cat-oils-butters-en-2 product_cat-oils-butters-en-3 product_cat-oils-butters product_cat-oils-butters-en-4 product_cat-oils-butters-en product_cat-soap-making product_tag-jojoba-oil-golden-jojoba-oil-organic has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable has-default-attributes\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"283052\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"283052\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/lip-care\/oils-butters-en-2\/jojoba-oil-golden-jojoba-oil-organic\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/lip-care\/oils-butters-en-2\/jojoba-oil-golden-jojoba-oil-organic\/\" title=\"Jojoba Oil (Golden Jojoba Oil) Organic\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/jojoba_clear_oils-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Jojoba Olie (Gouden Jojoba Olie) Biologisch\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/jojobatree-300x360.jpg\" class=\"gallery-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--pagination\">\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot active\"><\/span>\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot\"><\/span>\n    \t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/lip-care\/oils-butters-en-2\/jojoba-oil-golden-jojoba-oil-organic\/\" aria-label=\"Jojoba Oil (Golden Jojoba Oil) Organic\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Jojoba Oil (Golden Jojoba Oil) Organic<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>7.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>6.57<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>3,449.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>2,851.20<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: &euro;7.95&euro;6.57 through &euro;3,449.95&euro;2,851.20<\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. 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The options may be chosen on the product page\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"product type-product post-3805 status-publish last instock product_cat-cosmetics product_cat-make-mascara product_cat-making-lotion product_cat-oils-butters-en-4 product_cat-oils-butters-en product_cat-oils-butters-en-3 product_cat-oils-butters product_cat-oils-butters-en-2 product_tag-sweet-almond-oil has-post-thumbnail sale taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable has-default-attributes\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"926\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"926\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/sweet-almond-oil\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/sweet-almond-oil\/\" title=\"Sweet Almond Oil\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><span class=\"sale-item product-label type-bubble\">-14%<\/span><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sweet-almond-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Sweet Almond Oil\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/youwish-sweet-almond-oil-square2-300x360.jpg\" class=\"gallery-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--pagination\">\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot active\"><\/span>\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot\"><\/span>\n    \t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/sweet-almond-oil\/\" aria-label=\"Sweet Almond Oil\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Sweet Almond Oil<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>4.50<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>4.13<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>1,450.00<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>1,330.28<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: &euro;4.50&euro;4.13 through &euro;1,450.00&euro;1,330.28<\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. VAT<\/small> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">inc. VAT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">Excl. VAT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/sweet-almond-oil\/\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_3805\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_variable add_to_cart_button\" data-product_id=\"3805\" data-product_sku=\"SQ-OBW025\" aria-label=\"Select options for &ldquo;Sweet Almond Oil&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\">Select options<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_3805\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\tThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIY Solid Perfume Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This beginner-friendly recipe yields enough balm to fill three to four small metal tins:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10 g candelilla wax (or beeswax)<\/li>\n<li>15 g jojoba oil or sweet almond oil<\/li>\n<li>5 g shea butter<\/li>\n<li>2 to 3 ml fragrance oil or essential oil (approx. 40 to 60 drops)<\/li>\n<li>Optional: 1 drop vitamin E oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step: From Melting to Pouring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clean, completely dry equipment is essential for best results. Set up a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a small saucepan filled with an inch of gently simmering water. Add the wax, carrier oil, and shea butter to the bowl, stirring as they melt together. Candelilla wax melts around 70\u00b0C (158\u00b0F), so allow a few minutes for it to liquefy completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the mixture is fully liquid, remove the bowl from the heat. Let it cool for about a minute so it remains warm without being piping hot. Next, add your chosen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/handmade\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/fragrance-oil-en-3\/\">fragrance oils<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/handmade\/aromatherapy\/essential-oil-en-2\/\">essential oils<\/a>. Stir gently with a clean glass rod. Carefully pour the warm liquid into your tins, then leave them uncovered to set for at least an hour before putting the lids on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building a Balanced Fragrance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blending scents is where you can let your creativity shine. By combining an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/all-about-perfume-making\/what-is-the-fragrance-pyramid-in-perfume\/\">understanding of the fragrance pyramid<\/a> with your personal taste, you can craft a scent profile that evolves beautifully over several hours. Top notes create the bright initial impression, heart notes define the core character, and base notes ground the scent with long-lasting warmth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try pairing fresh bergamot with grounding cedarwood for a balanced, sophisticated combination. Alternatively, create a warm blend using vanilla absolute alongside floral notes like frangipani, jasmine, or soothing lavender. Looking to refine your scent-blending techniques? Check out our guides on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/all-about-perfume-making\/combining-perfume-notes\/\">combining perfume notes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/all-about-perfume-making\/mixing-fragrance-oils-for-perfume\/\">mixing fragrance oils for perfume<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/essential-oil-en\/essential-oil-perfume\/\">making your own perfume with essential oils<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"woocommerce columns-3 \"><ul class=\"products columns-3\">\n<li class=\"product type-product post-327924 status-publish first instock product_cat-candle-making product_cat-cold-process-soap product_cat-cosmetics product_cat-essential-oil product_cat-essential-oil-en-2 product_cat-essential-oil-melt-pour product_cat-essential-oil-en-3 product_cat-essential-oil-en product_cat-making-bath-fizz product_cat-making-lotion product_cat-melt-and-pour product_cat-soap-making product_tag-vanilla-absolut-essential-oil has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable has-default-attributes\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"327781\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"327781\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/cold-process-soap\/essential-oil\/vanilla-absolut-essential-oil\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/cold-process-soap\/essential-oil\/vanilla-absolut-essential-oil\/\" title=\"Vanilla Absolut Essential Oil\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vanilla-absolut-essential-oil-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Vanilla Absolut Essential Oil\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/cold-process-soap\/essential-oil\/vanilla-absolut-essential-oil\/\" aria-label=\"Vanilla Absolut Essential Oil\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Vanilla Absolut Essential Oil<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>9.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>8.22<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>8,000.00<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>6,611.57<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: &euro;9.95&euro;8.22 through &euro;8,000.00&euro;6,611.57<\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. VAT<\/small> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">inc. VAT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">Excl. VAT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/cold-process-soap\/essential-oil\/vanilla-absolut-essential-oil\/\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_327924\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_variable add_to_cart_button\" data-product_id=\"327924\" data-product_sku=\"9501186518620\" aria-label=\"Select options for &ldquo;Vanilla Absolut Essential Oil&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\">Select options<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_327924\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\tThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"product type-product post-25968 status-publish instock product_cat-soap-making product_cat-cold-process-soap product_cat-essential-oil product_cat-essential-oil-melt-pour product_cat-essential-oil-en product_cat-making-lotion product_cat-essential-oil-en-3 product_cat-essential-oil-en-2 product_tag-cedarwood-essential-oil has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable has-default-attributes\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"22211\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"22211\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/cedarwood-essential-oil\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/cedarwood-essential-oil\/\" title=\"Cedarwood Essential Oil\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cedarwood-essential-oil-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Cederhout etherische olie\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/cedarwood-essential-oil\/\" aria-label=\"Cedarwood Essential Oil\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Cedarwood Essential Oil<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>5.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>4.92<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>449.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>371.86<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: &euro;5.95&euro;4.92 through &euro;449.95&euro;371.86<\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. VAT<\/small> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">inc. VAT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">Excl. VAT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/cedarwood-essential-oil\/\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_25968\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_variable add_to_cart_button\" data-product_id=\"25968\" data-product_sku=\"9506844896287\" aria-label=\"Select options for &ldquo;Cedarwood Essential Oil&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\">Select options<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_25968\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\tThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"product type-product post-3867 status-publish last instock product_cat-essential-oil product_cat-essential-oil-melt-pour product_cat-essential-oil-en product_cat-making-lotion product_cat-essential-oil-en-3 product_cat-essential-oil-en-2 product_tag-essential-oil-bergamot has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable has-default-attributes\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"1019\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"1019\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/essential-oil-bergamot\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/essential-oil-bergamot\/\" title=\"Bergamot Essential Oil\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Etherische-olie-Bergamot-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Etherische olie Bergamot\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bergamot-eo2-300x360.jpg\" class=\"gallery-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--pagination\">\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot active\"><\/span>\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot\"><\/span>\n    \t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/essential-oil-bergamot\/\" aria-label=\"Bergamot Essential Oil\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Bergamot Essential Oil<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>3.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>3.26<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>599.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>495.83<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: &euro;3.95&euro;3.26 through &euro;599.95&euro;495.83<\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. VAT<\/small> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">inc. VAT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">Excl. VAT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/essential-oil-bergamot\/\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_3867\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_variable add_to_cart_button\" data-product_id=\"3867\" data-product_sku=\"9501623591728\" aria-label=\"Select options for &ldquo;Bergamot Essential Oil&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\">Select options<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_3867\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\tThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"product type-product post-3819 status-publish first instock product_cat-essential-oil-en-3 product_cat-essential-oil product_cat-essential-oil-en product_cat-essential-oil-melt-pour product_cat-essential-oil-en-2 product_cat-making-lotion product_tag-essential-oil-lavender has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable has-default-attributes\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"1031\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"1031\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/essential-oil-lavender\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/essential-oil-lavender\/\" title=\"Lavender Essential Oil\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Etherische-olie-Lavendel-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Essential oil Lavender\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lavander-eo2-300x360.jpg\" class=\"gallery-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--pagination\">\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot active\"><\/span>\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot\"><\/span>\n    \t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/essential-oil-lavender\/\" aria-label=\"Lavender Essential Oil\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Lavender Essential Oil<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>3.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>3.26<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>599.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>495.83<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: &euro;3.95&euro;3.26 through &euro;599.95&euro;495.83<\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. VAT<\/small> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">inc. VAT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">Excl. VAT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/essential-oil-lavender\/\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_3819\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_variable add_to_cart_button\" data-product_id=\"3819\" data-product_sku=\"SQ-EO014\" aria-label=\"Select options for &ldquo;Lavender Essential Oil&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\">Select options<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_3819\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\tThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"product type-product post-21291 status-publish instock product_cat-fragrance-oil-en product_cat-candle-making product_cat-candles-fragrance-oil product_cat-cold-process-soap product_cat-cosmetics product_cat-fragrance-oil-en-3 product_cat-fragrance-oil product_cat-fragrance-oil-melt-pour product_cat-making-lotion product_cat-soap-making product_tag-fragrance-oil product_tag-frangipani-jasmine has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable has-default-attributes\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"20812\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"20812\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/fragrance-oil-frangipani-jasmine\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/fragrance-oil-frangipani-jasmine\/\" title=\"Fragrance Oil &#8211; Frangipani Jasmine\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/frangipani-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Fragrance oil - Frangipani Jasmine - 100 ml\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/fragrance-oil-frangipani-jasmine\/\" aria-label=\"Fragrance Oil &#8211; Frangipani Jasmine\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Fragrance Oil &#8211; Frangipani Jasmine<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>2.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>2.44<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>141.45<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>116.90<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: &euro;2.95&euro;2.44 through &euro;141.45&euro;116.90<\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. VAT<\/small> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">inc. VAT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">Excl. VAT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/fragrance-oil-frangipani-jasmine\/\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_21291\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_variable add_to_cart_button\" data-product_id=\"21291\" data-product_sku=\"NS-F1LB-FRAN\" aria-label=\"Select options for &ldquo;Fragrance Oil - Frangipani Jasmine&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\">Select options<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_21291\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\tThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety and Skin Care Considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because solid perfume remains directly on your skin, following safe cosmetic formulation practices is crucial. Always adhere to official IFRA guidelines regarding maximum usage rates for leave-on products. As a general rule, aim for a scent concentration between 3% and 5% of your total recipe weight. For step-by-step guidance on calculating safe ratios, read our articles on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/all-about-perfume-making\/perfume-concentration-dilution\/\">perfume concentration and dilution<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/all-about-perfume-making\/using-perfume-fixative\/\">using a perfume fixative<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep in mind that certain cold-pressed citrus oils, such as bergamot, can cause phototoxicity when exposed to UV light. Avoid applying formulas containing these oils before going out into direct sunlight. Finally, always perform a simple patch test on the inside of your elbow to check how your skin responds to a new blend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Store and Apply Your Solid Perfume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stored properly, your homemade fragrance balm will stay fresh for six to twelve months. Keep your tins in a cool, dark place, and avoid leaving them in warm environments like a hot car where the formula could melt. For more detailed preservation advice, check out our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/all-about-perfume-making\/storing-diy-perfume\/\">storing DIY perfume<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Application is effortless: swirl a clean finger over the balm to warm and soften it with your body heat. Dab it onto your pulse points\u2014such as your wrists, neck, or behind your ears\u2014where natural skin warmth helps release the scent. Ready to start blending? Explore all the ingredients and equipment you need on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/handmade\/cosmetics\/perfume-making\/\">perfume making<\/a> page and craft your signature scent today.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make your own solid perfume with this easy step-by-step recipe. 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