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Solid Perfume Recipe: Rose | Bergamot | Vanilla

This alluring solid perfume recipe combines rose geranium essential oil with the sweet, citrus aroma of bergamot, and a hint of vanilla for lasting fragrance.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Active Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 3 ounces
Author Katie Vance

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces vanilla infused jojoba
  • 1 ounce beeswax (pastilles)
  • 10 drops geranium essential oil (Pelargonium roseum)
  • 20 drops bergamot essential oil (Citrus bergamia) *Make sure it is Bergaptine-Free
  • 4 ounce glass salve jar (or three 1 ounce glass jars OR several lip balm tubes)

Instructions

  1. Over a double boiler, melt beeswax in a small, glass pyrex measuring cup
  2. Add in vanilla jojoba and gently return to liquid
  3. Remove from the heat
  4. Allow to cool slightly, then measure in essential oils
  5. Pour into glass jars or lip balm tubes and cap
  6. Cool for several minutes, then store in a cool, dry location until ready for use

Notes

I rub some of this solid perfume on pulse points and behind my ears. It's also solid enough that I can take it in my purse and use it later in the day as the aroma dissipates. A little goes a long way and I find myself catching whiffs of this bergamot rose solid perfume well into the day.