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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
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
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Over a double boiler, melt beeswax in a small, glass pyrex measuring cup
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Add in vanilla jojoba and gently return to liquid
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Remove from the heat
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Allow to cool slightly, then measure in essential oils
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Pour into glass jars or lip balm tubes and cap
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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.