How to Make Your Own Cologne 

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Some of it is preference, but yes 33 drops for one of these bottles would work. It can also vary depending on how “pure” or strong your oils are.

Since there are no artificial preservatives like formaldehyde and phthalates (that fragrance houses use) it doesn’t last all day. I apply again midday and at night if I want to.

Perfumes base is usually denatured alcohol. It’s an ethyl alcohol base with additives that make it toxic to consume. I went with a food safe alcohol thinking it would probably have fewer unintended health issues.

Yes, I use food grade alcohol in the tutorial.

Essential oils are safe for the skin on there own anyways lol

It’s pretty common so you could probably go with either option. Amazon or the local supermarket (if they stock it).

Use perfumers alcohol

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You can let it blend for a couple days. I haven’t noticed a huge difference though if I’m being honest.

The cost for the oils is the biggest expense. I’d estimate about $150 all in to start up. My wife uses the oils for other scent needs like laundry, baths, etc.

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I believe it’s the chemical preservatives, like formaldehyde, that prevent the breakdown.

Yes. Don’t ever use Propylene Glycol as the main carrier for the ingredients. It should only be used to help dilute materials.

@@texasfan8892and even then, materials meant for an alcohol based fragrance should be diluted in alcohol.

Look up the notes in the Spice bomb and try blending them in small batches until you find the right blend. Cinnamon is a strong smell that might overpower the others. But you can play with your formula in small amounts until you find the right ratios. There might also be recipes online for the homemade version of the scent you’re looking for.

You won’t replicate a fragrance by looking at the notes. Notes aren’t reality, they’re marketing. You’re better off looking up similar fragrances and trying them out to see which lean in your preferred direction.

I went with the food grade because your skin is an organ, and will absorb what you put on it. I don’t use any preservatives as most are harmful chemicals like formaldehyde. The downside is that an all natural cologne won’t last nearly as long so I need to reapply midday and evening.

@@burbinghard oh okay cool. What about the rose Mary water you added, what effect does it have on the smell?

@@larrylovejr82 it’s just to add a hint of a floral scent. It could just have easily been rose oil. They are made by different processes is all.

@@burbinghard oh okay cool, Thank you so much.

@@burbinghardwhat abt grapeseed oil

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I usually compare prices from different places but many of mine came from Plant Therapy.

I make them in smaller batches and usually run out every 6 month. The scent needs to be reapplied mid day as it doesn’t have chemicals that prolong the scent like formaldehyde. 🤢

@@burbinghard Thank you for the help. Would it help to use perfumer's alcohol?

@@JaySinghIsImmature they are generally both ethanol alcohol. Good grade is readily available in stores and has been tested to be safe for human consumption.

@burbinghard..... Are you saying that the propelyne glycol is basically ethanol alcohol?

I usually mix right away, but if time is no factor you can let them mix for 24-48 hours.

@@burbinghard thank you! I am looking into Fragrance designing to sell around my community. Perhaps if it’s well received I’ll start branching to online sales through a big market perfumery.

@@burbinghard I actually have another question. How is the longevity & projection on these fragrances? Usually synthetic fragrances have different chemicals to enhance the performance, and I was wondering how the homemade cologne holds up.

@@Daizlol yes without the chemicals like formaldehyde it doesn’t last or project as much. I typically have to reapply mid day.

No, if you don’t want it as “strong “ you would just use less oil.

Yes perfumers alcohol is usually used as the odor free carrier. The glycol is alcohol in this mix.

@@burbinghard Ah, okay. Thanks for explaining :)

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Rose water is mild enough, but many essential oils will cause irritation if applied directly to the skin. You would generally dilute a concentrated oil, or put it in a carrier oil at least.

Quick recipe for you to try: Rose Otto diluted to 10% in fractionated coconut oil. Add it to a rollerball and apply to skin.

I’m an all natural guy so I would rather not add something potentially harmful just to have a different color liquid. The glass itself can be a color so you don’t notice it, but I wouldn’t want to discolor my clothes from adding something like food color.

@@burbinghard ok thanks

@@fkgoogle666why would try to change the color

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You would need a larger bottle, more alcohol and more drops. However, without adding preservatives the scent may go a little stale before you use it all up.

In theory you could. But perfume companies buy in bulk and use cheaper/ artificial fragrances. A scent mixture isn’t able to be trademarked and they are easy to copy.

You wouldn’t infringe any copyrights because notes aren’t something you can copyright. Moreover, notes in a fragrance aren’t reality. They’re just marketing. If you’re planning to start a line, you’ve got a long way to go. Just learning perfumery takes years.

No. It’s too thick to spray and is very polar so it will make the oils smells even less

@@a.j.laplace4216so what can I use for spray

Any only the ones u wanna put

Yes.

I wouldn’t recommend it. Coconut oil has an odor to it, and would overpower the other notes. Some people do use oils as carriers, but more for therapeutic uses instead of as a fragrance carrier.

Fractionated coconut oil, yes. It’s more fluid and scentless

Perfumers alcohol can dissolve oils. You can’t use water as oil won’t dissolve in it.

@@burbinghardwhat abt grapeseed oil

@@Nah-._ I believe people use grapeseed oil as a carrier for essential oils. Grapeseed oil has a distinct smell, so I wouldn’t use it as a carrier for perfume. I typically choose my oils for the aroma and adding that much grapeseed would throw it off. A masseuse could use something like grapeseed as a base, and could use essential oils to add fragrance for a massage. I hope that makes sense.

@@burbinghard thank you 🙏

Traditionally Eau De Toilette has less purity, while an Eau De Perfume has higher concentration of fragrance/oil. 8-12% is usually a toilette, 12-18% is a perfume.

I purchased most of the items through Amazon. Food grade propylene glycol for the carrier, and most of the oils were from a company named Plant Therapy.

@@burbinghard and are those essential oils or plant terpenes?

To be honest, not really. I have to reapply later in the day. Chemicals, like formaldehyde, that increase longevity in store bought cologne are what I’m trying to avoid putting on my body and inhaling.

@@burbinghard thank you

No. The downside of not using chemicals like formaldehyde is that the scent wont last as long. You need to reapply it mid day. Heavier base notes last longer than top notes though.

I used food grade ethanol alcohol.

It has to be the right type of alcohol. Perfumers alcohol, Propylene Glycol and Dipropylene glycol are all alcohols, but each give a different advantage. I wouldn’t use vodka if that’s what you’re asking.

@@burbinghard ahhh I guess I can’t make a bourbon with bourbon. 😂 But seriously wow I never knew PG was a alcohol. Thank you so much!

Not quite. Perfumers alcohol is typically a dipropylene glycol which is better at mixing alcohol based ingredients. Propylene Glycol is better at mixing oil based ingredients.

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Most items we purchase are a large multiple of the cost of materials. Employees, staff, taxes, shipping, storage and overhead cost money. Also certain ingredients like ambergris can be very expensive (which I don’t use).

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@@burbinghard I just ordered essential oils to make my own cologne. Glad I found your channel.

@@julesfalcone I hope you find combinations you love!

To a point I would agree. Different brands pay for advertising and endorsements so there would be an associated cost. Also using fake fragrances vs natural scents create a large price difference. A company using real ambergris for example has to pass that cost onto the consumer.

I would disagree with your assessment that food grade propylene glycol is toxic. It is GRAS (regarded as safe) for consumption in the US and in the EU. Alcohol has a lower freezing temperature than water, therefore would have “anti-freezing” properties. If the EU allows it in food product, I’m generally alright with it being in my skin. I don’t want to use ingredients that aren’t safe for consumption as the skin absorbs what is on it. I haven’t found much literature showing a danger of propylene glycol.