Craft distinct perfumes or room sprays with scents such as vanilla or lavender, or use natural waxes as a base for solid perfumes. With the proper tools, you can streamline your perfume-making process. Here are some top apothecary products to use when making your own perfumes:
Liquid Base Perfumes
When creating a liquid perfume, liquid bases, such as essential oils, carrier oils, or an alcohol-based spray, can be used. Whether using signature fragrance oils or raw ingredients, these apothecary products help enhance a unique perfume. This is what you need to know about liquid perfume bases:
Essential Oils
Essential oils provide a high-quality, concentrated aroma to define your fragrance. At Bulk Apothecary, we offer various oils, such as lavender, jasmine, or sandalwood. To create unique products for yourself or clients, mix a variety of top, middle, and base note smells.
- Top notes: These often feature light aromas like citrus, lemon, or bergamot.
- Middle notes: The second part of the perfume utilizes florals like rose or geranium to add a softer scent.
- Base notes: Add a base note with woody or musky oils, such as patchouli or vetiver, for a lasting scent.
Carrier Oils
Carrier oils, such as jojoba or coconut oil, help dilute essential oils, making them safe for use on the skin. These also help extend the scent’s longevity and make it easily applicable. Other oils include sweet almond, sesame, or castor oil.
Alcohol Based Sprays
Denatured alcohol is key to creating a high-quality alcohol-based perfume. This ingredient is an ideal base for crafting professional-grade fragrances. It allows the scent to disperse effectively, making it easier to disperse using a spray.
Solid Base Perfumes
Solid perfumes provide compact and portable options, especially when traveling. Bases for these perfumes include beeswax pellets or shea butter, and they are alcohol-free. Alcohol can dry out the skin, sometimes causing rashes. Butter and wax bases offer subtle moisturizing qualities. Here are some products to review when creating solid-base perfumes:
Beeswax Pellets
This natural wax forms a structural base, giving a firm, balm-like texture. It also helps lock in moisture, protecting the skin. Beeswax mixes well with other ingredients, making adding layered scents for solid perfume easy. Our beeswax pellets are easy to measure and melt in a double boiler. Add a carrier oil or scent to enhance your perfume. It is ready to use once poured into a chosen container and cooled.
Shea or Cocoa Butter
Due to their rich, creamy textures, shea or cocoa butter are good options for creating solid base perfumes. Their skin-nourishing properties create a smooth consistency, and their natural aromas do not overpower your added fragrances but blend easily with them. Both bases offer healing properties and a firm structure for a solid perfume foundation. These products are available as unrefined or processed butters to remove colors and scents.
Other Apothecary Products
Proper storage is key to preserving homemade perfumes in bottles or tins. At Bulk Apothecary, we offer a range of packaging options to keep your creations fresh and ready to use. Glass bottles are often preferred for roll-on, spray, and droppers for liquid perfumes. These are functional and provide a professional appearance, whether gifting or selling. Dark-colored glass bottles, such as amber or cobalt blue, offer additional protection by shielding the fragrance from light exposure.
Solid perfumes are often stored in compact tins, including screw-top tins, push-up tubes, and other versatile containers that are easy to use and transport. Caps, such as child-resistant toppers, spray tops, and dropper caps, are also available for your perfume type. They help functionality but also add a layer of professionalism to your finished products.
Choose Bulk Apothecary For Your Perfume Needs
Crafting unique scents with liquid or solid bases provides perfumers with various options. Essential oils like lavender or jasmine, or mixed-fragrance oils can be used to create complex aromas. Products like coconut oil or mango butter enable you to develop solid perfumes that are also good for the skin. Bulk Apothecary also offers key perfume-making tools, including fragrance test strips, measuring beakers, funnels, and bottle crimpers. If you are just getting started, check out our guides on essential oils and aromatherapy to learn which scents are right for your project. Shop our online store today and discover ingredients to create handcrafted fragrances.
