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Body Oil Perfume Spray Tutorial

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Difficulty: Beginner
Time: 10 minutes
Yields: 10 bottles

Body Oil Perfume Spray Tutorial
Body oil perfume is a great way to lightly scent the skin while applying moisturizing oils. In addition, it does not get any easier to create. Simply add skin safe fragrance oils to fractionated coconut oil and voila! Fractionated coconut oil acts as a great base for the spray because it’s lightweight and thin enough to spray out of the Mini Spray Bottles. I also added a bit of evening primrose extract for extra skin benefits; feel free to use any oil soluble extract you prefer.

For this perfume I chose a mixture of Bramble Berry’s Juicy Couture Fragrance Oil and Exotic Musk Fragrance Oil. The Juicy Couture Type Fragrance is a blend of both fruity and floral scents, and smells incredibly feminine. It’s based on the popular perfume and contains notes of mandarin, lily, sandalwood and vanilla. The Exotic Musk Fragrance Oil helps bring out the base notes and creates a slightly more sophisticated scent. Of course this recipe can be customized with whichever fragrance oils you may prefer!

Learn how to create your own spray perfume in this easy DIY.

Perfume is considered a “leave-on” product. A leave-on product is anything that is not washed off after application, such as lotion or balms. Because the ingredients stay on the skin, it’s important to use a safe amount of fragrance oil. Remember, when fragrance oils are applied directly to the skin, they can cause irritation. One way to find out how much fragrance to use is to select “lotion” on the Bramble Berry Fragrance Calculator. But, you may notice that usage rate is extremely small. This is because the fragrance calculator errs on the side of extreme caution. To find out the maximum usage rate for a fragrance oils in leave on products such as perfumes, consult the IFRA Certificate for the fragrance oil. That can be requested by emailing MSDS (at) Brambleberry (dot) com.

What You’ll Need:
10 Mini Spray Bottles
3.3 oz. Fractionated Coconut Oil
2 mL Evening Primrose Extract
4 mL Bramble Berry’s Juicy Couture Type Fragrance Oil
2 mL Exotic Musk Fragrance Oil

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Learn how to create your own spray perfume in this easy DIY. ONE: In a small container, add the fractionated coconut oil and evening primrose extract.

IMG_7758FIVETWO: Add the Exotic Musk Fragrance Oil and Bramble Berry’s Juicy Couture Type Fragrance Oil and use a spoon to thoroughly mix the ingredients together.

THREETWOTHREE: Carefully pour the perfume into the mini spray bottles and screw the cap on tightly. Enjoy!

NOTE: We did not use a preservative in this recipe, because this recipe does not contain water. If you’d like to add a preservative, I recommend adding a oil soluble preservative like Optiphen at .5-1%. If you’d like to learn more about preservatives click here.

SIXLearn how to create your own spray perfume in this easy DIY.

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Easy Body Oil Perfume Spray Tutorial
 
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This Body Oil Spray perfume is easy to make and customize.
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Recipe type: perfume
Serves: 10 bottles

Ingredients
  • 10 Mini Spray Bottles
  • 3.3 oz. Fractionated Coconut Oil
  • 2 mL Evening Primrose Extract
  • 4 mL Bramble Berry's Juicy Couture Type Fragrance Oil
  • 2 mL Exotic Musk Fragrance Oil

Instructions
  1. In a small container, add the fractionated coconut oil and evening primrose extract.
  2. Add the Exotic Musk Fragrance Oil and Bramble Berry's Juicy Couture Type Fragrance Oil and use a spoon to thoroughly mix the ingredients together.
  3. Carefully pour the perfume into the mini spray bottles and screw the cap on tightly. Enjoy!

 

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63 Comments

      • Hi Kelsey,
        Thanks for the response but I was referring to a perfume bottle that has a stopper, like the vintage perfume bottles, not the spray top or roller ball. Can this recipe work for those type of bottles?
        Thank you!

    • what is the affect of this solution on cloth? with it leave stain? thank you for your help,
      secondly, is there any other oil in the market which is thinner than fractionated coconut oil? thanks

      • Fractionated coconut oil absorbs quickly into the skin but it can leave a mark if it comes in contact with clothing. We recommend spraying on this perfume and waiting a few minutes before putting fabric on top of it.

        Cyclomethicone is another option. It’s a liquid silicone that’s thinner than fractionated coconut oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Cyclomethicone-P4560.aspx

  2. hii
    i feel like im asking questions everywhere lol..

    i want to make this next, but im looking for an oil that doesnt have a smell at all and hopefully one that dries quickly on the body..
    which oils do you recommend to use?
    i was told grapeseed oil, do you have others in mind that you could suggest please?

    and also, if i mix it in with my fragrance oil, will it separate? do i need to shake before every use???

    • The fractionated coconut oil in this recipe is a good option because it’s lightweight and absorbs quickly. Some other options are grapeseed, argan, meadowfoam, and moringa seed. Those oils may be too thick for this spray bottle, so make sure to test the bottles before making a full batch.

      Find those oils here: https://www.brambleberry.com/Fixed-Oils-C29.aspx

      The fragrance oil won’t separate from the oil, but it is a good idea to shake before each use to make sure everything’s distributed evenly.

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

        • Because it’s such a small amount, the fragrance amount won’t change too much. You can run it through the Fragrance Calculator again, or consult the IFRA sheet just to be sure though.

          -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

    • This recipe should work just fine in a roller ball. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  5. What would you suggest…as far as labeling this small spray bottle? ANY suggestions would help.
    Thanks

  6. Hi! I’m trying to work out a recipe for a body/linen spray.
    I know that it is recommeneded to use a preservative if water is in the product. However, I’m thinking of replacing water with Aloe Vera juice. I’m thinking of making a recipe that has Aloe Vera Juice, witch hazel, fragrance (8%?) and polysorbate 20 or polysorbate 80. Would I still need a preservative? Also should I do 50/50 aloe vera and witch hazel? And how much polysorbate should I add? What would you recommend?
    Thanks!

    • Hi Kaitlin!

      If your aloe vera and witch hazel have a preservative already, you won’t need an additional one! I would recommend starting off with mostly aloe. Witch hazel has a distinct scent that can interfere with your fragrance. As for the fragrance, we do recommend Polysorbate 80. That helps the fragrance oil emulsify with the water. You can use it up to 50%, but I would recommend starting out with a 1:1 ratio with your fragrance. Then, if you notice any cloudiness or separation in your spray, add more Polysorbate until it emulsifies. 🙂

      Polysorbate 80: https://www.brambleberry.com/Polysorbate-80-P4438.aspx

      Learn more about making perfume here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID6wC7kTgAY&t=1s

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

      • Thank you for the response. I used 15% witch hazel and it was too strong. How much witch hazel should I add? Can witch hazel with 14% alcohol, act as a preservative with a product that is mostly water? Also, I’ve been reading varying opinions on distilled water. Is it safe to use without a preservative?

        • Because witch hazel has a strong scent, you may try isopropyl alcohol instead! Although it is strong at first, the scent evaporates and leaves the scent on your skin. The most neutral option will be water. With that, you will need a preservative. You can do mostly water, with smaller amounts of aloe and alcohol. I would recommend .5% Optiphen ND.

          Optiphen ND: https://www.brambleberry.com/Optiphen-ND-P5714.aspx

          Another great option is cyclomethicone! It’s a liquid silicone that can be used at 100%. It doesn’t need a preservative or an emulsifier. 🙂

          Cyclomethicone: https://www.brambleberry.com/Cyclomethicone-P4560.aspx

          -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  8. I made this but the scent doesn’t last very long. What can I do to make the scent last longer?
    Thanks. Love the tutorials!

    • You can add more fragrance if you like! That can help the scent stick. To find out the maximum usage rate for a fragrance oils in leave-on products such as perfumes, consult the IFRA Certificate for the fragrance oil. That can be requested by emailing MSDS (at) Brambleberry (dot) com. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  9. I was wondering if you can use grape seed oil instead of jojoba oil in oil perfumes. I have fractionated coconut oil as well.

  10. Great advice here! I was wondering, if the IFRA says max use of a fragrance is 10%, what does this mean? Is it 10% of the amount of carrier oil you use? Or 10% of the total volume of the container- meaning if my container can hold 10ml of product, do I just take 10% of 10 ml?

    • Hi Kaitlin!

      Thank you, glad you found the post helpful! The 10% refers to the total weight of the product. So, if your perfume weighs 10 ounces total, you can add 1 ounce of fragrance to it. Keep in mind the IFRA does have different amounts for different products. For instance, the fragrance may be safe at 10% in a wash off product like soap, but may be lower for leave-on products like perfume.

      Hope that helps! 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  11. Could we substitute the evening primrose extract with a different one? I have chamomile extract and green tea extract at home. Wasn’t sure if these would work?

    Thanks!

  12. hello i want to know the percentages of fragrance oil i work % its easy for me so if i want to make 8 oz of body oil perfume what percentages of fragrance oil and fractionated coconut oili should use in the total recipe .

    • Hi Sandeep!

      Typically, you can use around 1%. That will depend on the fragrance oil though! To find out exactly how much scent to add to your recipe, you can use our Fragrance Calculator. Just select “Lotion” from the drop-down menu. 🙂

      Fragrance Calculator: http://www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Fragrance-Calculator.aspx

      If you want to add more, you can use the International Fragrance Association guidelines for leave-on amounts. Those will vary from fragrance to fragrance. To find out the percentage the fragrance can be used, you can request the IFRA certificate from MSDS (at) Brambleberry (dot) com.

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

    • Thanks so much for your suggestion Andi, we’ll definitely keep that in mind! 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  14. I like this recipe, but I’d like to make one that has glycerin in it instead of the Fractionated Coconut Oil to have a more sticky feel rather than an oily feel, and distilled water instead of the primrose extract. I know I’d need a preservative then, any suggestion for which one would be best? I’m trying to duplicate a body spray product I bought that has distilled water, glycerin, phenoxylethanol (Preservative I’m guessing) and calphryl glycol (No idea what this is for). Does BB have a recipe with these similar ingredients at all?

    Thanks!

    • Hi Kristy!

      We haven’t done a lot of testing with glycerin perfume, but I can offer some tips! I would recommend using the glycerin on the lower end so the perfume isn’t too thick or sticky. I would recommend using it around 10%, and distilled water around 90%.

      The fragrance oil will separate from the glycerin and water, so I would recommend an emulsifier like Polysorbate 80. That helps the fragrance oil mix with the perfume. You can use it up to 50% in the recipe. We usually start around 1-6%. 🙂

      Polysorbate 80: https://www.brambleberry.com/Polysorbate-80-P4438.aspx

      A preservative would also be needed! Optiphen ND would work well. It can be used at 1% of the total weight of the recipe. Learn more about using preservatives here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/talk-it-out-tuesday-preservatives/

      As for the container, because glycerin is rather sticky, it may clog the sprayer. I would recommend making a small test batch to see how it works in the container! 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

    • Hi Kristy,

      Phenoxyethanol and Caprylyl Glycol are components of the preservative Optiphen ( which Bramble Berry does offer – https://www.brambleberry.com/Optiphen-P3682.aspx. )

      In a similar post from the Soap Queen blog, ‘How to make perfume’ – https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/how-to-make-perfume-video/ – if you scroll down you will find this recipe that uses Optiphen and water. It will give you an idea of how much to use of each ingredient:
      18 ml Distilled Water
      4 ml Polysorbate 80
      16 ml 91% Rubbing Alcohol
      2 ml Fragrance Oil Blend
      .5 ml Optiphen

      If you want to add glycerin, it can be used in place of some of the water (I have seen it recommended at around 3% of the total recipe) – just make sure to discount the water (for example, if you use 6 ml of glycerin for 3% of the total recipe below, only use 12 ml of water instead of 18ml)

      Just be careful when using Optiphen (or any preservative containing phenoxyethanol) with polysorbate 80, as phenoxyethanol can possibly be deactivated by polysorbates. According to this study, http://www.americanpharmaceuticalreview.com/Featured-Articles/38885-Antimicrobial-Preservatives-Part-Two-Choosing-a-Preservative/:

      “…phenoxyethanol… should not be formulated with non-ionic surfactants…, e.g. polysorbate 80…the overall level of preservative in the product may not change, but…its efficacy may be compromised”

      Also, the Data Sheet for phenoxyethanol – http://microsites.schuelke.com/wet-wipe-preservation/leaflets/SM-Phenoxyethanol-ZTM_P_KO_E-EN.pdf, – says:

      “Ethoxylated surfactants* may lead to loss of effectiveness”

      (*polysorbates are ethoxylated surfactants)

      All that being said, Kelsey is right – you will need a solubilizer, like polysorbate 80, to effectively mix fragrance/essential oils and the Caprylyl Glycol with the water and alcohol.

      I do apologize, but I just recently found out the above information about phenoxyethanol, I am certainly not an expert, and I have never made perfume, so I can’t suggest an alternative. However, I wanted to make you aware of this in case it is helpful. Good luck making your perfume! And, thank you Bramble Berry for these wonderful tutorials!

  15. I love dry body oil sprays! I also make them with fractionated coconut oil, but I do also add some cyclomethicone (88% fract. coconut, 10% cyclo, 2% fo). Makes it soooo silky ☺

  16. Since this is made with fractionated coconut oil, does it go on “dry” or do you have to rub it in? Is it safe for clothes? I would like to see more projects for men this year – we are out here too you know! After shave, shaving cream (not shaving soap), and I would really love to see a viable stick deodorant that you don’t have to refrigerate.

  17. I love chanel#5 I wear it faithfully, I hope to see this fragrance list for 2016, Also white linin is one of my favorite, would be happy to wear my own perfume oils that I made myself !!😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀