Things you will need
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1/2 ounce of jojoba oil.
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2.5 oz. alcohol— pure grain alcohol or vodka.
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6 drops top note essential oils.
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7 drops middle note essential oils.
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7 drops base note essential oils.
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Dark glass bottle.
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Using a dark bottle add the jojoba oil first.
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Add the essential oils start with the base notes, then middle, then top, smelling as you go.
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Add 2.5 ounces of alcohol, shake for a few minutes, then let it sit for 48 hours (or up to 6 weeks-the longer it sits, the stronger the smell).
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Put it in a dark bottle.
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Give it a name!
Guideline of essential oil smells:
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Earthy Scents: patchouli, vetiver.
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Floral Scents: geranium, jasmine, neroli, rose, ylang-ylang.
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Fruity Scents: bergamot, grapefruit, lemon, lime, mandarin, orange,lemongrass.
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Herbal Scents: angelica, basil, chamomile, clary sage, lavender, peppermint, rosemary.
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Spicy Scents: black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, coriander, ginger, juniper, nutmeg .
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Woodsy Scents: cedarwood, cypress, pine, sandalwood.
