Dry, or, as they are also called, solid perfumes, are the origins of the art of perfumery, which dates back thousands of years, going back to the times Ancient Egypt. In those ancient times, they had not yet learned how to create perfume compositions based on alcohol or ether. The basis was a mixture of aromatic oils and fats of plant and animal origin. Using special resins, this base was converted into a concentrated solid substance. To this neutral base of odorless fat and wax were added precious spices, musk, essential oils, amber and incense. This created a priceless aroma, available only to a select few.


Five thousand years ago, Egyptian beauties began their morning toilette by attaching a small aromatic cone based on purified animal fat with the addition of an aromatic composition to their heads. Under the influence of the sun, the fat melted, flowing onto the face and body, moisturizing it and giving a fragrant trail. By and large, aromatic oils and the dry form of perfume were the only form of perfume for many centuries, from Ancient Egypt until the height of the Roman Empire. The Greeks and Romans especially revered dry perfumes - it was considered good form to rub yourself with a fragrant musk stick after visiting the thermal baths.
Over time, Europeans also inherited the ancient Romans' penchant for using solid perfumes. Thus, during the Renaissance, dry aromas from myrrh, ambergris, and frankincens became widespread. Such perfumes were very expensive, because all the components were worth their weight in gold. The same ambergris (or ambergris), being a pathological secretion from the glands of a sick sperm whale, was called “floating gold.”


In the Middle Ages, rich coquettes from high society used the so-called pomanders which made it possible to store, transport and sort dry perfumes. The pomander was a metal ball in which the smell came out through openwork holes, reminiscent of an orange, divided into sections, each of which contained a particular aroma. Fashionistas competed in the art of creating a fragrant composition from not too rich and varied materials - fragrant oils and flower essences.

Simpler pendants were also popular, without “lobes”, for a single aroma. I think it was not for nothing that beauties valued such jewelry and perfumes for their elegance and functionality, because the aroma spread regardless of whether the owner of the perfume had time to apply it to the skin. By the way, in the Middle Ages, such vapors were credited with healing properties that helped drive away the plague, strengthen female organs and increase male potency.
For many centuries, dry perfumes were also produced in the Arab East. Initially, the popularity of dry perfumes was brought by Arab women who used them as a skin care product, which was quickly adopted by men. It was they who began to come up with various aromatic compositions and ever new types of this product. The windows of oriental shops were full of bottles, boxes, caskets, colored labels and jars, which were selling like hot cakes. I think that the climatic factor also played a role here - perfume with a solid base of wax and fat retains its properties in the best possible way in a dry, hot climate. It must be said that to this day in the East, dry perfumes quite successfully compete with perfumes based on volatile compounds.

In the first half of the 20th century, the perfume market began to change rapidly. The mass production of perfumes on a liquid base that is familiar to us began to displace the production of solid perfumes. And by the end of the 20th century, they were replaced by sprays that allow you to apply the aroma in a light concentration with the press of a button.


However, in the Russian perfume market, interest in solid perfumes, it seems to me, is being revived. And for good reason. Solid perfumes are akin to a stylish sophistication, and often an expensive accessory. They are many-sided, multifaceted, surprisingly persistent, but at the same time unobtrusive. In addition, this is an excellent alternative for those who for some reason cannot use alcohol-based perfume. Usually dry perfumes are made from solid vegetable oils, (for example, based on shea butter, jojoba, coconut) with the addition of wax, propolis or a similar component and, of course, the perfume composition itself. This perfume composition can be composed of essential, aromatic oils or contain any “original” aroma. Sometimes dry herbs, flowers or shimmer may be added so that such dry perfumes leave a slight shimmer when applied. High-quality dry perfumes can also be a good moisturizer for the skin. In short, the risk of allergies and skin irritation when using solid perfumes is minimized. And also solid perfumes - as they say now, travel-friendly, they are very convenient to take with you on a plane, they are very light and compact.


Now I'll tell you about how to apply dry perfume . The undoubted advantage of dry perfumes is ease and comfort of use. Solid scents are applied to pulse points - on the wrists, behind the ear, in the valley between the breasts, on the inside of the elbows, behind the knees, in the armpit or wherever you like. Be careful not to apply dry perfume to your face! It is also important to “try on” dry perfumes, especially those of Arabic or Indian origin, and apply exactly as much as needed. It is very easy to overdo it with oriental perfumes. The aroma is usually “picked up” without any special equipment, with your finger. In general, it depends on what “house” the fragrance has, that is, in what jar, box, pencil, medallion, ring, etc. the fragrance is enclosed.

Jewelry intended for storage solid aromas- a completely separate topic. Could there be anything more harmonious than the connection between jewelry and perfumery, which has so excited fashionistas all over the world since time immemorial? The shape of a “jewelry container” for dry perfume is, in fact, limited only by the jeweler’s imagination. Today there are medallions, rings, bracelets, beautiful jewelry jars that resemble small boxes where the fragrance is placed. If you wish, you can order a unique “container” of your own design from a jeweler and fill it with dry perfume own production for yourself, your loved one, or present as luxury gift For loved one. Dry perfumes are long-lasting and have an unlimited shelf life, so the scent can last for years and remind you of you. As promised, I will tell you about the original recipes for dry perfumes in one of the following posts.


So, the method of applying dry perfume, firstly, depends on the “house” of the aroma and on the consistency. Some dry dry perfumes are softer in consistency, closer to creamy (for example, such perfumes may contain Vaseline), there are harder ones, reminiscent to the touch of a hard wax candle or even a salt crystal. Rub your finger over the dry perfume several times. Some use cotton swab or a toothpick to pick up a small amount of solid perfume from the container, then rub the contents between your fingers and apply to the pulse points. If dry perfume is enclosed in a “pencil”, then it’s even simpler - push out a small amount, like lipstick, and immediately apply it where you like. If the scent is in the form of a stick, then simply take it and rub it on your wet body after taking a bath or shower. You can also rub it on your dry body. A duet of identical aromas - solid and regular - will sound especially beautiful. There is another way to use dry perfume if you use an unscented crystal antiperspirant. Rub dry perfume on your armpits after applying it. The perfume will open up a little later, when you start moving and warming up its particles. Also try adding a small amount of dry perfume to the aroma pendant - I think you will be pleasantly surprised! -)

It’s a little more difficult, in my opinion, with inexpensive oriental perfumes in sticks. It's difficult in terms of a little more effort to warm it up a little. This is how solid vegetable oils or beeswax, which hold the aroma, begin to melt a little. Apply the aroma using gentle circular massage movements. At first it may seem a little unusual and even uncomfortable, but the aroma is usually worth it! Delicate, enveloping, persistent, with a bright character, memorable...


Personally, I prefer oriental (Arabic) dry perfumes. As a rule, even the cheapest perfumes are very high quality. Arabs are allowed to use them, since there is not a single prohibited component in the composition; all ingredients undergo strict selection and testing. Their prices can range from $1 - $2 for a regular aromatic bar in a simple parchment or cardboard box to $150 - $200 for a balm with a luxurious formulation of pure essences in a stunning inlaid box. So, when going on your next trip to eastern countries - Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, the UAE - be sure to stop by an oriental bazaar or an oriental shop with all sorts of things and buy a box or casket of dry perfume. It will not just be a magnificent aroma, but also a sophisticated interior decoration.
I like that in the East you can find perfumes with traditional recipes that are kept secret. Their aroma is always dizzying, unique, exclusive - you definitely won’t find this in ordinary stores or on everyone you meet. Thanks to this tradition, you can find out what fragrances were worn hundreds and thousands of years ago, what they preferred, how they seduced and carried away... Just imagine, Scheherazade herself could smell like that!

Dry perfumes from the Arab brand Tariikh
You can use dry perfume for aromatherapy or aromatizing a room, car, etc. If the aroma is in the form of a stick, you can take it out of the box or slightly open the box (jar) with the aroma enclosed in the solid and put it in the closet with linen. I also sometimes do this: I take a block and paint part of it with a knife or similar object. I distribute the resulting handful of crumbs on the shelves, in pillowcases, in the folds of the sheet, in the duvet cover, etc. This method will not spoil either clothes or bed linen, but the aroma remains for a long time even after washing. It seems to me that if you like the aroma, it will relieve insomnia as if by hand. Give it a try.
However, no matter what perfume you choose - solid or regular alcohol- or oil-based - the main thing is to store it correctly (in a cool, dark place) and know how to use it. Be at your best, feel great, surrounded by a light, warm cloud of your favorite scent, merging with your skin, which can become your real fragrant autograph!

Solid perfumes have been trending for several years now. And although this type of perfume is unusual for us, it was dry or, as they are also called, solid perfumes that became the progenitors of all other types and types of perfumes.

The history of solid perfumes
The first dry perfumes appeared in ancient Egypt and were aromatic balms, the composition of which consisted of purified fats and flavored fillers. Such aromatic compositions were applied to the entire body, the melted fat nourished the skin, spreading the aromas of incense around. Gradually, other peoples adopted this practice of using dry perfumes, and this type of perfume spread throughout Europe. But the type of dry perfume changed; anointing the body with a musk bar was popular; another common type of perfume was ambergris, consisting of fragrant oils and whale secretion.


Gradually changing, the perfume acquired the form that is still used today. Pendants with dry perfume were worn around the neck, but at that time they had a slightly different purpose - therapeutic, perfume was applied to the temple area for headaches. The perfume consisted of natural aromatic oils, wax and fat.

Today, solid perfumes are more of a fashion statement, an accessory that adds a stylish note to the image. Basically, dry perfumes have oriental, rich, spicy aromas, and this form of perfume cannot be purchased in every store. However, the dry or solid form of perfume has a number of advantages over regular classic alcohol-based perfume bottles, and there are several reasons to purchase such perfume.

Reason No1
Richness of aroma. Most solid perfumes have a more persistent and rich aroma than their liquid form. This is due to the fact that wax, which is the basis of dry perfumes, is not absorbed into the skin, but melts from body heat, creating a thin film on the skin. Wax, oil and aromatic composition are mixed with the natural scent of the skin to create a one-of-a-kind and unique scent.


Reason No2
Naturalness of the product. The vast majority of dry perfumes are made from natural ingredients, such as beeswax, rose wax, jasmine wax, apricot wax, and high-quality solid oils. Dry perfumes contain a minimum of preservatives, coloring substances, talc, and alcohol in general can rarely be found in a product such as solid perfume. The waxes and oils that make up aromatic products have a beneficial effect on the skin - and although we do not cover ourselves with perfume from head to toe, this can nevertheless be considered an additional plus.

Reason No3
Another reason to purchase dry perfumes is their economical use and fairly reasonable cost. Good quality perfumes that leave a fragrant trail for a long time cost a lot, and eau de toilette spray is, as a rule, quite unstable. All this cannot be said about solid perfumes; many of them have a much lower price, and the quality is not at all inferior to their alcoholic counterparts. A small jar of solid perfume will last for a long time, because for one use you only need a tiny amount, less than a match head.


Reason No4
Aesthetics and practicality. Many manufacturers of dry perfumes package their products in beautiful jars that can easily fit even the smallest handbag. A small jar of dry perfume will be indispensable when traveling, going to the theater or on a date. It is not uncommon to find dry perfumes placed in beautiful pendants and rings; it is beautiful, practical and can add a sophisticated note to any outfit. This version of solid perfume can also become an original gift.

How to use solid perfume
Using a solid form of perfume is no different from using a regular alcohol form of perfume. A small amount is applied to specific points: wrists, neck and other places where you can feel the pulse. In these places on the body the temperature is higher, so the aroma will last longer.

Home experiments
If you don’t have the opportunity to purchase a solid form of perfume, but still want to try it, having wax, base and essential oil in your arsenal, you can make your own absolutely unique scent. Add a few drops of your favorite ingredients to the melted wax and solid oil. essential oils and pour into the desired small container. Wait until it hardens and your personal perfume is ready!


You can experiment by mixing essential oils and getting unique compositions that no one else will have. Of course, such homemade perfumes will not be as persistent as industrial ones, because a component is needed that can be called a fragrance fixer.

It doesn’t matter whether you buy solid perfume in a store or make it yourself, in any case, a beautiful jar of natural perfume will help create an interesting image and replenish personal collection aromas.

Solid perfumes are perhaps the ideal alternative to traditional perfume. They are especially suitable for those who love to travel, because a tiny but very cute box will fit perfectly even in the smallest bag, will not confuse suspicious border guards and can be carried on a plane. Using solid perfumes is very simple, and thanks to their texture, they last longer than ordinary ones, distributing the aroma on the skin and only gradually releasing it.

In addition, often solid perfume Packed in the most elegant boxes, opening which is already a holiday. Many manufacturers create special limited editions of solid perfumes in special cases, which become coveted by collectors.

A little history

According to historians, solid perfumes are the origins of perfumery. A long time ago, back in the days of the jaded pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, perfume compositions were created not on the basis of alcohol or ether, but on a denser base of some neutral, odorless fat with wax. Precious spices and essential oils, musk, amber or incense were added to them - thus creating an individual aroma, which in those days was highly valued.

In the Arab East, this particular form of perfume has been popular for centuries, because in dry and hot climates the aroma lasts the longest if it has a solid substance as a base - fat, wax, and not volatile compounds.

Solid perfumes went along with humanity for a long time, until at the beginning of the 20th century they began to be replaced by ordinary perfumes, in the liquid form familiar to us. By the way, at the end of the 20th century they were gradually and almost universally replaced by sprays, that is eau de toilette with a sprayer that allows you to apply the aroma in a much lighter concentration by simply pressing a button.

The world of Estee Lauder solid perfumes

Among the many manufacturers of solid perfumes of varying levels of quality, the legendary house of Estee Lauder stands out. The manufacturer of everything that is dear to a woman's heart, the cosmetics company Estee Lauder not only treats the solid form of perfume with trepidation - the brand's designers have always paid attention to solid perfumes special attention. It's not just about business: the production of Estee Lauder solid perfumes has become a beautiful tradition, which was started more than forty years ago by the founder of the brand, the magnificent Estee Lauder herself.

In 1967, the company released the first solid perfume that Estee Lauder personally developed - The Youth Dew Boutique Oval may not look as glamorous as its descendants, but collectors are willing to pay a lot of money for the original sample! Since then, Estee Lauder has presented limited collections of solid perfumes every year (and sometimes several times a year). A special feature of such holiday editions is not only the catastrophically small number of solid perfumes going on sale, but also the design solutions for the cases in which they are contained.

Thanks to collaboration with famous sculptors, artists and designers, more than 1,600 beautiful creations of jewelry and perfume art have been seen since 1967. The collection is permanently located at Estee Lauder headquarters in New York, periodically traveling to exhibitions in different corners peace.

How to use solid perfume

In the modern perfume industry, solid perfumes are more of a stylish delicacy than an ordinary detail, but their convenience and elegance are appreciated by everyone who has ever used them. In addition, solid perfumes are relatively safe for the health of allergy sufferers, since they are most often made on the basis of solid vegetable oils (jojoba, shea, coconut), mixed with wax and scented either with natural essential oils or with a perfume composition of the main aroma.

Another undoubted advantage of solid perfumes is ease of use. Just apply a little perfume to the pulse zones (on the wrist, behind the ear, in the hollow between the breasts, on the back of the head, in the elbow pits - in principle, it doesn’t matter where, whoever likes it). There is no need to apply a lot; one light stroke is enough. There is also no need to use any special devices for such a simple operation: even refined ladies from high society apply solid perfume with their fingers. As reviews indicate, solid perfumes play and unfold on the skin a little differently than their liquid counterparts, creating a more enveloping and sophisticated aroma.

How to make solid perfume

You can make solid perfumes with your own hands from available materials. Precisely because the entire manufacturing process is accessible and simple, this opens up wide scope for experimentation. Creating an individual scent is easy; it requires very little time and some ingredients that can be purchased in literally every city. However, be careful: in such volumes, every drop is important.

Ingredients:

  • beeswax or purified medical paraffin;
  • base oil (any solid, odorless vegetable oil - almond, coconut or jojoba), vitamin E;
  • essential oils;
  • container for finished product(preferably ceramic, glass or stone, but plastic will also work);
  • straw or glass stirring rod, pipette;
  • small heat-resistant bowl;
  • pot.

First you need to make a base. To do this, measure out the required amount of wax (paraffin) and base oil - in our case, one tablespoon each. Place the wax in a heat-resistant container.

  • Place the vessel in a water bath (you will need a saucepan of boiling water for this), this will allow the ingredients to melt quickly.
  • When the wax becomes liquid, add carrier oil.
  • Remember, you need to melt the base over very low heat!
  • Wait until the ingredients become completely liquid, stir evenly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add the selected essential oils - one or more, of your choice (some prefer to mix the oils separately and add a ready-made composition).
  • If you want, add vitamin E (a drop), it will act as an antioxidant and preservative.

Stir, but remember important nuance: You need to stir with as thin an object as possible (a straw, a toothpick, for example) or a heated instrument (you can heat it with a special glass rod). Otherwise, the wax will stick and harden on the stick, fall off into the mixture and create lumps there. This will significantly degrade the quality of the final product. However, if this happens, you can heat the mixture again in a water bath.

While the mixture is liquid, pour it into the prepared container. After about half an hour, the mixture will harden and be ready to use as a solid perfume.

Remember, solid perfumes can be not only pleasant, but also useful, because the therapeutic properties of essential oils have not been canceled!

  • cedar and cypress repel insects and treat fungus;
  • chamomile and lavender relax;
  • orange and ginger warm;
  • sage helps you concentrate;
  • Ylang Ylang makes a great neutral tone for both men and women.

Solid perfume recipes

For all the options for the solid perfume recipes presented below, the base (wax and oil) remains the same, one tablespoon each.

Option 1: True-Lady tested - vintage style floral scent

  • 6 drops orange essential oil;
  • 4 drops of ylang-ylang oil;
  • 4 drops of bergamot oil;
  • 3 drops of rosewood essential oil;
  • 3 drops of frankincense oil;
  • 2 drops of jasmine oil.

Option 2: True-Lady tested - feminine floral scent

  • 5 drops of jasmine essential oil;
  • 4 drops rose essential oil;
  • 2 drops of ylang-ylang oil;
  • 2 drops of cedar essential oil.

Option 3: True-Lady tested - soft relaxing aroma

  • 7 drops vanilla oil;
  • 7 drops of lavender oil;
  • 3 drops sweet orange oil;
  • 3 drops of ylang-ylang essential oil.

In principle, you can add 10-15 drops of your favorite perfume to the mixture of basic ingredients (wax and oil) (but just perfume, a lighter concentration will disappear).

In order to create harmonious perfume compositions, you need very little. First of all, this is, of course, practice and in second place is basic knowledge about the compatibility of flavors.

Remember, they are friends with each other:

  • grapefruit, ginger and vetver;
  • rose, lime and vetiver;
  • orange, ylang-ylang and cedar.

Although, in fact, there are no mysterious rules for properly mixing essential oils, it is purely a matter of personal preference. In addition, no one forbids you to use solo essential oils, and not several pieces. After all, if you don’t like the solid perfume composition you put together, you can give it to someone as a gift!

Fashionable solid perfume

On special occasions, perfume houses pamper customers with limited editions of solid perfumes - the Estee Lauder brand is especially famous for this, however, for example, the house of Chanel went so far as to release a limited edition version of Coco Mademoiselle in the form of solid perfumes in 2007. The item cost $120 for 8 grams and instantly sold out to collectors and fans of the brand.

And now solid perfumes are available in the assortment of many brands, from designer luxury Bottega Veneta, Judith Leiber, YSL, Marc Jacobs, Chloe to perfumes for the elite from Dyptique, Bond No. 9 or perfume-balms at a reasonable price from L"Occitane or Victoria's Secret.

Luxury brand Bottega Veneta has presented a beautiful example of solid perfumes in their most luxurious sense: the fragrance is housed in an elegant bronze case, decorated in an antique style. All this beauty is securely packaged in a soft leather case in a light coffee shade with a button.

The internal contents of the packaging perfectly correspond to the design: 150 euros is not such a big price to pay for the happiness of owning this chic little thing and enjoying a voluptuous and at the same time restrained aroma, which intertwines smoky notes of leather with spices and floral accords of plum on a chypre base.

The famous French perfume house Dyptique produces several types of solid perfumes, each of which, according to the tradition of the house, has its own face and carries a special mood. Dyptique perfume compositions are not intended for mass audiences, but their undoubted advantage is a certain bohemian sound. And, of course, the likelihood of encountering the same scent on a colleague is almost zero.

Diptyque Phylosykos is dedicated to Greece and every note reminds of this ancient land, its traditions and symbols. The leading motif in the aroma is fig (fig tree), which is intertwined with notes of coconut and cedar.

34 boulevard Saint Germain is a complex and unusual fragrance, neither feminine nor masculine, that will emphasize personality rather than gender. It celebrates Dyptique's 50th anniversary and is named after the brand's first boutique at 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain.

Creative perfume brand Bond No. 9 took the simple route and released six of his most popular fragrances- Andy Warhol Union Square, Chelsea Flowers, Chinatown, Nuits de Noho, The Scent of Peace and Wall Street - in the form of solid perfumes. The perfume case is the same, golden-bronze in color; Comes with a white and gold leather case with a zipper. Periodically, the series updates its design for some interesting and important reasons for the brand.

American designer Marc Jacobs seems to know exactly what women want. At least they definitely want solid Marc Jacobs perfumes, so Marc accompanies his latest perfume hits with a full range of additional products, among which there are always solid perfumes. And since the Marc Jacobs perfume collection has options for women different ages and tastes, then both a cheerful student and a businesswoman can choose solid perfumes of this brand.

One of Marc Jacobs' latest hits - Dot, a fantasy composition based on vanilla and exotic fruits - is available in the form of a cute pendant, as are previous successful scents - the sweet-sticky Lola and the floral Daisy.

But Marc Jacobs Woman ($55) is not for the Daisy or Lola lover, it's more for her mom or older sister. For the one who has not just grown up, but has matured and enjoys every minute of her inimitable femininity. These solid perfumes are packaged accordingly - in a leather case and a strict case.

Ring with solid perfume

IN different times Solid perfumes were produced by almost all well-known perfume manufacturers, from pretentious niche brands to Hello Kitty and chain companies such as Yves Rocher or Oriflame; many always have them in stock. Often, solid perfumes are “disguised” as elements of jewelry - a ring, a chain with a pendant, a keychain, a bracelet - or decorative cosmetics(the cases of many solid perfumes from famous fashion houses look like powder compacts; more affordable brands prefer sticks a la deodorant).

The original form, at the same time an elegant decoration and perfume, is perhaps the simplest and effective way attract women's attention. No wonder that fashion designers are actively exploiting this idea.

The leader in the segment of youth fashionable solid perfumes, without a doubt, is the outrageous designer Marc Jacobs: for his perfume brand Marc Jacobs, he created a whole range of fragrances that have clones in the format of solid perfumes.

The perfume is necessarily packaged in a bright and cute little thing that any girl will like - a necklace with a pendant, a bracelet with a pendant, a ring in which, like the Italian poisoners, they hide... this time solid perfume.

Pendants with solid perfume

The union of style, comfort and pragmatism is a solid perfume in a pendant on a decorative chain. There is no need to frantically rummage through your bag or shake out your cosmetics bag; your favorite scent is always at hand, and besides, it is made in such a form that it fits a variety of looks, it’s always handy and... you can show off your branded item to your girlfriends.

The fashion house Chloe, Stella McCartney, Juicy Couture (Viva La Juicy) and even Hello Kitty considered this form of solid perfume - in a pendant - ideal for their fans.

Beyoncé Solid Perfume Ring

Beyoncé, like many other stars, has long and successfully developed her own perfume line. One of the singer’s signature fragrances, released in February 2010, received a very nice bonus - as support for Beyonce Heat, a ring was released containing a little of the singer’s “hit” fragrance.

A large cocktail ring, without a doubt, will not be a neutral accessory, but it will perfectly complement the look for a party.

However, Beyoncé was not a pioneer, both before and after her, many brands periodically pampered and continue to pamper their customers with similar amenities. Among them are Juicy Couture, Thierry Mugler Womanity and Angel, Michael Kors (Very Hollywood), Oscar de la Renta, and many other famous designers and fashion houses.

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Solid perfumes are a practical option for perfume. These perfumes have a creamy consistency, so they are easy and convenient to take with you on the road. Unfortunately, it is quite difficult to buy solid perfumes in stores, and the range of such perfumes is not large. It is much easier to prepare perfume at home, and use only natural products - beeswax, vegetable and essential oils.

The healing properties of natural aromas have long been known. That is why hand-made solid perfumes will not only delight you with a captivating aroma, they can improve your mood and improve your health. The process of making solid perfumes gives complete freedom in choosing natural aromatic oils. Once you learn how to make solid perfumes with your own hands, you will be able to create various fragrant compositions for all occasions.

Solid perfumes are sometimes called “intimate” perfumes, i.e. This is a perfume not for others, but for yourself dearly, because its aroma is accessible only at close range.

Before you start making solid perfumes, it is important to learn how to choose the right scents and put them into one composition. Please note that when essential oils are mixed, they create a completely new aroma. If individual oils are attractive to you due to their aroma, this does not mean that their composition will also be pleasant to you. Therefore, you should start with one scent or a combination of just two oils.

Pre-test the selected oil or prepared composition, since natural essential oils affect health and have a targeted effect on the neuropsychic sphere, promoting harmonization of the psyche. Only you can determine which scents are closer to you. In addition, an allergy test must be performed.

What you need:


Base oil – Jojoba – 7 g
Natural essential oils – 12-15 drops
Perfume container

Note: Jojoba is best for making perfume at home as the oil is odorless and has a long shelf life. The aromatic composition based on Jojoba matures quickly and, after application to the skin, retains its aroma for a long time.

How to cook:

  1. Choose essential oils with a suitable aroma.
  2. In a ceramic or glass bowl, crumble the beeswax and mix with your chosen carrier oil. Place the cup in the microwave and heat at low temperature until the wax completely melts. Do not bring to a boil! At the same time, warm up the perfume container.
  3. Remove the cup of melted wax from the microwave, stir well and add 15 drops of your chosen essential oil or essential oil blend and stir well.
  4. Carefully but quickly pour the finished perfume into the prepared container.
  5. Leave for one hour to harden completely.

Solid perfumes - ready-made recipes

Pink inspiration

The rose is rightfully considered the queen of flowers. Few people can remain indifferent to its enchanting aroma. However, rose in perfume, as a rule, is in collaboration with other aromas. This allows her to sound more refined and sophisticated.

Natural beeswax – 10 g
Base oil – Jojoba – 7 g
Rose essential oil – 10 drops
Geranium essential oil – 3 drops
Rosewood essential oil – 2 drops

Sparkling tropics

If you are not a fan of sweet aromas, but prefer the exciting aroma of citruses and spices, then this composition will suit you.

Natural beeswax – 10 g
Base oil – Jojoba – 7 g
Orange essential oil – 7 drops
Neroli essential oil – 5 drops
Lavender essential oil – 2 drops
Clove essential oil – 1 drop

Mint freshness

Despite the fact that the aroma of mint is quite intense and can become dominant in any perfume composition, it gives the perfume a fresh, piquant note.

Natural beeswax – 10 g
Base oil – Jojoba – 7 g

Advice: When creating a custom scent, remember to write down which oil you added and how many drops. This will help you in the future to easily and quickly create compositions that are suitable for you.

It happens that for years we cannot choose our ideal perfume, getting lost among hundreds of aromatic compositions and brands. This is not surprising, since most mass-market cosmetic brands offer us banal fragrances, which, moreover, are created on the basis of synthetic ingredients. A completely different matter is niche perfumes, which are made exclusively from natural oils and extracts.

Unfortunately, the cost of such perfumes is prohibitively high. But there is another option: creating your own perfume masterpiece, namely solid perfume. Unlike liquid alcohol-based perfume, solid perfumes are much easier to make, and in terms of durability they are in no way inferior to store-bought perfumes. But their main advantage is that you can independently develop the entire fragrance pyramid.

Technology for creating solid perfumes

The convenience of using creamy or solid perfumes is undeniable, because you can carry them with you without fear of spilling, and due to their oily texture, the aroma lasts a long time on the skin even in hot weather. summer days. Among other things, creating perfume is an incredibly creative process that does not require strict adherence to dosage and gives you room for imagination. In addition, solid perfumes are considered a simple perfume.

For their production, solid base and fragrant essential oils are required. The first thing you should remember is that the safety and durability of your homemade perfume directly depends on the quality of the essential oils used. Safety, first of all, means hypoallergenicity of all ingredients. The fact is that inexpensive synthetic oils very often provoke the appearance of allergic reactions in the form of rash, irritation and itching.

Truly high-quality essential oils will never be cheap!

Therefore, take care in advance of the highest quality of all components. In addition to having a positive effect on the skin and well-being, perfumes must be long-lasting, otherwise the very idea of ​​making them is meaningless. Again, only essential oils can be persistent highest quality. Therefore, do not skimp on essential oils, because in the end your perfume will still turn out cheaper than niche scents.

It is most convenient to store solid perfumes in small medallions, jars with lids or special pendants in the shape of small bubbles. In addition to a pleasant aroma, dry perfumes can have a positive effect on health, since essential oils have soothing, tonic and other beneficial therapeutic properties. So, you will need beeswax, as well as a carrier oil and essential oil.

Beeswax must be grated on a fine grater, mixed with base oil and heated in a water bath until the ingredients are completely dissolved. After this, you need to cool the mixture slightly and add essential oils to it. Then all that remains is to pour the perfume into the selected container and wait for it to completely harden. When creating a new perfume, it is recommended to write down the ratio of oils so that, if desired, you can accurately reproduce the scent you like.

Perfume compositions of dry perfumes

To choose, as perfumers say, your ideal heart notes, after creating the perfume, be sure to let it brew for 24 hours. During this time, periodically inhale the aroma and get used to it. Then apply the perfume to the inside of your wrist and near your earlobes. Select the shades of fragrance that appeal to you most and use them in your perfume compositions.


Homemade dry perfume, originally packaged in a medallion
  • Spring in Paris. This perfume has a soft feminine aroma of flowers and lavender fields of Provence. Suitable for dreamy women who are used to living in the calm rhythm of a small city. You will need 1 tbsp. beeswax, ½ tsp. shea butter and 5 drops each of the following essential oils: ylang-ylang, vanilla, lavender, sandalwood, rose and neroli.
  • Fruit fantasy. Suitable for young amorous girls who easily change their lifestyle, always maintaining optimism and spontaneity. The perfume has a pronounced citrus aroma, which after a few hours reveals pleasant notes of jasmine and bergamot. You will need 1 tbsp. beeswax, ½ tsp. jojoba oil and 7 drops each of sweet orange, lemongrass, lemongrass, bergamot, grapefruit and jasmine essential oils.
  • Socialite. The perfume has a rather rich and unusual aroma, which gradually reveals itself with either a floral note or spicy spices. This composition is perfect for adult, self-confident women who are ready to prove their authority in any society. To create perfume you will need 1 tbsp. beeswax, ½ tsp. grape seed oil and 8 drops each of the following essential oils: mimosa, geranium, coriander, thyme, rosemary, sandalwood.
  • Freshness of the tropics. An adventurous combination of juicy orange, invigorating mint and fresh woody notes will perfectly fit the style of young active women who are not used to going with the flow. To create a perfume composition you will need 1 tbsp. beeswax, 1 tsp. coconut oil, ½ tsp. apricot oil and the following essential oils in the amount of 6 drops: cypress, peppermint, rosemary, sweet orange, rosewood.
  • Crystal dreams. An absolutely weightless aroma, barely perceptible on the skin. It is suitable for both young girls and older women. In the first case, it adds femininity and confidence, in the second - frivolity and ease. Surprisingly, when adding a few drops of ylang-ylang essential oil to the composition, the perfume dramatically changes its focus towards a masculine aroma. To prepare perfume you will need ½ tbsp. beeswax, ½ tbsp. shea butter, ½ tbsp. cocoa butter and 8 drops each of the following essential oils: bitter orange, vetiver, bergamot, lavender, petitgrain, juniper.
  • Chocolate soufflé. Rich chocolate aroma combined with fresh spices that literally envelop the olfactory receptors. This type of perfume is suitable for young airy girls who are in search of bright impressions and emotions, but are not ready to radically change their lives. To create perfume, take 1 tbsp. beeswax, 1 tsp. cocoa butter, ½ tsp. coconut oil and 7 drops each of essential oils of cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, basil, tangerine and black pepper.
  • Oriental tales. Rich aroma of oriental spices and flowers, seasoned with a light woody note of freshness. Suitable for determined women who are not accustomed to deviating from their intended goal, but, at the same time, loving and feminine. You will need 1 tbsp. beeswax, ½ tbsp. wheat germ oil, ½ cocoa butter and 8 drops each of the following essential oils: frankincense, sandalwood, cardamom, sage, myrrh, tuberose, musk and patchouli.