Natural Perfumes Blog

Natural Perfume Workshop Online

January 8th, 2025 by

I am offering a Workshop Online – Creating Natural Perfumes and botanical fragrances that can used in making body care products, and candles. This will be a group workshop using my Natural Perfume Kit.
The online class will be offered on a Saturday afternoon on February 8 or 22.  The times I am considering are 2 pm or 4 pm Eastern time. We could also do it on a Sunday, February 9 or 23 at 2 pm or 4 pm Eastern time.
This price is for a Group Class Online. When you purchase your Perfume Kit and class please email your preferences of date and time.  The 1rst and second choices for date and time. Also what is your choice Skype or Zoom?  Please email me at joanne@joannebassett.com
Natural Perfume Online Class

Together we will smell the 35 essences on a blotter paper and discuss the scent classification and attributes of each essence.

We will discuss top, middle, base notes and define what each essence is. We will learn how long each note will last in a perfume. We will discuss strengths of eau de toilettes, eau de parfums, and parfums.

We will build accords, discuss blending a scent for a purpose or a themed essence, etc. We will discuss creating the scent drop by drop and the bases that can be used.

There will be question and answers throughout the process.

We will be using the esential oils, blotter papers, and information sheets from my Perfume Kit.  You must purchase the Perfume Kit and Perfume Class to be able to attend this class. 

This is a 2 hour class using Skype. You will need to have a Skype account (free) www.Skype.com, a webcam with a headset. We can also use Zoom.com, let me know your preference when you sign up.

Perfume Kit $350.00 and $200.00 for the 2 hour introductory class is $550.00 total.  Pay $550.00 on Venmo – @JoAnne-Bassett-5        January 18  the price is $550.00

January 10 to January 17  This offer is $480.00 for the Perfume Kit and Class    Perfume Kit 20% off at $280.00

It is payable in advance to reserve your class and receive the perfume kit for the class. My perfume kit is what we use for the workshop and is required.

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What Is a DIY Natural Perfume Kit?

January 6th, 2025 by

Natural Perfume Kit – Do It Yourself Kit

With all of the synthetic, lab created toxic chemicals in fragrances, candles, bath salts, bath oils, body lotions and soaps we are bombarded with allergy symptons. Migraine headaches, runny noses, and watering eyes just walking through a fragrance dept in a store.

Why not take your health in your hands and create your own fragrances, and blends for your candles, and body care products?

DIY natural perfume kit typically includes essential oils, carrier oils, empty perfume bottles, and tools such as pipettes. Some kits may also include recipes or scent combination suggestions to help beginners get started. The focus is on using plant-based ingredients, ensuring your final product is free from artificial additives, parabens, and phthalates.

These kits cater to both beginners and experienced users who want to explore the art of perfumery without investing in expensive equipment or hard-to-find materials. By using these kits, you gain control over the ingredients and ratios, making it possible to create a fragrance that aligns with your preferences and values.

Benefits of Making Your Own Perfume

1. Customization: Unlike pre-made perfumes, which often have fixed scent profiles, a DIY kit allows you to experiment with different essential oil combinations. Whether you prefer floral notes like lavender or earthy tones like sandalwood, you can adjust the blend to suit your mood or occasion.

2. Natural Ingredients: Many commercial perfumes contain synthetic fragrances that can irritate sensitive skin or trigger allergies. By using a DIY 100% essential oils kit, you ensure that only natural, plant-based ingredients go into your perfume.

3. Cost-Effective: While high-end perfumes can cost hundreds of dollars per bottle, a single kit provides enough materials for multiple batches of custom scents at a fraction of the price.

4. Sustainability: Crafting your own perfume reduces packaging waste and often involves reusable components like glass bottles. This makes it an eco-friendly alternative to mass-produced options.

How to Use a DIY Natural Perfume Kit

1. Understand Scent Families

Before diving into mixing oils, familiarize yourself with the concept of scent families (e.g., floral, citrus, woody). Most fragrances consist of top notes (the initial impression), middle notes (the heart of the fragrance), and base notes (the lasting scent). For example, bergamot might serve as a bright top note, while benzoin works as a warm base note.

2. Start Small

When experimenting with blends, start with small quantities to avoid wasting materials if you don’t like the result. A common ratio is 30% top notes, 50% middle notes, and 20% base notes.

3. Dilute Properly

Essential oils need dilution before they can be applied to the skin safely. Carrier oils like jojoba or fractionated coconut oil act as a base for your perfume while helping the fragrance last longer.

4. Test Your Formula

Once mixed, let your perfume sit for at least 24 hours before testing it on your skin. This resting period allows the scents to meld together and develop their full character.

5. Adjust As Needed

After testing your initial blend, tweak the ratios if necessary until you’re satisfied with the final product.

Choosing the Right Kit

Not all kits offer the same variety or quality of ingredients, so it’s important to choose one that meets your needs:

– Beginner-Friendly Kits: Look for options that have clear instructions if you’re new to perfumery.

– Advanced Kits: If you already have some experience, opt for kits with a wider range of essential oils and customization tools.

– Eco-Conscious Options: Select kits that use sustainable packaging and ethically sourced ingredients.

Reading customer reviews can also help determine whether a specific kit delivers on its promises.

Create Your Own Perfume Kit, Party Edition, Perfume Bar, Natural Essential Oils, Gift for Her, DIY Perfume Gift for Women

Create Your Own Perfume Kit – Party Edition

Why Make Your Own Perfume?

The process of crafting perfume goes beyond simply creating a pleasant aroma—it’s about self-expression and creativity. A DIY natural perfume kit enables you to design something truly personal while avoiding harmful chemicals found in many commercial fragrances.

Additionally, making your own perfume can be an enjoyable activity for individuals or groups alike. Whether it’s part of a self-care routine or shared during a gathering with friends, this hands-on approach adds meaning to every application of your custom creation.

By investing in a DIY natural perfume kit, you’re not just making fragrance; you’re also gaining insight into how scents interact with each other and with your body chemistry. It’s an opportunity to explore new combinations while ensuring quality and sustainability in every drop.

JoAnne Bassett offers two Natural Perfume Kits.  The DIY Natural Perfume Kit is a Do It Yourself Kit that has all of the instructions and ingredients to make perfumes.  It is a Professional Perfume Kit that has helped people start their own business after learning how to make blends and formulas with the essential oils included in this Natural Perfume Kit.  It is also for beginners with 35 essential oils. It can also be used for a party for 25 guests.  Birthday, bridal shower, women and men both enjoy these kits.

The Create Your Own Perfume – Party Edition is a natural perfume kit on a small scale with instructions and essential oils to make a perfume for one person and up to 20 people in a party setting. The instructions are geared for using the essential oils in the kit to make a simple formula for a natural fragrance.  The instructions include how you can set up a Perfume Bar for your party

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Ready To Ship Holiday Gifts

November 23rd, 2023 by

I have been traveling for three weeks.  I have been all the way down the East Coast from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to Sarasota, Florida with the crystal Siesta beach. I  have gone North crossed the mountains to the Midwest. Sharing Thanksgiving with some relatives is a change for me this year. Seeing people I have not seen in a very long time.

There is healing and closure going on for myself and others. The end of the year…and the  beginning of new things in my life.

So I decided to open my Etsy Store and my website JoAnne Bassett so people can order for the holidays. I will be back in 5 to 7 days to begin shipping for December.

Please get your orders in early so I know what needs to be mailed. I am also in the process of moving so I will close my stores again before Christmas.

I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving.  I am grateful for you all and my lovely perfumes that make people smile, feel good and empowered.

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New DIY Fragrant Flight Kit

September 3rd, 2023 by

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I no longer teach the Fragrant Flights in person so I am offering a DIY Fragrance Flight kit. The Fragrant Flight is like a wine tasting experiencing and discussing the 100% essential oil and botanical notes. You go from light eau de parfums to heavy eau de parfums.

It is a kit that contains nine – 1 ml natural  eau de perfume  samples you will need, 9 paper blotters, in a black organdy bag. Instructions are included.

This would be a great DIY kit party for a bridal shower, birthday party, or a celebration of friends.. for men and women. Each person needs to have their own kit to experience the Fragrant Flight and to be able to take it home.

Purchase the DIY Fragrant Flight Kit.

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