Create your signature scent with a Patchouli perfume recipe

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but they don’t come cheap! The good news is that the ultimate accessory—a signature scent—can be yours with a simple DIY perfume recipe.

Make the mundane magical with your own scent-sational perfume inspired by Patchouli essential oil. Try out one of these Patchouli-infused mixes for a musky, complex aroma that will make you feel put together in any outfit!

First, gather your supplies:

1. Patchouli essential oil

2. A pretty 10 ml perfume or roll-on bottle

3. Grapeseed or almond oil

4. Your essential oil collection

Next, pick a favorite recipe from below, then add the drops of essential oil to your bottle and swirl to combine. Fill the bottle with the carrier oil and swirl again to perfect your new perfume!

Rosy Dawn

Feel as fresh as a rose garden at sunrise with this floral masterpiece. Patchouli, Bergamot, and Rose combine to make an unforgettable perfume you’ll want to wear every day.

5 drops of Bergamot essential oil
3 drops of Patchouli essential oil
2 drops of Rose essential oil

In the Meadow

Feel like frolicking in a field? The warm, welcoming scents of Cedarwood and Patchouli join forces with the freshness of Palmarosa, Neroli, and Vetiver for a blend that will help you feel connected to Mother Nature wherever you are!

4 drops of Cedarwood essential oil
3 drops of Palmarosa essential oil
3 drops of Patchouli essential oil
1 drop of Neroli essential oil
1 drop of Vetiver essential oil

Cool and Collected

Step into the limelight with this citrus-inspired blend. Lime’s tart aroma blends with earthy Cedarwood oil and warm Patchouli oil for a summer-ready scent.

5 drops of Cedarwood essential oil
3 drops of Lime essential oil
2 drops of Patchouli essential oil

Knockout Beauty

Feel runway-ready in seconds with this gem of a perfume. With the floral aromas of Lavender and Ylang Ylang plus the spice of Patchouli oil, this scent is definitely one of a kind, just like you!

5 drops of Lavender essential oil
3 drops of Patchouli essential oil
2 drops of Ylang Ylang essential oil blend

Radiance

Let your inner light shine with this bright yet peaceful scent. Clary Sage, Lemongrass, Lavender, and Patchouli oil make up the glam squad that will boost your inner glow!

3 drops of Lavender essential oil
2 drops of Clary Sage essential oil
2 drops of Lemongrass essential oil
2 drops of Patchouli essential oil

Citrus Sunrise

Add some citrusy sunshine to your day with this bright-smelling perfume. Fresh Orange and Bergamot, earthy Cedarwood and Patchouli, and floral Ylang Ylang and Lavender come together for an aroma you’ll enjoy from dawn till dusk.

7 drops of Orange essential oil
4 drops of Cedarwood essential oil
4 drops of Patchouli essential oil
2 drops of Lavender essential oil
2 drops of Ylang Ylang essential oil blend
1 drop of Bergamot essential oil

Luscious Lavender

Feel floral fresh with this classic perfume! Soft notes of Patchouli and Lavender blend with the bright notes of Orange for a scent you’ll love.

4 drops of Patchouli essential oil
3 drops of Lavender essential oil
2 drops of Orange essential oil

Looking for more signature scents? Check out this post on Rose essential oil or discover more DIY perfume ideas.