How to Turn Body Spray Into Solid Perfume

Last Updated: April 1, 2022

Do you have a signature scent you can't live without? Always on the go? Would you like a more portable version of your favourite body spray/perfume? If so, continue reading to create a fabulous solid perfume that you can take anywhere!

Ingredients

1/2 tsp beeswax, candelilla wax, or carnauba wax
2 tsp petroleum jelly
Up to 3 tsp of perfume/body spray of choice (depending on how strong you'd like your solid perfume)
4 tsp carrier oil (for perfume oil)

Steps

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Gather your ingredients.
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Place all ingredients except for body spray/perfume in a glass bowl, dish, jar, or cup. Create a double boiler or if you already have one, use it! (You can leave out the glass dish if you are using a real double boiler) Create one by heating a saucepan of water and placing your glass container in the water until wax and Vaseline have melted. After they have melted give it a stir and add your perfume/body spray of choice.

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Give it a little time to boil up and do it's thing! As the mixture bubbles, the alcohol is being boiled off so the end result will be a bit stronger than it was in the bottle, and it will last longer on skin. The longer you boil it, the stronger it will be.
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After 3-5 minutes of boiling (depending on how strong you'd like it) pour your mixture into a clean container. If you want to take it on the go, get a container with a lid or use an old lip balm tube for easy application on the go!
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After you've poured it, place in the fridge or freezer for a few hours to set. You can leave it out on the counter if you'd like. Of course, leaving it at room temperature will take longer. After it's set, leave it for a few hours to rest.
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To apply, rub your finger around in the container, then dab it on the areas you would like to scent. If using a lip balm tube, rub directly on the skin. Good places to apply are the pulse points: sides of the neck, behind the ears, back of the knees, wrists, cleavage, and the elbow crease on your arm.
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Enjoy! Good luck!

Method 1

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Perfume Oil

1
Gather your ingredients. You will need carrier oil and perfume/body spray for this one.
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Place ingredients in double boiler, or a makeshift double boiler.
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Boil for 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you would like your scent to be.
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After it's boiled up, take it off the heat and pour into a clean bottle or other container.
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Let sit for a few hours until it has cooled down.
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To apply, rub a small amount anywhere you would like. Arms, legs, chest, back, you name it! Except for your face. Don't do that.

Community Q&A

Question

To craft the perfume oil, do I combine the carrier oil and fragrance with the beeswax and petroleum jelly? Or just add them by themselves?

Community Answer

Make sure you melt the beeswax all the way, and yes, both need to be added, as the carrier oil helps soften the mixture to make it more like a balm. Otherwise you will get a block of scented beeswax.
Question

Can you use a glittery body spray when trying to make solid perfumes?

Community Answer

Yes, though it will have glitter in the final product which might cause it to feel gritty and/or grainy, as well as leave glitter on the skin. If you like that, go for it as the glitter will not alter the scent of the body spray as you make it into solid perfume.
Question

What are carrier oil and where can I get it?

Mahek Faraz

Community Answer

Carrier oils are used to dilute the essential oils and help “carry” them into the skin. Aloe vera gels and unscented body lotion are also sometimes used as carriers. Carrier oils are vegetable oils, such as coconut oil or avocado oil, that have been derived from the seeds, kernels, or nuts of a plant. Many are available in health food stores, pharmacies and supermarkets.

Warnings

Don't get scented petroleum jelly, or the scent may be altered.

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Do not pour oil down the sink. It will clog your pipes. Dump out any extra product, and wipe away excess with paper towel. Then, clean with soap and warm water as usual.

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Do not place in direct heat, or the product may melt.

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Test the mixture on a patch of skin first to check if you will have any allergic reaction to the product.

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Watch your mixture as it cooks to prevent spills, fire, or boil-overs.

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Use gloves if desired.

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The mixture is very hot once taken off the heat, so be extra careful when pouring and handling the mixture.

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