After years of trying to track down my favourite vanilla oil from the Body Shop I was told that it is officially not available for purchase anymore. I wore that perfume since my early 20s and absolutely loved it (especially since it’s one of the only fragrances that I could wear without the constant sneezing, watery eyes and headaches). And I used to get so many compliments as well! The scent was really a perfect mix between sweet with a hint of spice and was mild enough not to be too overbearing. Besides the odd comment about smelling like a batch of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies I really loved everything about that oil.
So after seeing it on ebay for $150 a bottle I finally decided that I needed to try my hand at perfume making. And in the end I have to admit that it’s quite simple. All you really need is lots of patience to get you through the 4-6 weeks of waiting until it’s finished. Patience is definitely not my strong point so I actually found that the most difficult part.
The finished product has a really lovely deep vanilla scent that actually lasts for quite a long time. I use it as a body perfume, room freshener and bath oil. I’ve even been know to put a bit on our beloved cat Birdie because, well, he stinks.
Everything you need to make this simple Vanilla Perfume Oil is shown in the photo above: vanilla beans, vodka and jojoba oil.
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