We’re loving the latest trend for aromatherapy jewellery, so this month we thought we’d take a little look at how you can create your own essential oil perfumes to use with your jewellery to boost your mood!

We know that essential oils have therapeutic effects which work to trigger healing in the body, mind or soul; so, what better way to incorporate them into our lives than via a natural aromatherapy perfume that we can wear on a beautiful piece of jewellery?  This way, we smell beautiful all the time, whilst enhancing our mood and improving our wellbeing!  If you’re liking the sound of this idea, read on for more information on how to create your own bespoke mood perfumes for fragranced jewellery.

Using aromatherapy jewellery: safety first

The first point I’d like to make is that it’s very important to get the right piece of jewellery to wear. When using essential oils, we do not want them to be used ‘neat’ and directly rubbing against our skin – and much of the jewellery on the market has been designed in a way that does this.  So, choose your piece of jewellery carefully – we like Vanacci’s Nightfall Elite Pendant, which is safe to use because it has a hypoallergenic stainless steel surround that prevents the essential oils from coming into contact with your skin. The Elite Pendant has a unique Lockstone with composite double fragrance lock technology to ensure your essential oil perfume lasts up to 7 times longer. It has a durable leather cord and can be custom engraved with your star sign and a personal message such as your name or date of birth. Vanacci has a wide range of contemporary fragranced jewellery designs, and is well worth a browse.

How to make your aromatherapy perfume

Once you’ve bought your beautiful jewellery, you can start creating your personalised perfumes!  There are two ways to create your aromatherapy perfume:

Perfume Spritz – use 100ml of Hydrolat (e.g. Orange Flower or Rose) mixed in a spray bottle with 30-40 drops total of up to three different essential oils. This method is best if any of the infused jewellery parts are likely to touch your skin, as the essential oils are diluted. We would however still recommend patch-testing the oils first just to be sure.

Direct Application – you can apply undiluted essential oils to the part of the jewellery that holds the perfume – this is only for use with pieces where the oils cannot come into contact with the skin.

Once applied, allow the perfume to infuse for 5-10 minutes before wearing it!  You can also use these methods to top-up your fragranced jewellery as and when required. The Elite Pendant comes with 3 different lockstones so you can change your fragrances to suit your mood.

Safety Note: Avoid using citrus oils such as Bergamot, Lemon, Lime and Orange before exposure to sunlight, as they can be photosensitive.

Top 10 aromatherapy perfumes to suit your mood

Calming Mood Perfume

This blend is for those who need to become more serene and peaceful. Perhaps you’re suffering with anxiety or stress, and you want to lower your energised vibration back to balance.  Level yourself out by using the following blend in your jewellery to smell superb and calm your mood:

Mix up to 15 drops Bergamot, 15 drops Lavender and 10 drops Rose in 100ml of Rose Hydrolat and spritz onto your jewellery.

Alternatively, pop 1 drop of each essential oil onto the stone/pad (or follow your jewellery instructions).

Relaxing Mood Perfume

If you’re feeling hyper, on over-drive, your mind just can’t switch off, and so you’re tense, try out this beautiful aromatherapy jewellery blend to relax you back to restfulness:

Mix up to 20 drops Sweet Orange, 10 drops Chamomile and 10 drops Frankincense in 100ml of Chamomile Hydrolat and spritz onto your jewellery.

Or apply 1 drop of each essential oil direct to your jewellery as per the above.

Balancing Mood Perfume

Feeling out of balance, emotionally – or even physically?  Perhaps your hormones are playing havoc with you and you need to feel more in-line with your true self?  Try this harmonising blend:

Mix up to 15 drops Geranium, 15 drops Ylang Ylang and 10 drops Clary Sage in 100ml of Rose Hydrolat and spritz onto your jewellery.

Alternatively, apply 1 drop of each essential oil direct to your jewellery as per the above.

Uplifting Mood Perfume

This beautiful essential oil blend is great if you’re feeling a bit low, need to boost your mood.  If you’re lacking in confidence, or just a bit down, try this uplifting perfume blend to improve your mood.

Mix up to 15 drops Patchouli, 15 drops Lemon and 10 drops Grapefruit in 100ml of Rose Hydrolat and spritz onto your jewellery.

Or apply 1 drop of each essential oil direct to your jewellery as per the above.

Party Mood Perfume

Are you off out and need a bit of a boost to liven yourself up?  Try this enlivening party blend which smells divine!

Mix up to 15 drops Lemon, 15 drops Lime and 10 drops Geranium in 100ml of Rose Hydrolat and spritz onto your jewellery.

Or apply 1 drop of each essential oil direct to your jewellery as per the above.

Energising Mood Perfume

Perhaps you’re not quite partying, but you have a lack of energy and want to remind your body and mind that it needs to get going!  Revitalise with this beautiful blend:

Mix up to 20 drops Lemon, 10 drops Rosemary and 10 drops Cypress in 100ml of Orange Flower Hydrolat and spritz onto your jewellery.

Or apply 1 drop of each essential oil direct to your jewellery as per the above.

Content Mood Perfume

Do you just want to feel happier?  Perhaps you’re angry or upset about something, or perhaps you’re over-worrying.  This emotionally-balancing blend will help you deal with difficult emotions and help you feel more content with life:

Mix up to 20 drops Mandarin, 10 drops Rose and 10 drops Jasmine in 100ml of Lavender Hydrolat and spritz onto your jewellery.

Or apply 1 drop of each essential oil direct as per the above.

Hope Mood Perfume

Are you feeling depressed and feel like giving up?  Don’t – try our blend for inspiring hope in moments of hopelessness:

Mix up to 20 drops Bergamot Mint, 10 drops Sandalwood and 10 drops Cedarwood in 100ml of Orange Flower Hydrolat and spritz onto your jewellery.

Or apply 1 drop of each essential oil direct as per the above.

Sensual Mood Perfume

If you want to feel a little sassy and in a more romantic mood, then this is the blend to try!  Boost your sensual side with this intoxicating essential oil blend:

Mix up to 15 drops Ylang Ylang, 15 drops Neroli and 10 drops Jasmine in 100ml of Rose Hydrolat and spritz onto your jewellery.

Or apply 1 drop of each essential oil direct as per the above.

Meditation Mood Perfume

Are you wanting to feel more grounded?  Perhaps you’re aiming to get into a more spiritual mood?  Try our meditation aromatherapy blend to come back to yourself, and create space to enjoy your meditative ritual:

Mix up to 15 drops Myrrh, 15 drops Sandalwood and 10 drops Neroli in 100ml of Chamomile Hydrolat and spritz onto your jewellery.

Or apply 1 drop of each essential oil direct as per the above.

Get creative with your essential oil blends

These are just some ideas for creating your own mood perfume blends, but I always like to remind you that it’s all about individual intuition when creating your blends.  As long as you stick to the blend dilution advice and dosage techniques, you can get creative and use YOUR favourite oils to make a blend that’s just right for you!  So, follow your nose and get creating your beautiful aromatherapy crown jewels!

Happy blending!

Nicole Barton
Consultant Aromatherapist

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