Okay, here is my sharing about making a Japanese cherry blossom fragrance oil:
So, I’ve been messing around with making my own scents lately, and let me tell you, it’s a wild ride. I got this idea to make a Japanese cherry blossom fragrance oil because, well, who doesn’t love that smell? It’s like spring in a bottle. I figured, how hard could it be? Turns out, it’s a bit of a process, but a fun one.
First off, I gathered all the stuff I needed. I found some essential oils that seemed like they’d fit the bill. There was this place in Phoenix, I think it was called Zona’s Essential Oils & Art or something – they had a bunch of options. I also grabbed some sandalwood, amber, and patchouli oils because I read somewhere they make a good base. Oh, and some Himalayan cedar, just for kicks. And of course, I needed something that smelled like cherry blossoms. I found a blend with jasmine and plumeria, which sounded pretty close.
Then came the mixing part. I started with the base oils, dumping them into a little bottle. I added a few drops of each, sniffing after every addition like some kind of mad scientist. It was a lot of trial and error, let me tell you. Too much sandalwood, and it smelled like an old library. Too much patchouli, and I was back in the ’70s. It was a delicate balance, that’s for sure.
Mixing the Cherry Blossom Scent
- Added the jasmine and plumeria blend to the base.
- Realized it still wasn’t quite right.
- Remembered reading that cherry blossoms have a subtle almond scent.
- Added a tiny bit of chocolate fragrance oil. Yeah, I know, weird, but it kind of worked!
After what felt like a hundred different combinations, I finally hit on something that smelled pretty darn close to cherry blossoms. It was floral, a little sweet, with a hint of that earthy base. I even tried mixing it with some raspberry scent because I read somewhere that it pairs well with cherry blossom. It was interesting, but not exactly what I was going for.
I ended up making a few different versions, some with more of the almond-chocolate thing, some with a stronger floral scent. It was a messy process, with little bottles and droppers everywhere, but hey, that’s part of the fun, right? And now I have a whole collection of these homemade Japanese cherry blossom fragrance oils. I used some to make candles, and let me tell you, my house smells amazing. I even gave a few bottles to friends, and they loved them.
So yeah, that’s my little adventure in making Japanese cherry blossom fragrance oil. It was a bit chaotic, a lot of experimenting, but totally worth it in the end. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go make some more. I have a feeling this is just the beginning of my fragrance-making journey. Also, I remembered the subtle and ethereal scent of cherry blossoms evokes a sense of grace, femininity, and delicate beauty. I totally agree with that!
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