Perfume is more than fragrance—it's expression, emotion, and identity. But many store-bought perfumes contain hidden toxins, synthetic chemicals, and allergens. In Organic Perfume: The Complete Beginners Guide & 50 Best Recipes for Making Heavenly, Non-Toxic Organic DIY Perfumes From Your Home!, author Lisa Reddings empowers you to take control of what you wear on your skin, one drop at a time.

This book is a beautifully practical, health-conscious guide to making your own organic perfumes at home. Whether you’re a total beginner or an essential oil enthusiast, it walks you through everything from understanding scent structure to crafting unique, personalized blends that are safe, affordable, and 100% natural.

🌿 What’s Inside?

💧 1. The Basics of Organic Perfumery

Learn the fundamentals of perfume making, including:

• Fragrance notes (top, middle, base)

• How to layer and balance scents

• The best organic carrier oils and alcohol bases

• Tools and storage tips for long-lasting DIY results

Lisa Reddings breaks down technical concepts in a way that’s easy to understand and apply, even if you’ve never made a beauty product before.

🌼 2. The Power of Natural Ingredients

You’ll explore how essential oils, absolutes, and botanical extracts can be combined not only to smell amazing but also to support emotional well-being. Each ingredient is carefully selected for both scent and safety, making this book ideal for those with sensitivities.

🧴 3. 50 Tried-and-True Recipes

This is where the book truly shines: a full section dedicated to fifty organic perfume recipes for every mood, season, and personality type. You’ll find blends that are:

• Uplifting and energizing

• Calming and sensual

• Earthy, floral, spicy, or citrusy

• Perfect for special occasions or daily wear

Each recipe includes specific ingredient measurements, blending instructions, and scent descriptions—so you’ll know exactly what to expect.

👤 Who This Book Is For

• DIY beauty lovers and crafters

• Natural wellness advocates

• People with fragrance allergies or sensitive skin

• Beginners wanting to create custom gifts

• Anyone interested in sustainable, chemical-free living

✅ Pros & Considerations

✔ Pros:

• Step-by-step instructions for total beginners

• Healthier alternative to synthetic perfumes

• Beautiful variety of blend profiles

• Uses affordable, easily available ingredients

• Perfect for gifting or small-batch selling

⚠ Considerations:

• May require purchasing several essential oils to start

• Focuses on oil-based and alcohol-based perfumes (not solid perfume)

• Recipes are fixed—creative customization is encouraged but not heavily taught

🏁 Final Verdict

Organic Perfume by Lisa Reddings is a wonderful, empowering introduction to the art of natural perfumery. With practical tips and 50 delightful recipes, this book makes the craft of perfume-making accessible to anyone—from curious crafters to holistic healers.

If you’re seeking a safer, more sustainable way to smell incredible, this guide gives you everything you need to make perfume with purpose—and without compromise.