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I always found scented creams thin and sticky, even within the most expensive lines. That’s why you will have to experiment to find what works best. One thing worth mentioning when you talk about baking the pots in the oven: make absolutely certain they’re made of glass or ceramic! April 3, 2013 at 1:15pm Reply, Victoria: Sounds wonderful! You can use it to absorb extra sweat and oils after a strenuous workout -- it makes a natural underarm deodorant -- or it can be used to deodorize clothes. All Wow! April 3, 2013 at 10:58am Reply, Johanob: I got the whole “sticky mess” episode with Hermes 24 Fauborg lotion,which also had a bad,plasticky smell to it.Dreadful!Shall try and make my own now! It was a great cream, but very strongly scented, much like Amoureuse. April 3, 2013 at 9:54am Reply, Marge Clark: Because of the alcohol content I never thought you could add perfume to the unscented creams…I always add Essential oils or absolutes. Recipe Notes *Mango butter will yield a softer body butter. The Roasterie: Coffee "Nose" Best! RELATED: 5 "Perfumes" for People Who Hate Perfume. NeenaJ: I went out and purchased the fragrance-free Curel lotion last night just so I could try this. April 3, 2013 at 4:50pm Reply. *. Solance, I absolutely agree, perfume is a piece of decadence that can make you feel indulgent without all the calories! April 3, 2013 at 10:02am Reply, Barbara: I love this! Victoria: Kate, perhaps, your tastes are also changing, and it might be good to see what kind of scents still smell good to you. April 3, 2013 at 12:35pm Reply, Johanob: Victoria,now that just sounds absolutely devine,I shall definitely try that!Thank you! Don't subscribe Making our own perfume scented moisturizers is a far more economical way of expanding uses for our multiple-lifetime’s worth of collections! April 4, 2013 at 6:04pm Reply, Daisy: What a terrific article! Thank you for your wonderful blog! You can also make your own lotion using beeswax. The good news is that perfumed lotions are easy to make, and as long as you don’t require fancy packaging, you can enjoy your perfume in a variety of ways. April 3, 2013 at 4:55pm Reply. I have dry skin and am 1/2 way through a 170lb weight loss journey. April 3, 2013 at 10:16am Reply, solanace: Congratulations, Beth! Thanks in advance, She holds a master's degree in education. I’m based in U.K. but online shopping is not a problem, By the way, if you still have your Chanel No 5 cream, try a small spray of La Myrrhe over it. Boos des iles? let air dry overnight (upside down on a rack( the bleach aroma disappears. October 20, 2017 at 7:59am Reply, Vivian Lee: I’ve been doing this for years! I’ve always been curious about how much liquid comes out of a perfume bottle when you use the spray applicator. In fact I was so uninterested in it that I gave away several samples I had. Shea butters can vary widely in their scent. A common use is to sprinkle some into shoes and let it sit overnight, as it will absorb foot odors, reducing your chances of having smelly feet. April 3, 2013 at 5:31pm Reply, Rose D: I am another fan of Chanel body products! Enjoy it! Add two tablespoons of lotion and about two sprays of perfume, mix with a clean spoon, cover the jar tightly and leave in a dark, cool place for a few days. When it comes to fragrance, some want something strong and others want subtlety. Once you find your perfect perfume and lotion match, you might indulge in such scented fantasies as Serge Lutens La Myrrhe cream or L’Artisan Parfumeur Passage d’Enfer body oil. April 3, 2013 at 12:33pm Reply, Lavanya: This post couldn’t have come at a better time. I mix it with honey, lemon juice and rub it well into the dry skin. We all know you can make your home smell good with candles, but you may not realize there are many other things you can easily do to make your home smell good. April 4, 2013 at 5:41am Reply, Jane Barber: I find formulating fascinating too. April 4, 2013 at 10:58am Reply, Sofia: Hi Victoria, I loved your post because I am also always skeptical of this “the lotion helps the perfume last longer” thing. “Coconut oil is an antibacterial and antiviral. That way I only have to buy the perfume. Take extra care to make sure any linens are completely dry before you put them away. April 4, 2013 at 5:24am Reply. Emma M: This discussion is really helpful – as I have sensitive / reactive skin, I often find myself avoiding body products from the fragrance counter too, having learned over the years to stick to tried and tested brands. April 3, 2013 at 4:46pm Reply, Annie: Because I haven’t seen anyone bring it up, and it such a luscious cream, try Amouage Gold in it’s solid form. I adore this for summer but does not last like my beloved Elixir De Merveilles with the excellent sillage. Does Coffee Cleanse Our Nasal Palate. I adore this blog both for the gorgeous writing and for the awesome comments of the readers. If you add a fresh ingredient like tea, it can grow mold. Welcome to Bois de Jasmin! If you love the general scent and feel of your new lotion, but it’s just too overpowering for your tastes, the simplest solution is to mix in some unscented lotion. I also buy vintage compacts, wipe them with alcohol on the inside and refill them using loose powder and alcohol. Twenty20 1. I learn so much from others, and it’s all very enjoyable. Bela: I’ve been using YDAN body cream for three years (I was given a pot, used it and bought another one). April 3, 2013 at 4:48pm Reply, @19coco76: I tried another method,I wore the unscented lotion,and sprayed the perfume directly on my body,I did that long time ago. April 3, 2013 at 9:09am Reply, Victoria: Hope that you like it! Here, how to smell good using 8 simple tricks. ... after sufficiently rubbing in the oil, apply lotion all over your body as well, which will act as a sealant. Mix in your room temperaturecoconut oil(should be in a solid or soft state, not melted) with a hand or stand mixer for about 15 minutes until light and fluffy. Can you recommend a place to get cheap and small crystal or ceramic containers to start experimenting? By contrast, Cetaphil lotion, which I like on its own, made my perfume smell dull and plasticky. I also tend to get bored of scented products easily, so making up small quantities appeals to me. September 22, 2020 at 4:51pm Reply, Victoria: Thank you for so many great tips! April 3, 2013 at 10:47am Reply, Victoria: Glad that you liked it! April 3, 2013 at 10:06am Reply. April 3, 2013 at 4:57pm Reply, maja: Ok, I just read this and went to apply a bit of YDAN with a spoon of almond oil. Thank you for the suggestion!!! Some have a stronger DHA smell, and some just do a better job with their fragrences to cover the smell. I lost 80 pounds myself, and perfume helped me a lot, since it is a huge sensual pleasure with no calories. The only over-the-counter product that really helps me is Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Honey Drops Body Cream. April 3, 2013 at 12:34pm Reply. If you have choice, do go for glass or ceramic jars. April 3, 2013 at 11:58am Reply, Lavanya: Bois April 3, 2013 at 11:58am Reply, Victoria: Oh, that sounds wonderful! The scent dissipates fairly quickly anyway. The combination of amber, woods and the bitter chocolate note that didn’t register as foody in the slightest felt addictive. April 4, 2013 at 8:31am Reply, Masha: Great post! How about Korres Fig Body Milk, which should be available inexpensively in Greece? Beth: Thanks for the suggestions Victoria! I like scented lotions and creams, but I have to admit that they usually turn before I can use up the whole thing. April 3, 2013 at 5:37pm Reply. It’s such a simple pleasure that it feels wrong not to indulge oneself. A palm full plus 2 spritzes of Serge Lutens Santal Majascule before bed and I still smell delicious this morning. Most creams and shower gels we buy are already scented, and the unscented creams might have some deodorants added to mask the scent of the active ingredients. Once you find your perfect perfume and lotion match, you might indulge in such scented fantasies as Serge Lutens La Myrrhe cream or L’Artisan Parfumeur Passage d’Enfer body oil. April 3, 2013 at 12:37pm Reply. The ointment holds the fragrance to your skin longer than if you were to spray it onto dry skin. (Victoria will probably write a comment asking Figuier… December 4, 2020 at 7:18am, https://boisdejasmin.com/2012/09/rose-and-vanilla-almond-oil-treatment-for-lustrous-skin.html, ← Arquiste Parfumeur Flor y Canto : Perfume Review, Annick Goutal Eau d’Hadrien, Neroli and Vetiver Colognes : Fragrance Reviews →, 7 Discoveries from 12 Years of Bois de Jasmin, Danilo Kiš’s The Encyclopedia of the Dead, Recommend Me a Perfume : Holiday Gift Ideas and Guides. April 3, 2013 at 9:19am Reply, Victoria: I like well-made scented lotions, but the luxury, “matching the scent” varieties are rarely interesting. At least, Dia is strong enough that you can use it with most unscented lotions. Victoria: Exactly! Drink Plenty of Water If there’s one thing you can do to keep smelling good, it’s to drink water. Almond oil, on the other hand, is wonderful with fragrances rich in amber, woods and vanilla. Eucerin and Bioderma are my most recent discoveries, and I hear that Avene has a couple of good options. Every lotion comes with specific benefits, including moisturization, sun protection or skin calming. Try using it before going to bed and you’ll notice the fine whift when you get up. Dry as a Bone. April 3, 2013 at 4:40pm Reply, Barbara: Emma, it’s called Body Oil Light Sesame Formula Fragrance Free. Since we don’t get this line in Belgium, I stock up whenever I’m in NYC. Victoria pls help me October 20, 2017 at 4:06am Reply, Victoria: Yes, that sounds like a good combination. Now I know what I’m going to do with my alba. In the evening, I massage away the fatigue accumulated during the day, enjoying the sensation of fragrant cream melting under my fingers. April 3, 2013 at 4:47pm Reply, Johanob: Annie,I love your Gold description!Amouage Dia is my “parisian grandmother”!hehe!Wonderful. July 17, 2013 at 8:50am Reply, Reds: Ok i have a question, what do i do if i already have a smell that i created from mixing multiple lotions together and i want to make that smell that i made my own lotion creation? I’ve been using the Alba Botanica for this purpose, and add extra oils to intensify richness in winter months, and rosewater for the summer. You can mitigate a strong scent by diluting with other products while maintaining the original product’s benefits. Add 10 to 20 drops of an essential oil to your wash. Use a laundry booster, like a scoop of borax or baking soda dissolved in the wash water. In some cases, the addition of lotion will smother the top notes or change the balance slightly, but if the perfume smells sour, musty, or acrid, throw the test batch away. How to Smell Better (And Have Grade-A Personal Hygiene) by Jenni Moore. Cocoa butter will yield a thicker body butter that smells a bit like chocolate. I had a great body scrub that was a scented oil and sugar, and after I used that with a hot shower, there was no need for moisturizer afterward. I would also recommend searching on Ebay and Amazon.co.uk. April 3, 2013 at 9:53am Reply. I’m so happy for you, and I can completely understand how perfume can help on this quest. That’s exactly what I do in the lab when I need to quickly check how the scented oils will work with the base, and it works well enough at home to. Maybe this will be the way to use up my bottle since the perfume is quite overpowering on its own. - Victoria, Tourmaline in Recommend Me a Perfume : Holiday Gift Ideas and Guides: Hi typeo_girl, Here are some lemon perfumes I’ve come across. Thank you for your time.Big hugs from Greece. Body lotions and shower gels can easily be sacrificed, especially if my budget needs to be kept in check. It wasn’t strongly scented at all and I should’ve bought Dia perfume instead. Lydia: Thanks for all this wonderful information! April 4, 2013 at 5:15am Reply, Bela: The actual perfume barely grazed my consciousness when it came out – 1) b/c I don’t like Tom Ford (of course I know hardly anything about him so I may be completely wrong about his personality); 2) b/c the perfume seemed a tiny bit harsh when I tried it). April 4, 2013 at 1:19pm Reply, Tammie: Great article! Your method would allow us to make just enough for our needs, and only when we need it. You can sometimes find great deals. Gold is my favorite from Amouage, and whenever I wear it, I sniff my wrists obsessively. Can’t wait to try the lentil mask! April 4, 2013 at 10:58am Reply, loledinburgh: Thanks for this very interesting and useful post, Victoria! April 4, 2013 at 1:32pm Reply, Joan: Thanks for this! Moisturizing lotion can be used in place of shaving cream and rinsed off, leaving a lighter scent than the full-strength lotion. April 3, 2013 at 9:59am Reply, Emma M: Hi Barbara, do you use the regular neutrogena oil, or the unscented? Multiply each percentage by 16 or 500, depending on the unit of measurement you feel most comfortable … April 3, 2013 at 11:20pm Reply, mazlifa: Agree with you Johanob. So thanks for your tips, I’ll try them. The commercial perfume contains alcohol and water, so the solution isn’t likely to remain stable. You will need to make at least 16 oz. Its best to heat your lotion in the microwave a bit first so that it blends well with the oil. I wish I could make it on my own to cut the cost, but will just have to save it for those most special times when one needs an elegant hug from one’s Parisian Grandmother. They also help create a barrier that keeps moisture in your skin. I do splurge on the Chanel body cream,which goes wonderfully with any of the perfumes from Chanel.I do add some pure No 5 parfum to a drop of cream before I apply it,sometimes!It makes the whole ritual extra special!Off to experiment now,would love some more recipes!! I too have dry skin (from the neck down) and it gets far worse during winter. If the fragrance is not your favorite, you can also repurpose your lotion rather than diluting or wasting it. You will make it and be beautifully scented all the way. Hunter has contributed to several professional publications, covering education, design, music and fitness, among other topics. Jane x April 4, 2013 at 3:19am Reply, Victoria: Your training sounds great! That being said, I still love the ritual of applying scented lotion to my skin. So finally, I made up a combination of grapeseed oil, sunflower and safflower oil. Like you, I love using oils, and some perfumes can be mixed with oils (like almond or grapeseed) in a pinch. One of the few exceptions may be Chanel products, which are invariably great, even for perfumes I don’t enjoy wearing in the EDT/EDP versions. My perfumes seem to lie on top of my skin and even one small spray seems to smell so strong. 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