Oil based perfumes absorb into the skin leaving one smelling good all day and are natural. They come in different flavors of citrus, musk, florals thus giving one a wide range to choose from. Some of the advantages of using oil perfumes are;
They don’t cause irritation to the skin because oils are naturally moisturizing and fit for any skin type. They also last long since oil-based fragrances are more concentrated than that alcohol-based ones and also oil tends to stick on the skin.
They are packaged well giving one easy time during applying because you can control what comes out, thus making them easy to be applied on areas like the wrists, elbow, behind the ears, the back of the neck, and even on the belly button.
They smell richer due to the Oil based perfumes and they are the best option for people who are sensitive to strong irritating perfumes. Another advantage is that they do not contain alcohol and do not have a strong fragrance making it easy for people to breathe in.
Oil based perfumes are affordable because one can still purchase the small bottle and just a single dab on your wrist and it will last the whole day. They are also easy to ship since they do not contain alcohol.
They are easily available in shopping malls and stores and also available online.
Another advantage is that one can also make perfumes at home and the process is easy. Homemade perfumes allow one to mix the kind of essential oils that they may need.
The essential oils used are mainly divided into top, middle and base notes and the notes guide one in the process of making the perfume. The oils also give one an option of fragrance longevity. The top notes are very important because they prevent the top notes from evaporating easily. The top notes also give the first impression of the perfume and they include; thyme, lemon, tangerine, peppermint, lemongrass, pine, eucalyptus, and tea tree.
The middle note is very essential when making oil perfume at home because they give the perfume the main scent and the examples include; orange, rosemary, spruce, cypress, juniper, chamomile, and geranium.
The base notes include oils that are slow to evaporate are relaxing, warm, and are mainly from woods and spices hence giving the perfume a deep and rich scent that is mostly musk. Examples of base notes are; sandalwood, cedarwood, clove, frankincense, ginger, myrrh, and patchouli. When storing perfumes made from essential oils, store them away from direct sunlight.