Cologne was invented by Italian Johann-Maria Farina living in Cologne, Germany in the early eighteenth century. It was originally used as a refreshing deoderant and soon became popular for its light and fresh fragrance. You can make your very own men's cologne following this simple recipe. Note that commercial colognes use perfume-grade ethyl alcohol as a base, since this is difficult to purchase in small amounts try to use the highest proof of vodka you can find.
Recipe from:
Farrer-Halls Gill. Natural Beauty Recipe Book. (2006)
Ingredients:
4 tbsp (50 ml) high proof vodka
20 drops sandalwood
10 drops frankincense
20 drops nutmeg
15 drops clove
15 drops petitgrain
5 drops jasmine
10 drops vetiver
5 drops holy basil
10 drops clary sage
2 tbsp (25 ml) linden flower water
1. Fill a dark glass bottle (which can hold 4 fl oz, 100 ml, of liquid) with the high proof vodka.
2. Carefully drop in the essential oils, one by one. Put on the bottle cap and shake vigorously for a few minutes to thoroughly dissolve the essential oils.
3. Top off with the flower water, and shake again. A small amount of essential oil may seperate out and float on the top, so before using the cologne, remember to shake the bottle first each time.
4. Let the cologne stand for a week or two before using it. This allows the cologne to mature and the perfume to settle.
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