I'm trying to make a very relaxing fragrance using lavender, but some of my family find the smell of lavender a little too much. What is a really nice smelling fragrance that I could mix it with, that would at best be relaxing, at worst, at least not a stimulant, that I could mix it with please?
Is the lavender overpowering due to lack of base oil?
I have a supply, made by an aromatherapist, which contains lavender, sweet marjoram and peppermint - in apricot kernel oil as the base. Very subtle, as the dilution is quite high - but beautiful.
Thanks Jabba, I don't think it's so much overpowering, but just could do with being a better fragrance really. Is the sweet marjoram quite a relaxant for you? I bet it's quite a nice smelling fragrance?
Thanks Jabba, I don't think it's so much overpowering, but just could do with being a better fragrance really. Is the sweet marjoram quite a relaxant for you? I bet it's quite a nice smelling fragrance?
Hi, peppermint is a good suggestion and I find lavender & geranium smell lovely together - it definitely compliments and tones lavender down. Camomile also works well with lavender and is quite a delicate scent. I mix 50ml base oil (almond usually) with 20 drops of lavender and 10 of anything else. Happy blending!
My clients love it - not sure if it's the delicate aroma that does the job, or my massage technique, but they all leave well relaxed!
Thanks Jabba, that sounds good, Where do you get yours from please?
It's 'bespoke' - made up by a friend who is an aromatherapist. Each batch is different. Find an aromatherapist near you and ask if s/he could come up with a blend specifically for you.