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We’ve developed these 6 Essential Oil Recipes for Men’s Cologne to give you options on your oily journey for smelling amazing!

Many people can’t wear commercial perfumes and colognes due to reactions to the artificial fragrances that are used in many store-bought varieties. Thankfully, essential oils are a great natural alternative.

You might be interested in blending your own cologne recipe and it can be really fun to try different blends. Plus, personalizing a blend for the man in your life will often make him enjoy the natural cologne even more.

Some of our favorite essential oils for men’s colognes are:

Basil

Bergamot

Black Pepper

Cardamom

Cedarwood

Cinnamon Bark

Clove

Copaiba

Coriander

Cypress

Dorado Azul

Elemi

Fennel

Frankincense

Ginger

Grapefruit

Helichrysum

Hinoki

Idaho Balsam Fir

Idaho Blue Spruce

Juniper

Lime

Marjoram

Northern Lights Black Spruce

Nutmeg

Orange

Palo Santo

Patchouli

Pine

Roman Chamomile

Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood

Sacred Frankincense

Tangerine

Vetiver

Wintergreen

Ylang Ylang

Enjoy and have fun as you explore these simple scent combinations for the man in your life!

We found some great 10 ml refillable glass spray bottles that are a little more manly than our normal brightly colored bottles.

Also, feel free to add our favorite waterproof labels for men to distinguish each bottle’s blend.

Check out all 6 of our favorite essential oil men’s cologne recipes…

New to essential oils? Learn more about how we use them and why you should use them as well.

Try the Inspired Men’s Cologne for a grounding scent that is also energizing. Good for applying right after your morning shower to prepare for the challenges of the day.

Ingredients

10ml spray bottle

8 drops Idaho Balsam Fir essential oil

8 drops Orange essential oil

4 drops Frankincense essential oil

1 3/4 teaspoons 100 proof rum or vodka

labels

Directions

Remove the spray attachment from your bottle.

Using a clean pipette (one comes with the spray bottles), add the essential oils and rum to your bottle. You could also use a funnel if you prefer. These funnels are the PERFECT size for the job .

. Replace the spray attachment. Apply the label and make sure to clearly write the name or ingredients.

To use: Spray over your heart, behind ears, or into hair.

Store in a cool, dark place. This is very important since these bottles are not protective of the essential oils inside like a dark bottle would be. Always keep out of the reach of children. Do not spray directly onto clothing (especially silk) as this can cause staining or discoloration.

Outdoorsy Cologne

Our Outdoorsy Cologne is refreshing and light and perfect for the sportsman in your family.

8 drops Basil essential oil

8 drops Idaho Blue Spruce essential oil

4 drops Helichrysum essential oil

Confidence Cologne

This is our most unique cologne to date and you’ve got to smell it to believe it. It will help your man stand a little taller and keep his confidence levels high all day.

10 drops Cardamom essential oil

3 drops Vetiver essential oil

3 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil

Spiritually Aware Cologne

Hinoki is known to help people focus their spirits to find peace. The Bergamot essential oil brings an uplifting balance to the scent and lends a little sweetness while still being masculine.

10 drops Hinoki essential oil

10 drops Bergamot essential oil

Sweet and Spicy Cologne

If you like your cologne sweet, mellow, and spicy, this spray will do the trick. It’s the perfect mix for the man that wants to add a little pep in his step.

10 drops Black Pepper essential oil

7 drops Coriander essential oil

3 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood essential oil

Take on the World Cologne

Take a deep breath and jump into the day! This cologne will help you walk swiftly toward your challenges to address them head-on.

10 drops Cypress essential oil

9 drops Marjoram essential oil

1 drop Wintergreen essential oil

Ingredient Note:

The base of all our colognes is alcohol. We chose to use 100 proof white rum because it delivers the purest essential oil scents while also preserving the recipe for many months. You could also use vodka with similar results and a very limited effect on the scent.

Substitution Tip:

You could substitute distilled water if you’d rather not use alcohol. But this modification will shorten the shelf life to a few weeks.

Another option we’ve read about is to add a small amount of witch hazel to the water to help extend the shelf life. This would work and increase the shelf life, but it will dramatically affect the aroma in each cologne. These recipes were tested with white rum and we can’t speak to the results with water or witch hazel.

This recipe is included in our eBook, Essential Oil Recipes for Healthy Hair & Skin, along with more than 60 other tried & true recipes that we’ve created, tested, and personally use. Click HERE to see more information and purchase your digital copy today!

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