Hello everyone, this is my first post here on Basenotes. I have been looking at the idea of making my own fragrance (I am a guy, btw), for quite a while the idea of fragrances turned me off, infact, sometimes it still does, particularly when someone has seemingly doused themselves in waaay too much of something. And often enough I have found fragrances to be too synthetic smelling for my liking - both in the way they smell, and I would prefer to use something on myself that is natural, and free of scents which are synthetic, which still smells great.
I also like the idea of being able to control how intense every note of the fragrance is. So, basically, as far as essential oils and absolutes go, there are definately some good online sources for them, but, and pardon me if this is a silly question, would I be off just as well going to the health food store which carries at least a decent selection of essential oils for aromatherapy use, and trying some of those out instead/first?
Just asking because it would probably be cheaper to go and do that than to pay for shipping costs and all that online, though some online merchants carry oils that are not available at health food stores, so...
Would these aromatherapy oils be pure, synthetic free, etc., the ones in health food stores? I would think so, given the ideas behind aromatherapy, I guess.
Or should I just go there to sniff and try and then order online? I am not sure what kinds of scents I want yet, though I have some ideas. Likely ones to blend with some classic animalistic base notes, and some others, but I don't know for sure yet...
Any suggestions, brands to look for, etc.? If it's of any help, I am 23, single, white (heh), and (only currently) work in a wine store but don't have intentions to wear anything too fragrant in there - at least that's not the plan, but outside of there something very nice could be good.
Due to having sat down and thought about what I am smelling and tasting when it comes to wine, good beers, and even an occasional cigar, food included too! - I would hope that I have at least some ability to properly match and blend aromas, though I make no claim to be an expert...
Thanks for you help!
I also like the idea of being able to control how intense every note of the fragrance is. So, basically, as far as essential oils and absolutes go, there are definately some good online sources for them, but, and pardon me if this is a silly question, would I be off just as well going to the health food store which carries at least a decent selection of essential oils for aromatherapy use, and trying some of those out instead/first?
Just asking because it would probably be cheaper to go and do that than to pay for shipping costs and all that online, though some online merchants carry oils that are not available at health food stores, so...
Would these aromatherapy oils be pure, synthetic free, etc., the ones in health food stores? I would think so, given the ideas behind aromatherapy, I guess.
Or should I just go there to sniff and try and then order online? I am not sure what kinds of scents I want yet, though I have some ideas. Likely ones to blend with some classic animalistic base notes, and some others, but I don't know for sure yet...
Any suggestions, brands to look for, etc.? If it's of any help, I am 23, single, white (heh), and (only currently) work in a wine store but don't have intentions to wear anything too fragrant in there - at least that's not the plan, but outside of there something very nice could be good.
Due to having sat down and thought about what I am smelling and tasting when it comes to wine, good beers, and even an occasional cigar, food included too! - I would hope that I have at least some ability to properly match and blend aromas, though I make no claim to be an expert...
Thanks for you help!
