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Are you new to soapmaking?
Hello! We’re Amanda and Benjamin Aaron, husband + wife soaping
duo!
Amanda Aaron began making soap in 2008. Amanda has authored several
soapmaking books
including her most popular eBooks, Lovin Soap Studio’s Cold Process
Soap Recipe Book and
How to Color Cold Process Soap + Swatch Guide. Her E-class,
Formulating Cold Process Soap
Recipes, has taught soapmakers all over the world how to create
skin-loving recipes. Amanda
teaches at conferences and seminars, spreading the craft of
soapmaking far and wide.
Benjamin Aaron has been handcrafting and selling soap and body care
products since 2007. From
wholesaling nationwide to health food chain stores to running a
retail storefront, Benjamin has learned
countless lessons through trial and error, failing and learning.
His book, How to Wholesale
Handcrafted Soap, has helped many soap makers get into the
wholesale arena. His other book,
Essential Oil Blends for Handcrafted Soap, inspires soap makers to
creatively blend scents for
soapmaking. Benjamin offers consulting to those wanting to turn
their hobby into a business!
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D E D I C A T I O N This book is dedicated to my Mother, Sheila
Aaron, who taught me how to make soap and started a business with
me, which has ultimately led me to a truly incredible life in all
facets. Her essential oil expertise, which I soaked up as best I
could, is ultimately the foundation of this book. Love you,
Mama.
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C O N T E N T S ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 7 ABOUT THIS BOOK 9 METHODOLOGY 11
SCENT FAMILIES 13 APPLICATIONS FOR THE BLENDS 19 BEGINNING OF SCENT
BLENDS 22 ABOUT THE AUTHOR 102
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A C K N O W L E D G M E N T S I intentionally named each blend with
zero descriptive elements regarding the fragrance blends
themselves. I did not want to sway you, the reader, by naming a
blend “Forest Mint,” for example, when your scent palate does not
agree with the name. Therefore, I comprised the names of 40
different men who have influenced me throughout my life to name
each blend. I chose to do this to be both objective and
lighthearted, as 40 different influential men seemed to be a fun
way to name 40 different essential oil blends for men. That said, I
must acknowledge their influence on my life. It was a fun, relaxed
method to showcasing a little bit of who I am as a person, and as a
man. To all the influential men out there, I acknowledge you.
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A B O U T T H I S B O O K The men’s soap and skin care industry
within the larger skin care industry is still booming, and I don’t
see it going away anytime soon. Millennial men (and female
millennials who purchase for their men) have taken a deeply
invested interest in how to take care of themselves, their skin and
ultimately their appearance. But it hasn’t stopped with
millennials. Men of all demographics are getting in on the fun.
Companies of all sizes have invested masses of dollars on product
creation and marketing efforts so that they can keep riding this
lucrative wave of newly targeted customers. And, in my estimation,
you can’t have a quality men’s skin care product without having a
great scent. Men care about scent. A lot. Even if we say we don’t,
we do. Furthermore, our scent palates are distinctive and
individualistic. Yes, the majority of us enjoy woodsy scents, but
we also enjoy lavender, rosemary and lemongrass. We have a wide
range in our scent preferences, which go far beyond traditional
musk or pine. That is why I wrote this book. I wanted to showcase
to you all that I have comprised in the
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last 10 years of research, trial and error, experimentation and
sales. These 40 blends have all been winners with men over the
years, in a range of different product applications, from soap to
room sprays.
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M E T H O D O L O G Y I am an incredibly visual person, which is
why I have constructed this book the way it is. Each essential oil
blend is accompanied by a radar chart, which is the means to
showcasing multiple quantitative variables (my eight scent
fields).
I wanted to make the viewing of each essential oil blend in the
book useful for seeing which variables (scent fields) are “scoring”
higher or lower within the dataset, making them ideal for
displaying “scent performance.”
Each variable is provided an axis that starts from the center. All
axes are arranged radially, with equal distances between each
other, while maintaining the same scale between all axes. Grid
lines that connect from axis-to-axis are used as a guide. Each
variable value is plotted along its individual axis, and all the
variables in each dataset are connected to form a polygon.
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S C E N T F A M I L I I E S Each essential oil in this book is
given a score from 1 – 8 in each of the following scent
fields:
— WOODS
— SPICE
— FLORAL
— BRIGHT
— MUSK
— EARTH
— SWEET
— HERB
— RICH
— FRUIT
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I, Benjamin, the author of this book, have created each essential
oil’s overall score. These are the basis for the book. And though
the ultimate sniff test is subjective to one’s own experience and
smell proficiency, I have researched each oil’s qualitative,
quantitative and tangible (physical) scent values to reach the
final scores for each.
Many essential oils are incredibly complex in their scent
composition, which is why I have constructed these 8 different
scent field scores for each. For example, Ylang Ylang essential oil
comes from flower petals of the large, tropical ylang ylang tree.
At first glance, and even first sniff, one will obviously pick up
floral notes, as it comes from the flower’s petals. But, there is
far more to the aroma than just a floral field. When I smell Ylang
ylang, I experience a deep richness, musk and even a smoky/spicy
quality. Thus, it would be unsuitable for me to give Ylang Ylang a
score of 8 in the floral field and leave all other scent fields at
zero.
Here is how I have graded Ylang ylang:
ESSENTIAL OIL WOODS SPICE FLORAL BRIGHT MUSK EARTH SWEET HERB RICH
FRUIT TOTAL
Ylang Ylang 0 1 1 0 2 2 1 0 1 0 8
As you can see, Ylang Ylang is far more complex than just having
“floral” notes.
After comprising a score for each essential oil that is found in
this book, I converted each score within the score fields into
percentages of the total score for each (8).
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ESSENTIAL OIL WOODS SPICE FLORAL BRIGHT MUSK EARTH SWEET HERB RICH
FRUIT TOTAL
Anise 1 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 8
Atlas Cedarwood 7 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 8
Bergamot 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 3 8
Bitter Almond 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 5 0 8
Black Pepper 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
Black Pine 5 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 8
Black Spruce 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 8
Cardamom 0 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
Cassia 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
Cinnamon Leaf 0 7 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 8
Clary Sage 2 0 0 1 1 2 0 2 0 0 8
Clove Bud 0 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 8
Coriander 0 2 0 1 1 2 1 1 0 0 8
Cypress 5 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 8
Eucalyptus Radiata 0 0 1 4 0 0 1 2 0 0 8
Fir Needle 6 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 8
Frankincense 0 4 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 8
Ginger 0 5 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 8
Helichrysum 0 0 2 2 0 2 1 0 0 1 8
Hemlock Spruce 5 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 8
Hops 1 0 1 2 0 1 1 1 0 1 8
Juniper Berry 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 8
Juniper Needle 6 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 8
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ESSENTIAL OIL WOODS SPICE FLORAL BRIGHT MUSK EARTH SWEET HERB RICH
FRUIT TOTAL
Lavender 0 0 2 2 0 1 1 2 0 0 8
Lemon 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 4 8
Lemongrass 0 0 1 3 0 1 1 0 0 2 8
Lime 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 8
Mandarin 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 5 8
Myrrh 0 4 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 8
Neroli 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 2 8
Nutmeg 0 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 8
Palmarosa 0 2 0 0 1 0 3 0 2 0 8
Patchouli 1 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 1 0 8
Peppermint 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 3 0 0 8
Peru Balsam 2 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 1 0 8
Petitgrain 1 0 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 1 8
Pink Grapefruit 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 8
Roman Chamomile 0 0 5 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 8
Rose 0 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 8
Rosemary 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 4 0 0 8
Sandalwood 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 8
Spearmint 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 3 0 0 8
Sweet Basil 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 5 0 0 8
Sweet Orange 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 3 8
Tangerine 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 4 8
Tea Tree 1 0 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 8
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ESSENTIAL OIL WOODS SPICE FLORAL BRIGHT MUSK EARTH SWEET HERB RICH
FRUIT TOTAL
Vanilla Oleoresin 0 2 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 8
Vetiver 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 0 8
Virginia Cedarwood 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 8
West Indian Bay 1 4 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 8
White Thyme 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 8
Ylang Ylang 0 1 1 0 2 2 1 0 1 0 8
You can now visually experience the true complexity to scent
qualities of each essential oil. Again, it would be shortsided of
me to just give spearmint, which is an herb, a score of 8 under the
“herb” scent field, as there is so much more to it’s aroma. The
above table being the basis for each essential oil’s scent quality
in the book, the next step was to give a “weight” to each essential
oil within each blend, due to the different percentages of each
essential oil within any given blend. Once this was done, I added
the values from each scent field and displayed each blend on a
radar chart, allowing you to “visually smell” with some foresight
and precision. I encourage you to not only create these blends, but
experiment with new blends, using each of these as a foundation or
template.
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A P P L I C A T I O N S F O R T H E B L E N D S As it pertains to
applying these blends to any given product you wish to create, your
options are truly endless. Keep in mind, however, the sensitivities
that some of your users might have when utilizing essential
oil-based products. While some essential oils can be irritants to
the skin, others can be irritants simply by their aroma.
Also, please be advised throughout this book about usage rates for
any given product you create with these blends. I will not delve
into product usage rates in this book, as these blends are of my
own creation as standalone blends, not specifically designed for
any assigned, particular product type.
That said, below is a list of different products I have created and
successfully sold from using the essential oil blends in this
book:
— BAR SOAP (HOT & COLD PROCESS)
— LIQUID SOAP
— SHAVE SOAP
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— AFTERSHAVE
— ROOM SPRAY
I encourage you to experiment with different product creations from
the above list and beyond, utilizing the essential oil blends found
in this book. I hope that the highly visual radar charts for each
blend will help you in your quest to quickly surmise what is needed
for you and your business at any given time.
I hope you enjoy reading and resourcing this book as much as I have
enjoyed creating it.
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Atlas Cedarwood 30%
Pink Grapefruit 30%
Hemlock Spruce 15%
Fir Needle 15%
Bergamot 10%
Atlas Cedarwood is a beautifully rich essential oil – woodsy with a
buttery undertone. It is balanced well with the much brighter Pink
Grapefruit. More woodland notes underneath, with a subtle balsamic
tone from Hemlock Spruce. If using in bar soap, allow a lengthy
cure time for well-rounded fragrance.
S C E N T N O T E S wood | subtle bright | subtle resinous |
strong
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I S A A C N E W T O N
Virginia Cedarwood 40%
Sweet Orange 40%
Ylang Ylang 15%
Bitter Almond 5%
Much like the Bob Dylan blend, buttery Virginia Cedarwood comprises
most of the fragrance, with Sweet Orange cutting through the depth
to add brightness. Smoky and subtly floral Ylang Ylang and nutty
Bitter Almond add complexity.
S C E N T N O T E S wood | bright | citrus | subtle smoke | strong
| butter
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H E N R Y D AV I D T H O R E A U
Lemon 45%
Rosemary 25%
Spearmint 10%
Ylang Ylang 5%
Rosemary is one of my favorite essential oils to use for men’s
fragrance blends. A strong middle note, Rosemary blends well with
brighter notes (Lemon) as well as deeper, base notes (Clove Bud).
If allowed a lengthy cure time in bar soap, the Spearmint will
mellow and provide sweetness. This is also a great blend for a room
spray.
S C E N T N O T E S sweet | bright | fruit | herbaceous | subtle
low notes
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Peppermint 10%
S C E N T N O T E S strong | wood | resinous | opening |
camphor
Black Spruce is my favorite essential oil in the world. It’s
constituents often utilized in cologne, Black Spruce provides a
sweet, rich and balsamic note to any blend. I like to cut through
the richness with a brighter, opening essential oil such as
Eucalyptus Radiata and/or Peppermint. Sweet Orange for
brevity.
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S I T T I N G B U L L Tangerine 50%
Juniper Berry 20%
Tea Tree 5%
Roman Chamomile 5%
One of the higher top notes, Tangerine needs solid fragrance
partners. Juniper Berry is not only woodsy, but crisp and bright.
Lavender and Rosemary provide even more crisp, fresh notes. And,
even at only five percent, Roman Chamomile will still be evident in
the blend, as it is quite pungent.
S C E N T N O T E S sweet | fruit | medicinal | crisp
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J O H N M U I R Rosemary 50%
Sweet Orange 25%
Spearmint 15%
Peppermint 10%
This blend is one of my favorites to use for any part of the
shaving process. Whether using for a pre-shave, shave soap or
aftershave, this is a very ‘opening’ blend that makes the face and
neck feel vigorously fresh and clean. Also, a great room/body
spray.
S C E N T N O T E S herbaceous | mint | opening | camphor | subtle
sweet
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S T E V I E W O N D E R
Lavender 50%
Ylang Ylang 10%
Even though it comprises fifty percent of the scent blend, Lavender
is not overpowering. There is a lot of depth to this blend,
especially with both Patchouli and Ylang Ylang anchoring the
mixture. Be careful of a quick, thick trace if utilizing this blend
in bar soap. This makes an incredible beard oil blend as
well.
S C E N T N O T E S herbaceous | floral | complex | subtle sweet |
subtle smoke
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M A H AT M A G H A N D I
Sweet Orange 50%
Cinnamon Leaf 15%
Ylang Ylang 15%
Juniper Berry 10%
Juniper Needle 10%
I love this creamy, rich blend. You can see from the radar chart
how truly complex this blend is. Please be advised to research
amounts by volume and/or weight in all skin care applications due
to the amount of Cinnamon Leaf in this blend, as it can be a
possible irritant. Be careful of a quick, thick trace if utilizing
this blend in bar soap.
S C E N T N O T E S complex | citrus | subtle sweet | subtle spice
| subtle smoke
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Lavender 50%
Patchouli 10%
Rose 10%
Even at only ten percent, Rose essential oil is evident in the
blend. Though Lavender is obviously an herb, it comprises immense
floral notes, therefore, heavy base notes were needed (Clove Bud,
Ylang Ylang, and Patchouli) to add depth.
S C E N T N O T E S herbaceous | floral | rich | smoke |
sweet
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C H A R L E S D A R W I N
Pink Grapefruit 55%
Black Pine 25%
Hemlock Spruce 10%
The inspiration for this blend was from a wonderful IPA beer I
enjoyed years ago. Due to the immense presence of different hops,
many IPAs have citrusy, floral notes. Some even have woodsy, pine
notes. When comprised well, these individual notes put together
make an incredibly crisp fragrance.
S C E N T N O T E S bright | sweet | citrus | india pale ale
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M I L E S D AV I S Sweet Orange 80%
Vanilla Oleoresin 15%
Cassia 5%
The simplicity of this blend is what makes it so good. Vanilla
Oleoresin is a viscous, thick oil, which can be finicky to work
with in skin care applications, so be advised. Just a dash of
Cassia makes this a sweet, subtly spicy and very rich blend.
S C E N T N O T E S creamsicle | bright | sweet | rich
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J O E M O N TA N A Lime 70%
Sweet Basil 20%
Myrrh 10%
This is one of my favorite blends for summertime skin care
applications. This also makes a fantastic room/body spray. Myrrh is
present to anchor the much lighter, fleeting Lime without getting
in the way of the Lime / Basil combination.
S C E N T N O T E S citrus | herbaceous | subtle spice | bright |
crisp
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M A R T I N L U T H E R K I N G J R .
Sweet Orange 40%
Anise 25%
Lavender 25%
Peppermint 10%
Anise is an awesome essential oil to work with in many different
skin care applications, but it is strong, so be advised. In my
opinion, if a blindfold test was conducted, it would be difficult
to clearly pinpoint the individual essential oils in this blend,
which is why it is so interesting.
S C E N T N O T E S complex | bright | spice | herbaceous | citrus
| strong
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W I L L I A M S H A K E S P E A R E
Mandarin 55%
Ginger 5%
This is a great blend for stay-on products, such as beard oil,
beard balm and cologne. Just enough West Indian Bay and Ginger to
bring a spicy depth to an already complex blend.
S C E N T N O T E S exotic | bright | heavy spice | subtle smoke |
rich
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C R A Z Y H O R S E Pink Grapefruit 50%
Clary Sage 25%
Lemongrass 25%
In my experience, Lemongrass has always been a favorite with men,
as it gives all the punch of a camphor oil but offers a
considerable amount of brighter, citrus notes as well. Be advised,
Clary Sage is a very strong essential oil. I encourage you to
rework this blend to better match your sensibilities if
needed.
S C E N T N O T E S strong | bright | sweet | bright | summer
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T H O M A S E D I S O N Petitgrain 35%
Cinnamon Leaf 30%
Ylang Ylang 30%
Neroli 5%
This is a favorite for fall and winter, especially in soap. Please
be advised to research amounts by volume and/or weight in all skin
care applications due to the amount of Cinnamon Leaf in this blend,
as it can be a possible irritant.
S C E N T N O T E S strong | spice | deep | smoke
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B O B M A R L E Y Lime 35%
Sweet Orange 35%
West Indian Bay 10%
Coriander is a unique essential oil, and it blends very well with
higher, citrus notes. West Indian Bay is very potent and sharp, so
be advised.
S C E N T N O T E S citrus | subtle sweet | subtle spice |
caribbean
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M I C H A E L J O R D A N
Black Pine 35%
Black Spruce 20%
Atlas Cedarwood 20%
Cypress 15%
Vetiver 10%
This is the forest blend of all forest blends. Deep and immensely
woodsy, yet surprisingly fresh and sweet. Vetiver adds even more
root-like depth. This is a very rich, heavy blend that does well in
all soap and skin care applications. One of my favorites.
S C E N T N O T E S forest | rich | resinous | butter
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J O H N L O C K E Lime 50%
Hemlock Spruce 25%
Rosemary 25%
This is the blend that made me realize how truly complex the male
preference for fragrance really is. This is obviously citrusy,
opening and bright, but balanced incredibly well with the sweet,
resinous notes from Hemlock Spruce.
S C E N T N O T E S citrus | bright | herbaceous | subtle resinous
| wood
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L A N G S T O N H U G H E S
Spearmint 35%
Peppermint 25%
Lavender 20%
Sweet Basil 15%
Ylang Ylang 5%
Of all 40 blends in this book, this is the most opening and bright.
Much like the John Muir blend, this will make a great shaving
product fragrance. Whether using for a pre-shave, shave soap or
aftershave, this is a very ‘opening’ blend that makes the face and
neck feel vigorously fresh and clean.
S C E N T N O T E S mint | camphor | herbaceous | subtle
sharp
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J O H N F . K E N N E D Y
Bergamot 45%
Cardamom 20%
Patchouli 10%
Thirty percent of this blend is comprised of spicy, musky notes in
the form of Cardamom and Patchouli, which is why the rest of the
blend is encompassed of lighter, richer notes from Bergamot and
Virginia Cedarwood. This blend is great for leave-on products, such
as beard oil, beard balm, aftershave and cologne. S C E N T N O T E
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bright | subtle floral | subtle wood | butter | spice
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N E L S O N M A N D E L A
Lemon 65%
Sandalwood 5%
This blend is great for leave-on products, such as beard oil, beard
balm, aftershave and cologne. Great for a room spray in the fall
and winter. Please be advised to research amounts by volume and/or
weight in all skin care applications due to the amount of Clove Bud
in this blend, as it can be a possible irritant. S C E N T N O T E
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complex | spice | subtle smoke | citrus
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M A R K Z U C K E R B E R G
Tangerine 40%
Nutmeg 5%
When carefully combined, Tangerine and Clove Bud together form one
of my favorite fragrances. These are the two “poles” of this
blend’s globe. Fir Needle has an immensely crisp fragrance, which
balances the top and bottom feature notes. Great for leave-on
products, such as beard oil, beard balm, aftershave and cologne. S
C E N T N O T E S
citrus | wood | subtle butter | subtle spice
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D AV I D B O W I E Pink Grapefruit 80%
Cinnamon Leaf 20%
Simple, but wildly effective. Please be advised to research amounts
by volume and/or weight in all skin care applications due to the
amount of Cinnamon Leaf in this blend, as it can be a possible
irritant. S C E N T N O T E S
citrus | spice | bright | subtle grounding
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M E R I W E T H E R L E W I S
Sweet Orange 35% Lime 25% Cardamom 15% Patchouli 10% Sandalwood 5%
Vanilla Oleoresin 5% Vetiver 5%
One of my fondest scent memories is of Vetiver from my inaugural
trip to the pearl of the Caribbean, Haiti. The best part about
blending with Vetiver is that a very small amount goes a long way.
This is one of my all-time favorite blends. Vanilla Oleoresin is a
viscous, thick oil, which can be finicky to work with in skin care
applications, so be advised. S C E N T N O T E S complex | bright |
citrus | spice | rich | subtle smoke
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W I L L I A M C L A R K Atlas Cedarwood 55%
Sweet Orange 20%
Frankincense 10%
Coriander 5%
Palmarosa 5%
Ginger 5%
This is one of the deepest blends in the book. Even at small
percentages, the combination of Ginger, Palmarosa, Coriander and
Frankincense creates a spicy, musky and earthy blend to cut through
the heavy woodsy notes of Atlas Cedarwood. S C E N T N O T E
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forest | subtle butter | subtle resinous | spice
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W I L L I E N E L S O N Rosemary 35%
Lavender 20%
Basil 15%
Petitgrain 15%
Great for shave products such as pre- shave, shave soap and
aftershave. This also makes for a fantastic room/body spray, as
well as cologne. This is my go-to “wake-up” blend, as it is very
stimulating and promotes a sense of energy. S C E N T N O T E
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herbaceous | camphor | opening
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Peppermint 20%
Fir Needle 15%
Peru Balsam 10%
Adding ten percent of Peru Balsam in almost any blend will be
enough to add depth, sweetness and subtle resinous notes. In my
opinion, if one adds any more than this, the blend will be too
heavy. The middle notes of Fir Needle and Peppermint, combined with
the high note of Sweet Orange makes for a beautiful balance. S C E
N T N O T E S
bright | complex | subtle wood | subtle resinous
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E D WA R D A B B E Y Virginia Cedarwood 25%
Eucalyptus Radiata 25%
Awesome blend for a host of different skin care applications:
— bar soap | liquid soap — beard oil | beard balm — moustache wax —
pre-shave | aftershave — cologne | room spray
S C E N T N O T E S
wood | subtle butter | camphor | opening | bright
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A N S E L A D A M S Bergamot 30%
Black Spruce 20%
Cinnamon Leaf 20%
Clove Bud 20%
Vanilla Oleoresin 10%
Very rich, intoxicating and deep blend. Great for fall and winter
months. Vanilla Oleoresin is a viscous, thick oil, which can be
finicky to work with in skin care applications, so be advised.
Also, please be advised to research amounts by volume and/or weight
in all skin care applications due to the amount of Cinnamon Leaf
and Clove Bud in this blend, as they can be a possible
irritant.
S C E N T N O T E S
complex | subtle resinous | heavy spice | subtle sweet
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D A N I E L B O O N E Tangerine 55%
Clove Bud 15%
Bitter Almond 10%
Cassia 10%
Neroli 5%
Vetiver 5%
Bitter Almond combines perfectly with Cassia, Clove Bud and most
all citruses, particularly, in my opinion, Tangerine. Small amounts
of earthy Vetiver and pungent Neroli bring depth and well-
roundedness to the blend.
S C E N T N O T E S complex | deep | bright | spice | sweet |
autumn
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T H O M A S PA I N E Ylang Ylang 25% Patchouli 15% Lavender 15%
Clove Bud 15% Rose 10% Roman Chamomile 10% Sandalwood 10%
In my opinion, this is the most complex and rich blend in the book,
with the “brightest” of all seven fragrances being Lavender and
Roman Chamomile. The other five fragrances are very musky and deep.
This can be used in all skin care applications, but be advised with
usage rates for any particular essential oil.
S C E N T N O T E S
complex | deep | heavy musk | sweet | subtle floral
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R AY C H A R L E S Lime 40%
Juniper Berry 20%
Clary Sage 20%
Sweet Orange 20%
Another great summertime blend. Be advised, Clary Sage is a very
strong, potent essential oil. This is one of my favorites for bar
soap, as it lingers on the skin due to the overall strength of the
blend.
S C E N T N O T E S
citrus | clean | bright | herbaceous | crisp
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J A C K I E R O B I N S O N
Pink Grapefruit 60%
White Thyme 5%
Helichrysum has some rejuvenating benefits for the skin, therefore
this blend is great for leave-on skin care applications such as
beard oil, beard balm, aftershave and cologne. This is a very
well-balanced blend, as White Thyme has a potently herbaceous
profile, which equalizes the rest of the blend, even at only five
percent.
S C E N T N O T E S
crisp | bright | subtle wood | subtle resinous | herbaceous
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B E N J A M I N F R A N K L I N
Bergamot 30%
Neroli 5%
Both Bergamot and Black Pine’s constituents can be found in many
popular men’s colognes on the market today. I’ve utilized this
blend for a host of different skin care applications and room
spray.
S C E N T N O T E S
clean | complex | subtle resinous | wood | fresh
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S O C R AT E S Bergamot 35% Clove Bud 20% Hemlock Spruce 15%
Vetiver 10% Cinnamon Leaf 10% Patchouli 5% Vanilla Oleoresin
5%
Please be advised to research amounts by volume and/or weight in
all skin care applications due to the amount of Clove Bud and
Cinnamon Leaf in this blend, as they can be possible irritants.
Vanilla Oleoresin is a viscous, thick oil, which can be finicky to
work with in skin care applications, so be advised.
S C E N T N O T E S
complex | spice | resinous | subtle smoke
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Black Spruce 20%
Black Pine 20%
Fir Needle 20%
Juniper Needle 20%
This blend reminds me of the Rocky Mountain West. Sweet, woodsy
blend that can be used in a host of different skin care
applications. This is one of my favorite blends for beard oil and
beard balm. Be advised, this might be a quicker, thick trace in bar
soap. S C E N T N O T E S
forest | fresh | crisp | rocky mountain west
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R U M I
Sweet Orange 30% Lavender 20% Clove Bud 15% Petitgrain 10% Myrrh
10% Rose 5% Vetiver 5% Sandalwood 5%
This blend has more essential oils than any other in this book, but
done so carefully. Small amounts of exotic essential oils (Myrrh,
Rose, Vetiver, Sandalwood) delicately balance out the rest in the
blend. This is my favorite blend for a simple, natural cologne. S C
E N T N O T E S
complex | deep | rich | spice | bright | grounding
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D A L A I L A M A Spearmint 60%
Clary Sage 20%
Cypress 20%
This is one of my favorite scent blends for aftershave
applications. I love the feeling of crispness after a shave, but I
don’t necessarily want only mint. After some trial and error,
utilizing Clary Sage and Cypress balances out the strength of the
Spearmint. Be advised that Clary Sage is a very strong, potent
essential oil. Adjust if needed. S C E N T N O T E S herbaceous |
camphor | opening | mint | strong | fresh
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N E I L A R M S T R O N G
Sweet Orange 40%
Clove Bud 20%
Bergamot 20%
Rose 10%
Nutmeg 10%
In my opinion, Rose is the most under- utilized essential oil for
men’s skin care products. It is obviously floral, but also
incredibly deep, rich and musky. Using it carefully and sparingly
is the key to incorporating it into men’s fragrances. Please be
advised to research amounts by volume and/or weight in all skin
care applications due to the amount of Clove Bud in this blend, as
it can be a possible irritant. S C E N T N O T E S
subtle creamsicle | spice | sweet | subtle floral
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A B O U T T H E A U T H O R Benjamin Aaron owns and runs a life and
business coaching business, The Inspired Odyssey. In addition to
his coaching program, he is a partner for The Lovin’ Soap Studio,
along with his wife, Amanda. Together, Benjamin and Amanda also
co-founded and direct a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, The
Lovin’ Soap Project, which aims to empower women in developing
nations through the artisan trade of soap and skin care production.
His purpose and passion is to provide individuals with a new lease
on life. So many of us live a life of quiet desperation. Mentally
and emotionally, we handcuff ourselves every day and tell anyone
who will listen why things just won’t work out for us. Benjamin’s
aim is to put a stop to this and open lives up to the real, raw
ambitions we all have. You must set goals if you want anything in
life. He has mastered the true power of goal-setting, and he loves
to show people how to set unique goals.
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“A fulfilled life requires an emotional investment of your time,
energy and resources. Decide what you want to pursue, no matter how
big, and make these large, recurrent investments into seeing its
fulfillment. Do this every day; you will then be truly living an
inspired odyssey.” ~ Benjamin D. Aaron
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