If you’re looking for a natural and non-toxic alternative to traditional colognes and synthetic fragrances, homemade cologne using essential oils may be just what you need. Not only do they smell amazing, but they also offer a range of health and wellness benefits for your skin and overall well-being.

In this article, we’ll share some easy-to-follow recipes for making your own essential oil cologne blends specifically designed for men. From woody and masculine scents to fresh and citrusy fragrances, we’ve got you covered.

So, ditch the chemical-laden commercial perfumes and colognes, and embrace the power of nature with these DIY essential oil cologne recipes for men.

Try making your own cologne with one of these DIY Cologne Recipes with Essential Oils for your man instead of buying something from the store.

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He’ll get a custom scent made just for him that is all natural and has no synthetics or toxins.

BONUS: he’ll receive health benefits from the doTERRA essential oils in his cologne.

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Supplies for your DIY Men’s Essential Oil Cologne

You’ll need a rugged / masculine container for your men’s cologne.

To make a DIY Cologne Spray, you can grab a 10ml glass spray bottle like this one.

or if you prefer to make a roller, you’ll need a 10ml roller bottle for your diy essential oil cologne.

Pick up a pack of these ultra cool black rollers for your cologne. I’m obsessed with these! They are sleek and masculine.

You can grab whatever container you like, just be sure to use a glass bottle as essential oils can break down plastic.

Carrier Oil

You’ll need carrier oil to top off your rollers. You can use whatever you like but I don’t recommend using anything with a strong scent which would affect the overall smell of your cologne. I recommend fractionated coconut oil, Sweet Almond Oil, or Jojoba Oil – which is what I use.

I have used this Jojoba Oil (that I order from Amazon) and my husband loves it. You’ll be able to use this big bottle in many other DIY projects like this Men’s Beard Oil Recipe.

How to Blend Essential Oil Cologne

Cologne is made up of three components: Top Notes, Middle Notes, and Base Notes.

Base Notes

Base notes in cologne refer to the heavier and long-lasting scents that become more noticeable after the top and middle notes have evaporated. They create the foundation of the fragrance and can include ingredients like woods, musk, amber, or vanilla.

Middle Notes

Middle notes in cologne are the scents that become noticeable once the top notes evaporate. They form the heart of the fragrance and can last for several hours.

a list of middle note essential oils to use for making perfume with a lavender plant

Top Notes

Top notes in cologne typically include citrus oils like bergamot, lemon, and orange, as well as some herbal scents.

A well balanced cologne includes essential oil from each category: top notes, middle notes and base notes.

Recipes for your DIY Men’s Essential Oil Cologne

You can come up with your own signature scent or use one of these six men’s essential oil cologne recipes.

Feel free to customize the blend based on your man’s likes to come up with the perfect scent!. The best essential oils to use are your favorite essential oils! Or simply use the essential oils you have on hand to come up with different blends, and experiment to find the perfect blend for you. There’s no rule that says you have to follow these exactly. It’s fun to come up with your own essential oil blends!

If you aren’t a fan of a specific oil, substitute it with one you do like that is in the same category (top notes, base notes, middle notes) or simply leave it out.

Note that these recipes are roughly 80% essential oil and 20% carrier oil. You can easily make the scent lighter or stronger depending on what you like best.

For a stronger scent, you’ll want to add more essential oil and less carrier oil.
To make the scent less strong, add less drops of each essential oil and use more carrier oil.

Tip: To see if you like the scent, make a small sample first. If you like it, make a larger batch. You can always add more oils to the mixture later.

Earthy Spice Cologne

Spicy Pick-Me-Up:

Fresh Cut Grass:

12 drops Basil essential oil
6 drops Siberian Fir essential oil
13 drops Wild Orange essential oil
13 drops Bergamot essential oil
26 drops Citrus Bliss^® essential oil blend

Woodsy Black Licorice:

Sweet Musk:

Musky Cinnamon:

Directions to make your DIY Men’s Cologne with Essential Oils

To make your men’s cologne, Start with your empty 10 ml bottle. Add the drops of essential oil to the roller, then top up the bottle with carrier oil. Pop the top on and gently shake to mix up the ingredients.

homemade cologne for men with essential oils

DIY Men’s Cologne Recipe with Essential Oils

Author: Dawn Goehring

Try making one of these DIY Cologne Recipes with Essential Oils for your man instead of buying something from the store.

He'll get a custom scent made just for him that is all natural and has no synthetics or toxins.

BONUS: he'll receive health benefits from the essential oils in his cologne.

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Ingredients

Instructions

First, add the drops of oil to your empty roller bottle.
Top off roller bottle with carrier oil such as Jojoba or Fractionated Coconut Oil
Push on the roll-on cap firmly and shake the roller gently until everything is combined.
Let mixture sit for 24 hours before use to let the oils combine together.
Apply cologne to wrists and other pulse points for best results.
Store your cologne in a dark place away from direct sunlight.