Vanilla Isle Perfume

Wearing perfume helps you feel luxurious and attractive, especially when

you know it isn’t made with harmful chemicals. Vanilla, an aphrodisiac, is

combined with sultry ylang-ylang and flirty sweet orange in this soft and

sexy scent. Anoint your pulse points with this gorgeous, all-natural,

vanilla-y perfume with a tropical floral twist.

YIELDS: 2 ounces

3 tablespoons Aromatic Vanilla Infusion

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

8 drops patchouli essential oil

20 drops Australian sandalwood essential oil

24 drops ylang-ylang essential oil

44 drops sweet orange essential oil

1 tablespoon distilled water

What you will need: cutting board, knife, 2-ounce bottle with dropper

top or spritz cap, small funnel

1. To Make: Use a funnel to pour the Aromatic Vanilla Infusion and the

vanilla extract into the bottle. Add the essential oils and fill up the bottle

with distilled water. Cap it and shake well to blend.

2. To Store: Label with expiration date of 2 years and store in a cool dark

place out of direct sunlight.

3. To Use: Shake well before each use. Apply to pulse points. Do not spray on

lightly colored fabrics, as the vanilla may cause slight discoloration.

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