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2026-11-13

How to Formulate Your Own Essence Blends

Written By: Eden Botanicals

For those of you who loved our handcrafted Essence Blends, we know it was a disappointment when they were discontinued. The reason we stopped formulating them is that, as we continue to grow, we’ve found it increasingly important to focus on what we do best – supply high-quality oils and extracts for your creative endeavors. And in the spirit of creativity, we are sharing the Essence Blend formulas, so you can continue to enjoy them and formulate them for yourself.

We have all the ingredients you’ll need, with a few exceptions. Amber Essence originally contained Spikenard CO2 and Agarwood CO2 - 5%, which we are no longer able to source. Our Spikenard essential oil and our essential oil dilution Agarwood – 5% have been added as substitutes, though keep in mind that Agarwood essential oil is less sweet than the CO2. In addition, several of the Blends rely on another Blend as part of their ingredients, and a few contain Beeswax Absolute and Vanilla Absolute dilutions, which you will need to formulate yourself. Not to worry, in this article we’ll explain exactly how to do it.

Tips for Good Measure

Please note, the formulas are measured by weight in grams so you will need a scale. We recommend a 500-gram capacity digital scale with 0.01 precision, typically labeled as "500g x 0.01g.” Each of the following formulas will create about a kilo of product (a little more than 1000 milliliters). If you want a smaller amount, you can adjust the percentages accordingly (i.e., divide each ingredient by 10 for about 100 grams of product), and as always, if you have any questions, we’re here for you!

Amber Essence

Grams

571.5 L a b d a n u m C l e a r - 1 0 %

167.1 Vanilla Absolute - 4% (see formula below)*

84.4 S u n f l o w e r O i l - O r g a n i c

67.3 F o s s i l i z e d A m b e r O i l - 5 %

67.0 A g a r w o o d - 5 %

5.6 S a n d a l w o o d , N e w C a l e d o n i a

5.5 P a t c h o u l i , D a r k

5.1 S e a B u c k t h o r n C O 2 - O r g a n i c

5.0 F r a n k i n c e n s e C O 2 , I n d i a

3.5 C a r d a m o m C O 2

3.4 M y r r h C O 2 - O r g a n i c

3.4 V e t i v e r , J a v a

3.3 D a v a n a

3.2 S p i k e n a r d - O r g a n i c

3.2 N a g a r m o t h a

2.6 L i q u i d a m b a r**

1.8 G i n g e r C O 2

1.6 P e p p e r , B l a c k - O r g a n i c

1.5 C e d a r w o o d , H i m a l a y a n

1.4 C e d a r w o o d A t l a s - O r g a n i c

*You’ll need to make this dilution - see formula below

**Requires heat to liquify

Amber Pure & Simple

Grams

948.8 L a b d a n u m , C l e a r - 1 0 %

38 S u n f l o w e r O i l - O r g a n i c

3.4 C e d a r w o o d , H i m a l a y a n

3.0 L i q u i d a m b a r*

2.8 P a t c h o u l i , D a r k

2.8 V e t i v e r , J a v a

2.8 S a n d a l w o o d , N e w C a l e d o n i a

2.8 M y r r h C O 2 - O r g a n i c

2.5 F r a n k i n c e n s e , S o m a l i a

0.4 P e p p e r , B l a c k -O r g a n i c

0.2 F o s s i l i z e d A m b e r O i l

*Requires heat to liquify

Amber Rose

Grams

751.8 S u n f l o w e r O i l – O r g a n i c

171.8 Amber Pure & Simple*

34.7 Amber Essence*

15.1 R o s e A b s o l u t e , T r i l o g y

9.7 G e r a n i u m , R o s e

5.6 S a n d a l w o o d , N e w C a l e d o n i a

4.6 S e a B u c k t h o r n C O 2 – O r g a n i c

2.5 R o s e A b s o l u t e , B u l g a r i a

2.4 J a s m i n e A b s o l u t e , E g y p t

2.3 G e r a n i u m A b s o l u t e

2.2 F i r , B a l s a m A b s o l u t e – 1 0 %

1.2 Y l a n g Y l a n g , F i n e – O r g a n i c

1.2 Y l a n g Y l a n g E x t r a – O r g a n i c

1.2 L o t u s A b s o l u t e , W h i t e

1.1 Beeswax Absolute - 25% Dilution (see formula below)**

0.5 R o s e O t t o , T u r k e y

*Essence Blend

** You’ll need to make this dilution - see formula below

Aphrodite’s Love

Grams

820.1 S u n f l o w e r O i l - O r g a n i c

38.0 Amber Pure & Simple*

23.3 B a l s a m o f P e r u**

20.5 R o s e A b s o l u t e , T r i l o g y

19.4 P a t c h o u l i - O r g a n i c

18.9 S e a B u c k t h o r n C O 2 - O r g a n i c

18.6 G e r a n i u m , R o s e

10.0 S a n d a l w o o d , N e w C a l e d o n i a

9.5 Y l a n g Y l a n g , F i n e - O r g a n i c

8.9 R o s e A b s o l u t e , B u l g a r i a

6.0 J a s m i n e A b s o l u t e , E g y p t

4.0 Y l a n g Y l a n g E x t r a - O r g a n i c

4.0 J a s m i n e A b s o l u t e , I n d i a

3.8 G e r a n i u m A b s o l u t e

1.3 L a v e n d e r A b s o l u t e

0.6 O r a n g e B l o s s o m A b s o l u t e

0.6 A m b r e t t e S e e d C O 2 - F i n e

*Essence Blend

**Requires heat to liquify

Mystic Wind

Grams

687.1 S u n f l o w e r O i l - O r g a n i c

81.9 Amber Essence*

81.1 Amber Pure & Simple*

42.7 C e d a r w o o d H i m a l a y a n

41.2 C e d a r w o o d A t l a s - O r g a n i c

25.3 B a l s a m o f P e r u**

11.1 S a n d a l w o o d , A u s t r a l i a n P r e m i u m

5.1 J a s m i n e A b s o l u t e , E g y p t

5.0 L a v e n d e r A b s o l u t e

5.0 R o s e A b s o l u t e , T r i l o g y

4.9 Y l a n g Y l a n g C o m p l e t e - O r g a n i c

4.4 C e d a r w o o d , V i r g i n i a

4.0 F r a n k i n c e n s e C O 2 , I n d i a

3.9 F r a n k i n c e n s e C O 2 , S o m a l i a

2.9 G i n g e r C O 2

0.7 F i r , B a l s a m

0.6 J u n i p e r L e a f /B r a n c h

0.6 C y p r e s s L e a f - O r g a n i c

*Essence Blend

**Requires heat to liquify

Patchouli Amber Spice

Grams

486.5 L a b d a n u m C l e a r - 1 0 %

215.1 S u n f l o w e r O i l - O r g a n i c

197.2 P a t c h o u l i , D a r k

74.3 P a t c h o u l i , L i g h t

16.0 V e t i v e r , J a v a

10.3 S a n d a l w o o d , A u s t r a l i a n P r e m i u m

1.7 C e d a r w o o d , H i m a l a y a n

1.5 M y r r h C O 2 - O r g a n i c

1.5 L i q u i d a m b a r*

1.4 S a n d a l w o o d , N e w C a l e d o n i a

1.3 F r a n k i n c e n s e , S o m a l i a

1.0 C a r d a m o m C O 2

0.2 P e p p e r , B l a c k - O r g a n i c

0.1 F o s s i l i z e d A m b e r O i l

*Requires heat to liquify

Rose Essence

Grams

934.7 S u n f l o w e r O i l - O r g a n i c

12.0 Amber Essence*

11.7 G e r a n i u m , R o s e

9.9 S e a B u c k t h o r n C O 2 , O r g a n i c

9.5 S a n d a l w o o d , N e w C a l e d o n i a

6.2 R o s e A b s o l u t e , T r i l o g y

3.8 F i r , B a l s a m A b s o l u t e - 1 0 %

3.8 C o r i a n d e r S e e d - O r g a n i c

3.8 P a l m a r o s a - O r g a n i c

3.7 R o s e O t t o , T u r k e y

3.7 R o s e A b s o l u t e , B u l g a r i a

2.1 J a s m i n e A b s o l u t e , I n d i a

1.9 Beeswax Absolute - 25% Dilution (see formula below)**

0.3 Y l a n g Y l a n g C o m p l e t e - O r g a n i c

*Essence Blend

**You’ll need to make this dilution - see formula below

Sandalwood Dreams

Grams

516.4 S u n f l o w e r O i l - O r g a n i c

320.2 Vanilla Absolute - 4% Dilution (see formula below)*

11.3 Beeswax Absolute - 25% Dilution (see formula below)*

22.5 F i r , B a l s a m A b s o l u t e - 1 0 %

65.2 S a n d a l w o o d , N e w C a l e d o n i a

17.8 S a n d a l w o o d , A u s t r a l i a n P r e m i u m

20.5 C e d a r w o o d H i m a l a y a n

20.2 A m y r i s

8.9 M y r r h , S o m a l i a

4.7 B a l s a m o f P e r u**

*You’ll need to make this dilution - see formula below

**Requires heat to liquify

Preparing the Dilutions

Please note that the amounts listed below are 10% more than what you will need for the specific Blend they are used in to account for some loss when filtered.

Vanilla Absolute - 4% Dilution

96% S u n f l o w e r O i l – O r g a n i c

4% V a n i l l a A b s o l u t e

Heat the Vanilla Absolute and Sunflower Oil separately in a water bath with a surrounding water temperature of 150°F until the Vanilla liquifies and becomes pourable (see detailed w a t e r b a t h i n s t r u c t i o n s h e r e). Combine and stir vigorously, and then let sit for at least a week, up to two weeks. Filter out any residual Vanilla using a coffee filter or by slowly pouring or siphoning the clear oil off the top into a fresh bottle, leaving the Absolute residue behind.

Here is the quantity breakdown (plus 10%) for each Blend requiring the dilution:

Amber Essence

Grams

176.46 S u n f l o w e r O i l - O r g a n i c

7.35 V a n i l l a A b s o l u t e

Sandalwood Dreams

Grams

338.13 S u n f l o w e r O i l - O r g a n i c

14.1 V a n i l l a A b s o l u t e

Beeswax Absolute - 25% Dilution

75% F r a c t i o n a t e d C o c o n u t O i l – O r g a n i c

25% B e e s w a x A b s o l u t e

Heat the Beeswax Absolute and Fractionated Coconut Oil separately in a water bath with a surrounding water temperature of 150°F until the Beeswax liquifies and becomes pourable. Combine and stir vigorously, and then let sit for at least a week, up to two weeks. Filter, if necessary (see Vanilla Absolute instructions for filtering tips).

Here is the quantity breakdown (plus 10%) for each Blend requiring the dilution:

Amber Rose

Grams

0.9 F r a c t i o n a t e d C o c o n u t O i l – O r g a n i c

0.31 B e e s w a x A b s o l u t e

Rose Essence

Grams

1.56 F r a c t i o n a t e d C o c o n u t O i l – O r g a n i c

0.53 B e e s w a x A b s o l u t e

Sandalwood Dreams

Grams

9.32 F r a c t i o n a t e d C o c o n u t O i l – O r g a n i c

3.11 B e e s w a x A b s o l u t e

A Few Final Tips

Before you begin, prepare your Vanilla Absolute and Beeswax Absolute dilutions as well as any Blend that is used as part of the Essence Blend you are creating. Ingredients marked as requiring heat, such as Liquidambar and Balsam of Peru, should be gently warmed in a w a t e r b a t h until fluid (pro-tip: place your bottles in a small sealable plastic bag before immersing in water to keep the label from fading). Once your blend is complete, store it in a tightly capped amber glass bottle away from heat and light. Give it a couple of weeks to rest so the notes can deepen and round out over time.

These formulas were crafted with care, and we hope that you enjoy making them for yourself. Whether you recreate an old favorite exactly as the original or use it as a starting point for something entirely your own, have fun experimenting and happy blending!

How to Formulate Your Own Essence Blends

Tips for Good Measure

Amber Essence

Amber Pure & Simple

Amber Rose

Aphrodite’s Love

Mystic Wind

Patchouli Amber Spice

Rose Essence

Sandalwood Dreams

Preparing the Dilutions

A Few Final Tips

Comments

Labdanum Absolute, Clear - 10%

Balsam of Peru Oil EO

Sandalwood, New Caledonia EO

Beeswax Absolute

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