Best simple EO combos for a "manly" scent?

[cmzaha]

IMO, the scent of amyris does not compare to East Indian sandalwood EO.

I have to agree. Since you love sandalwood you will be very disappointed in Amyris
Anyone have any nifty cool blends using Petitgrain. I would like to use it in a batch of shave soap and have never used Petitgrain. Wondering how it would mix with a little Black Pepper and grapefruit

 

[soapswirl]

Petitgrain is lovely with grapefruit and bergamot. I think including black pepper with petitgrain might be a bit heavy. Black pepper is great with bergamot at a rate of around 1:2.

 

[green soap]

I agree that amyris does not smell like sandalwood, it is nice and a good blender, just not the same thing at all.

Carolyn, here is a blend that I use and like: 1 part ea: spearmint, lime, petitgrain, coriander, ½ parts ea lemongrass and basil. Well liked by the dudes and a lot females too.

 

[not_ally]

Thanks for the suggestion, Soapswirl. I like petigrain but was unsure what to blend with, that sounds good.

 

[lsg]

I found this recipe in my notes:
Citrus Spice
these are in parts
• 4 Bergamot
• 4 Lemon
• 4 Orange
• 2 Rosemary
• 2 Petitgrain
• 1 Rose

 

[cmzaha]

Thankyou everyone, all the blends sound great