This is a helpful and beautifully illustrated book, though the images are all from Shutterstock and tend towards glossy generic ones instead of step-by-step photos of actual perfume making. It's got good information about the basics of essential oils, hydrosols and so on, and about top notes and things like that. It gives you info on how to make natural perfumes and then provides an assortment of recipes. I would have preferred lots more recipes, but it gives you all you need to start and then some.

I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for review.

This book makes it all seem so simple!

I think this is a great book for beginners like me, or anyone giving more than a passing thought to essential oils and perfume making. It finally makes the distinction between essential oils, absolutes, and other names you encounter in this journey and that at first seem so many and complex.

It is very nicely organized, starting with basic ideas and components and then it offers blends ideas and information about their purpose. I liked the facts that it offers ideas for all 3 types of perfume types and other kind of products like extracts and flower waters, and it also features some information about adding flowers or crystals into the mix.

It's a lovely gift for beginners, it feels like a complete guide. Maybe people who know more about these natural essences and perfumes will not find a lot of new information here but for beginners it's a true gem!

This is a good jumping off point for at home hobbyists interested in natural perfumery. Some of the new age chapters may not interest everyone but the basics are still laid out in a sound manner, with easy to follow instructions and ingredients that are accessible to all skill levels. I felt what let this book down was the stock photography- I would have liked to have seen a more personal touch from the author instead of widely used 'wellness category' photos.

I CAN'T WAIT to give this a try. There are some wonderful and easy things here that you just have to try. And I'v been wanting to try parfume making for so long. I have no more reasons to not do so.

What. a brilliant and insightful book. A very clear and informative guide to making and enjoying your own fragrances. Well laid out and with beautiful pictures its visually a stunning book. Can't wait to get started on making my fragrances and I will definitely be purchasing a copy of this when its published. A great gift idea too for friends and family.

Highly recommended and deserves the 5 stars.

Thank you Quarto Publishing and Netgalley.

All-Natural Perfume Making by Kristen Schuhmann is a very complete guide, starting with a run down on the difference between oils, water and absolutes, the material needed for perfume making, the existing essential oils and their attributes, the basics of head note. Middle note and base note, how to make an alcohol based perfume, an oil based perfume and a solid perfume, how to make herbal extracts with cuttings from your own garden and flower water and oils and many other useful little things. And of course a good number of precise recipes for either specific goal, or a note. But the book really encourages people to try their own hand at inventing a unique scent, with good guidance of course.
The pictures are truly lovely and there is a very calming feeling to the book overall. The author is very much into aromatherapy and energy, which isn’t my thing, there is a whole chapter on scents linked to chakra points which I admit skipping, but that takes away nothing from the usefulness of the rest of the book. The explanations are very clear and simple, this is very much aimed at beginners and home hobbyists and that is exactly where I stand, so the book was perfect for me. If you know anything about making perfume then it’s probably not the right book for you, but I think many people will be happy to discover how easy and accessible the art of perfume making is.

Such a lovely book! I’ve made some natural perfumes before, but not for awhile now, and because of this book I’ll probably get back to it again. Everything is clearly explained in the book, and the pictures are beautiful. It’s a great hobby to make your own perfumes, and it’s easy to get hold of all the things you need, just remember to check the prices before you decide what to make. Some essential oils are expensive.

I’m a bit scared of these herbal oil infusions, although I don’t think I should be. So, I’ll use a couple of these instructions, and I will try again. I have failed in the past. These seem straightforward and easy enough. After reading this book I believe anyone and everyone is capable of making their own natural perfumes.

I recommend this book to everyone interested in making natural perfumes. Just go for it!

I think this is an interesting book - all the information you could need to make your own perfume. There's detailed instructions plus lots of extra information about different essential oils and what to use them for, as well as suggested combinations.

All-Natural Perfume Making: Fragrances to Lift Your Mind, Body, and Spirit by Kristen Schuhmann
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group – becker & mayer!
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies | Health, Mind & Body
Release Date: March 23, 2021

All-Natural Perfume Making: Fragrances to Lift Your Mind, Body, and Spirit by Kristen Schuhmann is a great resource on how to make your own perfume using natural ingredients.

I've been trying to remove as many chemicals from my life as possible, so I was very excited when I saw this book! I can now control what I use in my own perfume!

This book is pretty easy to follow, the beginning of the book details what you will need to get started. There is a chapter all about perfume making, blending, herbs, and my favorite, recipes!

I'm so grateful to Kristen Schuhmann, Quarto Publishing Group – becker & mayer!, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this ARC ebook in exchange for my honest review.