The enchanting magnolia blossom fascinates us for two reasons. Both the exotic beauty of the large flowers and their wonderful scent explain the great popularity of this plant.

Essential oil is responsible for the intense scent

However, not all of the estimated 230 magnolia varieties smell equally intense, with some specimens also emitting a rather unpleasant smell. Essential oils, which can also be extracted from the petals, are responsible for this fragrance. In this form you keep the scent of a blooming magnolia all year round. The essential oil, used in an aroma lamp, for example, is said to have a calming effect. Incidentally, this was recognized centuries ago by the doctors of the Chinese emperors, because they extracted a calming tonic from the flower buds of the magnolia. This is still used today in traditional Chinese medicine.

How to mix a magnolia scented perfume yourself

It's not difficult at all to put together a slightly sweet, floral perfume with an intense magnolia note. Please note, however, that this fragrance, in contrast to industrially produced fragrances, does not have a very long shelf life. For the magnolia perfume, mix

  • 6 drops of magnolia blossom
  • 3 drops Linaloe wood
  • 2 drops of jasmine
  • 2 drops of cedar wood
  • with 10 milliliters of jojoba oil.

Use original essential oils, which are a bit more expensive than synthetic ones, but are all the more real.

For a relaxing bath, mix in a cup of sweet cream

  • 4 drops of magnolia blossom
  • 3 drops of sandalwood
  • and 2 drops of rose.

By the way, homemade cream or soap can be wonderfully perfumed in the same way.

tips and tricks

Magnolias of the species Kobushi magnolia (Magnolia kobus), tulip magnolia (Magnolia soulangeana) and purple magnolia (Magnolia liliiflora) have a particularly intense and pleasant scent. You can also harvest the flowers, dry them carefully and then use them as part of a potpourri. however, it is important to pick the magnolia blossoms when they are dry (i.e. early afternoon on a warm, sunny day).

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