Perfumes have a very high cost. A bottle of a branded perfume, such as Ralph Lauren or Chanel, can cost as much as € 50- € 100; a very high price if you think the fragrance is not even unique! Here's how to create your own fragrance for a lot less money and with just a few ingredients.
Steps
Step 1. Use the basic formula of 15-30% essential oils, and 70-80% pure alcohol, such as vodka, and 5% distilled water, or thermal water
The essential oil can be replaced with aromatic oils, which are cheaper. Essential oils are easy to find at health food stores or health food stores. Essential oils purchased from health food stores aren't always natural, but they still work well. Store your perfume in a small glass or plastic container. You can also find beautiful vintage bottles at flea markets and second-hand shops.
Step 2. Note that you will need to experiment using different types of essential oils to create the perfect fragrance
To start, mix ¼ cup of pure vodka with 5 drops of essential or aromatic oil. Let the mixture rest for at least 48 hours, up to a month, depending on the intensity of the perfume you want to obtain. The longer you let it sit, the more intense the fragrance will be. After letting the perfume rest, add 2 tablespoons of distilled water. If the scent is too intense, add more water until the desired intensity is obtained. To make the perfume last longer, add a teaspoon of glycerin. Glycerin is a neutral, colorless and thick liquid. You can buy it at any store that sells detergents. When added to alcohol and water, glycerin remains liquid and helps the other ingredients dissolve better and faster.
Step 3. When you are ready to start mixing essential or aromatic oils to create a unique fragrance, remember that essential oils have three different notes
The first are the base notes, which persist on the skin longer than the others. These notes include vanilla oil, cinnamon and sandalwood. The second notes are those of the heart, of medium persistence, but less consistent than the base notes. These notes include lemongrass oil, geranium, neroli and ylang-ylang. The last note is the top note, which completes the fragrance. These notes are much more volatile than the others, but they have a very important impact on the perfume; among these: rose oil, lavender, jasmine, bergamot and orchid. When creating a perfume with more than one fragrance, always add the base note first, then the middle note, and finally the top note.
Step 4. Check the internet
Online you can find many perfume recipes. While combining different fragrances can be fun, getting a fragrance you don't like is frustrating. Now that you know the basics of perfume making, try giving them away for birthdays or Christmas; who wouldn't love to receive a unique and personalized perfume?
Step 5. Finished
Advice
- If you have very sensitive skin, try spraying the perfume on your clothes.
- A personalized perfume is an excellent gift idea!
- Some fragrances can alter your mood. Jasmine and lavender have a calming effect on anxious people and induce sleep; orange and ylang ylang calm anger; sandalwood and grapefruit fight fear. For a bold fragrance, try cypress and rosemary. Frankincense, rose and bergamot help fight depression. To help memory, black pepper and peppermint are ideal. Keep these combinations in mind when preparing your perfume.
Warnings
- Avoid contact with eyes and mouth.
- Make sure you are not allergic to the ingredients.
