Have you ever tried to make your own perfume? It’s actually pretty easy. Of course, it takes a lot of trial and error to get the right combination. But you can make your own perfume oil for a fraction of what you would pay in a store. And you will have your own unique, personal fragrance.
Here are some tips:
1. Use a base that will not degrade quickly, so your scent does not spoil over time. Jojoba oil is the best base I’ve found. It’s actually a liquid wax. It’s odorless and has a bright yellow color. Sweet almond oil is also good. It won’t last quite as long as jojoba oil, but it is colorless and odorless.
2. Use essential oils instead of fragrance oils. What is the difference? Essential oils are natural and have some health benefits. Fragrance oils are synthetic. If you want to make another batch of your perfume, and you want it to smell the same, you are better off with essential oils. A real rose is a rose is a rose. A synthetic rose may smell different depending on the manufacturer of the oil.
3. Read a book on aromatherapy. You can create scents to suit your mood. Make a fresh, fruity, uplifting scent to brighten your mood. Make a warm, exotic scent when you have a hot date. Learn the physical properties of essential oils to learn about their possible health benefits.
4. Write down each time you experiment. You don’t want to discover your perfect scent and not remember the exact recipe.
5. Keep your fragrance in small amber or cobalt glass vials to protect it from light.
Try this recipe for your first batch:
3/4 oz. jojoba or sweet almond oil
10-15 drops of essential oils
Try a classic combination like 10 drops of jasmine oil and 5 drops of rose oil. Put the top on your bottle and shake. Test a little on your forearm and keep checking the scent as it will change over time.
Good luck.
9 responses so far ↓
shaktipower // January 12, 2007 at 7:32 am |
This new trend is really great, thanks for bringing it up!
Here in Vienna, Austira we are lucky to a have a uniqie Master of Purfumes who can create your own scent based on the fragrance of your body and soul! http://www.dasparfum.com/
Grace // January 12, 2007 at 10:23 am |
Sounds fascinating. Have you tried it? It must be expensive.
women perfume // February 8, 2007 at 4:05 pm |
The history of perfume goes back to Egypt, although it was prevalent in East Asia as well. Early perfumes were based
on incense, not chemicals, so aromas were passed around through fumes. The Roman and Islamic cultures further
refined the harvesting and manufacturing of perfumery processes to include other aromatic ingredients.
Thus, the ancient Islamic culture marked the history of modern perfumery with the introduction of spices and herbs.
Fragrances and other exotic substances, such as Jasmine and Citruses, were adapted to be harvested in climates
outside of their indigenous Asia.
Faded_curtains // February 19, 2007 at 5:07 pm |
Hi,
Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it. I recall reading a bit more about this at Femail.com.au… but then again, I could be wrong. But the site’s filled with lots of stuff, great content and weekly comps!
Cheers
women perfume // March 7, 2007 at 5:34 am |
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kader // December 29, 2007 at 5:48 pm |
it was really so usefull for my project, great hints,
thanks,
kader
dreservitz // January 2, 2008 at 1:58 pm |
I’m so glad you mentioned essential oils vs fragrance oils. Not many people know the difference and unwillingly give up the health benefits that come with aromatherapy/essential oils.
If you’re interested in learning more about fragrance oils vs. essential oils, you can read about it here http://aromatherapyforu.com/
Bobby // October 10, 2008 at 1:00 am |
I once read an article saying that more than half of all men’s colognes are bought by women, which is why the best-selling men’s fragrances are those best liked by women.
Thanks for this post
Bobby
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