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Fragrances are indeed a part of our everyday life. The sweet aroma eases the unsolved tensions, however cost of the most branded perfumes may sulk your dream to nothingness. Do not worry follow these tips to make your own perfume that defines your persona
Perfume is a mixture of aroma compounds that usually comes from wine, food, fragrance oils and spices and fragrant essential oils. One can easily make perfumes at home in a few minutes.
1) Orient nights perfumes
You will need:
2 full teaspoons of jojoba oil
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4-5 drops of musk essential oil
4 drops of Sandalwood/fragrance essential oil
3 drops of fragrance oil or frankincense essential oil
Directions:
Mix all the ingredients together in an airtight bottle and shake well. Allow it for settling for about 12-15 hours. Store it in a cool, dark and dry place. Shake well before using it.
2) Flower essence perfumes
You will need:
50ml of Ethyl Alcohol
5 drops Rose Essential Oil
12 drops of Lemon Essential Oil
2 drops Sage Essential Oil
30 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
2 drops Mint Essential Oil
5 drops Neroil Essential Oil
Directions :
Mix all oils with Ethyl alcohol in a bottle. Leave it for 10 hours. Store in a cool dry place. You can use the product for one month.
3) Solid Perfumes
You will need:
2 tablespoons beeswax pellets or grated beeswax
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sweet almond oil
1/4 teaspoon stearic acid
1/4 teaspoon emulsifying wax
2 tablespoons distilled water
1 to 2 teaspoons Essential Oil
Directions:
Take a 1-cup of Pyrex measuring cup, put beeswax in, and set in a simmering pan of water. When beeswax is melted completely, add water, stearic acid, almond oil, and emulsifying wax and let it melt. Stir it well until blended. Add essential oil, stir till blended, and pour into small jars. If you are using the small lip balm pots, you can get 6 per recipe. Makes 1/3 cup of perfume. Make sure not to use microwave with this recipe.
4) Flower aroma perfumes
You will need:
2 cup of water
1 cup fresh chopped flower blossoms
Directions:
Place a cheesecloth in a bowl, where the edges are hanging over. Fill with 1 cup of flower blossoms of your choice. Pour water over the flowers until they are completely covered. Cover and let sit overnight. By using the edges of cheesecloth pull it out of the bowl and gently squeeze the scented water into a small pot. Cool and place it in a small bottle. You can use these perfumes only for a month.
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