How To Make Perfume At Home?

Are you tired of spending hefty amounts of money on those branded, expensive perfumes? So why spend when you can also make your fragrance by using some readily available natural ingredients?

Yes, you heard it right!  You can make a unique blend of fragrances just by following a few steps. So, jump into the article below to gift yourself some fantastic fragrances in the form of homemade perfumes.

 

BENEFITS OF MAKING PERFUMES AT HOME

There are a lot of benefits when perfumes are prepared at home using natural ingredients. Some of them are:-

• When perfumes are made up of natural ingredients, it helps avoid the harmful chemicals usually present in outside perfumes.
• If you have really sensitive skin, you can make your perfumes accordingly with only those ingredients that suit your skin.
• Homemade perfumes are much affordable as compared to the expensive outside perfumes.
• By adding natural products, you get the chance to get all the benefits of these ingredients.

 

PERFUME NOTES- These are essential!

Before knowing the recipes of the perfumes, let’s understand what the 3 perfume notes are:-

1. TOP NOTES- They represent the first impression of the fragrances. This is the initial scent that is light and disappears quickly. They may include light citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, herbs, etc.
2. MIDDLE NOTES- Middle notes are those in which the scent appears once the top notes disappear. They last longer as compared to top notes. For example- rose, lavender, etc.
3. BASE NOTES- These are the final fragrance notes. They last the longest and are the base of the perfume. For example- sandalwood, vanilla, etc.

 

7 DIY PERFUME RECIPES TO MAKE AT HOME

Listed below are some of the amazing DIY perfume recipes you surely don’t want to miss!

 

1. DIY CITRUS PERFUME

This perfume is made up of essential oils extracted from citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, grapefruits, etc.

We all know the importance of citrus fruits. They are rich in Vitamin C that is vital for our body. So, let’s check its recipe!

 

WHAT IS REQUIRED?

• 25-30 drops of essential oils- orange, grapefruit, and lavender blend
• 2 tablespoons of Vodka
• 1-2 tablespoons Jojoba oil
• 1 tablespoon Distilled Water
• Small Glass Container
• Dark Glass Container
• Glass Bottle for Perfume

METHOD –

1. First, add jojoba oil to the container, followed by adding alcohol.
2. Add essential oils in the form of base notes, middle notes, and top notes in the same order.

• Base note- 10 drops of grapefruit
• Middle note- 15 drops of orange
• Top note- 5 drops of lavender

1. Add distilled water with the help of a dropper
2. Mix all the ingredients well and put them in the glass container.
3. Let them sit for 2-3 days and transfer to the perfume bottle once prepared.

 

2. DIY VANILLA PERFUME

The main ingredient in this perfume recipe is vanilla bean mixed with various essential oils.

If the mentioned essential oils are not available, you can use any essential oil easily available near you.

WHAT IS REQUIRED?

• 1-2 Vanilla Beans
• 2-3 tablespoons Sunflower Oil
• 35-40 drops of Bergamot Essential Oil
• Sandalwood or Cedarwood Essential Oil
• Glass Container and Perfume Bottle

METHOD –

• Cut the vanilla beans into tiny pieces.
• Put the pieces into the glass bottle and add sunflower oil to it
• Now, close the bottle and keep it in the dark place for around 2 weeks
• After that, add all the essential oils drop by drop to the glass bottle
• Gently shake the bottle to mix all the ingredients and the perfume is ready

 

3. DIY COCONUT OIL PERFUME

This perfume is a blend of coconut oil and beeswax. Let’s check its recipe!

You can use any essential oil that is easily available to you for this recipe.

 

WHAT IS REQUIRED?

• 2-3 tablespoons Coconut Oil
• 2-3 tablespoons Beeswax
• 20-25 drops of any Essential oil

METHOD –

• Add beeswax and coconut oil to a glass container
• Place the container in a pan with about 1-2 cups of boiling water
• Let the ingredients melt and keep the container aside for 5 minutes
• Add the essential to this mix and mix it well
• Put it in a glass bottle, and the perfume is ready to use.

 

4. DIY ROSE PERFUME

You must be waiting for this one! We all love the fragrance of roses. You would also require some rose petals in addition to the rose essential oil for this recipe.

Let’s jump into its recipe.

 

WHAT IS REQUIRED?

• 1 cup fresh Rose Petals
• 4-5 drops of Rose Essential Oil
• ½ cup Vodka
• 2-3 cups Distilled Water
• Glass Container and a Bottle for perfume

METHOD –

• Put the rose petals in the glass container and add vodka over them.
• Cover the glass container and let the ingredients sit for a day or two
• After two days, add distilled water and essential oil to this mix
• Cover it again and keep it in the dark place for about 4-5 days.
• Make sure to mix and squish the ingredients once a day
• After that, put the mix in the perfume bottle and shake it before using

 

5. DIY LAVENDER PERFUME

The main ingredient of this perfume is lavender. It also contains vanilla beans. Try to take dried lavender flowers for this recipe.

WHAT IS REQUIRED?

• 1 cup Lavender flowers (dried)
• 1-2 Vanilla Beans
• ½ cup Vodka
• 2-3 tablespoons Glycerin
• 15-20 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
• 8-10 drops Vanilla Extract
• Glass Container
• Glass Bottle for perfume

METHOD –

• Cut the vanilla beans into small pieces
• Now place the vanilla beans and lavenders flowers in the glass container
• Pour vodka into the container and let the ingredients sit for 5-6 days
• After that, take out the beans and flowers so that you are left with the extract
• Add essential oil, vanilla extract and glycerin to this liquid and let the ingredients sit for another 304 weeks
• After that, put the mix in the glass bottle and the perfume is ready to be used.

 

6. DIY JASMINE PERFUME

The main ingredient in this perfume is jasmine essential oil, followed by lavender and vanilla.

You can also use any citrus essential oil like lemon, orange, grapefruit, limes, etc if a lavender essential oil is not available nearby.

 

WHAT IS REQUIRED?

• Essential oils- 25-30 drops of Jasmine, 10 drops of Lavender, 10 drops of Vanilla
• 1-2 tablespoons Distilled Water
• 1-2 tablespoons Vodka
• Glass Container
• Glass Bottle for perfume

METHOD –

• Add essential oils and vodka to a glass container.
• Leave the mixture for 2-3 days
• After that, add distilled water and shake the container nicely.
• Let the mixture sit for 3-4 weeks and then transfer it to the glass bottle.
• Your perfume is ready to use.

 

7. DIY ROSE VANILLA PERFUME

This perfume is a blend of rose petals and vanilla beans. Let’s get into its recipe.

WHAT IS REQUIRED?

• 1 cup dried Rose Petals
• 1 cup dried Lavender Flowers
• 1 Vanilla Bean
• 2 tablespoons Vodka
• Glass Container
• Bottle for perfume

METHOD –

• Add lavender and rose flowers along with sliced vanilla bean in a glass jar
• Pour vodka in a quantity that would cover all the flowers
• Seal the container and let it sit for 4-6 weeks
• After that, strain the liquid and put it in a perfume bottle for further use.

 

You can try these amazing perfume recipes at home as the ingredients are easily available in the market and are affordable too. These will also help you to avoid using perfumes made up of harmful chemicals.

 

FAQs 

Question 1- What ingredients make the perfume last longer?

Answer- The main ingredient that makes perfume last longer is concentrated Essential oil. Various essential oils are available in the market including citrus fruits, rose, lavender, herbs, etc.

 

Question 2- How can I make pure perfume?

Answer- A pure perfume is one in which only essential oils are added without other extracts. To make a pure perfume, you can add all the essential oils available to you in a glass container, followed by adding distilled water. Let it sit for 3-4 weeks and your pure perfume will be ready.

 

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CONCLUSION

The art of making perfumes at home is not an easy one. It takes a lot of effort and patience to do this task. However, by trying the methods mentioned above, you’ll be able to make good perfumes in the easiest ways possible.

So what are you waiting for? Try these perfume recipes, and do share your experience of making them in the comment section below.