Make perfume more persistent. Perfume on your own, at home. So, the sequence of preparation of solid spirits

materials

One or more essential oils that you like.

Alcohol base - you can use alcohol of 95% concentration, or vodka, only high quality and without additives. The quality of the aroma will directly depend on the quality of the alcohol base.

Myrrh, sandalwood, vanilla are aromatic fixing oils that fix the fragrance and allow it to last for a long time, giving off its scent. For scented lotion, you can use castor oil or grape seed oil as a fixative.

Pipette, preferably glass. For measuring liquids drop by drop.

A few vials or bottles, always glass - it is in such that perfume is best preserved.

Cooking process

Using a pipette, measure out the amount of fixative, oils and alcohol base that you need. Place all this in a bottle or vial, and mix all the ingredients.

Before adding the next essential oil to the vial, you need to wipe the pipette with alcohol or vodka.

There are no strict proportions in perfumery, everything will depend on your taste.

We bring to your attention a lot of recipes of already created and tested aromas that you can try on yourself. We hope that among the recipes below, you will find one that will be to your liking, will be your faithful ally, will create the right mood, endow you with the necessary qualities and will inspire you to create your own perfume composition!

"Morning Breeze"

• 100 ml alcohol base (30% alcohol in 70% water);
• 15 drops of bergamot oil;
• 10 drops of rosemary oil;
• 5 drops of sandalwood;
• 5 drops neroli oil

pink perfume

The rose is not in vain considered the queen of flowers. Her fragrance is loved all over the world. There is practically no perfume fragrance where a note of rose would not be used. Try to make your own unique rose perfume. The recipe is very simple.

In a small glass bottle, mix the following ingredients:

• 1/2 teaspoon alcohol (vodka)
• 6 drops of rose essential oil (essential oil of rose)
• 3 drops of essential oil of geranium (essential oil of geranium)
• 8 drops of sandalwood essential oil

Carefully shift, put in a cool place for about 1 week.

Depending on the source, rose essential oil can sound very deep, rich, sweet-floral or, conversely, slightly spicy and unobtrusive. Damask (Bulgarian) or Сentifolia (French cabbage) rose oils are most preferred for perfume composition. With its velvety floral smoothness, these roses will soften any pungent notes that have arisen in your unique perfume.

It is not necessary to strictly adhere to the above recipe.

Try to make some changes - replace one or two components with other essential oils, for example, add lavender, jasmine, orange blossom, vanilla or bergamot. All of these fragrances pair well with a rose note.

In a word, experiment, look empirically for the most optimal aromatic solution for you. And, most importantly, do not forget to write down what, when and how you did it.

The scent of the tropics

If you are not a fan of rose fragrances, but prefer the exciting, sparkling smell of the tropics and spices, then the following recipe is just for you!

Take a glass vessel of medium volume and mix in it:

• 1 glass of vodka
• 2 tablespoons rum
• 2 tablespoons orange blossom water
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sticks
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cloves
• 3 tablespoons orange zest
• 4 large bay leaves

Place in a dark place and shake the contents of the vial daily for a week.

At the end of the term, strain and add essential oils in the following quantity:

• 30 drops orange (essential oil of orange)
• 4 drops of lavender (essential oil of lavender)
• 3 drops of neroli or orange flower oil (essential oil of neroli, or orange-flower).

Put it back in a dark place for 1-2 weeks. This rather light eau de toilette can be poured into atomizers. In hot weather, store the bottle of fragrance in the refrigerator.

Citrus cologne

The smell of citrus is one of the most popular natural refreshing scents. It is an excellent depressant. This refreshing cologne is easy to make.

Mix in a small bottle:

• 1/2 tablespoon alcohol
• 6 drops of essential oil of orange (essential oil of orange)
• 6 drops of essential oil of bergamot (essential oil of bergamot)
• 2 drops of lavender essential oil (essential oil of lavender)
• 1 drop of rosemary essential oil (essential oil of rosemary)
• 2 drops of rosewood (rosewood) essential oil (essential oil of rosewood)
• 1 drop of peppermint essential oil (essential oil of peppermint)

Since the mint flavor is very saturated, it can "break" the perfume composition. If the peppermint flavor is too intense for your taste, dilute 1 drop of peppermint essential oil in half a tablespoon of alcohol or vodka.

Shake well and leave to infuse in a dark, cool place for one week.

The resulting cologne combines the classic trio - citruses, lavender and rosemary. The fragrance of rosewood and floral-woody oils from tropical trees act as a scent fixative. The mint adds a fresh, spicy note to the fragrance.

Lilac

The sweet aroma of lilac evokes the most romantic associations. It is appropriate at any time of the day and year.

The aroma of lilac saves from melancholy, cheers up, gives freshness of spirit and cheerfulness.

We need a small bottle in which we need to mix the following components:

• 1/2 tablespoon alcohol
• 2 drops of lilac essential oil (essential oil of lilac or lilac-fragrance oil)
• 2 drops of rose essential oil (essential oil of rose)
• 1 drop of ylang-ylang essential oil (essential oil of ylang-ylang)
• 2 drops of essential oil of balsam of Peru (essential oil of balsam of Peru)
• 1 drop of iris essential oil (essential oil of orris or iris)

If, for some reason, iris essential oil is not available, replace it with violet oil or exclude it from the recipe altogether. If iris oil sounds too rich for your taste, dilute it in the same proportions as the peppermint oil in the previous recipe.

Shake vigorously and remove to infuse for a week.

"Adonis"

Components:

• 2 drops carnation flower
• 2 drops Cinnamon flower
• 2 drops Honey
• 2 drops Rose
• 2 drops Vanilla
• 1 drop Musk
• 1 drop Tonka bean
• 1 drop Coriander
• 1 drop Bisilik
• 8 drops Bergamot
• 7 drops Cedar wood
• 5 drops Geranium
• 5 drops Lemon
• 5 drops Orange
• 4 drops Clary sage
• 4 drops Lavandin

"Amazing Eva"

Components:

• 15 drops Ylang Ylang
• 8 drops Rosewood
• 5 drops Jasmine
• 5 drops Palmarosa
• 5 drops Bergamot
• 5 drops Mandarin
• 5 drops Sandalwood
• 4 drops Vanilla
• 2 drops Musk
• "The Magic of Flowers"

Components:

• 20 drops Ylang-ylang
• 10 drops Petitgrain
• 10 drops Bergamot
• 6 drops Rosewood
• 4 drops Vetiver
• 2 drops Jasmine
• 2 drops Tuberose
• 2 drops Rose
• 1 drop Musk
• 1 drop Tonka bean
• 1 drop Moss

"Temptation"

• patchouli 2 drops
• cedar 1 drop
• ylang-ylang 1 drop
• clary sage 1 drop
• lime 1 drop
• lemon 1 drop
• incense 1 drop
• lavender 1 drop

The floral-honey accord turns into a sweet spicy oriental melody. Mix everything with one teaspoon of Jojoba oil.

"Hungarian Water" or "Water of the Queen of Hungary"

• Rosemary essential oil - 4 drops;
• Lemon essential oil - 6 drops;
• Orange essential oil - 2 drops
• Orange flower water triple concentration - 5 ml;
• Rose water triple strength - 5 ml
• Alcohol 90% (or vodka) or ethyl alcohol - 40 ml

Mix essential oils, add them to alcohol, then add rose water and orange flower water and shake well. Let the mixture steep, but shake it first every few days and then once a week for at least two months, or longer if you have the patience to wait. The result is a very refreshing eau de toilette, skin tonic or mild deodorant.

Perfume with bergamot and orange

Bergamot is made from the peel of small green citrus fruits. The fresh, clean scent of bergamot is great for people who suffer from nervousness and insomnia, as well as the scent of orange, it is very calming.

• essential oil of bergamot - 16 drops,
• petitgrain essential oil - 15 drops,
• orange essential oil - 2 drops,
• lemon essential oil - 15 drops,
• lavender essential oil - 5 drops,
• neroli essential oil - 5 drops,
• orange water - 10 ml,
• alcohol or vodka - 230 ml.

Pour alcohol or vodka into the container in which you will mix the ingredients. Add the oils in the order listed and mix well. Pour the mixture into a dark bottle, cover with a lid and leave for 4 days. Then add orange water to the mixture and close the container again. Steep the mixture for at least 2 weeks, shaking gently every day.

"Sylvia" (light and slightly harsh)

• 5 drops frankincense and myrtle
• 3 drops limette and orange
• 1 drop peppermint oil

"Precious Fragrance"

• iris 4 drops
• sandalwood 4 drops
• rose 2 drops
• jasmine 1 drop
• per 100 ml of jojoba oil.

"Sweet Dreams"

• 1 drop Ylang Ylang
• 1 drop Mandarin
• 2 drops Jasmine
• 2 drops Lavender
• 2 drops Vanilla
• 3 drops German Chamomile
• for 50 ml of jojoba oil

Fresh fragrance "Wind"

• 15 drops of bergamot oil
• 10 drops rosemary oil
• 5 drops neroli oil

"Honeymoon"

• 1 drop of honey
• 3 drops vanilla
• 4 drops grapefruit
• 2 drops lavender
• 1 drop of benzoic to fix the smell.

Delicate floral fragrance "Fairy"

• 7 lime drops
• 15 drops sweet orange
• 7 drops of rose

Exotic sensual fragrance "Star"

• 5 drops lemon
• 10 drops of geranium
• 5 drops of sandalwood

"Vanilla Fantasy"

Vanilla aroma relieves nervous tension, fatigue, promotes relaxation of the body. Moreover, it helps to lose weight, as it reduces cravings for sweets.

• 1 drop rose
• 1 drop neroli
• 1 drop of benzoic
• 2 drops vanilla

"Erotic"

For 10 drops of an unscented oil base, 1 drop of a mixture of essential oils.

• Ginger 3 drops
• Patchouli 3 drops
• Bergamot 3 drops
• Cinnamon 2 drops

• Petitgrain 4 drops
• Marigold 1 drop
• Ginger 2 drops
• Jasmine 1 drop

"Premonition of Spring"

Light, invigorating and fast fading fragrance, cool citrus.

• petite grain 10 drops
• neroli 5 drops
• bitter orange 5 drops
• bergamot 5 drops
• rose 2 drops
• myrrh 3 drops
• lavender 4 drops
• myrtle 2 drops

Dissolve everything in 20 ml of alcohol. Insist 2 weeks in the dark.

Perfume "Julia" (erotic)

3 drops

• patchouli
• jasmine
• ylang ylang
• verbena
• 1 drop rose
• 8 drops of sandalwood

"Living Dew"

• 4 drops sweet orange
• 10 drops of lemon
• 6 drops tangerine
• 8 drops frankincense
• 5 drops neroli
• 1 drop myrrh
• Alcohol/vodka per 11 ml
• Jojoba oil 11 ml

"Tender Mercy"

• 2 drops lavender oil
• 4 drops clove oil
• 3 drops juniper oil
• 2 potassium jasmine oil
• 3 drops ylang ylang oil

"Joy of the Sultan"

• 2 drops patchouli oil
• 2 drops lavender oil
• 3 drops ylang ylang oil
• 1 drop jasmine oil

Sensual perfume recipe for women

• 5 drops coriander
• 6 drops of bergamot
• 4 drops neroli
• 1 jasmine blend
• 3 drops of rose blend
• per 10 ml Jojoba oil

Choosing oils by season

For autumn

warm, dry smells are suitable:

Amber, patchouli, gardenia, tulsi, opium, geranium, champa;

For winter

it is better to choose hot, non-moist flavors:

Eucalyptus, amphora, almond, rose, cinnamon, aphrodesia, geranium;

For early spring

warm, slightly moist smells are suitable:

Vanilla, myrrh, pine, cedar, lotus, coconut;

For late spring

cooler, wetter and oily fragrances are best suited:

Kings, rhododendron, rosemary, queen of the night, jasmine;

For summer

it is preferable to use light and cool scents:

Sandalwood, lavender, frankincense, bergamot, hyacinth, magnolia, violet, lemon.

Make perfume probably everyone wanted their own dream with their own hands, because the magical, sensual and alluring world of aromas cannot but attract a person. Sweet notes of vanilla, passionate smell of roses, tart patchouli ether - everyone has their own preferences, commitment to certain smells has been inherent in human nature since ancient times. Even ancient people chose a mate for themselves, guided by a specific amber coming from the opposite sex. At the level of instincts, they read information about this person, learned everything about him, as they say, without words. It was at that time that the idea arose to use various fragrant gifts of nature to aromatize one's own body. And in our time, the perfume industry is developed unusually widely, and in stores the range of perfumes can amaze with the number of aromas and compositions from them.

But, most likely, many are faced with a familiar situation when, when visiting a perfume shop, we cannot decide whether to choose exactly the right shade, exactly those notes that are supposed to benefit the image that was chosen with difficulty. In addition, it is quite difficult to find out in the store how exactly this or that brand of perfume will play in interaction with the customer’s own smell, and how it will be felt, for example, in an hour.

Why, then, guided by the experience of our ancestors, not create for yourself a fragrance that ideally reflects the individual inner world and your own passions.

What is needed to make homemade perfume?

In order to make perfume with your own hands, you should learn a little to understand the material. The basis of any perfume will be essential oils, which in various combinations will create your unique aroma.

So spend one day memorizing the aromas of natural essential oils. Ordinary photographic paper, which should be cut into thin strips, can help you with this. Label each strip with the exact oil you are using. Then apply one drop per strip and give yourself a mini-exam. With your eyes closed, inhale the aroma of the oil, and then read the name. Bring your knowledge to automatism, you should only guess by one smell, without opening your eyes, which oil you will bring right now.

After that, prepare the necessary inventory:

• cut clean strips of photo paper;
• one glass container for mixing;
• a set of essential oils;
• glass pipette;
• pure ethyl alcohol as a base for liquid perfumes;
• odorless jojoba oil as a base for oil perfumes;
• beeswax as a basis for dry perfume;
• glass bottles for finished perfumes.

The perfume making process

Any perfume consists of three phases in action. Each phase is made up of fragrances, depending on the persistence of the essential oils:

• The first phase is the initial note. It is these smells that we hear in the first 15-20 minutes after application to the body. As a rule, these are citrus aromas, mimosa, basil, mint, anise, rosewood, lavender, lavandin and many others.
• The second phase is the main note. The heart of the perfume opens after half an hour. They use floral aromas, essential oils, musk, fennel, pine, cinnamon, tobacco, thyme, nutmeg, cloves and others to create the main note.
• The third phase is the base note. "Aftertaste" of the fragrance. They leave a light, slightly noticeable aroma, which is also called a plume. These include essential oils of myrrh, frankincense, and most woody fragrances such as frankincense, patchouli, vetiver, and tree moss.

Some flavors can also be used to create other phases, the main thing is to maintain a single composition, the overall character of the product.

How to make homemade perfume by creating your own fragrance? Simple enough. First of all, it is always necessary to compose the composition of the “heart of spirits”. Apply a drop of essential oils belonging to this group to signed strips of photographic paper. After that, bring various combinations of these smells to your nose, choose exactly the combination that you like.

After that, add one flavor of the main note. Do not rush to combine several fragrances at once, as you will not be able to catch the necessary combination, and you may get confused which combination you might like.

Lastly, add the oils of the initial note in exactly the same way. After you prepare the desired composition, apply it on a cotton scarf and leave for 1-2 hours. If after this time you will like the fragrance, then you have made the right choice.

Do not immediately chase complex compositions. Make a simple perfume for yourself for the first time, where two or three oils will be present in each note.

The proportion of oils used should be as follows - (1/2/3), depending on what smell should play in the first, second or third phase. But this rule is not strict, everyone determines for himself the intensity of this or that ingredient, depending on his own preferences.

After that, in a glass container with a pipette, mix the oils of your choice in the proposed or your own proportion. Now you can proceed, directly, to the manufacture of perfume.

Decide what kind you would like to make. If the perfume is alcohol-based, then the concentration of the oil composition in alcohol can be 20-30%. If oil perfumes, then essential oils in the base oil are 10%, and dry perfumes can be prepared on the basis of beeswax in a 50/50 ratio. Pour the prepared perfume into a sterile glass bottle. Remember that alcohol perfumes after mixing should "mature" for at least three weeks in a dark, dry place, sometimes gently stir them, but do not shake. For oil perfumes, the ripening period is much shorter - no more than a week, and dry ones can be used immediately after preparation.

Thus, you can prepare yourself the necessary composition for each occasion. In addition, perfumes, composed individually for a certain person, can be a wonderful gift for him.

How can perfumes made from essential oils affect a person?

Each fragrance carries a symbolism, and can play a certain role in a person's life, change his character or give vent to feelings previously hidden deep in the subconscious. So, in the table that follows, we propose to deal with the main flavors!

fragrance name	Characteristic
Orange	A fragrance that gives impudence, fun. Increases optimism and self-confidence, creating an aura of confidence and serenity around the wearer.
Bergamot	Able to neutralize the aggressive and evil energy of the crowd, protect your aura from external stimuli. It can stimulate a person to creative exploits, revealing the artistic essence of a person and suppressing isolation.
Basil	The smell of basil is able to relieve a person from complexes, increasing his self-esteem.
Vanilla	Pushes to create a family, creating an aura of trust, warmth. It harmonizes already established relationships, helping to hear what the interlocutor is talking about, to take his place.
Verbena	Perfume based on vervain is essential for everyone who wants to win the lottery, increasing a person's luck. It also helps in solving complex issues. In ancient times, it was the fragrance of sensual courtesans, protecting their femininity and erotic appeal.
Heather	Aroma of the goddess of love Aphrodite. Enhances the flow of erotic sensuality, sweeping infantilism and impotence out of the way.
Carnation	Protects the wearer from excessive emotionality. It can also be a powerful protection against energy vampirism and surrounding malice.
Geranium	It will help to cope with the consequences of negative situations or a small loss. It is also able to reveal the sensuality of a woman, giving her erotic relationship a touch of sentimentality and dreaminess.
Grapefruit	It reveals the talents inherent in nature, helping to achieve success in work.
Jasmine	Oil of the feminine, wise and refined beginning. It liberates, reveals bashful nature, eliminating all complexes.
Ylang Ylang	The aroma of erotic games, which allows you to understand a partner from a half-word, enhances intuition, increases the sensuality of a woman and the potency of a man.
Ginger	It will add decisiveness and firmness to character. It can help a weakened body in the fight against disease.
Cinnamon	It will add comfort and warmth to your aura. To a person whose aroma contains a note of cinnamon, people will always reach out in search of advice and solace.
Lavender	Meditation motifs of lavender will help you to completely relax and realize yourself.
Lemon	The aroma of a traveler, helping to feel comfortable and at ease in any environment.
Mandarin	Helps to find calmness and peace in the soul, restoring the aura damaged by someone else's anger. Gives a little naivety and childlike spontaneity to the wearer.
Muscat	It will help to increase tolerance in family life, achieving career goals. It is also often used to develop intuition in teenagers, helping them cope with the problems of the transition period.
Mint	It enhances mutual understanding between people, removes the expectation of trouble, the feeling of tension in relationships.
Patchouli	Strengthens intuition, helps to feel a good beginning. Helps you deal with any situation.
the Rose	Transforms the energy of anger and sadness into an objective assessment of the resulting situation. The aroma of shy and young natures, giving the character lightness, freshness and sophistication.
Pine	A healer among oils that allows you to restore and heal strength after a heavy emotional blow.
Tea tree	Protects from the aggressive effects of the surrounding world, creating a protective shell around a person.
Eucalyptus	Restores strength after an illness or an evil look, is able to give longevity to the wearer.

DIY perfume recipes

For the first time, we suggest using ready-made recipes for already proven combinations. Do not worry about the fact that the aroma will not be individual, such a composition will play on each person in its own way, besides, you will not be able to recreate the recipe to the milligram and use the same brands of oils that were in the original. In addition, it is possible to replace one or two ingredients with your favorite ones.

fresh summer perfume

Required Ingredients:

• 20 ml of ethyl alcohol;
• 5 drops of lemon oil;
• 3 drops of lemon balm oil;
• 2 drops of neroli oil;
• 2 drops of bergamot oil.

clove perfume

Required Ingredients:

• 20 ml. ethyl alcohol;
• 4 drops of clove oil;
• 3 drops of violet oil;
• 2 drops of rose oil;
• 2 drops of bergamot oil;
• 2 drops of lavender oil.

And here is a slightly more complex perfume recipe. But bright tropical motifs in its composition will not allow you to be disappointed in the efforts spent!

Required Ingredients:

• 50 ml of ethyl alcohol;
• 2 cinnamon sticks;
• 1 tbsp clove stars;
• 3 tbsp orange peel;
• 2 tbsp Roma;
• 4 bay leaves.

Mix all the ingredients and put in a dark place. Shake contents lightly daily. After a week, strain and add:

• 30 drops of orange oil;
• 4 drops of lavender oil;
• 3 drops of neroli oil

Then let the fragrance ripen in a dark place for three weeks.

Making perfume is real magic!

As you create your dream fragrance, enjoy the process. Only in this way can you become like a fairy-tale sorceress who creates a magic potion, adding a drop of temptation, passion and love to it. Modern witches work wonders, armed with glass bottles and fragrant oils. But enchantments remain enchantments for all ages, and by giving others pleasure from your enchanting aura, you yourself reveal your femininity and sexuality.

How do you choose "your" scent? It would seem that there should be no difficulties here - there is a huge selection of perfumes in stores. But no - either the fragrance is not persistent, or it “sounds” on the skin not at all the way it was “planned” ... Or maybe leave futile attempts to find the perfect perfume among the brands on the market and make perfume yourself? With the experts of MedAboutMe we will understand the intricacies of the art of perfumery.

Specialists in the development of "custom" flavors use a variety of ingredients. At the disposal of the masters is a real laboratory - vegetable oils and fruit extracts, preservatives, fragrances. Let's start with the basics - we will make perfumes based on natural essential oils.

Each fragrance is built according to a certain principle. And here it is customary to “lay out” them according to notes - all perfumers adhere to this classification.

Do not rush to run to the nearest pharmacy for essential oils! First, you should decide which “direction” of the perfume you will create, because each component will give the composition its own unforgettable aroma.

There are 7 notes to create a musical composition. How many notes are in perfumery?

• Upper

This is the fragrance that you hear immediately after applying perfume to the skin. It is the top note that determines the first impression of the perfume. She "plays" for a short time - up to 20 minutes.

The essential oils of the top note evaporate faster than the others. Here it is recommended to use the following types - lemon, grapefruit, rosewood, lime, mint, orange, bergamot, lavender.

• Medium

This is the link between the top and base notes. The aroma is revealed gradually, allowing you to enjoy all the tones and semitones of the perfume. The middle note will be felt for up to 60 minutes.

Essential oils of jasmine, nutmeg, chamomile, juniper, thyme, violet, ylang-ylang, rosemary, geranium, violet are excellent as middle note fragrances.

• Basic

This is the most "long-playing" note that you will feel for several hours in a row. It fixes the fragrance and gives the overall impression of the perfume.

To create a base note, the following essential oils are appropriate - cinnamon, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, pine, sandalwood.

The classic "formula" of perfume for the initial, middle and base notes is 1:2:3. When mixing a perfume composition with a base (oil or alcohol), you must adhere to a ratio of 1:4 or 1:5. If you are making alcohol perfumes, distilled water is additionally added to the mixture - in a ratio of 1:2 or 1:1 to the total volume of the base. It turns out that for mixing alcohol perfumes we will take 10 ml of alcohol, 5-10 ml of water and 10-17 drops of essential oils. The secret of making an oil perfume is 15-20 drops of essential oils per 10 ml of base.

In order for one note in the created perfume to smoothly replace another, it is important to observe the correct proportion. Decide which flavor will dominate the composition?

What "mood" will the spirits have?

There are many families of fragrances. And when choosing the essential oils that you will use, you should first of all decide what perfume you want to get "at the exit":

• Invigorating aromas - bergamot, mint, sage, lavender, thyme.
• Spicy aromas - cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves.
• Floral fragrances - jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose, orange tree.
• Fresh aromas - grapefruit, bergamot, lemon, verbena, mandarin.
• Oriental fragrances - frankincense, myrrh.
• Herbal aromas - lemon balm, basil.

Since essential oils are highly concentrated substances and can cause burns on the skin, they must be diluted in the base when making “homemade” perfumes. It can be oil or medical alcohol.

The manufacturing technology of oil and alcohol perfumes is practically no different. Therefore, when choosing a base, focus not on which fragrance is easier to create, but on other factors - the durability of the composition, the storage period, the place where the perfume is applied.

Oil perfumes, as practice shows, are more persistent. But the aroma will turn out to be “restrained”, since the concentration of essential oils here will be somewhat less. Don't like strong smells? Then choose an oil base! For these purposes, jojoba or almond oil is perfect - they are odorless, which means they will not “kill” the bouquet you have created. Be careful - oil-based perfume leaves marks on clothes!

Alcoholic perfumes are more saturated, but exhale much faster. You will spend more time preparing them - the composition will have to “stand” for 2-4 weeks. Ready perfume is stored up to 3 months. Alcohol perfumes will not leave marks on clothes. A beginner perfumer will need 90% alcohol.

Starter Perfumer's Kit

Are you serious? Make sure that only high-quality ingredients are at your disposal for the preparation of perfumes! Alcohol and base oil for the base can be bought at a pharmacy - this should not be a problem. But the choice of essential oils approach with caution.

In cosmetic stores and pharmacies, as a rule, unnatural essential oils are presented - these are substances restored and diluted in soybean oil. These are suitable only for aromatization of rooms. But natural essential oils in perfumery are not the best option! They are quite "complex" in terms of their own smell and in the manufacture of perfume can give unpredictable flavors. Essential oils of perfume quality are much better - they undergo special purification, which makes it possible to obtain a clean, light aroma.

From the inventory for making perfumes you will need:

• glass container for mixing perfume
• dark glass container with a lid for "infusion" of perfumes,
• cardboard test strips,
• perfume spray bottles,
• pipettes.

The fun begins! We turn on our imagination and start experimenting with the “sound” of aromas.

Start creating a fragrance with a base note - this fragrance will be the most persistent. Put a drop of essential oil on a paper-tester (blotter), the smell of which you like. And the final note of perfume will not necessarily consist of only one fragrance - try essential oils in combination. Sign the papers with a pencil - so you will not get lost in the smells.

To reveal a fragrant bouquet of notes, consisting of several essential oils, each of them must be applied to a separate blotter. Fold the papers in a fan and bring them to your nose to feel the beauty of the resulting aroma. You can vary the amount of certain components, choosing the best composition.

Have you chosen the base note? Now we move on to others - middle and upper. Combine oils for each note separately, and then in combination. And do not forget about the "formula" of spirits - 1:2:3. That is, in the end, you have to evaluate the composition, compiled exactly according to this rule.

Write down your every action, so that later you can choose the ideal perfume recipe for yourself - the amount of each of the essential oils may vary. The process is very exciting - experiment!

"Mixing" spirits

Creating a bouquet is the most difficult stage in the manufacture of "home" perfumes. Now it's up to the small - to bring the idea to life. The technology of "mixing" perfume is as follows:

• Wash and dry all work equipment first.
• Pour the required amount of base - oil or alcohol - into a dark glass container.
• Now, drop by drop, according to the recipe, add essential oils to it. First the components of the middle note, then the base note, lastly the top note. Shake the container after adding each component!
• Place the bottle in a dark place for "infusion". Shake it every 3 days.
• After a couple of weeks, check if the composition has acquired the desired “sound”. If not, we hold on.
• Ready-made perfumes can then be poured into small spray bottles.

Oil perfumes can not be insisted at all, but immediately used for their intended purpose. If you want to get a deeper flavor, keep the mixture for no more than 2 weeks.

Do not forget that the spirits prepared by you have a short life - the aroma will either fizzle out or change its sound not for the better. Therefore, do not prepare perfume in reserve!

Making perfume is a real art! This will be confirmed by every perfumer. If you have not yet learned all the intricacies of the case, you can take several interesting perfume recipes as a basis:

Perfume for a romantic mood

For 10 ml of alcohol base, you will need the following essential oils:

• orange ─ 5 caps,
• lavender - 1 cap,
• patchouli - 2 caps,
• cedar - 2 cap,
• ylang-ylang - 1 cap,
• bergamot - 2 cap.

Perfume with a "warming" aroma

For 10 ml of jojoba oil, you will need the following essential oils:

• lavender - 8 caps,
• chamomile - 5 caps,
• cardamom - 4 caps,
• cedar - 1 cap,
• geranium - 1 cap.

Perfume with a fresh "forest" scent

For 10 ml of oil base, you will need the following essential oils:

• spruce - 8 caps,
• fir - 4 caps,
• cedar - 4 cap,
• bergamot - 1 cap.

Perfume with an "invigorating" aroma

For 10 ml of alcohol you will need the following essential oils:

• lemon - 3 caps,
• bergamot - 3 caps,
• melissa - 2 caps,
• nerol - 1 cap.

Perfume with spicy aroma

For 10 ml of alcohol base, you will need the following essential oils:

• sandalwood - 8 drops
• incense - 3 caps,
• orange - 3 caps,
• ylang-ylang - 2 cap.

Don't be discouraged if you don't get the "perfect" composition the first time! It may seem like there are too few types of essential oils to get the perfect scent. Believe me, even with only 10 bottles of oils available, you can “compose” a perfume that you like more than branded ones.

Helpful Hints

You are sure to impress anyone with a homemade perfume that is scented with fresh flowers and free of toxins and harmful chemicals.

A great fragrance can be made up of a thousand ingredients, but sometimes a wonderful smell is obtained from a minimum set of components.

While you can easily make your own perfume composition based on essential oils, or with complex top, middle and base notes, water-based perfumes with a floral scent will be no less delicious, and make the perfect gift for a romantic soul.

Not to mention, homemade perfumes are a great way to rid yourself of the harmful chemicals and preservatives that are often found in synthetic fragrances. Among them are phthalates, which cause many health problems.

Thus, a water-based perfume composition at home is the best and cleanest option.

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So, when creating a perfume as a gift or for yourself, first of all, you need to decide on the basis, that is, what flowers you will use.

How to make perfume with your own hands

The main materials that will be needed in the work:

- 1.5 cups of chopped flower petals;

Medium sized bowl with lid

2 glasses of distilled water;

Small saucepan;

- a small container in which extracts of something are usually sold with a stopper that prevents air from entering. It needs to be sterilized to get rid of excess odors.

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1) Wash the flower petals. Carefully clean them of dirt.

2) Soak the flowers. To do this, cover the bowl with gauze, covering it with the edges of the dishes. Pour the petals there and fill them with water. The water should barely cover them. Cover the container with a lid and leave overnight.

3) The next day, remove the lid, carefully fold the gauze with petals, taking them out of the water. Place the cheesecloth over a small saucepan, wring it out to get aqueous extract with a floral aroma. Simmer over low heat until about 1 teaspoon of liquid remains.

4) Pour chilled water into a bottle and close it tightly. If stored in a cool, dark place, the perfume composition will last about a month.

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You can experiment and add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the bottle before preparing the perfume. This will be the basis of the perfume, and the aroma will open in a new way.

Tips for making your own perfume properly:

How to make perfume from oil

First of all, it is very important to prepare a vessel in which your perfume will be stored. It must be as sterile as possible. After a thorough wash, do not use any towels, let it dry on its own.

Once you've bought or made your own essential oil, it's important to make sure it lasts as long as possible. To do this, observe the following rules:

1. Store essential oils in a dry, cool place, away from strong light and heat, because heat can change the composition of the fragrance. Ideally, this is a closet. A closet in the kitchen or in the bathroom will not work.

2. If perfumes begin to change color or aroma, then they should be destroyed. Never store perfumes containing two or more blended essential oils for more than two months, because immediately after mixing, the oils begin to slowly oxidize.

3. All perfume compositions you create must be tested for skin sensitivity.

4. Always record the date you purchased the essential oil to keep track of its condition. With proper storage, it will be good for a year.

5. Never use metal tools when making perfume because the metal can react with any of the ingredients and ruin everything.

6. If glycerin is indicated in the perfume recipe, then try to mix it with water in such a way as to avoid the appearance of air bubbles. Glycerin is a good fixative and can be added to various formulas and recipes to help the fragrance last longer.

7. For storing perfumes, dark glass containers are best suited. Never use plastic bottles because the oils will definitely react with the plastic, ruining the fragrance.

8. A good perfume formula is 75 percent alcohol and 25 percent fragrance, eau de toilette is 12-15 percent essential oil, 50-60 percent alcohol, the rest is distilled water.

Remember that any disaster you may have as a result of mixing different ingredients can be neutralized by lemon and lavender.

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Alcohol-based perfumes are also easy to make. It is a mixture of essential oils, alcohol and distilled water. Resist the temptation to use tap water. The oil must be very slowly introduced into the alcohol, one drop at a time, until they are completely mixed.

Spirits are like fine wine, they need some time to infuse to become perfect. After they "ripe" it is necessary to filter them through a coffee filter to remove all possible deposits, and then place them in a dark glass bottle with a stopper.

The opportunity to experiment will give you a lot of pleasure. You will most likely have to work hard to create the perfect scent. Remember that even one drop of essential oil can completely change the scent of a perfume.

Do-it-yourself perfumes

Rose toilet water

This eau de toilette is very easy to make. You can make it both on the basis of fresh petals and from dried flowers.

Fill a heat-resistant jar rose petals. Bring 1 liter of distilled water to a boil in an enamel pot or stainless steel saucepan. Pour freshly boiled water into the petals so that it covers them a little. Close the jar and leave to cool slightly.

Then add 40 ml of vodka to the mixture and cool completely without closing the lid. Strain through cheesecloth, squeezing out all the liquid from the petals. Add 6 drops of rose essential oil and mix well.

Let it brew for 48 hours. Drip drip through coffee paper and store in an airtight container.

How to make perfume

Rose water perfume:

750 ml organic vodka

250 ml rose eau de toilette

6 ml rose essential oil

25 drops of bergamot essential oil

Thoroughly mix all the ingredients, let it brew for 3 weeks. Drip filter through a coffee filter.

More essential oil perfume recipes:

1.5 ml bergamot essential oil

1.5 ml lemon essential oil

35 drops orange essential oil

10 drops neroli essential oil

5 drops rosemary essential oil

100 ml organic vodka

Mix all ingredients and leave for 48 hours. Then drip filter with a coffee filter and store in a tightly sealed container. The fragrance can be diluted by adding distilled water to it.

3 drops lemongrass oil

10 drops of lavender oil

10 drops lime oil

100 ml organic vodka

The manufacturing procedure is the same as in the previous recipe.

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Perfume Recipes

Lavender toilet water

570 ml organic vodka

130 ml rose water or distilled water

6 ml lavender essential oil

30 drops of bergamot essential oil

Mix all ingredients and leave for at least 10 days, filter through a coffee filter.

Uplifting fragrance

250 ml distilled water and 5 teaspoons of vodka

3 drops coriander essential oil

1 drop frankincense essential oil

3 drops juniper essential oil

4 drops of orange essential oil

citrus freshness

5 teaspoons of vodka

1.5 teaspoons distilled water

15 drops of lemon essential oil

10 drops grapefruit essential oil

10 drops lemongrass essential oil

2 drops of benzoin oil

3 drops of cedar oil

5 drops neroli essential oil

5 drops cypress essential oil

10 drops of verbena essential oil

Pour all ingredients into a glass container and shake well. Let the perfume brew for 2-3 weeks. Turn the bottle upside down after the first week of steeping for a fuller aroma.

Make your fragrance last longer

1) Do not let the bottle that contains the fragrance come into contact with the skin, because dead cells can get into it, and because of them, the smell can change in the long term;

2) Apply fragrance to pulse points;

3) Apply perfume to several places;

4) Apply initially more fragrance than you would like, it will fade a little, and you will achieve the desired effect;

5) Avoid neutralizing fragrance with various care products. Instead, add a few drops of fragrance to your soap, shower gel, or body lotion;

6) When washing hands, the fragrance applied to the inside of the wrist disappears, so it is better to choose another place;

7) As the fragrance evaporates, it rises to the top, so to fully enjoy your creation, apply it on your knees and ankles.

Essential oils guide:

Lavender- calming effect, normalization of well-being;

Eucalyptus- invigorates and cools;

Mint- refreshes, excites, cools;

Rosemary- gives a feeling of warmth, invigorates;

ylang - ylang- seductive, sensual, romantic, exotic;

sweet orange- refreshes, uplifting;

Bergamot- improves well-being, refreshes, can not be used by pregnant women and epileptics;

Lemon- adds energy, enhances the spirit, can be used as an antiseptic;

Geranium- relaxes, improves mood, normalizes well-being;

Patchouli- soothes, sets in a romantic mood;

Carnation- invigorating, refreshing;

Grapefruit- soothes, gives euphoria;

Incense- tones, relaxes;

Ginger- stimulates, tones;

the Rose- soothes, relaxes, relieves stress, headaches;

Melissa- relaxing antidepressant, very refreshing;

Lemongrass- revival and spiritual uplift, antiseptic, works great for skin diseases;

Pine- refreshes, has an antiseptic and disinfectant effect.

Gradually getting acquainted with essential oils, you will be able to combine them correctly and use them to your advantage.

You should not use perfumes based on essential oils when going out into the sun, because when in contact with ultraviolet rays, age spots can appear on the skin, which will later be very difficult to get rid of.

If you are dreaming of a unique fragrance that will suit you, try creating it yourself, because such an experiment will require very few materials. Various scents are created using aromatic essential oils. When using quality ingredients and following the rules of preparation, you can create a persistent and bewitching aroma.

Categories of smells

All the fragrances that surround us can be divided into families. Knowledge of these groups will help create an interesting and well-coordinated composition in perfume. The scents of essential oils fall into the following categories.

• Citrus. Includes natural citrus fruit scents. The scents we are used to can create interesting scents when combined with florals and woods.
• Floral. These fragrances are often used in pairs in perfumery. Essential oils of this group will remind you of a bouquet of fresh roses or lilac blossoms. These scents are light and springy.
• woody. Distinguished by unobtrusive sweetness and astringency. Such smells are refined and give the perfume a green freshness. This also includes soft, but rich herbal scents.

• Wine glass (fern). Differ in freshness. This family includes the heavy smell of oakmoss, which is usually used to fix the overall aroma. Rose mint geranium can bring a touch of freshness to a perfume product that lasts a long time.
• Oriental. Sweet and very sensual. These include oils of musk and amber combined with tree bark, resin and vanilla. This category is considered one of the most ancient, and includes both women's and men's fragrances. Smells always have an earthy note and are distinguished by restraint.
• Spicy. Similar to oriental, but have more astringency. The oils of cinnamon, pepper, ginger and other spices are combined to create the aroma.

• Chypre. They are based on bergamot, oak moss. Such smells are considered classic for creating men's perfumes. If you combine chypre fragrances with citrus fruits, you get a unisex perfume.
• Leather. Such fragrances are those that combine floral scents with juniper oil and woody notes. Such mixtures are used to create men's perfumes. The aromas are reminiscent of the usual smells of smoke, tobacco or fire.
• Water. Reminiscent of the smells of dew, fog, summer rain. To create a composition, mint is combined with herbal and citrus oils. This combination is the most difficult to prepare at home. Synthetic components are often used for the final result.

To create complex fragrances, different categories of scents are often combined. So, the combination of oriental or spicy with more fresh woody or fruity ones is very popular.

Necessary materials

Preparing a unique aroma from essential oils at home is quite simple. To make liquid perfume, you will need the following materials.

• The foundation. Jojoba oil is usually used, but it is important to follow the recipe and use a small amount of the component. Otherwise, the fragrance of the perfume will become noticeably weaker. You can use regular olive oil or almond oil. Ethyl alcohol is also used as a base.
• Essential oils. You will need at least 3 components.

• Distilled water. Such a component is only needed if you are making alcohol perfumes.
• Glass containers. Use small bowls to mix ingredients.
• Dark glass spray bottle. You can use old perfume bottles to store homemade products.
• Pipette. It is better to use an instrument with a dispenser to accurately measure the components.

• Glass sticks. Use them to mix oils together.
• Thick paper strips. They are essential for testing flavors before blending.
• Pencil or pen. It is better to mark strips with smells so as not to get confused.
• Notebook. Write down recipes and successful combinations of oils. It is worth fixing those aromas, the combination of which you do not like.

If you want to make a solid perfume, then you need to take beeswax and a special storage container. It is convenient to use small tin or glass jars after creams or balms. You can buy a container in stores for decoration. You will need a carrier oil and fragrance oils. Choose quality components, otherwise your perfume will quickly lose its quality.

The simplest combinations

Any business requires practice, so before creating unusual fragrances, try to repeat simple schemes.

To create classic floral perfumes, mix rose and lavender or cinnamon oils. To add mystery, you can add a small amount of musk. This fragrance will be quite warm and feminine. If you like this combination, then you can move on to complex floral perfumes.

The combination of floral and woody aromas will allow you to create interesting and simple sweet perfumes. A more delicate fragrance includes amber or musk oil combined with warm rose or sweet daffodil. You can make the fragrance fresher and greener with patchouli. The latter fragrance is included in many popular brand name perfumes.

Girls can supplement perfume with aphrodisiac oils that excite the nervous system and cause love magnetism. You can lighten the scent by replacing animal essences with tart rose or fresh lavender oils. Men's colognes should contain spicy and green notes. Components of the musky family will perfectly set off the aroma.

Perfume for a man will turn out brighter when using cedar - it gives an interesting sweetish aroma with a tobacco tint. You can also use woody, balsamic, musky and spicy fragrances. Experiment with a small amount of oil and make perfumes in small batches. Be sure to write down combinations of flavors that seem to work for you.

If you want to get simple perfumes and delicate perfumes, then take 100 ml of base oil and add 4 drops of iris, sandalwood. Stir with a glass rod and add another drop of jasmine, 2 drops of rose. Such perfumes will delight romantic and sophisticated girls.

Aphrodisiac perfumes are suitable for passionate women. Try the easy recipe first. Take 10 ml of coconut or olive oil, add 4 drops of patchouli and 2 drops of cinnamon, jasmine. This fragrance can be used to go to a romantic meeting or dinner with your husband.

Best Recipes

You can easily make perfume from essential oils at home with the help of detailed recipes. You can make the usual liquid perfume that will delight you with your favorite scent, or you can create your own solid perfume, which has a long shelf life and can be a wonderful gift.

- Liquid perfume

Eau de toilette will be the perfect completion of your image. With it, you will create a special atmosphere around you that will influence all the people around you. Remember that all components must be added in drops. Consider the most interesting recipes for making perfume.

• To create a light fragrance, mix 30 drops of rose oil and 15 drops of lime, vetiver.

• Make a summer fresh perfume with 25 drops of grapefruit oil, 10 drops of lavender and orange, 5 drops of chamomile and sage.
• You can create a slightly uplifting perfume that is perfect for going on a date. Mix 10 drops of cedar and patchouli, 5 drops of bergamot, ylang-ylang, lavender and 20 drops of orange essential oil.
• The right combination of scents can lift your spirits even on a slushy autumn day. Combine 5 drops of rosemary, 15 drops of cedar oil, 30 of orange and 10 of mint.
• Feminine perfume for winter with notes of pine needles will create a magical atmosphere around you. Take 30 drops of spruce essential oil, 15 drops of bergamot, 6 drops of vetiver, 11 drops of cedar and mix well with a glass rod.

• Mix 35 drops of lavender oil, 10 drops of clove oil, 5 drops of vanilla and nutmeg, and 3 drops of ylang-ylang. Such perfumes create the effect of warmth and light emotional excitement. The owner of this fragrance is guaranteed a good mood.
• A light and interesting aroma is obtained by combining 35 drops of geranium, 8 drops of frankincense and 15 drops of orange. The smell is unobtrusive, but persistent.
• Floral perfumes are suitable for romantic natures. It is necessary to mix 30 drops of lavender oil, 15 drops of chamomile, 3 drops of cedar and rose (geranium), 12 drops of cardamom.

- Solid perfume

Solid perfumes attract girls due to their long shelf life and compactness. You can always carry a beautiful box with you and use perfume at the right time. Let us dwell on interesting recipes for persistent perfumes.

1. Delicate and fresh fragrance includes 20 drops of sandalwood and vanilla, 15 drops of grapefruit and 7 drops of bergamot.
2. Energetic girls will love the exotic fragrance with citrus notes. Mix 5 drops of lime, 20 of orange oil, 15 of cedarwood, 25 of vanilla and 3 of ylang-ylang.
3. Combine 15 drops of lavender oil, 5 rosemary and 3 lemongrass. Such simple perfumes have a magical scent and are suitable for most women.
4. Fragrant perfume of 40 drops of patchouli and 25 drops of mandarin can be supplemented with 5 drops of ylang-ylang.
5. Mix 17 drops of grapefruit, 13 drops of ginger and 10 drops of vetiver. Feminine and delicate fragrance can be used to go to a cocktail party or other informal event.
6. Very interesting perfumes can be created from 25 drops of rose oil, 10 drops of lime and the same amount of vetiver. The scent is subtle but long lasting.
7. For a romantic evening, you can create an aphrodisiac perfume. It is enough to mix 25 drops of tangerine and grapefruit, 10 drops of rose, and 4 drops of soft sandalwood and warm ylang-ylang.

Making perfume with your own hands is very entertaining. To begin with, it is important to choose the right base for the fragrance.

Oil perfumes have a delicate aroma, but last a long time. The alcohol-based product has a stronger aroma, but quickly fizzles out. The first can be used immediately after manufacture, and the second must be infused for 30-60 days.

If you decide to make an oil-based perfume, then choose a product from cocoa, almonds, olives, jojoba or grape seeds. Ethyl alcohol is needed if you are making alcohol perfumes. In any perfumery, three notes of ether are used.

• Basic, it's basic. Use essential oils that set the tone but fade quickly. Citrus fruits, lavender, rose, mimosa, or basil work well.
• Starting head note. Choose fragrances that sink right into the skin and last a long time. Essential oils of pine needles, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla or cedar are well suited.
• Middle note, also known as the heart note. Wood group perfumes are often used. Patchouli, oak moss oils are well suited.

When connecting components, you should adhere to the following rules.

1. Mix the smells of the head note in glass containers, then add the central ones, and lastly the base ones.
2. After mixing the aromas, pour alcohol or basic perfume oil into the container.
3. Pour the resulting liquid into small glass containers. They should be darkened or stored in a place where the rays of the sun do not penetrate.