How to make perfume from essential oils at home?

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

All the scents that surround us can be divided into families. Knowing these groups will help create an interesting and well-coordinated composition in a perfume. Essential oil scents fall into the following categories.

• Citrus. Includes natural citrus fruit aromas. The scents we are accustomed to can create interesting scents combined with floral and woody ones.
• Floral. These scents are often used in pairs in perfumery. Essential oils of this group will remind you of a bouquet of fresh roses or a lilac bloom. These are light and springy smells.
• Woody. They are distinguished by unobtrusive sweetness and astringency. Such scents are refined and give the perfume green freshness. This also includes mild but intense herbal scents.

• Aromatic (fern). They are distinguished by their freshness. This family includes the heavy scent of oakmoss, which is commonly used to capture the overall scent. Pink-mint geranium can bring a freshness to a perfume product that lasts a long time.
• Eastern. Sweet and very sensual. These include musk and amber oils combined with 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 more astringent. The oils of cinnamon, pepper, ginger and other spices are combined to create the aroma.

• Chypre. They are based on bergamot, oak moss. Such scents are considered classic for the creation of a masculine perfume. If you combine chypre fragrances with citrus, you get a unisex perfume.
• Leather. Similar fragrances are those that combine floral scents with juniper oil and woody notes. Such mixtures are used to create men's perfumery. The aromas are reminiscent of the familiar smells of smoke, tobacco or fire.
• Aquatic. They resemble the smells of dew, fog, summer rain. To create the composition, mint is combined with herbal and citrus oils. This combination is the hardest to make at home. For the end result, synthetic components are often used.

It is quite easy to make a unique fragrance from essential oils at home. To make liquid perfume, you will need the following materials.

• The foundation. Usually, jojoba oil is used, but it is important to follow the recipe and use a small amount of the ingredient. Otherwise, the scent of the perfume will become noticeably weaker. You can use regular olive oil, 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 alcoholic perfumes.
• Glass containers. Use small mixing bowls.
• Dark glass spray bottle. You can use old perfume bottles to store your homemade product.
• Pipette. It is better to use a metering tool to accurately measure the components.

• Glass sticks. Use them to stir the oils together.
• Thick paper strips. They are required to test flavors before mixing.
• Pencil or pen. It is better to mark stripes 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 decorative stores. You will need base oil and aroma oils. Choose quality ingredients, otherwise your perfume will quickly lose its quality.

For a classic floral perfume, blend rose and lavender or cinnamon oils. A small amount of musk can be added to add mystery. Such a scent 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 fragrances will create an interesting and simple sweet perfume. A more subtle scent includes amber or musk oil combined with warm rose or sweet daffodil. You can make the scent look fresher and greener with patchouli. The latter scent is included in many popular perfumes of famous brands.

Girls can supplement perfume with aphrodisiac oils, which stimulate the nervous system and induce love magnetism. The scent can be lightened by replacing animal essences with tart rose or fresh lavender oils. Men's colognes should contain spicy and green notes. The components of the musk family will perfectly set off the scent.

A man's perfume will be brighter when using cedar - it gives an interesting sweetish aroma with a tobacco tint. Woody, balsamic, musky and spicy scents can also be used. Experiment with a small amount of oil and make perfume in small batches. Be sure to write down the combination of scents that you feel are good.

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

Aphrodisiac perfume is 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 and jasmine. This scent can be used to go to a romantic date or dinner with your husband.

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

Eau de toilette will be the perfect finish to your look. With the help of it, you will create a special atmosphere around yourself that will affect all the people around you. Remember that all ingredients must be added in drops. Consider the most interesting recipes for making perfume.

• For a light scent, mix 30 drops of rose oil and 15 drops each of lime and vetiver.

• Make a summer fresh perfume with 25 drops of grapefruit oil, 10 drops of lavender and orange, 5 of chamomile and sage.
• You can create a perfume with a slight aphrodisiac effect that is perfect for going out on a date. Mix 10 drops each of cedar and patchouli, 5 drops each of bergamot, ylang ylang, lavender and 20 drops of orange essential oil.
• The right combination of scents can cheer you up even on a slushy autumn day. Combine 5 drops of rosemary, 15 drops of cedar nut oil, 30 drops of orange and 10 drops of mint.
• A feminine perfume for winter with notes of pine needles will create a magical atmosphere around you. Take 30 drops of spruce essential oil, 15 - bergamot, 6 - 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 each of vanilla and nutmeg, and 3 drops of ylang ylang. Such perfumes create the effect of warmth and light emotional excitement. The owner of such a scent is guaranteed a good mood.
• A light and interesting aroma is obtained by combining 35 drops of geranium, 8 drops of incense and 15 drops of orange. The smell is unobtrusive, but persistent.
• Floral perfume is suitable for romantic people. 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 attracts girls due to its long shelf life and compactness. You can always carry a beautiful box with you and use the perfume at the right time. Let's dwell on interesting recipes for persistent perfumes.

1. Delicate and fresh scent includes 20 drops of sandalwood and vanilla, 15 - grapefruit and 7 - bergamot.
2. Energetic girls will love the exotic scent 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 drops of rosemary, and 3 drops of lemongrass. Such a simple perfume has a magical scent and is suitable for most women.
4. A 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. The feminine and delicate scent can be used to go to a cocktail party or other informal event.
6. A very interesting perfume can be created from 25 drops of rose oil, 10 drops of lime and the same amount of vetiver. The aroma is delicate, but lasts a long time.
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 scent.

If you decide to make an oil-based perfume, then choose a product from cocoa, almonds, olives, jojoba or grape seeds. You will need ethyl alcohol if you are making alcoholic perfume. Any perfume uses three notes of ether.

• Basic, it is also basic. Use essential oils that set the tone but fade quickly. Citrus fruits, lavender, rose, mimosa, or basil work well.
• Initial head note. Choose scents that bite directly into the skin and smell for a long time. Essential oils of pine needles, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla or cedar are good.
• Middle note, it is "heart". The perfumes of the woody group are often used. Patchouli and oakmoss oils work well.

Professionals recommend using no more than 10-11 oils when creating a composition. There are 2-3 aromas for each note. Mix scents by notes in a 1: 2: 3 ratio.

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

1. Mix the smells of the head note in a glass container, then add the central ones, and last of all the base ones.
2. After mixing the fragrances, pour alcohol or base 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 sun's rays cannot penetrate.

Purchased perfumery can inspire you to create your own perfume. Fragrances may differ slightly from the original, because the recipes for branded perfumes are kept secret.

You can try doing Chanel No. 5: For top notes, use 14 drops of highly volatile lemon, 7 drops of strong bergamot and 11 drops of floral neroli. For the middle, mix 6 drops of heavy woody vetiver, 16 drops of sweet vanilla, 9 drops of rich sandalwood, and for the base, use 15 drops of sweet amber.

Repeat aroma Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue not as hard as it might seem. For the top, mix 15 drops of green apple oil and 11 drops of lemon. The middle notes are achieved by combining 9 drops of rose, 16 - bamboo and 12 - jasmine. For the bottom note, use 16 drops of pine, 12 drops of amber and 14 drops of musk oil.

For the top notes All Alive use 9 drops of lemon, 5 drops of tangerine and 3 drops of orange in total. For the middle, you need 6 drops of neroli, but for the bottom note, 7 drops of incense and 1 of myrrh.

Fragrance oils allow the creation of popular men's fragrances. They express tenacity and emphasize the strength of their owner. For the top notes Givenchy Pour Homme Mix 12 drops of coriander, 13 drops of grapefruit and 14 drops of tangerine oil. Heart sounds are created by combining 11 drops of wormwood and 22 drops of vetiver. For the base, use 13 drops of cedarwood oil and 24-incense.

Popular perfume Lacoste you can create it yourself for your beloved man. Top notes are achieved by mixing 20 drops of cedarwood, 14 drops of grapefruit, 12 drops of cardamom and 2 drops of rosemary. For a sensual midsection, mix 15 drops of ylang ylang and 18 drops of tuberose. For the lower notes, 18 drops of cedar and 1 drops of birch tar oil are useful.

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