How to Make Perfume? Make Your DIY Perfume

Perfume has been one of the most special accessories that reflect people's identity and style for centuries. Nowadays, you can not only buy it from stores, but also prepare your own unique scent at home. So how is perfume made? Here are the step-by-step perfume making process and tips:

Basic Components of Perfume

Perfume is a perfect balance of chemical and natural ingredients that appeal to the senses. Understanding the basic ingredients is the first step to making a quality and lasting perfume:

Essential oils (essences): Selected according to scent profile.
Alcohol (usually ethyl alcohol): It is the odor carrier.
Pure water: Balances the odor intensity.

Notice: In addition, a few drops of glycerin increase the permanence of the perfume.

The Scent Pyramid: The DNA of Perfume

The scent pyramid determines the character of your perfume. Creating this structure while making perfume allows you to control the change of the scent over time.

Top Notes: Light and volatile scents that are felt when first sprayed. Their effects are short-lived (15-30 min).
Middle Notes (Heart Notes): It is the main character of the perfume and emerges in the middle phase of the fragrance. Its permanence is 2-4 hours.
Base Notes: These are the heavy and deep scents that last the longest on the skin. They can last up to 8-12 hours.

Material	Amount	Mission
Ethyl Alcohol	30 ml	Carrier and stabilizer
Top Note Oils	10-15 drop	First fresh scents felt
Middle Note Oils	15-20 drop	Main character scents of perfume
Base Note Oils	8-10 drop	Persistent and deep scents
Glycerine	5 drop	Increases permanence
Pure Water	2 tablespoon	Balances density
Glass Bottle	1 piece dark color	Lightproof bottle is preferred

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Make Your Own Perfume

Creating your own scent can be one of the most special details that reflect your identity. Moreover, it is quite easy to do it at home with a few natural ingredients and the right method.

First, get a quality dark glass bottle. This will protect your perfume from external factors and prevent the scent from spoiling.

Next, start with the base notes. Heavy, lingering scents like sandalwood, musk or vanilla will form the base of your perfume. Drop these into your bottle. Remember to be moderate here; it’s best to use a little but in moderation.

The middle notes come after the base notes. Scents like lavender, jasmine or rose form the heart of your perfume and add a romantic, fresh touch to the senses. At this stage you will start to notice the scents blending together.

Then add the top notes. Fresh scents like bergamot, lemon or mint give the energy you feel when you first spray them. They open the perfume, so make your choices according to your character.

Once you have added all the oils to the bottle, slowly pour in the high purity ethyl alcohol. Shake the bottle gently at this stage; give the mixture time to harmonize. Alcohol is the unsung hero that carries the oils and releases the scent into the skin.

Once the mixture is ready, leave the bottle in a cool, dark place for about two days. This process is very important for the scents to blend and harmonize.

Once the two-day waiting period is complete, add distilled water and a few drops of glycerin. Glycerin increases the longevity of your perfume and its soft effect on the skin.

As a final step, shake your bottle again and let your perfume mature in a cool, dark place for 4 to 6 weeks. At the end of this patient wait, you will have your own, completely personal, nature-inspired perfume.

Common Mistakes When Making Perfume

Using too much essential oil can cause the scent to become heavy and cause allergies on the skin.
Skipping the waiting time will cause the scent to not set and will result in a hasty result.
Using cheap oils with additives will cause the perfume to deteriorate in a short time.
Using a clear bottle can cause sunlight to degrade the fragrance.

What Does Making Your Own Perfume Benefit You?

You have scents that no one else has.
It is a matter of curiosity because the smell is unlike any other.
It provides a more elite feeling in the environments you enter.
Provides the opportunity to sell your perfumes.