How to make perfume at home in easy steps: DIY perfume tutorial

Welcome back fragrances lovers, we know that there is something curious in your mind about how to make perfume at home that bring you at my blog. Somewhere in the world we’re facing issues with fake perfume that are being sold on large scale. Moreover, it becomes hard to figure out the best fragrances of our choice in big market of colognes. Let’s discuss about the home making perfume guides which will cover; Is it really possible to make perfume at home, is resulted perfumes smells like original perfumes? How long you need to keep it aside for better result? and what steps you need to keep in mind?

Yes, it is really possible to make perfume at home with organic material which are easily available at home. Whereas, the big brands use professional techniques and tools to create a fragrances, but still you can make a decent and authentic fragrance at home.

We don’t claim that the homemade perfume could smell like same original one. No doubt that you can get amazing smell using DIY method. The reason behind is that companies use best quality of oils that rich in quality, rare natural extracts and synthetic ingredients like Gucci. However, with right combination of components, and combination of oils you cab enjoy good perfume.

Since the quality of these materials directly affects the final aroma, the first step in making a high-quality homemade perfume is to invest in pure essential oils and a dependable carrier oil or alcohol. By carefully selecting the top, middle, and base notes of your fragrance, you can ensure that it develops into a wonderful scent over time. To ensure uniformity, measure precisely with a dropper so you can correctly repeat your recipe. It takes time for perfume to mature; it should be kept in a cool, dark spot for at least 48 hours, but many weeks is better for a deeper smell. Try the perfume on your skin first because body chemistry can affect how it smells. Then, store it in dark glass bottles to keep light out and maintain its freshness over time.

We will only use the tools which can be easily available in home. Additionally, you may need to go out to have few more tools. Meanwhile, the required things are

1. Fragrances Oil: You are required to choose essential oils for three notes which are a base notes, a middle note and a top note. Perfumes usually are made with a formula which we called notes. Which you can say when you smell what type of fragrances you will enjoy.
2. Carrier Oil: These are the oils which are used to dilute the essential oils and absolutes before they are applied to skin. For example: Argan oil, Avocado oil and castor oil.
3. Alcohol: You can use vodka or perfumer’s alcohol.
4. Distilled water: To dilute the perfume
5. Dropper: For the correct measurements, you can buy easily on Amazon.
6. Funnel: This is a librotary tool, you can easily find on Amazon, and eBay.
7. Small gas perfume bottles: Dark-colored bottles are best to protect the perfume for light.
8. Sticky notes or label: To mark your work.

1. Choose your scent: The first step is to figure out which fragrances you want to make. For that you can divide them into Base note, Middle note and Top note. Base note will be the foundation of your perfume and it will be the long lasting one. Moreover, next come middle notes which you can say is the heart of the perfume. And it gives depth of fragrance. Example of middle notes are Lavender, rose and geranium. Lastly is the top note, this is the actually first fragrances that you smell. The function of top fragrances is it evaporates fast so we can smell it. Example are citrus, mint and lavender.
2. Create the perfume blend: Now the important part comes blending the notes. So let’s start with essential oil, add 15 drops of your base note essential oil to the perfume bottle. Now add 30 drops of your middle note essential oil. lastly, you have to add 45 drops of top notes essential oil.
3. Alcohol Mix: In resulting liquid, you need to add 2 tablespoons of alcohol to the essential oil blend. Shake the bottle carefully, so the blended oil and alcohol get mixed easily.
4. Left it for Age: Here we’re more closer to the fragrances. Seal the bottle tightly and left it in cool, dark place for more than 2 days. The older the perfume ages, the best and stronger scent you will have.
5. Dilute with water: Once you’re done with the ageing, you may dilute it with water. Add 2 tablespoon of distilled water to the mixture. Shake well to mix the liquid. Now using the funnel, pour the resulted liquid into the small spray or perfume bottle. Here you are ready to use it. Your homemade perfume is ready now with organic and authentic characteristic

According to the specific methods and ingredient quality, handmade perfume might have different effects. This method offers a basic foundation; but, because certain synthetic chemicals and professional-grade instruments are not included, the finished fragrance may not be an identical reproduction of commercial fragrances. Before applying a perfume to your skin, always do a patch test to rule out any adverse reactions.