{"id":2039,"date":"2021-01-06T23:02:21","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T23:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestperfumes.reviews\/?p=2039"},"modified":"2024-02-21T18:24:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T18:24:16","slug":"how-to-make-perfume-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestperfumes.reviews\/how-to-make-perfume-at-home","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Perfume At Home: An Easy Step By Step Guide [2024]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This is an indepth guide on how to make perfume at home. The art of customizing perfumes and distilling flowers and other sources that give off aromatic substances dates back to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and ancient China, with a slight improvement by the much later civilizations of Greece and Rome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, since then the art of perfumery has undergone major innovative changes paving way for stronger and more concentrated body scents that carry designer or luxurious tags and sometimes cost a lot of money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where the problem lies as the search for fragrances with longer longevity and increased sillage has paved the way for an increased use of chemicals and non-natural products in the production of perfumes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And most times, the recipes of such synthetic fragrances and what they contain are not disclosed to the public under the guise of it being a trade secret and a copyrighted item that shouldn\u2019t be made known to everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a known fact that most people choose perfumes based on how the scents appeal to them, the emotional response it elicits from them, and how they feel it captures their personality or essence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, finding that right scent that reflects all these can sometimes be a problem especially when most perfumes brands are created with a commercial \u201cone-fits-all\u201d mindset modelled on developing fragrances that entice customers without taking individual preferences and attachments into consideration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, when faced with situations like this most people often resort to creating their own individual scents instead of choosing those commercial brands that everyone uses and smells like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, the process of creating homemade perfumes is both an intimate and indulgent process that grants the creator and wearer more control over the process and the ingredients that go into the fragrance blend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, the process of making your perfume yourself though a sensorial stimulation is not as difficult as it is believed to be and as most people make it seem, and can be done by anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reasons To Adopt Home Made Perfumes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To cut cost<\/strong> – the luxury perfume brands are very expensive, and might be a discouraging factor for most people who use fragrances. Therefore, homemade perfumes become the next alternative to turn to as they are more efficient and cheaper to make. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, if keeping up with the cost of your favourite perfume is the problem here then there are websites that help you recreate such perfume at home by helping you identify the ingredients it contains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not finding the right scent<\/strong> – because most people hustle through perfume brands to find that fragrance that speaks true and represents what they are and can relate to, it then becomes easier to settle for customized home-made perfumes with signature scents that is theirs alone and works well with their body chemistry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, a person\u2019s preference for a perfume might be closely tied to their lifestyle and schedule. Most people have 24\/7 active schedules and sometimes finding the right fragrance that serves their various schedules can be a bit difficult. Then the next option is to settle for home-made perfumes that take their personal needs into consideration while being created. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health reasons<\/strong> – most people settle for homemade perfumes because of the effects of most synthetic and non-synthetic ingredients contained in commercial perfume brands. These ingredients can irritate the skin, increases the chances of the wearer developing skin cancer, can cause endocrine disruption, and often lead to long-term damaging health conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, most fragrances contain allergenic properties, chemicals gotten from petroleum and other natural gases, and hormone disruptors all of which have damaging effects on the wearer\u2019s health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The risk of these health issue are somehow lessened with the idea of DIY body fragrances. This allows the wearer select or handpick the ingredients that want themselves, while being quite assured of the quality and health consequence of every ingredient they add to the blend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personal reasons-sometimes, people can choose to stop wearing commercial perfumes and adopt home-made fragrances wholeheartedly due to personal reasons. The reasons can include: bad user experiences, the hassle of shopping for perfumes, the issue of getting bored easily with commercial perfumes, and fragrance sensitivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO SEE: The Ingredients For Making Perfume of High Quality<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Things To Do Before Attempting To Create Your Own Perfume At Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Research and learn<\/strong> – before diving into producing home-made signature scents or your own formula perfumes, it is essential that you understand the science (and art) of making perfumes. This knowledge should extend beyond just knowing what and what to mix, to knowing everything about notes and fragrant families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because at surface level perfume making may mostly look like the mere science of mixing substances and hoping it doesn\u2019t permanently injure your skin, with a little creativity to the whole process of working with scents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But in reality, it entails getting well acquainted with the ingredients that usually make up the top, heart, and base notes in other fragrances and deciding which set of notes you want for your home-made perfume, knowing the value and use of each ingredient, knowing the required measurements and ratios to make it work, brushing up your knowledge of essential oils and their uses within the concept of perfumery, and the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone who is interested in crafting their perfumes themselves needs to know how fragrances blend together as one, the inspiration behind the blend, and the building steps that follow this process. Part of what needs to be studied well are the notes in perfumes, their features, and what they do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, part of learning what works and what doesn\u2019t work also includes knowing your preferences, what agrees with your body, the purpose for making the perfumes, and which fragrance you want to be more prominent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This step is not only about studying and understanding the rudiments of perfume making, but also about understanding what your signature scent is and how to achieve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On notes, what are notes in perfumes? Fragrance notes are ingredients used in making perfumes and are perceivable when the fragrance is applied. They are classified into three groups depending on their smell and how long they last, and they include: top notes, middle notes, and base. In addition, every fragrance contains these three notes and in varying proportions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top notes<\/strong>: top notes are often the first scents perceived once a perfume is applied. They are also known to contain small molecules and fade out faster giving way for other fragrances. This note often create the first impression and so are regarded as what sells the perfume. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most commonly used top notes in perfumes include: tangerine, sweet orange, grape fruit, basil, bergamot, eucalyptus, lavender, clary sage, mint, cinnamon, and the rest.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Middle notes<\/strong>: middle notes are regarded as the heart or core of the fragrance and often have the highest percentage in the whole blend. They take over from the top notes and can cover for the lapses of the top notes especially with cheap perfume brands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Middle notes last longer than top notes and with a much gentler vibe. The most common and popular middle notes include: juniper, chamomile, cardamom, rosemary, yarrow, nutmeg, geranium, fennel, lavender, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Base notes<\/strong>: base notes like the name indicate are the foundational fragrances of every perfume. Like the base, they highlight and deepen the middle notes. Also, they immediately come to the fore as the middle notes dissipate and are known to last longer than the other notes. This feature is due to the nature of the molecules they contain and their concentrated and intense scents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After learning about notes, it is also important to know what constituents a scent and the different types of scents. This knowledge is directly tied to notes as they are intricately linked as subcategories of fragrance notes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The different scents include: citrus scents, woody scents, floral scents (single, bright, and bouquet floral), oriental or amber scents, oceanic scents, musky scents, fougere scents, chypre scents, fruity scents, gourmand, green, woody scents, and leather scents. Getting acquainted with these scents will help you create an olfactory identity and set your preference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select ingredients of choice<\/strong>-once you have settled on the items to include in your chosen fragrance and how to achieve it, the next step is to source for materials. You need to collect flowers, herbs and other natural aromatic sources that you want to include in your fragrance, depending on the kind of fragrance you want to achieve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flowers petals are better options for people who are already experts at making perfumes, while essential oils are better choices for amateur perfumers to start from. So if you want a signature scent firmly rooted in essential oils, then you also need to pick out the blend of essential oils you need for the different notes in your perfume of choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the key things about home-made perfumes is that they majorly contain natural and locally sourced ingredients. When placed side by side with the commercial variant, it becomes a plus for this type of perfume. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get prepared<\/strong>-getting prepared is the second part of getting ingredients of choice as it entails getting the right equipment, the protective gear, and finding the right workplace. The right workplace should be well ventilated and be able to contain odour in order to avoid the choking effects of the aromatic oils. To help with this, you can install a cooling system (like a fan). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, due to the depth and overpowering scent of most aromatic oils and substances, it is advised that you get a new set of equipment solely for the purpose of perfume making and not for anything else, especially as related to the kitchen and the food you eat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When choosing equipment for this process always go for the glass variant as they are much resistant to the damaging effects of essential oils than plastic or metal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The needed equipment include: fragrance tester strips, a rod for stirring, a weighing scale, amber glass bottles, containers, liquid measuring tools, small glass beakers and funnels, bottle labels, droppers or pipettes, vials, base (in the form of alcohol or jojoba oil), a scarf or mask to cover your nose with or a full protective body gear, curettes, mini fridge (to store the oils if necessary), hot plate, disposable latex gloves, a working table that is made of a spill-proof material (like glass, stainless, or Formica), a record notebook (for recording new discoveries and measurements), casseroles, and items to clean up with afterwards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it is not necessary to get all these equipment listed here. You can just get the basic ones you need to get started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get recipes –<\/strong> recipes are simply guides to creating something, and they often come with the list of needed ingredients, their required measurements, and the needed equipment. In general, getting recipes is the easy but not so easy stage before diving fully into formulating your own fragrance. Getting recipes from the right source is a crucial step and demands extra knowledge of what should be contained in it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because there are thousands of sites that offer free DIY perfume recipes without taking body type, sensitivity, and dermatological concerns into note. For this, you can consult a dermatologist to offer some DIY perfume recipes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you can look up some credible and reliable sites offering tips and bits about perfume making, as long as you know your skin type and the ingredients that you are not allergic to. Making your perfume yourself is safe as long as abide by the measurements and ratios specified in the recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In conclusion, creating your fragrance yourself is a good way to save money, create a friendly scent that is both health and environmental friendly without the addition of harmful chemicals and hormones, and to develop a signature scent that is uniquely yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n