{"id":3737,"date":"2021-12-09T11:31:06","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T11:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestperfumes.reviews\/?p=3737"},"modified":"2024-02-21T22:51:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T22:51:46","slug":"make-your-perfume-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestperfumes.reviews\/make-your-perfume-oil","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Perfume Oil Perfect: A Detailed Guide 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you ever wanted to own a perfume that smells differently but you couldn\u2019t find it? You know, you have this exotic scent in your mind and you want to smell that way but no one understands you because no one could read your mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It becomes more frustrating when you can\u2019t describe what you wanted and, even if you do, the perfumers won\u2019t give it to you exactly the way your nose wants it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people begin to mix different perfumes, hoping to find something closer to what they wanted but they don\u2019t. This will end up making you feel bad. You will feel stuck with the exotic perfume signature you have in your imagination, which you would have loved to own as well as give to the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people have been lucky to find good noses that could figure out (so to say) the perfumes that will match or closely match their desires. For instance, Coco Chanel, the founder of the fashion house of Chanel, was able to achieve the brand\u2019s Chanel No. 5<\/em><\/a> perfume this way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She wanted a unique perfume that will give women a sense of cleanliness and freshness all day long and she found someone that created what she wanted. But then, it didn\u2019t come cheap; and she had to commercialise what was created. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because she created this perfume to sell to her customers, she wouldn\u2019t mind spending a lot of money just to get what she wanted. But it won\u2019t be easy for you to commission a special perfume fragrance if you are not going to sell it. It\u2019s going to be too expensive for you. So, if you don\u2019t own a perfumery or a perfume shop (or even a shop to sell perfumes), the only way to own that special perfume is by creating the perfume yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most times, people don\u2019t know or believe what they are capable of achieving. When you tell some people they can make their own perfumes, they become surprised and often ask, \u201cIs that really possible?\u201d Well, the answer is yes, you can make your perfumes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn\u2019t require rocket science to do that. If you make up your mind to make your perfumes right there in your home<\/a>, you can do it and do it very well. Well, the reason we are here today is to let you know that you can make your DIY exotic perfume that no one will believe you created. You are going to be proud of yourself when you take this bold step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, in this piece, you are going to find out how to make that particular perfume you love. Specifically, this article will give you tips on how to make perfume oil<\/strong>. The good thing here is, first of all, you are going to make this perfume right there in your home, not in a laboratory \u2013 just a corner in your home is all you need. Another thing is, you will use only the materials in your home to make the perfume. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing I\u2019m promising you here is that all the materials you will use for this project will come from your home \u2013 your kitchen and garden mostly \u2013 and they are all 100% natural. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a bonus for you: you will also find out how to extract and produce essential oils from any natural aromatic material. If you extract essential oils and have them always available in your home, you will have the basic materials for making your perfumes<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That way, it will be easier for you to create your perfumes anytime you wish to. One more thing, the method for making essential oil<\/strong> you will find in this article will not require you to buy any equipment you don\u2019t have already. It\u2019s going to be a simple but effective method anybody can do at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You Should Make Your Perfumes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One very important question a lot of people ask concerning DIY perfume-making exercises is why they have to make their perfumes when there are a lot of good perfumes from good perfume brands out there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, here\u2019s the truth: you\u2019re not making your perfumes to compete with the good perfume brands or to replace them (unless you want to). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are going to find out how to make your perfumes for a lot of reasons that are too innumerable to be counted. Some of them may even be personal to you. However, here are some of the reasons people prefer making their perfumes and using them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. It\u2019s fun<\/strong>. Some of the DIY experiments are done for the fun part of it. It always feels amazing knowing you can do some things all by yourself. That is the same thing with making the perfumes you wear, especially if their fragrances are exotic and unique. So, you can decide to go along with this experiment and have fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. It\u2019s cheaper<\/strong>. Perfumes don\u2019t come cheap. The more renowned a company is the more expensive its perfumes are. But, you can recreate a fragrance that is close (or better) to what these companies are selling at a cheaper rate by using what you have in your kitchen and garden. So, why not give it a try?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. It is convenient<\/strong>. Times may come when your perfume finishes but you don\u2019t have the time (and sometimes, money) to replace it. When something like this happens, people find themselves living without perfumes. But you know you don\u2019t have to stay without perfumes when you can create one for yourself. This is one good reason you should learn how to make perfumes with things you find in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. It\u2019s safe.<\/strong> One of the things about making perfumes with natural materials is that you will avoid using perfume-making chemicals your body may react to. Apart from that, when you make your perfumes, you can avoid using the natural materials you are allergic to. But you know you can\u2019t make such choices when you purchase perfumes. So, if your body reacts to perfumes because of some of the chemical contents they have, you should consider making yours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. You can choose your scents<\/strong>. Sometimes, when you see the perfume you like, it may have this particular scent you would have preferred if it was removed from the blend. But because you are not in a position to do so, you will have no other choice than to use what was offered to you. However, when you make your perfumes, you can decide not to add that particular fragrance to the blend. So, you will have what you wanted and remove what you don\u2019t like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. It\u2019s your signature<\/strong>. Of course, the perfume you are going to make will be customised to suit your taste. For that, the perfume will be unique because it is for you alone. Remember, you will have to make it the way you want it. It is your experiment and your creation. Let your imagination play its part here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s Look at the Accords<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before we proceed, let\u2019s look at different perfume accords and how you may achieve them. A perfume accord refers to the stories your perfume tells. For instance, you may smell some perfumes and they will tell you about fruits, flowers, dews, rain, nature, woods, and so on. You may also come across those that will tell you about freshness, cleanliness, the seaside, summer, winter, and so many other things that will remind you of your experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What this means is that the fragrance of every perfume has a story or two it tells. Once you smell a good perfume, the fragrance will remind you of something. It will generate images that will send messages to your five senses (touch, smell, sight, taste, and hearing). That story or image it generates is what we refer to as the perfume\u2019s accord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 So, what story do you want your perfume to tell?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people create their perfumes by using any aromatic substance they see, just because they like the smell. It\u2019s not bad to do it that way, but you should also consider the outcome of the experiment. This is why you should go decide what your perfume should smell like so you can decide how to arrive at the result. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t have to worry about the accord of your perfume because the smell of the aromatic material you will use can help you to make that decision. However, you can go through the list provided below to see some of the commonest perfume accords we have. This will help you to decide the story you want your perfume to tell you and the people that come in contact with you each time you wear it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commonest Perfume Main Accords<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many perfume accords you can achieve by experimenting with the aromatic substances in your home. However, below are the ones many people opt for. Remember, this experiment is your creation. So, feel free to try out different blends until you arrive at what you desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Citrus Accord: This accord, as you can guess correctly, gives you the imagination of the citrus fruit that dominates the fragrance. The reason people opt for it a lot is that it keeps them fresh when it is active. It is also refreshing when smelt. To achieve this accord, you add the essential oil from one or more of the following materials to the perfume:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Lemon zest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Orange zest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Lime zest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Grapefruit zest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bergamot zest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Citron zest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tangerine zest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pomelo zest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Blood orange zest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Mandarin Orange zest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bitter orange zest, <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Lemongrass, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    NB: The zest of citrus fruits is the only material from which the aromatic oil or substance that gives the fragrance is obtained. The juice is not included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. <\/em>Floral Accord: This is obtained from flowers. The smell of the perfumes with this accord reminds you of flowers. You may decide to use yellow or white flowers or just any sweet-fragranced flowers you can find around the garden to obtain this accord. So, when you spray or dab your perfume, the fragrance will remind you of the flowers you used. All the same, here are the commonest flowers (that is, the flower petals) people use to obtain this accord:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Rose<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Honeysuckle<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Ylang-ylang<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Jasmine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Lavender<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Freesia <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Gardenia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Orange blossom (etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      3. Woody Accord: If you like being close to the woods, this accord is for you. It smells like wood, literally. If you add any of the materials that will yield this accord to your perfume, you will always imagine the smell of logs, the forests, or sawmill each time you spray or dab the perfume. If you want this in your perfume, you should look for <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Sandalwood<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Juniper <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Cedarwood<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Patchouli <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Pine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Vetiver<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Spruce<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Cypress <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Fir <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        4. Oriental Accord: This accord is not so common but it is exotic. It gives off the illusion of being among the Orients. If you want to check it out, blend the fragrances from following materials: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Vanilla<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Amber<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Sandalwood<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Vetiver<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Cedarwood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          5. Spicy Accord: This accord is very hot and strong. You may have to go easy on it because it can become overpowering and offensive to those around you. If possible, when you obtain this accord, blend it with another accord to tune it down a little. It\u2019s your experiment, remember, so be as creative as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Well, in case you want to go spicy, here are some materials you should bring together for the perfume: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Clove (go easy on this because it can overpower and subdue the other fragrances in the blend)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Cinnamon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Patchouli<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Vanilla <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Basil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Oregano<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Ginger<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Nutmeg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Anise<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Cardamom, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            6. Herbal Accord: This is another accord that is also hot and strong. It should be used subtly to avoid appearing offensive to others. Some of the materials needed for creating this accord are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Spearmint leaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Peppermint leaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Eucalyptus leaves and barks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Rosemary needles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Tea tree leaves, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              Making Your Essential Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              This is a bonus section I talked about before. It\u2019s added here because you need it before you can continue to the next section. Why you need to find out how to make essential oil is because it will be easier for you to make your perfumes after you have derived the essential oils from the plant materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              You may decide to go straight to making your perfume without deriving the essence of the aromatic substances but the truth is, it may not yield the best result. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              The reason is, you cannot blend different fragrances if you do this. Since it is not advisable to make perfumes by adding all the aromatic materials in one container (you have to derive their fragrances separately), you will have no other choice than to use essential oils or stick to just one aromatic material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              In this section, you are going to find out the different methods of obtaining the essential oils from the aromatic substances you are about to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              The method that will be described here will not require you to set up a mini-laboratory in your home or cause you to spend money to buy many pieces of equipment you don\u2019t already have. In other words, you don\u2019t have to worry about facing difficulties as you obtain your essential oils because you won\u2019t; they are very easy to secrete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Every essential oil, as you must have known, contains the essence of a particular plant. The nutrients, pigment, and scent of the plant you used to make that oil are contained in the oil. So, when you want to choose the aromatic materials you will use to make your essential oils, go for the ones you don\u2019t react to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Essential oils can be secreted from plants and plant materials using different methods. The commonest methods you will see out there are the distillation and the mechanical expression methods. However, these methods will require you to buy some pieces of equipment and\/or set up a laboratory each time you want to extract your oil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Since you are doing a DIY perfume, which will require you to use only what you have in the kitchen, we won\u2019t be into those methods. We are going to look into a simple method that works all the time. I know it will work for you too. So, here we go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Materials you will need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              1. The plant aromatic substance from which the essential oil will be extracted. Remember, the plant material you go for depends on what you wanted. It is entirely your choice to make. So, experiment with as many substances are can lay your hands on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              2. The carrier oil. This is the oil that will be used to extract the essence of the plant material. The oil you are going to use here should not have any scent so it doesn\u2019t interfere with that of the plant material. However, some people prefer using scented oils because they love the flavours they add to their essential oils. But if you want to go for the non-scented oils, you can use jojoba oil, almond oil, or coconut oil. If you don\u2019t have any of these, you can use olive oil, grape seed oil, canola oil, or safflower oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              3. A stove. Some people use ovens too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              4. A pot or saucepan with a lid. You should go for a small pot because the quantity of the essential oil you are going to make right now will be small. If you get it right, you can increase the quantity during your next experiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              5. Wooden spoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              6. Strainer and cheesecloth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              7. A jug and\/or a funnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              8. A bottle with a lid. Dark bottles are mostly preferred here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Procedure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              i. Gather the materials you will use for the experiments together. This is very important because it will prevent you from running around, looking at everything is, when you are making the oil. So, get everything, including the plant materials, together before you start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              ii. Prepare your plant materials. If you have not separated your flowers\u2019 petals from their stalks, this is the time to do that. If you are going to make the oil from any of the citrus fruits, you should scrape the zest and set them ready. Grind the materials that should be grounded and get everything ready. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              iii. Wash and dry your pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              iv. Put the plant material into the empty pot. Remember, you should not make one type of essential oil from more than one aromatic substance. Each substance should have its own essential oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              v. Add the carrier oil to the pot. You can decide to add the oil into the pot before putting the plant material, it\u2019s your choice. However, just make sure all the plant materials you are using are soaked with oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

               vi. Cover the pot with its lid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              vii. Place the pot on the stove and turn it on. Reduce the heat to the lowest temperature the stove can give.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              viii. Allow it to cook for 5 to 6 hours. You don\u2019t have to leave it to cook for 6 hours straight; you can break down the 6 hours into two or three different periods. For instance, you can allow it to cook for 3 hours and then turn off the heat. When next you are free to monitor the pot, you can turn on the heat to complete the work. Always stir the content of the pot every hour to help the plant material release its oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              ix. When you have completed the cooking, transfer the content of the pot into the sieve and let it strain into the jug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              x. Put the funnel in the bottle and cover it with the cheesecloth. Then pour the content into the funnel so it goes directly into the bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              xi. Cover the bottle and keep the oil aside until you\u2019re ready to make your perfume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              NB. Use this same process to make the essential oil for each of the aromatic materials you want to use for the perfume. When you have made enough essential oils to start experimenting with the perfume making, you can go over to the next section. Remember, you are not going to use all the essential oils you made for this perfume. As you will see later, you will only need a few drops of the oils to make your perfume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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