Benefits of a good homemade perfume:

•  Enhances mood.
•  Boosts confidence.
•  Boosts health.
•  Makes you attractive.
•  Triggers memories.
•  Combats insomnia.
•  Cures a headache.

 Know the different notes

 30% top notes – The notes you smell first.

 Plants that can from top notes of your fragrance are basil, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, lime, mint, rosemary, sweet orange.

 50%  middle notes – The core of the fragrance.

 Plants that can from top notes of your fragrance are black pepper, cardamom, bay, fennel, geranium, chamomile, nutmeg.

 20% base notes – The notes that extend the longevity of the middle notes.

 Plants that can from top notes of your fragrance are cypress, ginger, pine, sandalwood, vanilla.

 You could also combine essential oils with your perfumes and transform them to suit your taste and personality.

•  Relaxation – Lavender, Musk, Neroli, Cedar wood
•  Refreshing – Citrus Fragrances Like Orange, Lemongrass, Lemon, Lime
•  Fresh – Grapefruit, Ginger
•  Romantic  – Rose, Lime, Lavender
•  Sensuous  – Sweet Orange, Sandalwood
•  Sweet –  Lavender, Chamomile, Cardamom, Geranium
•  Bright  – Peppermint, Rosemary, Lemon, Sage
•  Wild & Woody – Juniper, Cedar wood, Bergamot
•  Rich – Lavender, Clove, Nutmeg

 Recipe to create a perfect perfume:

 Since it is the first time I was creating a perfume, I decided to take the easiest route and use flower petals and essential oils.

 Ingredients:

•  2 tbsp carrier oil like sweet almond, coconut, or jojoba
•  6 tbsp 100-proof alcohol
•  2.5 tbsp bottled water
•  30 drops essential oils, i.e. 9 drops top notes, 15 drops middle notes, and six drops base notes
•  A coffee filter
•  Small funnel
•  Two clean dark-glass bottles with airtight lids

 Instructions:

•  Pour the carrier oil into the bottle of your choice and add base, middle, and top notes. Fill alcohol.
•  Secure the lid, and let it sit for 48 hours. The longer you leave it, the stronger it gets.
•  Once you’re satisfied, add the bottled water.
•  Transfer the perfume to other bottle using a coffee filter.
•  Enjoy your new fragrance!

 Pro Tips:

•  Since base notes are dominating, so add them one at a time until you strike a perfect balance.
•  Use bottles with spray tops to make application easy.

 How To Make Vanilla Rose Perfume

 What You Need

•  A handful of fresh or dried rose petals
•  A handful of fresh or dried lavender
•  1 vanilla bean
•  100 proof vodka

 Steps

1.  Combine your flowers and vanilla in a clean, glass mason jar.
2.  Pour enough vodka to cover the dried flowers until they float.
3.  Put the lid on and let it sit for four to six weeks, then strain the flowers.
4.  Strain the liquid and pour into a glass spray bottle.

 How To Make Jasmine Perfume

 What You Need

•  2 tablespoons vodka
•  1 tablespoon distilled water or orange blossom water
•  Essential oils – 30 drops of jasmine, 5 drops lavender, and 5 drops of vanilla
•  Glass bottle
•  Cheesecloth

 Steps

•  Mix your essential oil blend with the vodka in a glass bottle.
•  Leave the mixture to sit for two days.
•  Add distilled water or orange blossom water to the mix and shake gently.
•  Leave for about four weeks in a cool, dark spot.
•  If you see any sediment, strain through a cheesecloth and pour the perfume in a spray bottle.

 How To Make Rose Perfume Recipe

 What You Need

•  3/4 cup fresh rose petals
•  1/2 cup 100 proof vodka
•  2 1/2 cups distilled water
•  2-3 drops rose essential oil
•  Big glass jar with a lid
•  Glass perfume bottle

 Steps

1.  Start by placing your rose petals at the bottom of your glass jar and pour the vodka over it.
2.  Cover this up and let it sit for a day in a cool, dark place.
3.  Use a spoon to squish the petals and add the distilled water into the jar as well as the drops of essential oil.
4.  Cover the bowl and leave it to sit for 5-7 days, making sure you mix it once a day.
5.  Once this concoction has been sitting for a week, strain this mixture into a glass perfume bottle. Shake well, and it’s ready to use!

 Benefits of making your own perfume:

•  Save money.
•  Avoid harmful chemicals.
•  Customize your fragrance.
•  Ideal for sensitive skin.