How to Make Perfume (Flower Blossoms and Water Method)

Buying your own perfume is expensive, and some instructions for making your own can be hard to understand. Not to mention you have no idea where to get the ingredients they tell you to use. With these recipes, you can easily create your own perfume that is completely unique.

Method 1
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Steeping Flowers

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    Line the bowl with cheesecloth, allowing for the edges to hang over a bit.
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    Place the flower petals in the bowl.
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    Cover with water.
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    Allow to sit overnight and through the next day. Steep for at least 24 hours.[1]
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    Use the edges of the cheesecloth, to pull the flowers out of the bowl.
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    Pour the water into a pot, and squeeze the excess scented water out of the cheesecloth-bundled flowers.
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    Turn on the heat, and allow the water to simmer down to about a teaspoon [2]
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    Pour your perfume into a small bottle. Enjoy!
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Method 2
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Using a Quicker Process

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    Put highly scented flowers, such as roses into a bowl of water.
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    Squeeze the flowers with your fingertips.
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    Allow the flowers to sit for about 30 minutes to an hour.
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    Separate the flowers from the water when the time is up. Pour through a sieve or through cheesecloth/muslin.
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    Pour the water into a bottle. This is very subtle, quickly made perfume. It will need frequent reapplication or can be used in a bath to cover you in a lovely scent.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Should I use hot water or cold water?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Hot water.
  • Question
    Does homemade perfume rot?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It would after some time.
  • Question
    What can be used in the place of cheesecloth?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    A coffee filter would be another good choice. You could also use thick paper towels that don't rip easily.
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Warnings

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Things You'll Need

  • 1 cup distilled water
  • 1 cup flower blossoms, such as rose, lavender, lilac, orange blossoms or honeysuckle
  • Bowl
  • Cheesecloth, sieve, or coffee filter
  • Pot or microwave safe bowl
  • Small bottle for storage, such as a sprayable bottle for best application

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References

  1. ↑ https://www.mnn.com/family/family-activities/stories/diy-perfume
  2. ↑ https://www.proflowers.com/blog/how-to-make-your-own-perfume
  3. https://sciencing.com/make-lilac-fragrance-5899056.html
  4. https://www.proflowers.com/blog/how-to-press-flowers
  5. https://www.bhg.com/gardening/design/projects/make-pressed-flowers/

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Updated: January 21, 2022
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Categories: Homemade Perfumes
Article SummaryX

With flower blossoms and water, you can make your own fragrant perfume. First, place a cheesecloth over a bowl, place your flowers on the cloth, and submerge them in water. Use fresh blossoms for the strongest fragrance. You can mix a couple of different flowers, but don’t use more than 2, since this can be overpowering. Leave the flowers to soak for 24 hours. Then, remove the cheesecloth from the water and squeeze out any remaining water from the flowers. Simmer the water on the stove until only about a teaspoon is left. Pour this into an old, clean perfume bottle and use it within about a month. For more tips, including how to make flower perfume in the winter, read on!

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