To make perfume from flowers, you can infuse their petals in a carrier oil or alcohol, then strain and blend with other ingredients. For a simple method, gather fresh, fragrant petals, soak them in a carrier oil or alcohol for a few days, strain, and then combine with essential oils and distilled water for a longer-lasting fragrance.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
1. Choose and Prepare Your Flowers:
Remove petals from the flowers and gently wash them to remove any debris.
Select fragrant flowers like roses, lavender, gardenias, or lilies.
Alternatively, use a high-proof alcohol like vodka or Everclear. Fill a jar with petals and cover with the alcohol. Let it sit for several weeks, shaking occasionally.
3. Straining:
Strain the infused oil or alcohol through cheesecloth or a coffee filter, squeezing out as much liquid as possible.
4. Combining and Aging:
For oil infusions, combine the infused oil with a mixture of alcohol (like vodka or witch hazel) and distilled water.
For alcohol infusions, you may want to add more petals to increase the fragrance strength.
Let the mixture sit in a cool, dark place for a few weeks to allow the scents to meld.
5. Final Touches:
Strain the perfume again to remove any sediment.
Pour the perfume into a dark glass bottle to protect it from light.
Tips for Success:
Start with small batches to test different flower and oil combinations.
Experiment with adding essential oils for a more complex fragrance.
Store your perfume in a cool, dark place to extend its shelf life.
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