How to Make Homemade Perfume

CrisSp is your Emergency Specialist at 37 thousand feet. Domestic Diva depending on the mood. Surely, wonderwoman consumed by wanderlust!

I love perfumes. I have this personal obsession with collecting perfume bottles from the perfumes that I have worn.

I have a long list of my personal favorites; to name a few, I like scents with traditional notes of grapefruit, bergamot, baby’s breath, fresh cotton or crisp linen, and that fresh grassy scent after the rain. I enjoy something immaculately groomed and naturally chic when I wear it, one that makes me feel crisp during the day and seductive at night. Why not? Scents simply set the mood for me, and I am not a big fan of anything too sickly or sweet.

I love the sparkling notes of citrus and pink pepper; their effervescent quality makes me feel energized. I like the delicate bouquet of peony and wisteria and the rich and feminine touch of amber and cedar.

The Fragrance Wheel

Before you start mixing, learn a little about the types of scents and how they are mixed. What is your favorite scent? The fragrance wheel, widely used in retail and in the fragrance industry, recognizes four families of fragrance: Floral, Oriental, Woody, and Fresh, and sometimes a fifth, Fougère. Each of the main families of fragrance appeals to a different personality type.

Five Types of Fragrance

1. Floral

Floral scents are the most popular. They can combine the bouquets of gardenia, rose, tuberose, jasmine, and white peony. These fragrance mixtures may be pure and flowery, or delicately mixed with a touch of fruit, soft spice, or powdery finish.

• Examples: Amarige by Givenchy, Bvlgari Pour Femme, Dior Midnight Poison, Ralph Lauren Romance, YSL Paris, Hermes Kelly Caleche, Daisy by Marc Jacobs, 2000 Fleurs by Creed Perfume, Anais Anais by Cacharel, Acqua Di Gio by Giorgio Armani.
• Personality Type: A dreamer, a hopeless romantic: sensual, flirtatious, fashionable, and confident.

2. Oriental

Oriental, also known as “amber," stands out because of its unique mixture of warmth and sensuality. Oriental scents draw richness from heady substances like musk, vanilla, and wood. Oriental fragrances are often associated with exotic floral and spicy scents.

• Examples: Donna Karan Cashmere Mist, Sage Machado Garnet, Kiehl’s Original Musk, Hanae Mori Butterfly and Black Pearls by Elizabeth Taylor, Victoria’s Secret-Heavenly Desire, Incognito by Dana, Flower by Kenzo, and Spirit Woman by Antonio Banderas
• Personality Type: Independent and unconventional, a creative sort with a dramatic flair. Very polished around the edges but can be reckless at times. Bold, but sometimes aloof and mysterious.

3. Woodsy

Woodsy fragrances are spicy and nutty, with sensual notes of cedar wood, amber, sandalwood and a subtle touch of patchouli. They may have a hint of cinnamon, a sprinkle of nature, or a puff of tobacco.

• Example: CB Patchouli Empire, Givenchy Organze, Serge Lutens Fumerie Turque, Guess Seductive, Vivienne Westwood Naughty Alice, Tokyomilk Parfum Dead Sexy, Very Sexy Hot by Victoria’s Secret, Angel by Thierry Mugler and Clinique's Aromatics Elixir.
• Personality Type: Stubborn, free spirited, self-assured, and a go-getter. Genuinely compassionate and affectionate.

4. Fougère

These are especially popular as fragrances for men. Many modern fougère fragrances have animal, herbaceous, or citrus notes.

• Examples: Lacoste Style In Play Aftershave, Polo Sport, Havana, Aigner No 1, Cool Water, Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin Fraicheur and Paul Smith for Men aftershave.
• Personality Type: Likes to be in control and be noticed in a crowd. Outdoor type, adventurous, always experimenting with new things.

5. Fresh

These are clean and zesty fragrances, like those of citrus fruits such as grapefruit, lemon, and lime, or smells that are crisp and green, like fresh-cut grass and leaves. Some fresh scents are aquatic, like those of the sea breeze and fresh dew.

• Examples: Omnia Amethyste by Bvlgari, DKNY Pure Verbena Scent Spray, D& G Light Blue, Ralph Lauren Blue (discontinued), Philosophy Falling In Love Spray, Clinique’s Happy, Gucci Envy Me, CK One by Calvin Klein, Happy by Clinique, Coconut Tuberose by GAP, and Aeries' Day Dream (one of my favorites).
• Personality Type: Outgoing, sociable, and energetic. Rich in culture and prone to strong bursts of energy. A zesty adventurer, disciplined and organized, with perfectionist tendencies.

Making homemade perfume

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Create Your Own Fragrance Using Vodka and Essential Oils

What You Need

• Vodka (the higher the percentage of alcohol the better)
• Essential oil, fragrance oil, infused oil, or pure extract (like vanilla)
• Glycerin
• Distilled or spring water
• Funnel
• Dropper pipette
• Aluminum foil or wrapping paper
• Measuring spoons
• Glass jar for mixing fragrance

• A pretty glass bottle for the final product (re-use is good)

Directions

1. First off, clean and sterilize the bottle, especially if you are re-using it.
2. Pour 1/4 cup of vodka into the jar.
3. Add approximately 25 drops of essential oils, fragrance oils, or extracts.
4. Swirl and smell, and add more drops of oil until you reach your desired fragrance.
5. Cover the mixture and let it age by placing it in a cool, dark place for at least 48 hours, or up to a month. Aging allows the fragrances to mingle and get stronger. The mingling may change the scent, so don’t hesitate to add a few more drops of your fragrant oil to tweak it. Once it has aged your desired length of time, smell it again.
6. Depending on how strong or subtle the scent that you desire, dilute your fragrance with two tablespoons of distilled or spring water. If you are using spray, add more water. Add five drops of glycerin to preserve the fragrance.
7. Transfer your finished mixture into your pretty bottle using a funnel or dropper. If you are using a clear bottle, you will need to cover it with aluminum foil or wrapping paper to protect the perfume from light, or the perfume will deteriorate and go off.
8. Dab a bit on your wrist to test it. If you are happy with it, use it as you would any other type of perfume.
9. Label it with some fancy name, whatever you wish to name your product.
10. Enjoy, sniff and smile!

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Base, Middle, and Top Notes

When you are mixing your perfume, start with your base notes, work up to the middle note, and end with your top notes.

"Notes," in perfumery, means the sequence in which scents can be distinguished when you wear the perfume. There are three classes of notes: top ("head") notes, middle ("heart") notes, and base notes.

• The top note is the scent you immediately perceive when you first put on the perfume. It then evaporates quickly. Top notes create a person’s initial impression of the perfume. Top notes are strong and very volatile. Some common top notes: grapefruit, bergamot, lemon, orange, spearmint, and peppermint.
• The middle note appears after the top note evaporates. The middle-note compounds are the "heart" or main body of a perfume and arise in the middle of the perfumes’ diffusion process. Common middle notes: rosemary, geranium, and lavender.
• The base note emerges after the middle note and is the base of the perfume. Base notes bring depth and solidity to a perfume. Base notes are fixatives used to hold and boost the strength of the lighter top and middle notes. The most common base notes of perfumes are sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli, frankincense, and vetiver.

Tricks to Help Your Fragrance Last Longer

Scents fade faster when applied onto dry skin. So, it's always best to spray or apply your perfume right after a shower. A good tip is to apply a fragrance-free moisturizer or lotion first, while your skin is still damp, and then wear the perfume. This way, your perfume will absolutely go the distance.

Also, try to layer the same scent on your skin. For example, use a body gel of the same scent as in your lotion and then spray your perfume on top . The combination of products, all with the same scent, will help make your perfume last longer.

And, always apply perfume before putting on your clothes and jewelry, to avoid staining your clothes or tarnishing your jewelry.

Caution: Don't go overboard when putting on your perfume; be mindful of other people who may be "scent-sitive."

What Is Your Signature Scent?

Audrey Hepburn's signature scent was Givenchy's L'Interdit, Marilyn Monroe’s favorite scent was Chanel No. 5, and for Princess Diana, it was Diorissimo.

Your favorite fragrance can tell a lot about your personality. Are you an outdoor type who loves fresh scents; a romantic or adventurous person who loves mysterious, woodsy scents; a modern woman who enjoys changing it up and mixing up styles; or the classic type who appreciates simplicity in all aspects of life?

Your beauty rituals say a lot about you already, but none is more revealing than the choice of fragrance that you wear.

Choosing a perfume is a personal thing. It sends a message and reveals many aspects of your personality. People will remember you by the smell of your perfume. And wearing the right scent can put you, yourself, in the right mood: energized, revitalized, happy, joyful, lovely, or romantic. So, choose carefully. Do not buy perfume because you like how it smells on someone else. Perfume should complement your personality and should blend well with your body chemistry and the pH of your skin.

Your Perfume Says a Lot About You

Life is Beautiful Because We're Free!

That's the message from Julia Roberts' La Vie Est Belle one-minute perfume commercial.

This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.

© 2012 CrisSp

Comments

Kishor on October 20, 2019:

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lotus perfumery on July 05, 2017:

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Trinitysite on October 15, 2016:

I made an after shower spray using distilled water, Amber, Sandalwood and musk essential oils. It was my first time and the scent is fantastic . My question is, I want to make it into perfume, what do I need to do differently since there won't be water in it? I've read about carrier oil , what if anything do I need to do. It has a wonderful Musky scent.

Thanks

sweet pea on September 20, 2016:

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CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on February 20, 2015:

Kristen Howe: Thank you for coming by. I hope you get the chance to make your own perfume. I promise it's fun! I usually would start the process by Sept-Oct and have them ready for Christmas gift giving to family and close friends specially knowing their preferences. :)

Kristen Howe from Northeast Ohio on February 19, 2015:

Great hub, CrisSp. I would love to create my own perfumes and fragrances someday. I tend to prefer floral scents.

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on December 08, 2014:

monia saad: Hello and thank you for coming by here. I also love DIY and this homemade perfume is one of my favorites. Enjoy!

monia ben saad from In my Dream on December 08, 2014:

vey important explanation to have fresh pafume i love homemade things

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on December 01, 2014:

PinoyMom: I collect these bottles and I find them fascinating. Sometimes, I'd buy perfume only because of the bottle and not really for the actual perfume. :)

I also learned the process for this home-made perfume during my university days. It's fun experimenting with different aroma and I do enjoy it, much as I enjoyed writing about it.

Thank you for reading and commenting. Appreciate it. Cheers!

Shiela Gerona from Philippines on November 30, 2014:

You have an awesome collection of perfumes. I still kept my favorite perfume (Paris Hilton) given by my husband during courtship days. Maybe my daughter will be able to use it someday. I love Lacoste inspiration perfume but it's expensive. I have tried making a home-made perfume during high-school days for our classroom experiment.

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on August 30, 2014:

Hello grand old lady! Isn't Science interesting? Thank you for dropping by. You have just reminded me to start doing it now (again) in preparation for the forthcoming gift giving season (Christmas) since "ber" month is here. Cheers!

Mona Sabalones Gonzalez from Philippines on August 27, 2014:

What an interesting hub! I rarely use perfume, but probably will do so more often now that you've told me how to make it. Never imagined that Vodka is an ingredient in perfume:)

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on June 08, 2014:

joedolphin88: You're welcome and thank you for stopping by.:)

Joe from north miami FL on June 05, 2014:

Wow, how did you figure this out, I'm very impressed.

Joe from north miami FL on June 05, 2014:

Awesome, however you came up with this is amazing. Thank you for sharing.

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on April 01, 2013:

beingwell: Thank you for the compliments and for sharing. Enjoy your personalized perfume. *smile*

beingwell from Bangkok on March 30, 2013:

You're a genius, crissp!! I have a lot of perfumes at home. Boy, are they all expensive!! This tip you've just shared is priceless to me. I'll keep this in mind and hopefully make a decent personalized scent one of these days. Shared to my followers. Thankies!

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on March 24, 2013:

jellygator: Thank you for the compliment. That's the best one I've ever received, so far. As well, I'm pleased to meet you here on HP. Cheers!

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on March 24, 2013:

idigwebsites: Welcome to my hubspace and thank you for reading and commenting. Enjoy your signature scent.

jellygator from USA on March 22, 2013:

This is one of the best hubs I have ever read. HOTD worthy, in my opinion.

idigwebsites from United States on March 22, 2013:

Sounds easy, and fun to make! I'd love to make my own signature scent, might go and try creating it! Thanks for sharing Cris. Voted up and useful, awesome and shared. :)

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on February 28, 2013:

livingsta: I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your readership. Happy sniffing!

livingsta from United Kingdom on February 28, 2013:

Wow, this is very interesting. So much useful information here and i thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Lovely photos of your collections. Thank you for sharing your ideas. Voting up and sharing!

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on February 24, 2013:

Hello lanablackmoor! Way to go there! I am excited about your success! I'm definite it smells good. Thanks for coming by. Enjoy it!

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on February 24, 2013:

Lumitare : Welcome and thank you for stopping by. Enjoy it!

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on February 24, 2013:

Kathryn: My pleasure to share and good luck experimenting. It's no rocket science and I'm sure you'll succeed. You may try the vodka first without the essential oil....lol! Kidding aside, thank you for your readership.

Happy sniffing!

lanablackmoor from New England on February 22, 2013:

Wow! Okay, I finally got the time to try this with vanilla and sandalwood essential oils and the results were amazing!! This method really works!

Lumitare from Helsinki on February 22, 2013:

This sounds really fun. I never thought that making your own perfume could be this easy (at least theoretically). And I am happily surprised that the ingredients are that simple.

Thanks!

Kathryn from Windsor, Connecticut on February 22, 2013:

I almost didn't look at this, because I thought it would require all sorts of ingredients I didn't have! I'm surprised to see it can be made using vodka! I am so happy, I am going to try it when I have some essential oil. Thanks for sharing this!

By the way, your perfume bottle collection is so pretty!

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on February 21, 2013:

Hi Liz! This for sure will save you some money plus you get to customize your scent. It could also be a lovely personalized gift. Good luck and happy mixing! Thanks.

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on February 21, 2013:

Thank you dghbrh. Good to see you back here and glad you like it. Appreciate your comments and votes. Namaskar!

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on February 21, 2013:

Hi faythef! You're very welcome and thank you for dropping by. Enjoy your favorite scent(s)!

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on February 21, 2013:

Hello Suzie! Thank you for stopping by and for leaving me such lovely comments. Please feel free to link it. It'll be my pleasure. Cheers!

Elizabeth Barrett Kearney from Maine on February 21, 2013:

This is awesome and I am going to Pin it so I can try this when i get a little time! I'm all about trying to find ways to limit my spending and I LOVE knowing every ingrediant that is going into something.

deergha from ...... a place beyond now and beyond here !!! on February 21, 2013:

Very interesting hub here. Your Egyptian collection is simply awesome. Thanks for sharing this excellent information here. The easy way of making own perfume is sure going to be a hit among the active crowd here. Shared across the board and votes ++++++++++

Faythe Payne from USA on February 21, 2013:

Great article, I had no idea what so ever that I could make my own perfume...But I am sure going to give it a try ..thank you for sharing..

Suzanne Ridgeway from Dublin, Ireland on February 21, 2013:

Hi Cris Sp,

Thanks so much for directing me here! LOVE IT! I see Bergamot is a favorite scent of yours, me too I adore it. This is a great informative piece and adore your Egyptian bottles, they are stunning. I will link this to my fragrance hub if okay, it is excellent!!

Votes across the board, shared and pinned!!

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on January 25, 2013:

Riviera Rose: First of all, that's a beautiful pen name. Thank you and goodluck in mixing your scents. I guarantee it's fun to do and very satisfying when you get to the final sniffing and see the end product. I had it mixed a month before Christmas, bottled and specially wrapped for a more personal Christmas gift. The receivers all love it and I do too!

Riviera Rose from South of France on January 25, 2013:

Love this hub! I'd love to make my own perfume so will bookmark this and revisit. A really wonderful read.

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on December 14, 2012:

@Vellur: Thank you.

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on December 14, 2012:

@Turtlewoman: Welcome to my home(made perfume)! Glad you find it interesting. Sometimes, it's nice to know your signature scent, so you could identify yourself. You could be a combination of any as I am both woodsy and fresh. Slow down on the vodka, if you decide to make it. Lol! Happy sniffing!

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on December 14, 2012:

Thank you Ruchira. Pleased to see you here.

Ruchira from United States on December 13, 2012:

I loved your hub. It is useful and resourceful and interesting.

many votes and sharing it across!!

Kim Lam from California on December 13, 2012:

Very interesting! I would love to try doing this some day. I don't have a signature perfume but I think I'm more of the woodsy type. You got me at "vodka" lol. Great, beautifully written hub.

Nithya Venkat from Dubai on December 13, 2012:

Very useful, a great idea to make our own fragrances. Voted up and shared.

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on December 11, 2012:

@FreezeFrame34: Glad you like it. Thank you for the enthusiasm and goodluck! I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on December 11, 2012:

@Indian Chef: Yes, vodka is perfect to mix with oil for a beautiful scent. You can also cheat and try the vodka first before working on your perfume concoction. Lol! Thanks for dropping by Indian Chef and for voting up and sharing.

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on December 11, 2012:

Thank you Mary. I started mixing in the last week of October and now they're ready in time for Christmas...next week, I'll check them out and probably start pouring them in bottles and dress them up for giving away. Saves me some money instead of buying commercial gifts. I just have to use my creativity to present it nicely. Regards,

FreezeFrame34 from Charleston SC on December 10, 2012:

I love this!

The only way this could get any better would be to make it scratch and sniff! Your excellent descriptions will do though!

I can't wait to try this.

I'll have to hit up the local thrift store for some cute bottles too!

Indian Chef from New Delhi India on December 10, 2012:

Interesting and really never thought anyone can make perfumes at home so easily. Also no Idea perfumes had vodka in it . Very intersting hub and I hope to show it to my friends and if they can use your knowledge to make the perfumes at home. voting up and sharing.

Mary Hyatt from Florida on December 10, 2012:

I learn something new every day, and this is another example of that. This Hub is very informative and interesting. Never knew you could make your own perfume.

I love your collection of perfume bottles, they are beautiful.

I voted this UP, etc. and will share.

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on December 06, 2012:

@ Cyndi10: Hello and welcome to my home...homemade perfume. (: Thank you for your visit and the vote. Lavender and peach combination sounds nice to me. I never have thought of that but really you can make and mix anything to your delight here.

Good luck and enjoy the scents. I'll see you around HP.

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on December 06, 2012:

Lol! I wasn't expecting a visit from you here Lord but sounds like you enjoyed reading it and glad you found it useful. This was a project way back my university years and when I thought I'm into science, only to realize I'll leave it to Einstein.

Always good to see you Joseph. Thank you.

Cynthia B Turner from Georgia on December 06, 2012:

I love scents and perfumes. I can get lost sniffing the different scents and perfumes. This is a great article explaining the types of perfume. Your "recipe" for making perfume make the article that much better. I've smelled a combination of lavender and peach as a candle and think it would make the basis of a wonderful perfume. Now that you've explained how to make it, maybe I can duplicate that scent. Voted up.

Joseph De Cross from New York on December 06, 2012:

Great recipe...oh is not a recipe! Lol! This was so useful Cristina! I mean, Cleopatra would've hired you... for the delight of Mark Anthony. "Cest la vi, mon Cherie..!"

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on November 21, 2012:

Thank you for your visit lanablackmoor! I'm glad you find this hub useful. I'd love to get some feedback after you do it and let me know if you have any further questions about it. Goodluck!

lanablackmoor from New England on November 20, 2012:

This is such an awesome Hub! I never knew you could make your own perfume this way! There's a little shop that sells oils in the next town, so I'm absolutely going to have to try this. I never really been fond of most perfumes in the store, so I can't wait to try blending my fragrance. I love that you not only told how to make perfumes but went into descriptions of many of the possible scents as well. Voted way up!

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on November 10, 2012:

Thank you for coming by ignugent! Let me know how it goes...cheers!

ignugent17 on November 10, 2012:

Very useful. I would try to make this . I will be back if I am ready to do it.

Thanks for sharing. :-)

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on November 06, 2012:

Hi Thelma! You can definitely substitute ethyl alcohol if you don't like to use vodka. All these ingredients are readily available over the counter and inexpensive. You already have exciting array of oil with you. Depending on your type of scent, you could also add rose petals on your mixture. I like to play around with my concoction until I get that unique beautiful scent. I tried lavender, bergamot (which is one of my favorites) and lemongrass. Hmmm...so nice! Goodluck and thanks for coming by.

Thelma Alberts from Germany on November 05, 2012:

Wow! It seems easy to make. I love to try making my own perfume but I don´t like the smell of vodka. Can I use another kind of alcohol? I have lavender, patchuli, bergamotte, lemongrass and neroli essential oils at home for making this perfume. Thanks for this interesting and informative hub. Voted up and useful.

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on November 05, 2012:

Hello Rajan! Nice to see you. Yes, it isn't difficult to mix your own scent with ingredients that you could buy over the counter. It's exciting when you get to the final product. Maybe, I could turn this into a home base business. Why not? Thank you for dropping by and leaving some comments. Appreciate it.

Rajan Singh Jolly from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on November 05, 2012:

Very interesting. I had no idea one could make a perfume so easily. thanks for the method. Some neat tips to make perfume last longer. Many thanks for sharing this useful info. Bookmarked and voted up, useful and interesting. Sharing it too.

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on November 04, 2012:

Thanks charlynjune! I love fresh scents too! So, stay fresh! ♥

Charlyn June from Philippines on November 04, 2012:

I'd go for fresh scents..

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on November 03, 2012:

Hi Lynn! I'm certain you'll enjoy it. Thank you for coming by and for sharing. Pleased to meet you.

Lynn Kelly from Florida on November 03, 2012:

I never thought of doing this but I think after reading this hub, I will try it! Thanks for sharing!

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on November 03, 2012:

Thank you Eddy! So nice of you to visit. Appreciate it.

Eiddwen from Wales on November 03, 2012:

So useful and interesting.

Thank you for sharing this one.

Eddy.

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on November 03, 2012:

Welcome back my shiningirisheyes and thank you for your visit and for sharing. The process is indeed very simple and all the ingredients that you need are basic. Trust me, you'll be proud of yourself when you see and smell the final product. It's also fun and enjoyable specially sneaking vodka down my throat. Lol! Have a lovely day now my shiningirisheyes!

Shining Irish Eyes from Upstate, New York on November 03, 2012:

I looooooove this! I had no idea I could make my own perfume. My favorite scents are citrus or fruit based aromas. I can not wait to try this! Especially since it seems so simple and provides me with a scent no one else has.

Voting up and sharing this.

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on November 02, 2012:

Thank you coffee for coming by and for your feedback. Appreciate the vote too. Yeah, I've seen "Perfume" but I think I fell asleep in between because I find the movie too long....you know me, can't stay in one place for a longer period of time. Like a tadpole, I have to move my body. That's why, I don't enjoy Yoga because I find it boring (no offense). I'd rather sleep. Lol! But ask me to play basketball or do some kick boxing and I'd definitely go with you. Better yet, walk around Goody. (: Anyway, I digress (I always do).

I am a combination of Oriental and Fresh. Love spicy scents (and food with vodka). Lol!

Love to you from the sky my friend. Thanks again.

Marites Mabugat-Simbajon from Toronto, Ontario on November 02, 2012:

On the kind of perfume for my personality type, I am both Floral and Woodsy, but I always pick the floral scent with a hint of sweetness and lightness. I don't like the spicy fragrance.

On one note, remember the movie "Perfume"? Hope we don't get devoured with the scent of Vodka by men who are inclined to this alcohol. And hope we don't start sniffing like crazy and aim for a new scent of a perfect perfume, lol.

However, let's try it together (as you've mentioned- DsMs!) :)

Good job, Cris! Such an interesting read. You got my votes.

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on November 02, 2012:

Thank you Deepak. Appreciate your visit. Cheers!

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on November 02, 2012:

Thank you ishwaryaa22 for your kind words and all the accolades, including sharing. I'm glad you find it useful and interesting. *hubhugs*

Deepak Chaturvedi from New Delhi, India on November 02, 2012:

It is good and useful guide to make some prefumes at home for whom have interest to do so. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Ishwaryaa Dhandapani from Chennai, India on November 01, 2012:

A wonderful hub! You possessed plenty of knowledge concerning different brands of perfumes and various scents. Your homemade perfume tutorial is detailed and your photo of your collection of Egyptian bottles is beautiful. Well-done!

Thanks for SHARING. Useful, Awesome & Interesting. Voted up, pinned & shared

Hawaiian Odysseus from Southeast Washington state on November 01, 2012:

Back at you, CrisSp! Someday, while situated a mile or so above the earth, I hope I see your pretty face smiling back at me and asking me what I'd like to drink.

Remember, I'm that guy who'll ask for the whole can of pop along with a cup of ice. Ha-ha!

I give you lots of credit...you hold down (or up!) a full time flight attendant job yet manage to find time to write extremely well-written articles and poetry. Love that Asian work ethic! See you at the next Hub site!

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on November 01, 2012:

Lol, hawaiianodysseus! You always make me smile. My inspiration on this hub probably rooted from the recycled air that I breathe when I'm contained in the big capsule. You know, what I mean. Hard to maintain that equilibrium level between the atmospheric thermodynamics of my position simply because there's no way to escape.

Thank you so much for your visit.

Sending you love from the sky~

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on November 01, 2012:

You bet BMalin! This is absolutely fun specially when I get to the end product. What joy, trust me! And, naming them is so cool. You get to be creative inventing labels. For my Christmas give away, I'm just thinking of putting my friends' initial and for my own bottle, I'm just gonna name it "mine". Lol, a lot easier to remember which is which. Last time, I did it as give away, I labeled each bottle based on how I'd describe my friends in one word, like "charming, dreamer and unpredictable". --Might sound cheesy but hey, it's personalized!

Thank you for coming by bMalin. Hub hugs to you.

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on November 01, 2012:

Hello alifeofdesign! That's the spirit there, to find your signature scent and I'm glad you found it. Thank you for dropping by. Appreciate your comments. Cheers to the good life!

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on November 01, 2012:

NMLady, thank you. Pleased to meet you. I'm glad you found this informative. Let me know how it goes when you get the chance to do it.

Hawaiian Odysseus from Southeast Washington state on November 01, 2012:

A well-researched and (holiday) timely article! Wow, that thin air in the stratosphere must have a positive effect on your brain cells because you sure write some dynamite Hubs! Way to go, CrisSp!

Aloha and mahalo!

b. Malin on November 01, 2012:

Wow, what a Fun, Educational read CrisSp. I'd really be Tempted to try to make my own "Scent", not sure yet, what I'd call it...I'll come up with something appropriate and Fun!

I'm definitely going to Bookmark this HUB. And Yes, it sounds like a Good Gift Idea. Thanks for sharing!

Graham Gifford from New Hamphire on November 01, 2012:

I just love this idea! I'm a diy fan and I have yet to make my own scent. I have considered creating my own scent for years, but I discovered an essential oil that I have been wearing since high school and have never won anything else. I get so many compliments and it has become a facet of who I am, so I'm not sure if I can change now, but the prospect of creating my very own scent...that may be too much for me to withstand........fun hub

NMLady from New Mexico & Arizona on November 01, 2012:

I plan on trying this. Great hub. So informative and well done!! Kudos!

CrisSp (author) from Sky Is The Limit Adventure on November 01, 2012:

Hi Carol! Long time no see...I was crazy busy up in the sky too and only catching up now while sitting on home reserve. I am also prepping up now for Christmas and so this hub came to mind; thinking of giving them away as presents for Christmas. I think it's perfect! I'd personalize the label for my few select friends. Don't you think it's wonderful?

Anyway, appreciate your presence here and for voting and sharing. Thanks. You have a lovely day now!

Love from the sky~

carol stanley from Arizona on November 01, 2012:

This sounds like fun. I would love to make my own perfume but never thought of it. Great hub and worthy of a bookmark in my archives..Also voting up and sharing.