How to Make Rose Perfume

While you can visit your local department store and find a wide array of rose-scented perfume varieties, they often come with expensive price tags and are full of synthetic additives. Making a unique rose perfume in your own kitchen is fun and economical, and you can experiment to create your perfect scent. Read on to learn how to make rose perfume.

Things You'll Need

• Distilled water
• Vodka
• Measuring cup with pour spout
• Rose essential oil
• Vanilla essential oil
• Glycerin
• Dark glass bottle with tight fitting lid

Instructions

1. Combine 2 cups of distilled water and 3 tbsp. of vodka in a measuring cup with a pour spout.

2. Add 15 drops of rose essential oil and 10 drops of vanilla essential oil to the measuring cup.

3. Place four drops of glycerin in your rose perfume. The glycerin will act as a fixative that will help your perfume to retain its beautiful aroma.

4. Stir the ingredients and test your perfume. Adjust the scent by adding more vanilla or rose essential oil, one drop at a time, until you find your perfect combination.

5. Pour the perfume into a dark glass bottle with a tight fitting lid and shake. Place the bottle in a cool dark location and allow your rose perfume to settle for a minimum of 12 hours before using.

Tips & Warnings

• Fragrance oils can be used in place of essential oils for a more economical perfume. Be sure to test fragrance oils before buying as quality may vary.

• If experimenting with other essential oil scents, be sure to investigate about the potential health risks that a small number of essential oils may pose when not used properly. Ask an aromatherapist or a professional from where you purchase your oils for more information.