How to Make Homemade Citrus Perfume

Citrus is a scent that awakens the mind. As a perfume, it is invigorating and rejuvenates the spirit. You can make your own citrus perfume, tailored to your liking, in a snap. Below are two recipes; one comes in a lovely liquid form, and the other is a refreshing scented powder.

Things You'll Need

• 1 tsp. dried lime peel
• 1 tsp. dried lemon peel
• 1 tsp. dried orange peel
• 1/4 cup of vodka
• Castor oil
• 1 tsp. orrisroot powder
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 tbsp. dried orange peel
• Lemon oil
• Food processor

Instructions

How to Make Homemade Citrus Perfume

1. Combine dried lime peel, dried lemon peel and dried orange peel. Add the vodka and 1/4 teaspoon of castor oil.

2. Pour mixture into a glass container and cover tightly. Let sit for one week in a cool, dark place.

3. Transfer citrus perfume into a clean spray bottle. Spritz on neck and wrists.

4. To make a dry citrus perfume, combine the orrisroot powder, cornstarch, dried orange peel and 4 drops of lemon oil. Run through a food processor to create a fine powder.

5. Store in a clean dry jar, and use wherever you would typically put on fragrance. This dry perfume can be used immediately.

Tips & Warnings

• Try different citrus fragrances such as dried grapefruit peel. Orrisroot powder is used to preserve scents, and can be found at Whole Food stores in the spice aisle.

• For external use only. Discontinue use if skin irritation occurs. Avoid contact with eyes.

Resources

• Perfume Recipes