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We all know how expensive perfumes can be. Luckily, we've compiled a list of do-it-yourself fragrance recipes that can be customized to your liking. Homemade perfumes make great gifts and can be given for birthdays, Valentine's Day or Anniversaries.
Lavender has a beautiful and sweet fragrance. While many lavender perfumes are available in your local department store, they often come with fancy price tags and a number Read More
Every woman has her own special scent. Realizing that all perfumes interact with each individual body chemistry is just a part of the battle women wage when trying to find Read More
Making perfume from flowers is a natural way to harness the beauty of nature into a bottle. Man has been making fragrances since the beginning of time using the heavenly Read More
If you've ever read the back of a perfume bottle, you may have noticed that professionally made perfumes have a mix of both floral and fruit scents, often mixed with woodsy Read More
There are secrets in making designer scents. One of the secrets is the cost in making them. Most fragrances on the market cost less than a dollar to make, but the brand Read More
Making perfume from flowers is a natural way to harness the beauty of nature into a bottle. Man has been making fragrances since the beginning of time using the heavenly Read More
Spring can be in the air any time of year with homemade floral perfumes. If you crave a gentle floral scent, but can't handle extravagant price tags or harsh synthetic Read More
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 Read More
If you have ever wished that you could capture the smell of spring in a bottle, now you can. Honeysuckle is a sweet gentle smelling flower that is often overlooked in the Read More
Passion flower perfume is a rare blend that is difficult to find. If you search high and low, you may find a bottle of passion flower perfume, most likely accompanied by a Read More
Sandalwood has a soft, delicate fragrance. Many name brand perfumes offer sandalwood varieties, but they often come with expensive price tags and chemical additives. Making Read More
Making your own perfume is a fun way to create your own signature scent. Most scents in the store are easily recognizable and people will be able to tell what store you Read More
Rosemary is an herb that is used widely in aromatherapy for its soothing and calming qualities. Rosemary perfume is rare, and is often sold in expensive name brand bottles. Read More
Making perfumes from essential oils is easy and fun. If you can't tolerate synthetic scents ala department store perfume counters, but still enjoy wearing fragrance, this Read More
Most women love to wear perfume and love to save money. What better way to do both of these things than to make your own perfume? Flowers with a strong aroma work best, but Read More
A sweet smelling vanilla extract based perfume is waiting to be made in your kitchen. Simply gather fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract and a saucepan from your kitchen and Read More
Studies show that almost everyone loves the flavor and aroma of vanilla and that it is effective as an aphrodesiac. Many modern colognes and perfumes include vanilla. Read More
Citrus scents are one of the top-selling choices for perfumes and home fragrances. Since buying perfumes can be expensive, you can make your own fragrance at home. Besides, Read More
Vanilla is a scent that nearly everyone loves because of its calming and soothing effect. It may remind you of your childhood, making cookies with your grandma or even your Read More
Perfume butters are the oldest known method of wearing fragrance known to man. Unlike liquid formulas, perfume butters will not spill and tend to last much longer on the Read More
Regarded as the “gold of fragrances” and traded by merchants on the Silk Road for centuries, amber has long been prized by many. Amber-butter perfume is an Read More
Most every woman loves perfume. Creating your own unique, special scent not only gives you an extremely creative outlet but also the chance to enjoy your very own Read More
Buying fragranced body lotions from specialty stores can get pretty pricey. Why not pamper your skin and your wallet by purchasing an unscented lotion base and adding your Read More
It doesn't matter how young or old you are--you'll love creating your own perfume in convenient purse-sized perfume pots. Choose your favorite essential oils, tailor the Read More
Solid perfume is a great way to carry your favorite scent with you and save money at the same time. You can fill old compacts, pillboxes and even watch cases with the solid Read More
Bananas are rich in vitamins and minerals, making them a great resource for your inner health, but did you know that bananas can also be used as a topical treatment for Read More
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