Here are three statements, see if you agree with me
People always complement others who smell great
Wearing a great perfume or cologne can uplift someone's mood
A great perfume or cologne can also be a great confidence booster
But designer perfume and cologne can also be expensive. What if you could make your favorite scents at home? In my book, How to Make Perfume at Home, I will teach you all about how to craft beautiful, luxurious, natural aromatherapy products in the comfort of your home kitchen.
Perfumes make life interesting. Even if you are not in a good mood, the sweet scent of perfume will give you the will to face your day with more energy. A good perfume offers more than just a pleasant smell to your body. It exudes confidence and makes an individual feel special in one way or another.
When I was a little kid, I can recall being absolutely captivated by the scents my mother wore. In fact, most of my earliest memories are related to smells. As an adult, I became almost obsessed with the idea of creating and recreating those amazing scents which capture my memories. This led me to study aromatherapy, perfumes, colognes, and creating natural scents. I wrote this book to share this love with aromas and smells with the world.
From a fashion standpoint, perfume makes the outfit. If you smell good, you feel good. Your confidence soars, and it makes you feel amazing. You can be your very best when you're wearing perfume and a smile!
This book takes a practical approach, and every person who wishes to benefit from it must be practical. I have divided the book into three main practical sections and one informational section. To help you benefit from the book the most, we start off with the informational section.
In the informational chapters, we mainly look at the general information about perfumes. For instance, the first chapter covers the terminologies you should expect in the book. This chapter offers a clear view of what the book should contain. Without reading the first chapter, you may not know the meaning of terms such as accord, notes, scent, perfume, etc. These terms are vital in the practical steps of developing perfumes from scratch.
In the practical sections of the book, we start by looking at the tools we will need for the entire project. We look at the materials needed to acquire essential oils, plant matter extracts such as tinctures, and infusions for the project. After determining the tools and materials, we look at the process that can help us extract essential oils, tinctures, infusions, and other extracts from plants. Most of our recipes mainly involve naturally occurring scents that can be extracted from plants.
In the second section of our practical guide, we look at the step by step process of preparing liquid perfumes. The book elaborates and outlines the basic steps involved in perfume preparation. The book further introduces you to practical scent development. We show you how to come up with a unique scent, how to add essential oils to an existing scent, and how to improve the duration of the particular scent.
We then move on to preparing unique perfumes based on customized recipes. All the perfumes we have prepared are made out of natural ingredients with some additions such as preservatives and fixatives. We show you how to prepare both liquid and solid perfumes that can be applied at home.
Finally, finish up the book by looking at some precautionary measures you should take and the mistakes you should avoid. We also look at special tips that will help you prepare the best perfumes and how to wear your perfume. There are tricks that you can practice to make your perfume or cologne last longer, I share those tips and tricks that you can master very easily.
Enjoy!
