How To Make Perfume (Flower Blossoms And Water Method): 13 Steps

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This article was co-authored by JK DeLapp. JK DeLapp is a Perfumer and Fragrance expert based in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a licensed practitioner of Chinese Medicine and is a formally trained Medical Herbalist. He is the owner of fragrance business Rising Phoenix Perfumery, which he founded in 2011. Rising Phoenix specializes in artisan Sandalwood, Oud (Agarwood), and Resin distillations. JK compounds all of his Attars with his pharmacy compounding and herbal education in mind. He balances multiple priorities while formulating his fragrances, including enjoyable scent, longevity, complexity, and positive impact on psycho-emotional wellbeing. His background in the culinary arts and Chinese herbal medicine, and artistic vein lie at the foundation of his creations. JK also works as a licensed healthcare practitioner, and has held a private practice since 2014. He is nationally accredited by the NCCAOM and is licensed by Georgia’s Medical Composite Board. During his studies in Shanghai, he completed rotations at 3 different hospitals, and also studied the Chinese local herbal compounding tradition known as Gao Fang. He received a medical degree from Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego. wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. In this case, several readers have written to tell us that this article was helpful to them, earning it our reader-approved status. This article has been viewed 180,768 times.

Buying your own perfume is expensive, and some instructions for making your own can be hard to understand. Not to mention you have no idea where to get the ingredients they tell you to use. With these recipes, you can easily create your own perfume that is completely unique.

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  1. Step 1 Line the bowl with cheesecloth, allowing for the edges to hang over a bit. 1 Line the bowl with cheesecloth, allowing for the edges to hang over a bit.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make Perfume (Flower Blossoms and Water Method) 2 Place the flower petals in the bowl. Advertisement
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make Perfume (Flower Blossoms and Water Method) 3 Cover with water.
  4. Step 4 Allow to sit overnight and through the next day. 4 Allow to sit overnight and through the next day. Steep for at least 24 hours.[1]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make Perfume (Flower Blossoms and Water Method) 5 Use the edges of the cheesecloth, to pull the flowers out of the bowl.
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Make Perfume (Flower Blossoms and Water Method) 6 Pour the water into a pot, and squeeze the excess scented water out of the cheesecloth-bundled flowers.[2]
  7. Watermark wikiHow to Make Perfume (Flower Blossoms and Water Method) 7 Turn on the heat, and allow the water to simmer down to about a teaspoon.[3] [4]
  8. Step 8 Pour your perfume into a small bottle. 8 Pour your perfume into a small bottle. Enjoy!
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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Make Perfume (Flower Blossoms and Water Method) 1 Put highly scented flowers, such as roses into a bowl of water.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make Perfume (Flower Blossoms and Water Method) 2 Squeeze the flowers with your fingertips.
  3. Step 3 Allow the flowers to sit for about 30 minutes to an hour. 3 Allow the flowers to sit for about 30 minutes to an hour.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make Perfume (Flower Blossoms and Water Method) 4 Separate the flowers from the water when the time is up. Pour through a sieve or through cheesecloth/muslin.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make Perfume (Flower Blossoms and Water Method) 5 Pour the water into a bottle. This is very subtle, quickly made perfume. It will need frequent reapplication or can be used in a bath to cover you in a lovely scent.
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  • Question Should I use hot water or cold water? Community Answer Community Answer Hot water. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 9 Helpful 89
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  • Question What can be used in the place of cheesecloth? Community Answer Community Answer A coffee filter would be another good choice. You could also use thick paper towels that don't rip easily. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 6 Helpful 52
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Tips

  • The fresher the blossoms that you use, the better. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0
  • This is a great gift idea for friends and family, and the fact that you made it yourself will be sure to thrill! Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 1
  • If you want an even more unique scent, try experimenting with different amounts of different types of flowers, until you come up with a blend that you really like. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0
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Warnings

  • Be careful when pouring your new perfume from the pot, it may still be quite hot! you may want to let it cool a bit first. Thanks Helpful 78 Not Helpful 19
  • Do not add food coloring. It will stain. Thanks Helpful 73 Not Helpful 20
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Things You'll Need

  • 1 cup distilled water
  • 1 cup flower blossoms, such as rose, lavender, lilac, orange blossoms or honeysuckle
  • Bowl
  • Cheesecloth, sieve, or coffee filter
  • Pot or microwave safe bowl
  • Small bottle for storage, such as a sprayable bottle for best application

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Expert Interview

Thanks for reading our article! If you’d like to learn more about perfume and fragrance, check out our in-depth interview with JK DeLapp.

References

  1. ↑ https://www.treehugger.com/diy-perfume-4864152
  2. ↑ JK DeLapp. Perfumer and Fragrance Expert. Expert Interview
  3. ↑ JK DeLapp. Perfumer and Fragrance Expert. Expert Interview
  4. ↑ https://www.proflowers.com/blog/how-to-make-your-own-perfume
  5. https://sciencing.com/make-lilac-fragrance-5899056.html
  6. https://www.proflowers.com/blog/how-to-press-flowers
  7. https://www.bhg.com/gardening/design/projects/make-pressed-flowers/

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JK DeLapp Co-authored by: JK DeLapp Perfumer and Fragrance Expert This article was co-authored by JK DeLapp. JK DeLapp is a Perfumer and Fragrance expert based in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a licensed practitioner of Chinese Medicine and is a formally trained Medical Herbalist. He is the owner of fragrance business Rising Phoenix Perfumery, which he founded in 2011. Rising Phoenix specializes in artisan Sandalwood, Oud (Agarwood), and Resin distillations. JK compounds all of his Attars with his pharmacy compounding and herbal education in mind. He balances multiple priorities while formulating his fragrances, including enjoyable scent, longevity, complexity, and positive impact on psycho-emotional wellbeing. His background in the culinary arts and Chinese herbal medicine, and artistic vein lie at the foundation of his creations. JK also works as a licensed healthcare practitioner, and has held a private practice since 2014. He is nationally accredited by the NCCAOM and is licensed by Georgia’s Medical Composite Board. During his studies in Shanghai, he completed rotations at 3 different hospitals, and also studied the Chinese local herbal compounding tradition known as Gao Fang. He received a medical degree from Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego. This article has been viewed 180,768 times. 2 votes - 70% Co-authors: 28 Updated: June 13, 2025 Views: 180,768 Categories: Homemade Perfumes Article SummaryX

With flower blossoms and water, you can make your own fragrant perfume. First, place a cheesecloth over a bowl, place your flowers on the cloth, and submerge them in water. Use fresh blossoms for the strongest fragrance. You can mix a couple of different flowers, but don’t use more than 2, since this can be overpowering. Leave the flowers to soak for 24 hours. Then, remove the cheesecloth from the water and squeeze out any remaining water from the flowers. Simmer the water on the stove until only about a teaspoon is left. Pour this into an old, clean perfume bottle and use it within about a month. For more tips, including how to make flower perfume in the winter, read on! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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