How to make a DIY perfume

Creating a personalized perfume at home is a creative and rewarding experience, which allows you to choose your favourite essences and obtain a unique fragrance: a DIY perfume not only reflects your personality, but it can also be a great gift idea or a natural alternative to commercial perfumes. To obtain an ideal result, it is important to choose quality ingredients and store them in the right perfume bottles, which preserve the fragrance and make it easier to apply.

Making your own perfume is easier than you might think; just follow a few basic steps:

1. Choose the base: most perfumes are based on a solvent, which can be alcohol- or oil-based;
2. Select the essential oils: the right combination of top, heart and base notes is essential to create a harmonious and persistent perfume;
3. Mix the essences: once you have chosen your essential oils, you need to dilute them in the base and leave to mature for at least two weeks in a cool, dark place;
4. Filter and transfer the perfume into the bottles: after the maturation period, the perfume is ready to be filtered and bottled.

Essential oils represent the soul of every personalized perfume and the combination determines the balance and duration of the fragrance. To obtain a harmonious composition, it is important to choose and correctly dose the different olfactory notes:

• Top notes: they are the first to be perceived and give freshness and vivacity; the most commonly used are citrus fruits such as lemon and bergamot, but also herbaceous essences such as mint;
• Heart notes: these form the core of the perfume and determine its character; they include intense flowers such as jasmine and rose or light spices that add depth;
• Base notes: these are the most persistent and leave an enveloping and long-lasting trail; the most popular are musk, sandalwood and vanilla, which give warmth and sensuality to the fragrance.

Alcohol is a key ingredient in DIY perfumes, as it helps dissolve and diffuse essences, ensuring an intense and long-lasting fragrance. Depending on the needs and sensitivity of the skin, you can choose different types of alcohol:

• 95% ethyl alcohol: a solution that enhances the olfactory notes to the maximum, ensuring uniform diffusion and good evaporation on the skin;
• Cosmetic alcohol: more delicate than pure alcohol, it is suitable for sensitive skin or to obtain a lighter formula;
• Odourless vodka: an easily available alternative, useful for those who prefer a practical, home-made option without compromising the quality of the fragrance.

With the right alcohol base, you can obtain a personalized perfume that maintains its olfactory characteristics over time, guaranteeing a pleasant sensory experience.

Stocksmetic offers several lines of glass cosmetic bottles for enhanced elegance and to preserve fragrance, perfect for any type of olfactory creation. The most popular include the Euphoria Collection, featuring soft and refined lines, for sophisticated and enveloping perfumes; the Cilindro Collection, with an essential and minimalist style, making it the ideal choice for those who love simplicity and want a versatile bottle; while for more intense and structured fragrances, the Victor Collection embodies the perfect compromise between bold and contemporary design.

In addition to the bottles, Stocksmetic offers a selection of perfume accessories to make everyday use of the product easier and can serve as additional customization of the packaging, such as:

• Stoppers and caps: available in various materials and finishes;
• Spray pumps: for uniform and delicate nebulization of the perfume;
• Pipettes and roll-ons: for oil-based perfumes or for more precise application.

For those who like to use perfume not only on the skin but also in the home, the same principles can be applied to make home fragrances by combining alcohol, essential oils and distilled water to obtain a pleasant, long-lasting fragrance.

Choosing quality perfume bottles and the right accessories means you can make the very best of your DIY perfume, transforming it into a truly distinctive product, right down to the finest detail.