Okay, so, you know I’ve been messing around with DIY stuff lately, right? Well, this time I decided to try making my own perfume. I saw this thing online, “fire and ice perfume,” and it sounded kinda cool, so I figured, why not?
First, I started by gathering all the ingredients. This was actually the hardest part. I had to order some essential oils online – cinnamon, clove, ginger for the “fire” part, and peppermint, eucalyptus, and maybe a touch of spearmint for the “ice.” Then I dug around my house for some vodka (the cheap stuff, obviously, don’t waste the good stuff on this!), distilled water, and a carrier oil. I used jojoba oil ’cause I had some lying around.
Next, I started blending the “fire” accord. I grabbed a small glass bottle and carefully dropped in the essential oils. I went with about 10 drops of cinnamon, maybe 5 of clove (that stuff is strong!), and just a couple of ginger. I figured I could always add more later. I gave it a good sniff – woah, spicy!
Then, I moved on to the “ice” accord. Same process, different oils. I put in around 15 drops of peppermint, 10 of eucalyptus, and maybe 3 of spearmint. I wanted it to be icy and refreshing, not overpowering. This one smelled way better right off the bat, haha.
Okay, here’s where it got tricky. I had to combine the two accords without making it smell like, well, garbage. I took another clean glass bottle and started with a small amount of the “fire” accord – maybe 5 drops. Then I added a bit of the “ice” accord, like 10 drops. I swirled it around and took a deep breath. It was… interesting. A little too much “ice,” so I added a couple more drops of “fire.”
I kept adjusting the ratio, adding tiny bits of each accord until I got something I liked. It took a few tries, and honestly, there were some pretty awful smelling combinations along the way. But eventually, I landed on something that smelled both spicy and cool. Like a warm hug in a snowstorm, or something. Corny, I know.
Once I was happy with the scent, I added the vodka and distilled water. I used about 20 ml of vodka and 10 ml of distilled water. This helps the scent last longer and also dilutes the essential oils so they’re not too harsh on your skin. Then I added about 5 ml of the jojoba oil. This helps moisturize your skin and also gives the perfume a smoother feel.
I mixed everything together really well and poured it into a small spray bottle. I let it sit for a few days to let the scents meld together. Honestly, the waiting was the hardest part!
Finally, after a few days of waiting, I tried it out. I sprayed a little on my wrist and waited a few minutes for it to dry. It actually smelled pretty good! It was definitely a unique scent – warm and spicy, but also fresh and cool. I wore it out that night, and I even got a few compliments! Not bad for my first attempt, right?
- What I learned:
- Less is more when it comes to essential oils.
- Don’t be afraid to experiment!
- Patience is key – let the scents meld together.
Would I make it again? Probably! It was a fun project, and I ended up with a pretty cool perfume. Plus, it’s way cheaper than buying perfume at the store. Maybe next time I’ll try a different scent combination. Who knows?
