How to Make Perfume

You’ll be a breath of fresh air wearing your own custom-made fragrance.

Step 1: Fit the cheesecloth inside the bowl Fit the cheesecloth inside the bowl. Make sure it comes up over the edges.
Step 2: Add blossoms Add blossoms. Honeysuckle, lilac, and lavender make great perfume fragrances.
Step 3: Pour water over blossoms Pour water over the blossoms. Make sure they get a good soaking.
Step 4: Place plate over bowl Place the plate over the bowl. Keep it covered overnight.
Step 5: Pull out cheesecloth and blossoms Pull out the cheesecloth with the blossoms.
Step 6: Squeeze the bundle of blossoms Squeeze the bundle of blossoms and collect the water in the saucepan.
Step 7: Simmer fragrant water Simmer the fragrant water, reducing it to one teaspoon. Cool the water.
TIP: Match your fragrance with your need. Scents such as lavender, for example, are often used for their calming effect.
Step 8: Pour water into the bottle Pour the teaspoon of water into the bottle. You’ve now created your own special fragrance – that will last for one month.
FACT: When asked what she wore to bed, Marilyn Monroe replied, "Chanel No. 5."