Fresh Flower Petal Perfume
Make a fragrant flower petal perfume using fresh flowers, vodka, essential oils, and distilled water. It makes a great gift, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to let it all come together!
Yield: 16 ounces
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 8-ounce glass jar with lid
- 2 8-ounce spritzer bottles or one large bottle
- Spoon
- Cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer
Materials
Perfume
- 1 cup fresh organic rose petals or any other flower you choose
- ½ cup vodka or enough to cover
- 2 cups distilled water
- ½ tablespoon polysorbate 20
- ½ tablespoon Leucidal Liquid Complete
Essential Oils
- 12 drops bergamot
- 10 drops ylang ylang
- 8 drops sandalwood
- 8 drops neroli
Instructions
- Place flower petals in a glass jar and cover with vodka. Let the mixture sit for 24 hours.
- Using a spoon, mash the petals to release the oils. Cover and let sit for 7 more days. Every couple of days, check on your concoction, using a spoon to mash the petals even further. If the petals are no longer covered, add more vodka.
- Strain the vodka into a separate bowl. Add the essential oils and stir well. Then add the remaining ingredients and stir again. Transfer the perfume to a clean spray bottle (or divide between two bottles), then label and date it.
Notes
To use, shake the mixture to blend the oils and spritz it your on pulse points.
Store your perfume in the fridge when you're not using it.
Use it up within 3 months.