You are here: Home » Fashion » Make Your Own Perfume

Have you ever thought about making your own perfume? Not only it is fun and original , but it can save the environment and your pocket. It is not animal tested and with this recession, this is the right step to keeping your family budget on the line.

The basic formula for perfume is 15% to 30% essential oil, 70% to 80% of pure grain alcohol, such as vodka, and 5% of distilled or bottled spring water. Essential oil can be replaced with fragrance oil for a cheaper quality and price perfume. Essential oils can easily be found in a craft store or health food store. Store your perfume in a small glass or plastic container. You can buy a container with a sprayer at almost any local craft store. You might also be able to find vintage perfume bottles at thrift stores or flea markets.

You will have to play around with the oils to make your own homemade perfume. To start, I suggest mixing