Q&A for How to Make Perfume (Flower Blossoms and Water Method)

Hot water.

It would after some time.

A coffee filter would be another good choice. You could also use thick paper towels that don't rip easily.

It's a thin, loosely woven cloth of cotton, originally used for making and wrapping cheese.

Most napkins are too thin and rip easily when soaked. You could use paper towels instead, but take caution on the brand. You can also use a coffee filter.

Wait for the water to evaporate until there is about a teaspoon of water left.

Yes, but like the faster process, it won't be as concentrated and the fragrance won't last long.

Yes. See this wikiHow article on how to make perfume with essential oils .

Yes! Just make sure to simmer, not boil. You can also add things such as cut fruit.

There is no strict ratio for this. You can use as many flowers as you want to, depending on how strong you want the scent to be. The more flowers you use, the higher the concentration of the perfume and the stronger the smell.

The perfume should last for about a month if properly stored.

No. Cheesecloth is used because liquid can pass through. I used a coffee filter instead of cheesecloth. You could, in theory, use any material that is permeable like cheesecloth is.

I wouldn't think so. Bark doesn't have much scent. You can use cut fruit or peels or anything like that, though!

No, you can mix multiple flowers for a varied smell! But if you want a particular scent then i suggest using only only a single type of flower.

No, because it will kill all of the goodness and scent in the petals, but you can freeze them in an ice-cube mold and then let them melt to create your own perfume.

You mash the flower petals, then put them in water and leave them in the sun for 5-10 minutes. keep doing this until the color of the water is dark, and the fragrance is strong. You may want to add some lemon essence, rubbing alcohol, or vodka. Just don't add too much!

Yes you can but add the cut fruit when boiling the water, and strain it to get rid of the extra fruit. Citric fruit peels work best.

Yes, it is advisable but it depends on how heavy you like the scent. Hot water provides a heavier scent, while colder water gives a lighter fragrance.

No, because it will ruin your crockpot and you'll only be able to use to make perfume in. Also, it will steam too long, so if you have it, you can steam it in a coffee machine, it works much better.

Try ordering a small spray bottle online to put the perfume in after you have made it.

To get the pine scent, it would be better to use pine leaves, because pine cones don't really have a scent.

You could use about three paper towels in place of a cheesecloth.