Karina Wilde - Organic Perfume: Your Complete Guide to Making Simple and Easy Homemade Organic Perfume

Copyright2016 Karina Wilde

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Published by The Fruitful Mind LTD.

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Also by Karina Wilde:

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DIY Bath Bombs Made Easy: 40 Organic DIY Bath Bomb Recipes for Fragrant Skin And A Rejuvenating Bath Experience

Organic Homemade Lotion: Your Complete Guide to Over 50 DIY Organic Lotion Recipes For Soft Skin and Long Lasting Hydration

Table of Contents

Introduction

So many trends seem to fade in and out over the years. Perfume making is one of them. Long ago, people used to make their own scents based on the natural ingredients they found around them. Then it somehow segued into a corporate business, which meant that chemicals and other non-natural ingredients were introduced as the base of the perfume. However, thankfully, Im excited to share with you that we are at a day and age where organic and natural is back in. And Im confident that it is here to stay. Thats the inspiration behind this bookto compel as many people as possible to consider trying to make their own organic perfumes. It is easy to do and fun, too. Furthermore, it allows you to find more affordable ways to express yourself with the scent you choose to wear.

In this book, Im going to give you a bit of oversight into some of the basics of perfume, including:

• An overview of the history of perfume making throughout time. How did it all start? How did it evolve? And, where is it today?
• Insight as to the benefits of going organic in a highly processed world.
• Tips and wisdom on finding the right scents for you to wearnot all scents smell the same on all people. Its important to remember that!
• The basic recipe for liquid perfume base.
• The basic recipe for solid perfume base.

My friends have told me that by this point, theyre really excited and set to get creating. I think youll find yourself in that same spot, which means that youll really enjoy the content in this book that is geared toward creating your own scents. Some of the general categories that youll find great recipes under include:

• Scents that are rooted in the goodness of the earth (ideal for men, too)
• Floral scents that make you feel like youre standing in an amazing flower garden or receiving a gentle breeze laced in floral fragrance
• Aromas based on fruit, which always make for a divine and invigorating sensation
• Original scents that are inspired by parfumiers creativity and the understanding that perfume doesnt have to know any boundsyou dont always need rules to be creative with it

A common question that I have received over the years is why I decided to get so involved with making organic perfume. The answer is simple: I wanted to make healthier choices that were less costly. I cannot even count the number of bottles of perfume that I have purchased at stores, only to have them sit there and clutter and collect dust until I finally disposed of them or gave them to someone else. It didnt make sense, and as Ive grown older, I have also grown wiserboth financially and in how I treat my body and the environment around me. So, you see, my story and hopes are not so different from everyone elses. Today, I am excited to share everything Ive learned with you and hopefully inspire you in the process. Lets cheer organic perfume making made easy!

A Brief History of Perfume

Today, perfumes are a highly marketable commodity, often adorning the names of famous people and celebrities. They hire parfumiers (those who know how to combine ingredients to create those amazing scents) to create a signature scent for them. It makes sense and Im excited that youre on your way to creating your own signature scents. You do not need to be a rock star or diva to have your own scentyou do not even need a major perfume house to help you out. All you need is you, some directions, and a few ingredients. Thats pretty great, right?

But, what did perfumes signify once upon a time? They werent simply for enjoyment alone, as evidenced by these findings:

• Perfumes were a significant part of religious ceremonies for many known faiths.

• The type of perfume one wore was associated with what social class they were in, within their given culture.

• Different regions became known for different perfumes based on the trade routes they were located on.

• The use of perfume was often a part of fighting off illness and/or warding off evil.

• Owning perfume, often excessive amounts of it, was a sign of prestige and wealth. It was very much considered a commodity, like what we might consider gold or silver today.

While the reasons to own perfume or be associated with it may not seem that inspiring or passionate to you when you look at it today, do not be fooled. People loved the scents of their perfumes and have always associated wonderful memories with it. I know personally, a bit of history-in-the-making of my own, gives me fond reflections of my grandmother with a sunflower inspired scent that I created in her honor, and will be shared with you later. (PS: dont let the word grandma fool you Its fabulous for ladies from 10 to 10,000).

The cultures that are most known and celebrated for their use of perfume in their personal lives, as well as trading culture, include:

• The Egyptian culture: ceremonies and beautification were the Egyptians focus. They even believed that fragrance might be the sweat of Ra (the sun god for their culture).

• Ancient Persian royal class: this elite group loved perfume so much that they even had pictures created of them holding it. Ill admit, as much as I love perfume, I havent even done thatyet!

• Roman and Greek influences: like many things throughout time, they were transformed and upped a notch by the Romans and Greeks. Perfume making became a noble and prestigious position during this time and the chemistry of perfume making came to be (and still exists in the corporate perfume industry today).

• Ancient Chinese influence: wearing perfume wasnt the focus so much with this culture, but they certainly surrounded themselves with it. Incense and other fragrant materials were created for certain spacesoften spiritual or for the highest of classes. They also introduced fruits to the world of perfumesomething I am personally so grateful forand by doing so, they opened up an entirely new way to view perfume making. In specific, the ingredients that could be used. On a side notethe Chinese also began using perfumes in food and medicine.