1.Tear your rose petals into small slivers and spread them out on the surface you are working on. If you must use dried or dead roses, spray with water to rehydrate and leave on the surface for 10 minutes.2. Squeeze the orange rind over the petals and into the spray bottle for a preservative effect on your rose petal oils. These oils are essential in your perfume, it is what makes the scent linger when you wear it.
3. Add three tablespoons of water to your spray bottle combined with a handful of rose petal slivers. Close up your bottle and shake for 30 seconds.
4.Now place 1 teaspoon of rubbing alcohol to your spray bottle, and shake for 30 seconds. This keeps your perfume water from molding in the month that you store it.
5.Leave your mixture for 12 hours in a well lit area. This allows the scents to mix together without harboring mold. Store your perfume in a dry, well lit area to inhibit molding and souring of the rose petals. If you find this is a problem, remove the rose petals after 12 hours of mixing and do not replace them in the bottle.
Know When to Wear Different Types of Perfume
Choose light florals and citrus scents for spring and summer. Heavier scents can be overpowering during the hotter days, especially when they mix with body sweat.
- Pick scents that are fresh and invigorating for the hottest days. Wearing citrus or a synthetic “ocean breeze” type of scent will actually make you feel cooler
- Choose a sophisticated but light perfume for everyday and office wear. Many synthetic blends strike just the right note for a professional woman.
- Be a little daring for dates and nights on the town. Experiment with perfumes that have an Oriental base such as musk or civet.
- Suit your perfume to the season as well as the occasion. Choose lighter perfumes for warmer weather, and heavier notes for winter wear.
- Wear sophisticated and romantic florals for weddings and special functions.
- Pick up your spirits with a light, fresh floral scent or a citrus splash.
- Express your sensual side with a perfume based in woodsy and Oriental tones.
- Be playful with fruity scents.
- Enjoy the calming effects of lavender and vanilla.
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