Make Cologne Water
There is something special about making your own perfume products at home from fresh ingredients, without chemical additions. This is a recipe for cologne from the 1800s and it will be as delightful as many a bought perfume. Great idea for gifts.
Contents
Ingredients
- 7ml lavender oil
- 3.5ml rosemary oil
- 3.5ml orange oil
- 3.5ml bergamot oil
- 7ml musk essence
- 10 drops attar of rose
- 475ml proof spirit (e.g., vodka)
Steps
- Assemble the oils and other ingredients in advance.
- Pour the ingredients into a ceramic bowl.
- Stir together.
- Pour into a clean bottle and place the lid on.
- Shake well. During the next week, the cologne should be shaken together thoroughly three times a day.
- Store and use. If giving as a gift, add a label with the ingredients printed on it.
Tips
- All perfumes change over time and become rancid. This homemade version should be stored in a dark and cool place. Use within 6 months of making.
- Cologne water is also known as eau de cologne.
Things You'll Need
- Ceramic bowl
- Wooden or melamine mixing spoon
- Funnel for pouring into bottle
- Clean, sterilised bottle; dark glass is preferable to keep direct light from penetrating
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Sources and Citations
- Sourced from F.L. Gillette, The White House Cookbook, (1887) available in the public domain via Project Gutenberg. The eBook used for the source of this article is available for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever.
