jblaney
Well-Known Member
I'm going to attempt to make vanilla perfume oil. I would like to use it as an ingredient in lotion and if I can make it strong enough, as a perfume base. I love vanilla and all the fragrance oils I've tried are a huge disappointment.
I've read some different recipes on line and would like to know if anyone can point me in the right direction. I have 8 oz. of Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans. They have awesome beans here: http://www.beanilla.com/
I'm also thinking of getting perfumer's alcohol instead of the vodka since I read it makes the fragrance last longer. Also, there are products you can add to make the fragrance stick longer, but I don't know if I need those. I have never done this before, so anyone's experience would be greatly appreciated. I don't want to waste my time making nice smelling oil if the scent will be gone in a month or two.
Below is some info I've found:
This one says to soak the beans in vodka and then top with oil to distill it.
http://naturalmommie.com/2010/12/how-to-make-vanilla-perfume-diy/
This one also says to soak the beans in vodka or Everclear, which I can't get in California. But this one says to pour the oil over the bits and pieces of soaked bean pod after draining off the vodka.
http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/recipe/recipe.asp?recipe_id=394
This one says to just soak the beans in oil only.
http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/newsletter/10/may/vanilla.php
This one uses water to distill the scent.
http://www.howtodothings.com/fashion-personal-care/how-to-make-a-perfume-with-real-vanilla-beans
I've read some different recipes on line and would like to know if anyone can point me in the right direction. I have 8 oz. of Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans. They have awesome beans here: http://www.beanilla.com/
I'm also thinking of getting perfumer's alcohol instead of the vodka since I read it makes the fragrance last longer. Also, there are products you can add to make the fragrance stick longer, but I don't know if I need those. I have never done this before, so anyone's experience would be greatly appreciated. I don't want to waste my time making nice smelling oil if the scent will be gone in a month or two.
Below is some info I've found:
This one says to soak the beans in vodka and then top with oil to distill it.
http://naturalmommie.com/2010/12/how-to-make-vanilla-perfume-diy/
This one also says to soak the beans in vodka or Everclear, which I can't get in California. But this one says to pour the oil over the bits and pieces of soaked bean pod after draining off the vodka.
http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/recipe/recipe.asp?recipe_id=394
This one says to just soak the beans in oil only.
http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/newsletter/10/may/vanilla.php
This one uses water to distill the scent.
http://www.howtodothings.com/fashion-personal-care/how-to-make-a-perfume-with-real-vanilla-beans
