Making perfume at home from jasmine flowers can be a delightful and rewarding process. Jasmine has a beautiful, sweet, and romantic fragrance that makes it a popular choice for perfumes. Here’s how you can make perfume from jasmine flowers at home:

Ingredients:

• Fresh jasmine flowers: About 1 cup
• Vodka or high-proof alcohol: 1 cup
• Distilled water: 1 cup
• Glass jar with a tight lid
• Coffee filter or cheesecloth
• Small dark glass bottles (for storing the perfume)
• Essential oils (optional, for enhancing the scent)
• Vitamin E oil (optional, for preserving the perfume)

Instructions:

1. Harvest Fresh Jasmine Flowers:
   • Gather fresh jasmine flowers in the morning when they are at their most fragrant. Avoid flowers that have been treated with pesticides.
2. Prepare the Flowers:
   • Gently rinse the jasmine flowers to remove any dirt or insects. Let them air dry completely.
3. Place Flowers in a Glass Jar:
   • Place the dried jasmine flowers in a clean glass jar.
4. Add Alcohol:
   • Pour vodka or high-proof alcohol over the flowers in the jar. Make sure the flowers are fully submerged in the alcohol.
5. Seal the Jar:
   • Seal the jar tightly with a lid.
6. Let the Flowers Infuse:
   • Let the jar sit in a cool, dark place for at least two weeks, shaking it gently once a day. The longer the flowers infuse, the stronger the fragrance will be.
7. Strain the Mixture:
   • After the infusion period, strain the mixture using a coffee filter or cheesecloth to remove the flowers.
8. Dilute with Distilled Water:
   • Mix the strained liquid with distilled water in a 1:1 ratio.
9. Add Essential Oils (Optional):
   • If desired, add a few drops of essential oils to enhance the fragrance or create a more complex scent.
10. Add Vitamin E Oil (Optional):
    • Add a few drops of vitamin E oil to help preserve the perfume.
11. Store the Perfume:
    • Pour the perfume into small dark glass bottles. Dark glass helps protect the perfume from light, which can degrade the fragrance over time.
12. Let the Perfume Age:
    • Allow the perfume to age for a few days before using it. This will help the scent develop and mature.

How to Use Jasmine Perfume:

• Application: Apply the jasmine perfume to your pulse points, such as the wrists, neck, behind the ears, or inner elbows. These areas generate heat, which helps diffuse the fragrance.
• Storage: Store your jasmine perfume in a cool, dark place to maintain its fragrance and shelf life.

By following these steps, you can create your own homemade jasmine perfume and enjoy the lovely fragrance it provides. Let me know if you have any more questions.