subject: How to Make Perfume the Simple Way [print this page] If you'd like a stronger scent, you can add a drop or two more of essential oil and let it sit for a few more days in a cool dark place. When it's ready to use, strain it through a coffee filter into a dark perfume bottle. The scent will stay longer if you store your perfume in a cool dark room. Keep in mind that if you use orange peels, it will take longer for the scent to become strong than if you use essential oils.
