How to Make Perfume in Nigeria

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For many Nigerians, perfumes are a must-have in their closets. People

have differing reasons for using perfumes. Some use it so as to be

fashionable, others so they can build on their self-esteem and

confidence and some others, for attraction. Many people wonder if they

can make their own perfume at home for themselves and even

commercialize it for profits. The answer is yes. Not only can you make

your own perfume, but you can also start with just a little capital.









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When people visit perfume shops to get themselves a new bottle, they

are often faced with the problem of deciding on what fragrance they

love best. This is one of the many reasons why people start to think

of making their own perfume based on their personal preference. A

benefit of making your own perfume is that you can combine different

essential oils to suit your taste and form your own unique perfume

brand. This article provides you with information on how to make

perfume in Nigeria; preparation and the needed ingredients.



How to Make Perfume in Nigeria











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Deciding on the aroma and combination



The first step in making your perfume is choosing the aroma of natural

essential oils that you like most.



How to choose an Aroma



Take ordinary paper and cut into thin strips







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On each piece of paper, write the name of the oil you are applying



Apply one drop of the oil to the paper



Inhale the fragrance of the oil and then read the name



You can bring the different fragrances to your nose by sniffing the

papers together and then choose the precise combination that you like.







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In simple terms, a perfume is liquid which consists of a mixture of

the following substances:

Alcohol



Fragrance



Essential oils



Beverages



Sterilized water







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The profitability of making Perfume in Nigeria



Perfume business is highly profitable in Nigeria. To start a small

scale perfume business, you can begin with a minimum of #40,000 as

your start-up capital. This amount will also depend on the following

factors namely:Location

Clientele

Vision for the business



Many people report profits ranging from thousands to millions in their

perfume business. Your level of profitability is enhanced by the

following factors:

Having the right contacts and customers who value quality perfumes



Using perfume products that are unique and of good quality: This way,

you can always sell them to customers at good prices. Having perfumes

with good products will make for quality and will build a good

reputation for your business. This will help you recoup the funds you

invested initially in the production of the perfumes.



Perfume production business in Nigeria is very lucrative because:You

can buy the raw materials for extracting oils cheaply.

There is always a demand for perfumes by those who use it often.

You can sell your perfume at higher prices if you can supply quality

perfume brands.



Small Scale Perfume Production



Required Material:Alcohol which could be ethanol or methanol.

Base oil

Essential oil such as Lavender, Patchouli, Jasmine, Rose, Lemongrass,

Sandalwood, grapefruit, peppermint, spearmint, sage, tea tree, Wild

Orange.

Distilled water

Dark-colored bottles



Step-by-Step Process of Production

Pour base oil into a bottle or container.

Pour the essential oils you have chosen in the proposed proportion

into the bottle containing the base oil.

Stir the two ingredients to obtain an even solution.



If the perfume you are making is on an alcohol base, then the

concentration of the oil composition can be 20-30%. However, if it is

an oil perfume, the essential oils have to be 10%, and a dry one can

be prepared from beeswax in the proportion of 50/50.

Add alcohol to the mixture (base oil and essential oil) and mix thoroughly

Allow the mixture to settle for 2days or more to extract the scents

After 2days or more, add distilled water to the resulting solution and

shake properly

Leave the perfume for two to three weeks in a dark place. This is to

allow the perfume to mature

After maturation, use filter paper to filter any sediment from the solution

Pour the mixture into a bottle that has a cover.



Remember that after mixing perfumes with an alcohol base, you should

let it infuse for at least three weeks in a dark dry place. Perfumes

with an oil base, on the other hand, have a shorter infusing period

â€" less than a week. Dry ones can be used immediately after

preparing.



How to make Perfumes in Nigeria on a Commercial scale



Raw Materials/Ingredients needed for the production of perfumes

Flower

Grasses

Spices

Roots

Resins

Leaves

Alcohol

Fruits

Sodium nitrite

Isopropyl alcohol

Benzene



Collection of the ingredients



You can get the raw ingredients required for making perfumes directly

from the manufacturer. If you also have a garden or one near you, you

can get the leaves and flowers yourself.



Extraction



You can extract essential oils to be used for the production of

perfumes through the processes of distillation or extraction.



Steam distillation



This involves passing steam through plant materials in order to

extract its essential oils. After steam is passed through the plant,

the essential oils turn into gas. It is then passed through tubes in

its gas form. The essential oil is finally extracted by boiling the

plants in water.



Solvent extraction



Solvent extraction involves the process of putting flowers and plants

into large rotating containers and adding organic solvents to extract

their liquids. Organic solvents include benzene or petroleum ether.

This is poured over the flower and plant materials to extract the

essential oil.



Creating perfume with your own hands is an interesting process. You

have to be willing to experiment and explore. After the first

successful experiment, you will be encouraged to repeat your success,

and happy to discover even more new and unusual combinations of

fragrances.



You can start by gifting your friends and relatives perfumes. This

would help you save some money on gifts. From there, you can begin

selling them.





















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