How to Add Fragrance to Isopropyl Alcohol

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Things You'll Need

  • Isopropyl alcohol

  • Fragrance oil

  • Glass beaker

  • Spoon

Isopropyl alcohol has many uses, one of which is in perfume-making. The role of alcohol in any fragrance is to boldly project the fragrance; without the alcohol no one would be able to smell the perfume except for you. Learning how to add fragrance to isopropyl alcohol is very simple process.

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Step 1

Pour 6 ounces of isopropyl alcohol into a glass beaker. Make sure the alcohol is 91 percent pure isopropyl alcohol.

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Step 2

Add 1/4 tsp., or about 10 to 15 drops, of essential oil or fragrance oil to the isopropyl alcohol.

Step 3

Stir the mixture slowly and completely, until the fragrance is fully dispersed. Allow the fragranced alcohol to sit undisturbed for a full 48 hours before using. That will give it time to mature.

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