Perfumes are being produced not only through the use of essential oils; fixatives and solvents; plant, animal and synthetic sources but also through the use of the fragrant oils in the natural essences of flower blossoms. This research study aims to unveil ways on how to produce perfumes through the use of lilac and lavender extracts. Among of the processes involved in the manufacture of perfumes- Collection, Blending and Aging, these ways are the methods in the process of Collection: Steam Distillation, Solvent Extraction, Enfleurage, Maceration and Expression. This study recommends women to produce their own perfumes through the use natural essences of lilac and lavender extracts as their middle notes, and to provide them simple and aesthetic recipes of their own set of long-lasting scents and fragrances.
The Use of Lilac and Lavender Extracts in Perfume Making
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose of the Study
B. Significance of the Study
C. Background of the Study
D. Definition of Terms
II. HISTORY OF PERFUMES
A. At Early Beginnings
B. At Middle Ages
C. At Modern Times
III. BASIC COMPOUNDS COMMONLY USED IN PERFUME MAKING
A. Fragrant Oils
1. From Plants
1.1. Resins
1.2. Lichens 2. From Flowers 1.1. Orange Flower 1.2 Jasmine 1.3. Lavender 1.4. Rose 1.5. Lilac 1.6. Ylang-ylang 3. From essential oils 1.1. Sandalwood 1.2. Bergamot 1.3. Cassis B. Fixatives and Solvents 1. Ethanol
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