Solid perfume - newfangled cosmetic product, V lately much loved by the fair sex and not only.

Their advantage, first of all, lies in the fact that such fragrances are produced based on fats and wax with the addition of various essential oils, natural herbal extracts and many other components.

This product also gained its popularity due to the fact that the aroma is very persistent and lasts much longer than most ordinary liquid perfumes.

And this is a huge plus, especially in hot weather, since under the influence of heat, the smell of ordinary liquid perfumes prepared on the basis of alcohol evaporates. While the analogue, made from solid materials, does not lose its odor and remains as rich as in the first seconds after application.

In terms of their consistency, solid perfumes are similar to a thick creamy mass with a persistent, refined odor; they are extremely convenient to use. However, their main advantage remains their naturalness.

Natural solid perfumes, even if they are not prepared at home, cannot contain harmful chemical compounds. Otherwise, it will not be possible to maintain the much sought-after texture of the product.

So, solid perfumes must contain:

Paraffin or natural wax

These are the main components, the basis that ensures the “hardness” of the product.

To make solid perfumes at home with your own hands, it is recommended to use medical paraffin - it must be clean, sterile, and white.

Of course, use natural beeswax as a base in strong spirits much better, since by nature it has subtle notes of honey, which makes the aroma much softer and more delicate.

If we consider the effects of components on the skin, beeswax is more useful because it contains a lot of healing microelements.

Base oil

Required ingredient. The best oils for creating perfume at home are olive, almond or jojoba oil.

It is also possible to use other oils, but the main condition is that it must be odorless, and, in addition, contain a rich set of vitamins.

Vitamin E

Its main task is to ensure the persistence of spirits and prolong their life.

In addition, vitamin E is known as a natural antioxidant that has a beneficial effect on the skin. It does not irritate the skin, does not cause redness, itching, moisturizes and prevents premature aging.

Glycerol

A good natural component that enhances the smell and has a soothing effect on the skin.

Essential oils at your discretion or according to the recipe

The final touch is the choice of essential oil. The perfume industry uses a huge number of these components, each of which has its own scent.

You just have to determine which one is most attractive to you or follow the recipes and create the perfume of your dreams.

Making solid perfumes with your own hands by choosing your own ideal scent is not at all difficult. All that remains is to consider the recipes for solid perfumes.

Basic scheme for preparing solid perfumes on a natural basis

Made on the basis of beeswax, solid perfumes themselves have a velvety texture, thanks to which they lie easily and smoothly on the skin, are absorbed into it in almost a matter of seconds, without leaving behind greasy marks or stains and without harming clothes.

If you want to create a unique, inimitable scent for your perfume, you should take special care in combining different scents and creating a special composition. From the first time, “by eye,” you will not be able to determine what exactly you need to use and in what proportions; this is a rather complex science, and everything comes only with experience.

Now let's take a closer look at how to make solid perfume at home.

All components are taken at the rate of: 10 grams of wax, 7 grams of base oil, one drop each of glycerin and vitamin E, 15 drops of a mixture of essential oils

First stage

It is best to prepare perfume in a water bath. Place a saucepan with a small amount of water over medium heat.

Place beeswax or paraffin in a heat-resistant container (it is better if it is a tall metal or glass glass with strong walls; you can also use a mug) and carefully place the container with the contents in a pan of water.

It is very important that even during boiling, water does not get into the wax under any circumstances. Thus, the wax or paraffin will melt very quickly and without problems.

Second stage

When you notice that the wax has become liquid, you should immediately reduce the heat to low and add the base essential oil.

It is worth saying that if the wax is of good quality, its connection with the base oil will occur gently and gradually, without requiring additional effort.

Third stage

When the oil is completely combined with the melted paraffin or wax, quickly remove the pan from the heat.

Fourth stage

Now let the perfume base rest a bit and cool for about 2-3 minutes.

At this time, you should mix essential aromatic oils in a separate bowl.

Remember not to overdo it, otherwise the smell may be unbearable. Accordingly, it is recommended to use a pipette to measure drops.

The following combinations are popular:

• Orange, neroli, lavender and clove (7:5:2:1);
• Orange, lavender, rosemary, rosewood, mint (8:2:1:3:1);
• Rose, geranium, rosewood (10:3:2).

You select the required amount of essential oil for yourself individually. This is very simple to do: apply the desired number of drops of oil to a strip of cardboard, pass it through the air and smell to see if you like the concentration of the smell. This way you can choose your individual proportion.

However, you should remember that when mixed with the base, this aroma will become exactly a little softer and more delicate.

Fifth stage

Now combine the melted solid perfume base with aromatic oils and mix thoroughly with a wooden stick.

Remember to mix the ingredients while the base is hot and flowing. Otherwise, you will have to melt it again in a water bath.

The main rule for successful perfume preparation is speed. Focus on the process and don't get distracted. If you miss a moment, you will have to start all over again, so pay maximum attention to the cooking process to get a good result.

Stir until the substance acquires a homogeneous structure without lumps. Now add a drop each of undiluted pure glycerin and vitamin E.

The preparation of the perfume is almost complete. All that remains is to pour the contents into metal containers and leave to harden. In about an hour, your perfume will be ready to use.

Now you will get acquainted with the basic rules of applying perfume and learn how to use solid perfumes.
The natural solid analogue has little in common with ordinary liquid alcohol-based perfumes. They open up completely differently, and their texture helps the aroma spread throughout the room.

To “cushion” you don’t need any additional tools, since the procedure is performed with fingers. Take a little perfume with your fingertip and carefully distribute it over the skin, rubbing it in like a cream.

There are “key” points that, according to cosmetologists, in the best possible way Suitable for applying fragrances. So, what parts of the body are dry perfumes applied to?

• The dimple of the neck where it meets the torso;
• Hair-free area behind the ears;
• Wrists;
• Bend elbows;
• Inner side of the knee;
• You can easily rub perfume on your whiskey.

A little about scents and essential oils

There are many variations of solid perfumes. Manufacturers are not limited to inventing a bouquet of feminine scents alone. There are also solid fragrances for men. In this regard, men prefer sage, lavender, pine, juniper, cedar, and some types of sweet citrus scents.

Solid oriental perfumes are especially popular among fans of exquisite scents. They are distinguished by sophistication and the presence of warm notes. As a rule, to create “oriental scents” you should use essential oils of sandalwood, vetiver, and patchouli.

Women's oriental fragrances have a delicate texture and slightly sweetish undertones, while solid perfumes for men are more austere, with citrus, lavender and nutmeg notes.

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In fact, solid or dry perfumes are a very old invention, we just forgot about their existence. In the perfume world, dry perfumes are by no means an innovation, but, on the contrary, are one of the oldest types of perfumes. Solid dry perfume is an invention Ancient Egypt(more than five thousand years ago). To this day, manufacturers of solid perfumes for their perfumes use technologies that have been preserved since the times of Ancient Egypt, among which the main one is the use of solid perfumes as a base.

Unfortunately, not many cosmetic brands are involved in the production of dry solid perfumes, which is why solid perfumes are practically not widespread, unlike aromas classic look and are simply unfamiliar to many. However, this fact does not in any way detract from all the advantages and benefits of solid perfume over its liquid version. Once you appreciate the benefits of dry solid perfumes, you will no longer refuse them. So, what are the benefits of dry perfume?

Benefits of solid perfumes

• Rich, lasting aroma. This is certainly an advantage, because it is the durability of the aroma that determines its quality and popularity.
• Reasonable price. To create a scent trail, we sometimes spend a lot of money, because real liquid perfumes are very expensive. But solid perfumes are much cheaper, but are imperfectly inferior in quality.
• Naturalness. Know that solid perfumes are usually made from natural ingredients. If such perfumes contain an artificial component, this can be called an unfortunate exception.
• No alcohol (alcohol). Alcohol, like synthetic elements, extremely rarely become ingredients in solid perfumes. Solid perfumes contain a minimal amount of fragrance, talc, preservatives, and coloring pigments.
• Softening and moisturizing components. Such perfume will not only create a trail, but also soften and moisturize your skin.
• Economical. Jars of solid perfume are small in size, but at the same time they are consumed much more economically than the usual liquid perfume.
• Practicality. Solid perfumes are placed in simple small jars with lids, which makes their use very convenient and practical - saving space in a small handbag.
• Aesthetics. Quite often, solid perfumes are placed in pendants or opening rings - this is beautiful and practical.

Perfume in this version is always a wonderful gift!

How to use solid perfume?

It couldn't be easier to use. Having opened the jar, put a solid mass on your finger (the amount is like on the tip of a knife) and apply it to certain points - where the pulse is felt, that is, on the wrist, on the neck. In these places, our body temperature is higher, as a result of which the aroma lasts longer.

Solid perfumes are a unique style and an interesting image. In addition, a box of solid perfume can be placed in a wardrobe, and after time, your things will acquire your individual scent.

Today's post will be devoted to dry (solid) perfumes. For interesting idea to write about this, I would first of all like to thank one of my readers who asked me a question in the comments to the previous article about the Arabic dry perfume “Jamid”. Therefore, I am happy to fulfill the request, expanding it somewhat and dividing all the information into several subsections.
In Part 1, I will talk about the history, properties and methods of using solid fragrances. In the 2nd part there will be a master class on making dry perfume at home. And in part 3 I'll show you some of my favorite solid scents.

Dry or, as they are also called, solid perfumes are the origins of the art of perfumery, which dates back thousands of years, going back to the times of Ancient Egypt. In those ancient times, they had not yet learned how to create perfume compositions based on alcohol or ether. The basis was a mixture of aromatic oils and fats of plant and animal origin. Using special resins, this base was converted into a concentrated solid substance. To this neutral base of odorless fat and wax were added precious spices, musk, essential oils, amber and incense. This created a priceless aroma, available only to a select few.

Five thousand years ago, Egyptian beauties began their morning toilette by attaching a small aromatic cone based on purified animal fat with the addition of an aromatic composition to their heads. Under the influence of the sun, the fat melted, flowing onto the face and body, moisturizing it and giving a fragrant trail. By and large, aromatic oils and the dry form of perfume were the only form of perfume for many centuries, from Ancient Egypt until the height of the Roman Empire. The Greeks and Romans especially revered dry perfumes - it was considered good form to rub yourself with a fragrant musk stick after visiting the thermal baths.
Over time, Europeans also inherited the ancient Romans' penchant for using solid perfumes. Thus, during the Renaissance, dry aromas from myrrh, ambergris, and frankincens became widespread. Such perfumes were very expensive, because all the components were worth their weight in gold. The same ambergris (or ambergris), being a pathological secretion from the glands of a sick sperm whale, was called “floating gold.”

In the Middle Ages, rich coquettes from high society used the so-called pomanders which made it possible to store, transport and sort dry perfumes. The pomander was a metal ball in which the smell came out through openwork holes, reminiscent of an orange, divided into sections, each of which contained a particular aroma. Fashionistas competed in the art of composing a fragrant composition from not too rich and varied materials - fragrant oils and flower essences.

Dutch pomander, 1620. Note the designation of the “lobes” of the pomander: AVGSTEIN B (amber), NAGELEN B (clove), ANNIS B (anise), MEIRAEN B (possibly myrrh), KANNEEL B (cinnamon), MVSKATEN B (nutmeg) nut). "B" in the designation - "balm"

Simpler pendants were also popular, without “lobes”, for one aroma. I think it was not for nothing that beauties valued such jewelry and perfumes for their elegance and functionality, because the aroma spread regardless of whether the owner of the perfume had time to apply it to the skin. By the way, in the Middle Ages such fumes were attributed healing properties, helping to drive away the plague, strengthen female organs and increase male potency.
For many centuries, dry perfumes were also produced in the Arab East. Initially, the popularity of dry perfumes was brought by Arab women who used them as a skin care product, which was quickly adopted by men. It was they who began to come up with various aromatic compositions and ever new types of this product. The windows of oriental shops were full of bottles, boxes, caskets, colored labels and jars, which were selling like hot cakes. I think that the climatic factor also played a role here - perfume with a solid base of wax and fat retains its properties in the best possible way in a dry, hot climate. It must be said that to this day in the East, dry perfumes quite successfully compete with perfumes based on volatile compounds.

Painting by the Austrian Orientalist artist Ernst Rudolf “The Perfume Maker”

In the first half of the 20th century, the perfume market began to change rapidly. The mass production of perfumes based on our usual liquid base began to displace the production of solid perfumes. And by the end of the 20th century, they were replaced by sprays that allow you to apply the aroma in a light concentration with the press of a button.

However, on the Russian perfume market, interest in solid perfumes, it seems to me, is being revived. And for good reason. Solid perfumes are akin to a stylish sophistication, and often an expensive accessory. They are many-sided, multifaceted, surprisingly persistent, but at the same time unobtrusive. In addition, this is an excellent alternative for those who for some reason cannot use alcohol-based perfume. Usually dry perfumes are made from solid vegetable oils, (for example, based on shea butter, jojoba, coconut) with the addition of wax, propolis or a similar component and, of course, the actual perfume composition. This perfume composition can be composed of essential, aromatic oils or contain any “original” aroma. Sometimes dry herbs, flowers or shimmer may be added so that such dry perfumes leave a slight shimmer when applied. High-quality dry perfumes can also be a good moisturizer for the skin. In short, the risk of allergies and skin irritation when using solid perfumes is minimized. And also solid perfumes - as they say now, travel-friendly, they are very convenient to take with you on a plane, they are very light and compact.

Now I'll tell you how apply dry perfume . The undoubted advantage of dry perfumes is ease and comfort of use. Solid aromas are applied to pulse points - on the wrists, behind the ear, in the hollow between the breasts, on the inside of the elbows, under the knees, in armpit or wherever you like. Be careful not to apply dry perfume to your face! It is also important to “try on” dry perfumes, especially those of Arabic or Indian origin, and apply exactly as much as needed. It is very easy to overdo it with oriental perfumes. The aroma is usually “picked up” with your finger without any special equipment. In general, it depends on what “house” the fragrance has, that is, in what jar, box, pencil, medallion, ring, etc. the fragrance is enclosed.

An interesting line of “perfume jewelry” from Lisa Hoffman

Jewelry designed to store solid fragrances is a completely separate topic. Could there be anything more harmonious than the connection between jewelry and perfumery, which has so excited fashionistas all over the world since time immemorial? The shape of a “jewelry container” for dry perfume is, in fact, limited only by the jeweler’s imagination. Today there are medallions, rings, bracelets, beautiful jewelry jars that resemble small boxes where the fragrance is placed. If desired, you can order a unique “container” according to own design from a jeweler and fill it with dry perfume of your own production for yourself, your loved one, or present it as a luxurious gift for a loved one. Dry perfumes are long-lasting and have an unlimited shelf life, so the scent can last for years and remind you of you. As promised, I will tell you about the original recipes for dry perfumes in one of the following posts.

So, the method of applying dry perfume, firstly, depends on the “house” of the aroma and on the consistency. Some dry dry perfumes are softer in consistency, closer to creamy (for example, such perfumes may contain Vaseline), there are harder ones, reminiscent to the touch of a hard wax candle or even a salt crystal. Rub your finger over the dry perfume several times. Some people use a cotton swab or toothpick to scoop up a small amount of solid perfume from a container, then rub the contents between their fingers and apply it to their pulse points. If dry perfume is enclosed in a “pencil”, then it’s even simpler - push out a small amount, like lipstick, and immediately apply it where you like. If the scent is in the form of a stick, then simply take it and rub it on your wet body after taking a bath or shower. You can also rub it on your dry body. A duet of identical aromas - solid and regular - will sound especially beautiful. There is another way to use dry perfume if you use an unscented crystal antiperspirant. Rub dry perfume on your armpits after applying it. The perfume will open up a little later when you start moving and warming up its particles. Also try adding a small amount of dry perfume to the aroma pendant - I think you will be pleasantly surprised! -)
It’s a little more difficult, in my opinion, with inexpensive oriental perfumes in sticks. It's difficult in terms of a little more effort to warm it up a little. This is how solid vegetable oils or beeswax, which hold the aroma, begin to melt a little. Apply the aroma using gentle circular massage movements. At first it may seem a little unusual and even uncomfortable, but the aroma is usually worth it! Delicate, enveloping, persistent, with a bright character, memorable...

Personally, I prefer oriental (Arabic) dry perfumes. As a rule, even the cheapest perfumes are very high quality. Arabs are allowed to use them, since there is not a single prohibited component in the composition; all ingredients undergo strict selection and testing. Their price can range from 1 - 2 dollars for a regular aromatic bar in plain parchment or cardboard box up to 150 - 200 dollars for a balm with a luxurious composition of pure essences in an amazing inlaid box. So, when going on your next trip to eastern countries - Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, the UAE - be sure to stop by an oriental bazaar or an oriental shop with all sorts of things and buy a box or casket of dry perfume. It will not just be a magnificent aroma, but also a sophisticated interior decoration.
I like that in the East you can find perfumes with traditional recipes that are kept secret. Their aroma is always dizzying, unique, exclusive - you definitely won’t find this in ordinary stores or on everyone you meet. Thanks to this tradition, you can find out what fragrances were worn hundreds and thousands of years ago, what they preferred, how they seduced and carried away... Just imagine, Scheherazade herself could smell like that!

You can use dry perfume for aromatherapy or aromatizing a room, car, etc. If the aroma is in the form of a stick, you can take it out of the box or slightly open the box (jar) with the aroma enclosed in the solid and put it in the closet with linen. I also sometimes do this: I take a block and paint part of it with a knife or similar object. I distribute the resulting handful of crumbs on shelves, in pillowcases, in the folds of sheets, in a duvet cover, etc. This method will not ruin either clothes or bed sheets, but the aroma remains for a long time even after washing. It seems to me that if you like the aroma, it will relieve insomnia as if by hand. Give it a try.
However, no matter what perfume you choose - solid or regular alcohol- or oil-based - the main thing is to store them correctly (in a cool, dark place) and know how to use them. Be at your best, feel great surrounded by a light, warm cloud of your favorite scent, merging with your skin, which can become your real fragrant autograph!

Solid perfume - practical option perfume. These perfumes have a creamy consistency, so they are easy and convenient to take with you on the road. Unfortunately, it is quite difficult to buy solid perfumes in stores, and the range of such perfumes is not large. It is much easier to prepare perfume at home, and use only natural products - beeswax, vegetable and essential oils.

The healing properties of natural aromas have long been known. That is why hand-made solid perfumes will not only delight you with a captivating aroma, they can improve your mood and improve your health. The process of making solid perfumes gives complete freedom in choosing natural aromatic oils. Once you learn how to make solid perfumes with your own hands, you will be able to create various fragrant compositions for all occasions.

Solid perfumes are sometimes called “intimate” perfumes, i.e. This is a perfume not for others, but for yourself dearly, because its aroma is accessible only at close range.

Before you start making solid perfumes, it is important to learn how to choose the right scents and put them into one composition. Please note that when essential oils are mixed, they create a completely new aroma. If individual oils are attractive to you due to their aroma, this does not mean that their composition will also be pleasant to you. Therefore, you should start with one scent or a combination of just two oils.

Pre-test the selected oil or prepared composition, since natural essential oils affect health and have a targeted effect on the neuropsychic sphere, promoting harmonization of the psyche. Only you can determine which scents are closer to you. In addition, an allergy test must be performed.

What you need:

Base oil – Jojoba – 7 g
Natural essential oils – 12-15 drops
Perfume container

Note: Jojoba is best for making perfume at home as the oil is odorless and has a long shelf life. The aromatic composition based on Jojoba matures quickly and, after application to the skin, retains its aroma for a long time.

How to cook:

1. Choose essential oils with a suitable aroma.
2. Crumble the beeswax in a ceramic or glass bowl and mix with the carrier oil of your choice. Place the cup in the microwave and heat at low temperature until the wax completely melts. Do not bring to a boil! At the same time, warm up the perfume container.
3. Remove the cup of melted wax from the microwave, stir well and add 15 drops of your chosen essential oil or essential oil blend and stir well.
4. Carefully but quickly pour the finished perfume into the prepared container.
5. Leave for one hour to harden completely.

Solid perfumes - ready-made recipes

Pink inspiration

The rose is rightfully considered the queen of flowers. Few people can remain indifferent to its enchanting aroma. However, rose in perfume, as a rule, is in collaboration with other aromas. This allows her to sound more refined and sophisticated.

Natural beeswax – 10 g
Base oil – Jojoba – 7 g
Rose essential oil – 10 drops
Geranium essential oil – 3 drops
Rosewood essential oil – 2 drops

Sparkling tropics

If you are not a fan of sweet aromas, but prefer the exciting aroma of citruses and spices, then this composition will suit you.

Natural beeswax – 10 g
Base oil – Jojoba – 7 g
Orange essential oil – 7 drops
Neroli essential oil – 5 drops
Lavender essential oil – 2 drops
Clove essential oil – 1 drop

Mint freshness

Despite the fact that the aroma of mint is quite intense and can become dominant in any perfume composition, it gives the perfume a fresh, piquant note.

Natural beeswax – 10 g
Base oil – Jojoba – 7 g

Advice: When creating a custom scent, remember to write down which oil you added and how many drops. This will help you in the future to easily and quickly create compositions that are suitable for you.

Solid perfumes are a practical and easy-to-use perfume option that you can always carry with you. Nowadays, for some reason, they are not so popular among manufacturers, but this does not stop you from trying to make such perfumes yourself at home. Fortunately, this process is incredibly simple and also gives complete freedom in choosing and composing your own unique scents.

A little more about solid perfumes.
They are soft, creamy and easy to apply with your finger to the wrists and neck. They are easy to transport and take with you on trips - you determine the required volume yourself. Solid perfume is a completely natural product that is created on the basis of solid vegetable fats and essential oils, which is also beneficial for the skin. You can create your own scent from scratch, and it will be just yours. And I already said, but making this perfume right at home is really simple and anyone can do it!

We will need:

Beeswax.
It can be found in stores or on market stalls that sell honey, pollen and other beekeeping products. It is better if it is a trusted place where you can trust the quality of the goods.

-Almond oil. Or jojoba oil or vitamin E.
- Essential oils to suit your taste. It could be one essential oil, or it could be several at once. Composing the scent is up to you.

You can find an assortment of these items at any major pharmacy, but it is advisable to pay more attention to the quality of the oils you choose. When purchasing from a pharmacy, you make a choice at your own risk. If possible, it is worth looking for the necessary oils in special specialized stores, as well as additional information about the manufacturer. You can read a more detailed article on choosing quality essential oils.

It doesn’t hurt to test the mixture first, since smells affect both well-being and mood. What effect a scent will have on you is not always predictable. Additionally, each scent behaves differently on different people.
It is worth considering that when mixing two or more essential oils, the smells are not just added together, they form a completely new one! The result can be truly unexpected, and even if two oils separately smell very good to you, their combination in some proportion may not be the most pleasant.
Before making perfume, try mixing the oils in a clear proportion (and write down the recipe!), and then apply the mixture to the skin (after diluting with the same almond oil) and live with this smell for several days. For those new to perfumery, it is better to start with the basics - mono-aromas (with one essential oil) or a combination of two oils.

- Containers that we will fill with perfume.
I took drop-down medallions for these purposes. They are convenient for carrying perfumes with you - you can always refresh the scent and at the same time serve as an accessory. But in general, you can take any small container: empty eyeshadow boxes, powder compacts, small bead boxes - whatever comes to mind. The main thing is that this container has a lid that will protect the perfume from dust and debris.

Process:

Mix 1 tbsp. spoon of almond oil with 1 tbsp. spoon of finely crushed beeswax. You can take a little bit of wax in a heap to equalize the volume in the molten form. For mixing, choose a small glass or ceramic container that can be heated.
Then the mixture must be placed on water bath and wait until the beeswax has completely melted.

While the wax is melting, you need to prepare containers for pouring. If these are medallions or something shaped, it is important to open them and install them strictly horizontally.

As soon as the wax melts (do not bring to a boil!), carefully remove the container and add 15 drops of a mixture of essential oils. It is not necessary to mix first; you can simply count the required number of drops from each oil in turn directly into the container, in the desired proportion. This does not mean that beforehand (not at the time of making the perfume, but earlier), you should not test mix essential oils to obtain the aroma! On the contrary, it is very advisable to do this in order to know how the aroma will turn out, test your reaction to it and determine the exact proportion for 15 drops.
If you use only one essential oil, then everything is even simpler - count 15 drops and move on to the next steps.

After adding essential oils, mix the liquid thoroughly:

Now all that remains is to carefully but quickly pour the perfume into the prepared containers:

*Note: it is advisable to warm up all tools and containers, especially if they are metal or glass, a little before starting pouring. This will make it easier to pour the perfume neatly and evenly. In addition, it is important to work quickly - even in hot summer weather, the mixture cools very quickly and turns from liquid to cream.

After all the perfume has been poured, you need to leave it for about 30 minutes to completely harden. The result should be something like this:

That's it! Now you can always carry your scent with you and try your hand at creating new ones :)