How to Make Perfume in Nigeria 2022 [Step-By-Step Guide]

How about learning how to make perfume in Nigeria? If you are the type that loves to have your unique fragrance or for the purpose of selling to people then this article is specially created for you.

In today’s post, we have listed a step-by-step guide on how to make perfume in Nigeria for personal use and for business so you can make money from it.

I personally do not like going into a random perfume store and purchasing perfume, the reason is that I must have once perceived the scent of almost all the top quality perfumes, I love to smell nice and keep my admirers or business partners guessing the type of perfume I used, sure this is same for other people.

Perfume has become one of the most important things in our daily life we cannot do without most especially when we are going on a special date or a business meeting. The perfume you use speaks volumes of your class and this can attract good business deals to you likewise make you appealing and even attractive to admirers.

Aside from all that this also serves as a business opportunity for those who intend to diversify their income sources or for those who don’t have a job at hand.

With preference you can learn how to make your own perfume with the fragrance of your choice, many business managers have a particular perfume that serves as their business card, you can never find such fragrance elsewhere or in any perfume shop, that is unique.

Also, it is important you are made to know that perfume can boost your confidence by increasing your self-esteem, when you smell nice people will be interested in moving closer to you and this alone can get you connected to those that matter and in turn fetch you business opportunities, great deals and even friendship that will benefit your profession.

Moving away from that we generally need perfume for various reasons like special events, anniversaries, celebrations, official meetings, business meetings, dating e.t.c.

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Instead of buying perfumes in the market with familiar fragrances at an expensive price why not make yours and make it a unique one only known to you? Also in case you want it for commercial/business purposes then you should know the steps to make it in bulk.

Without further ado let us go straight to how to make perfume in Nigeria with step-by-step guides.

What Are The Ingredients Needed To Make Perfume In Nigeria?

The main ingredient for perfume making is essential oils, you need to get natural essential oils, base together with the mixture of other ingredients which makes the fragrance different.

Do not mind the name as it sounds like something that will be difficult to get, it isn’t difficult to get, you can always purchase essential oils from our local markets or from shops. If you know Ladipo market in Lagos this is a place where you can buy all your ingredients, you can also get them in other cities like Aba, Abeokuta e.t.c.

Here are the needed raw materials you should buy to produce your own perfume:

• Spices
• Resins
• Leaves
• Flower
• Essential oils
• Pure ethyl
• Water
• Benzene
• Alcohol
• Isopropyl alcohol
• A glass container for mixing
• Sodium nitrite
• Base oil
• Beeswax for dry perfume
• Fruits
• Assorted roots
• Strips of paper
• Jojoba oil
• Grasses
• A bottle for packaging your perfume (glass preferably)

How Much Do You Need To Start Perfume Production

If you are making the perfume for your personal use then you will need up to ₦30,000 and this will make you a good quantity of perfume and you can even make different fragrances for different occasions, mind you the price may differ based on where you are buying the ingredients from, it is cheaper in Lagos State.

Should in case you intend to commercialize it (perfume-making-business) then you will need to save ₦300,000, with this capital you can make a lot of perfume and brand it.

Guide On How To Make Perfume In Nigeria Step-By-Step

You need to practicalize this by trying out this task through chemical measurements and mixtures to get different fragrances, for each trial you should always record the dimension of the chemical used or ingredients applied so you can use this to label each so that the same fragrance can be achieved when next you decide to make it again.

For every different mixture, you will always get different fragrances so you can play with this till you get your desired result (perfect scent) then you can stick with the process.

Here is how to make perfume in Nigeria, the DIY for making perfume, follow these steps and you have for yourself a unique scent:

1. Pour in some quantity of base oil in a bottle.
2. Get your essential oil and pour some quantity into the base oil to make a mixture.
3. Evenly stir the solution together.
4. Now add some quantity of alcohol to it.
5. Patiently stir the mixture for some minutes.
6. After that, you need to leave the solution for three days so the scent extract can settle.
7. Extract the scent and leave it for two days before adding water to it.
8. Shake together then keep the perfume in a dark place for three weeks, this will prevent it from reacting to light.
9. Grab your clean paper and filter the solution into another glass jar.
10. Finally pour your filtrate into the bottle you bought for packaging it.

After following these steps carefully you should have your own personally made perfume.

Perfume Business: How To Make Money From It

Now that you know how to make perfume in Nigeria and you have decided to start a perfume-making business then it is certain that the reason for making it is to make money. To make a huge profit the perfume-making business is a lucrative business that most Nigerians overlook, people are making a lot of profits from it.

You too can take advantage of this especially if you are in a nice location like the top cities in Nigeria, it is easier to connect with people and advertise your product.

When you start your perfume business your profit is strictly based on your terms, you can sell for a huge amount depending on how cool the fragrance is. At least you should be making up to ₦500,000 profit if you invest up to ₦50,000 – ₦80,000 capital. Now think of how much you can make with a capital of ₦300,000, do your calculations.

For you to make more money from the perfume business we have listed points to encourage you below so you can make millions monthly from it:

1. Make sure your ingredients are purchased from big markets so it will be more cheaper.
2. Everybody loves to smell nice so the business can’t go out of market.
3. When you take your time to produce cool, quality and long-lasting perfume it gives you the opportunity to sell for higher prices.
4. You may get a deal with high-class people to make a special perfume for them alone.
5. You can sell your perfume online via social media platforms or classified websites like jiji.ng, Jumia, Konga e.t.c.

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