Science Investigatory Project Proposal

(2nd Quarter)

Patricia G. Presillas VII- Leonardo Da Vinci Teacher Aljon Morato

Chilli Cologne

People wear perfume and cologne to feel like they smell clean and fresh or sexy or elegant. It is meant to attract others, to make them want to be near.

Materials needed:
Cologne is simply a watered down or diluted form of perfume. It was first made in Cologne, Germany back in 1709 by Giovanni Maria Farina.

Because cologne is not as strong or as perfume, it can be used more liberally and is sold as after shave or body splashes in addition to fragrant sprays. Cologne should always be kept in a cool area with a closed lid so the fragrance does not dissipate too quickly into the air. The main ingredients used in cologne are water, alcohol and fragrance. A cologne or cologne water blends oil extracts, alcohol and other fillers into a light-scented fragrance. Although ancient cultures made perfumes, the origin of cologne or cologne water dates back to the 1700s. Colognes contain lower concentrations of essential oils by volume than perfumes. Many people interested in the ancient art of perfumery make their own customized blends of fragrances. Through experimentation, they can create unique colognes. By following certain procedures and using some simple ingredients, you too can make a homemade cologne. You'll be needing some paper towels, chilli powder, glass bottle with airtight cap and a small funnel.

Procedure:
Hygiene is an important part of feeling confident and good about yourself. Men and women both enjoy smelling fresh, clean and attractive. According to a survey by marketing research company NPD Group, Americans spend nearly two billion dollars each year on women's fragrances alone. These perfumes and colognes can be expensive, and the cheaper versions often smell, well, cheap. Even if you are on a tight budget, you can still have a signature scent by making it yourself.

1. Sterilize the bottle and cap by cleaning them thoroughly in hot water. Dry the bottle and cap with paper towels.

2. Place some paper towels on a table. Situate the bottle on the paper towel and place the funnel into the bottle top. Measure out all the liquid ingredients into plastic cups.

3. Pour the pre-measured water, glycerine and vodka or rubbing alcohol into the bottle. Glycerine is a fixative or stabilizing agent that can preserve the cologne fragrance for a longer time. Use unscented rubbing alcohol that is 70 percent ethyl alcohol.

4. Choose the fragrance of the cologne by experimenting with different blends of essential oils. Use the eye dropper to place some drops of different oils onto the paper towel. Smell the paper and select the blend of essential oils that is most agreeable to you.

5. With the eyedropper, add five drops of each selected essential oils to the liquid contents in the bottle. Put the cap on the bottle, stir to blend the cologne ingredients and reopen.

6. Smell the contents of the bottle to check the fragrance. Add a few more drops of the essential oils if you desire a

stronger scented cologne. Conversely, add a little more water if the scent is too strong. Recap the bottle.

7. Allow the freshly prepared cologne mixture to rest in a location that is preferably cool and dark. Leave it there for approximately two weeks. Shake the mixture gently before using your homemade cologne.

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1. Determine how much cologne your perfume bottle will hold by filling it with water and pouring it into a measuring cup. This will help you establish how much alcohol, water and fragrance to use.

2. Fill the bottle about 3/4 full of alcohol. For example, if your bottle holds 4 ounces, you would pour in about 3 ounces of the vodka.

3. Fill another 25 to 30 percent of the bottle with distilled water. It is important to use distilled water, because it has been purified and is free of chemicals that might interfere with the fragrance.

4. Drop a mixture of fragrance or essential oils into the alcohol and water mixture one drop at a time. Stick to one or two fragrances for your first batch if you are nervous about mixing scents.

5. Close the bottle tightly and shake it well. Allow it to sit in a cool, dark or shaded area for about a week, shaking it every one to two days. The scents will blend together, becoming rich and mellow.