I was decluttering and cleaning my beauty cabinet the other day when I found a bunch of old perfume bottles that had a tiny amount of product left in them. Some of these perfumes had even passed their shelf life, but instead of chucking them into the bin, I decided to give them a second chance at life. Here’s how I found a way (or five) to reuse leftover perfume, and you can too!
5 Different Ways To Use Leftover Perfume
Let’s face it, perfumes are expensive. So you might as well use them till the last drop, am I right?!
Potpourri Never Lasted This Long!
For some strange reason, my mom is obsessed with potpourri. She will keep them in tiny bowls all over our house. Now, potpourri’s fragrance only lasts for about four to six weeks. After that, you need to get rid of it. Since I’m all into recycling and reusing, once a week, I pour 3-4 drops of the leftover perfume into my potpourri to freshen it up. Here’s an aromatic treat for your senses, 24*7!
Into My Diffuser It Goes
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Earlier this week, I ran out of my lavender essential oil. Instead of ordering a new one and waiting for days for it to reach my doorstep, I simply used my leftover perfume! The trick here is to add less water and 6-7 drops of the perfume to the diffuser. I bet your room will smell like a spa, that too at no extra costs!
My DIY Sachet
I have a special drawer at home where I stack all my undergarments. Since I had leftover perfume, I thought of making a scented sachet and placing it in the drawer so my clothes and the space smell fresh and pleasant, not like detergent. Here’s what I did – I soaked a few cotton balls (can use cotton pads as well) in the leftover perfume and placed them in a tiny cotton bag–yes, it’s that easy!
Bedsheets That Smell Like Luxury
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This is a trick I learned from my sister and it works perfectly. You just have to pour a few drops of perfume into a spray bottle (this is where your leftovers can come in handy), filling it up with water. Shake well and spray on your bedsheets, curtains, pillows, sofa, and blankets for that luxurious hotel room vibe. You’re welcome!
As a Car Freshner
I think those dangling car fresheners are a waste of moolah. They make your car smell great for just a few days and then you’re back to square one. I like to mix my leftover perfume with some water and spray it all over the car. Since perfume has a stronger scent, it’s more likely to last for a long while.
Aren’t these leftover perfume alternatives easy? I can’t wait for you to try them too!
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