Okay, folks, let’s dive into my little adventure of making a “premium perfume, Genshin style!” I gotta say, it was more of a wild ride than I expected, but hey, that’s half the fun, right?
The Brainstorm – What’s “Genshin” Smell Like?
First things first, I had to figure out what a Genshin perfume would even smell like. I mean, we’re talking about a world full of elemental magic, mythical creatures, and diverse regions. I spent a good chunk of time just wandering around in the game, taking notes of the environments. Liyue’s mountain air, Mondstadt’s breezy fields, Inazuma’s… well, electric cherry blossoms?
Gathering My Supplies (The Real-World Quest)
Next up, the real-world quest: getting the supplies. I’m no alchemist, so I kept it pretty basic. I grabbed:
- Some essential oils. I went for things that felt “Genshin-y” to me: some floral scents (like rose and jasmine, thinking of those flower fields), something a bit woodsy (cedarwood, maybe?), and something… zesty? (Grapefruit, because why not?).
- A carrier oil. This is important! You can’t just slap essential oils on your skin. I used some jojoba oil, ’cause it’s pretty neutral.
- Little bottles. Gotta have something to put the perfume in! I found some cute, small glass bottles.
- Alcohol. Perfumer’s alcohol, to be exact. This helps the scents blend and project.
Mixing and Matching (The Chaotic Part)
Now for the fun part – mixing! I felt like a mad scientist, or maybe Sucrose’s clumsy apprentice. I started with the carrier oil, filling the little bottles about halfway.
Then came the essential oils. This is where it got… experimental. I didn’t really have a formula. I just added drops of different scents, sniffing after each addition, trying to get that “Genshin vibe.” It was a LOT of trial and error. Some combinations were… not great. Let’s just say my room smelled pretty interesting for a while.
After I was (somewhat) happy with the scent, I topped it off with the perfumer’s alcohol. I shook the bottles gently to mix everything together.
The Waiting Game (Impatience is My Weakness)
Apparently, you’re supposed to let perfume “mature” for a few weeks. The scents need time to blend and settle. This was the hardest part for me! I’m not known for my patience. But I resisted the urge to constantly test it, and let the bottles sit in a dark, cool place.
The Final Verdict (Did I Succeed?)
Okay, so after a few weeks of waiting, I finally gave my Genshin-inspired perfumes a proper test. And… they were actually pretty good! I mean, they weren’t exactly going to win any awards, but they smelled unique and definitely reminded me of the game. One was a bit more floral and sweet, another was woodsy and fresh, like I put the Liyue mountains in to a tiny bottle.
I gave one to my friend who also plays Genshin, he said that thing smells pretty good. That means a lot to me.
Was it “premium”? Maybe not in the professional sense. But was it a fun, creative project that connected me to one of my favorite games? Absolutely! I’d say that’s a win in my book. Plus, now I have a few unique perfumes that no one else has. Pretty cool, right?
