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Drying Methods and Fragrance Preservation
Drying preserves flowers. However, moisture causes decay. Ammonia makes some smell. Essential oils can improve or worsen scent.
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Retaining Scent in Dried Flowers
Flowers like lavender retain scent well when dried. Most dried flowers gradually lose aroma, with lavender and eucalyptus leaves retaining scent longer. Over-drying causes fragrance loss, and scented flowers release fragrance for up to 60 days.
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Managing Scent in Dried Flowers
Moisture causes dried flowers to smell. Packaging with moisture makes flowers smelly. Not picking the right flowers to dry can also lead to bad scent due to excess ammonia. Perfume making involves extracting fragrant oils from flowers and blending them.
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Preservation and Maintenance
Glycerin can preserve flowers for over a year, maintaining their natural shape and texture. Seal fragrant petals in an airtight jar with oil for two weeks to enhance scent. Avoid direct sunlight and dust by using a cool hairdryer for cleaning.