Introduction To Natural Perfumery

Learn about the magic of working with natural aromatics and how to create your own custom blend fragrances from natural materials.

During this one day introductory workshop you will learn about the history of using natural aromatics, their properties and how they can be used in perfumery.

You will get the opportunity to train your nose working with many different materials such as essential oils, absolutes and concretes. We will cover the basics of perfumery including fragrance classification and top middle and base notes.

You will have hands on experience of blending and creating your own fragrance that can then be incorporated into a variety of products bases such as bath oils, body balms, and oil based perfume. You will get to take home anything that you make during the workshop.

Topics Covered

• The History of Fragrance – Incense, Oils and Unguents
• Where Do Fragrance Ingredients Come From and How Are They Made
• The Sense of Smell and What it Means To Us
• The Beginners Guide to Training your Nose
• Top, Middle and Base notes and Why They Are Important
• Practical Blending Techniques