Our recurring online Perfume 101 class serves as an orientation session for newcomers to the field, olfactive adventurers, curious minds, and budding scent enthusiasts who need a little boost.
In this theory-focused introduction to perfumery, participants will learn about perfume basics such as fragrance families and classifications, get an introduction to perfume-making in a lab, and get an introduction to the different kinds of aromatic materials.
As a group, the class will learn the difference between top, middle and bottom notes, what's in a perfume lab, get a brief introduction to perfume math concepts, and more.
Participants will leave with the basic knowledge they need to start a journey down the rabbit hole of appreciating and even making scent, as well as a more considered understanding of what they encounter at the fragrance counter.
Topics covered:
+ Introduction to scent literacy
+ Introduction to aromatic materials
+ Introduction to perfume creation
+ Introduction to learning resources provided by The Institute for Art and Olfaction
Take-Aways:
Participants will leave with the basic knowledge they need to start a journey down the rabbit hole of understanding perfume. Participants will also receive an introduction to perfumery document to readalong during the video, and keep as an overview of perfumery concepts.
Please note that registration to attend this class live closes two hours before the start of the class. You may register after this period to get access to the video recording of the class, after it has taken place.
This is an online class. The Zoom link will be sent by email 24 hours before the class.
