About This Course
What You'll Learn
- • Understand the history and evolution of perfumery\n• Identify and work with major fragrance families\n• Create balanced perfumes using the pyramid structure\n• Master blending techniques and accord building\n• Work with essential oils and aroma compounds\n• Formulate perfumes at different concentration levels\n• Understand premium ingredients like oud and amber\n• Apply natural perfumery principles\n• Use perfumery alcohol correctly\n• Properly store and organize perfumery materials
Course Curriculum
0. Introduction to Perfumery
Discover the fascinating world of perfumery, its rich history, and the fundamentals that every perfumer must know.
1. Fragrance Families & Classification
Learn to identify and understand the major fragrance families that form the foundation of perfumery.
2. Fragrance Notes & The Pyramid
Master the three-tier structure of perfumes: top, middle, and base notes.
3. Understanding Accords
Learn to create harmonious blends of notes that form the building blocks of great perfumes.
4. Essential Oils & Aromatics
Explore the building blocks of perfumery: essential oils, absolutes, and aroma compounds.
5. Perfume Concentration & Formulas
Master the science of perfume concentration and learn to create professional formulas.
6. Natural Perfumery
Explore the art of creating fragrances using only natural ingredients.
7. Premium Ingredients: Oud & Amber
Discover the prized ingredients that add luxury and depth to fine fragrances.
8. The Science of Perfumery
Understand the chemistry behind fragrances, including molecules, alcohol, and the perfume pyramid.
9. Professional Practice & Finishing
Learn professional practices for storage, organization, and adding finishing touches like colour.