The Scent of the Season : Summer

Citrus in perfumery

In this seasonally-curated series of perfume-making workshops, we will get down and dirty with one specific fragrance. This Summer we will focus on citrus notes in perfumery. Eternally popular, citrus notes have been used in perfume and cologne formulations since the advent of the cold press (yes, that machine used to produce olive oil!) Bright and zesty fruity citruses liven up any perfume with their natural sweet, tart and aldehydic character. Come join me in keeping it light this Summer!

Each of the fragrance types in the Seasonal Sensibility series is steeped in rich historical traditions and wonderful natural materials.

IN PERSON: 1 DAY - 4 HOURS

GROUP SIZE: 4-10 PARTICIPANTS

NO PREREQUISITES (BEGINNERS WELCOME)

More info about the Seasonal Sensibility workshop series:

The human nose is said to be able to discern over a trillion distinct odours. How do perfumers make sense of all these scents?

One way is to separate this flurry of airborne activity into a smaller number of more functional categories. the fragrant materials we work with each fit within one (or two) of these categories, which are sometimes referred to as “Fragrance types” or “fragrance families”.

In this seasonal workshop we will focus on one fragrance type in all its glory. through a series of exercises we will shed light on some of the highest quality natural materials, methods and tools used by perfumers. we will gain an introduction to blending these materials together through proximity, harmony and opposition to create our own botanical perfume to take home. In the process, We will utilize the language of perfume to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for this specific fragrance family and its materials.

No prior perfume knowledge is required for this workshop, however taking Odorata before this series is highly recommended. This is a perfume-making workshop - you will create your own 10ml eau de parfum to take home.

Safety notes: Please be advised that we will be working with natural oils, absolutes and extracts from plants, some of which are known allergens. If you have allergies to specific essential oils or plants but would like to participate in this workshop nonetheless, please let me know ahead of time and I will try my best to accommodate with alternative oils.