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Make Perfume With Me!  Jasmine Based Perfume Making Workshop
May
19

Make Perfume With Me! Jasmine Based Perfume Making Workshop

Join independent perfumer Darren Alan for a live guided accord and perfume making Zoom workshop! We will first explore the creation of a classic Jasmine accord. We will evaluate the individual perfumery materials used to create the accord, then you will be guided through the entire accord building process step by step.

Once your Jasmine accord has been created, the class will create a fresh unisex fragrance that features our jasmine accord. Darren will guide you through this perfume making process while sharing pro tips and industry best practice along the way.

The jasmine focused unisex fragrance we will create is light and clean with touches of citrus, patchouli, vetiver, ambergris, woods and white musk.

This is an intermediate to advanced workshop. Students should have a basic working knowledge of how to create dilutions and how to weigh perfumery materials on a scale.

Tickets are available through Eventbrite. Click on photo below for more detailed information and to register for the workshop. I hope to see you there!

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Weights, Measures and Dilutions for Perfume Making
Apr
7

Weights, Measures and Dilutions for Perfume Making

Join independent perfumers Darren Alan of Darren Alan Perfumes and Emily Schaber of Shelter In Perfume as they guide you through the basics of using a lab balance (scale) to weigh and measure raw materials for perfume making, as well as how to correctly calculate various types of dilutions for material evaluation, formula development, and how to choose the proper diluent (solvent) for your perfume material.

*Please click on the class card below for more details, to register & for a list of required materials for this class.

In this live, interactive Zoom Class, the following topics will be covered:

  • How to set up & calibrate a digital lab balance (scale)

  • Best practice when using a lab balance to ensure accurate & repeatable measurements

  • Proper technique for weighing and diluting liquid, solid & semi-solid perfume materials

  • Why learning to properly dilute your perfumery materials is necessary and useful

  • How to create a serial dilution & why this may be useful in perfume making

  • Perfume math relating to formula scale conversion

  • Hands-on, guided practice with weighing materials and creating dilutions of your perfume materials

  • Various types of diluents (solvents) and why/when to use a specific solvent for a specific outcome

  • Live Q&A with Darren and Emily as they answer your most pressing questions


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Online Aromatic Accords Perfume Making Class
Mar
17

Online Aromatic Accords Perfume Making Class

Learn to think and smell like a perfumer as we explore eight of the most commonly used aromatic materials in perfumery. Sniff, imagine, and experiment, then select your favorite combinations for your unique creation. Click on the event photo or “View Event” for details.

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Online Spice Accords Perfume Making Class
Mar
10

Online Spice Accords Perfume Making Class

Learn to think and smell like a perfumer as we explore eight of the most commonly used spice materials in perfumery. Sniff, imagine, and experiment, then select your favorite combinations for your unique creation. Click on the event photo or “View Event” for details.

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Online Musk Accords Perfume Making Class
Mar
3

Online Musk Accords Perfume Making Class

Learn to think and smell like a perfumer as we explore eight of the most commonly used musk materials in perfumery. Sniff, imagine, and experiment, then select your favorite combinations for your unique creation. Click on the event photo or “View Event” for details.

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Online Woods Accords Perfume Making Class
Feb
18

Online Woods Accords Perfume Making Class

Learn to think and smell like a perfumer as we explore eight of the most commonly used woody notes in perfumery. Sniff, imagine, and experiment, then select your favorite combinations for your unique creation. Click on the event photo or “View Event” for details.

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Online Floral Accords Perfume Making Class
Feb
11

Online Floral Accords Perfume Making Class

Learn to think and smell like a perfumer as we explore eight of the most commonly used floral notes in perfumery. Sniff, imagine, and experiment, then select your favorite combinations for your unique creation. Click on the event photo or “View Event” for details.

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Online Citrus Accords Perfume Making Class
Feb
4

Online Citrus Accords Perfume Making Class

Learn to think and smell like a perfumer as we explore eight of the most commonly used citrus notes in perfumery. Sniff, imagine, and experiment, then select your favorite combinations for your unique creation. Click on the event photo or “View Event” for details.

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Cupid’s Bow Perfume Making at Silver Mark Cellars - March 8, 2023

Thanks to everyone who came out and joined us for fine wine & fragrance at Silver Mark Cellars! It was a pleasure meeting you and enjoying a fun evening of wine & fragrance together! Upcoming events will be added soon so check back for future perfume workshops!