Articles explaining the perfumer’s palette and vocabulary: perfume notes, aroma materials and discussions of fragrance terminology.
The most widely used perfume descriptors such as balsamic (oriental), aldehydic, fougere, etc. are compiled here, along with their explanations and the examples of fragrances that illustrate each term: Speaking Perfume : A-Z of Common Fragrance Descriptions.
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Location: Online, Zoom
Date: December 21st, Saturday 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €55
Location: Online, Zoom
Date: December 22nd, Sunday 12:00pm-1:30pm EST/6:00pm-7:30pm CET
Price: €55
Class location: Brussels
Date: December 22nd, Sunday, 11-13:30 CET
Class duration: 2.5 hours
250€/per person (50€ to be paid as a reservation deposit, the rest is payable in person on the day of the class)
Please contact me for other available dates
Students of all levels of interest in perfumery will find much to learn in this series of lectures. The lecture is designed to sharpen your sense smell and improve your enjoyment and appreciation of scents. You will learn professional smelling techniques and receive personalized tips. You will learn how to smell complex aromas and about the main criteria of a well-made fragrance–and how to look for them.
Online and in-person classes are available.
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While most of the rose centered scents are mentioned that I like, I would add what I am wearing right now for Christmas; MFK Oud Satin Mood. December 25, 2024 at 3:50pm
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