Tracing Perfume: Woods, Part 1 (online)

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Perfumer Dana El Masri explores woody materials, and their scents in fine fragrance in a perfume genealogy class. Online.

Tracing Perfume: A Genealogy of Scent

Dana El Masri explores the history of fine fragrance through a series of classes that cover the genealogy of scent. Each class in this series explores important perfumes in 20th/21st perfumery from the perspective of the materials that inform them.

Dana El Masri explores the history of fine fragrance through a series of classes that cover the genealogy of scent. How did aromatic materials influence perfumery? How did perfumers draw from the same source to produce such diverse expressions? Each class in this series explores the most important perfumes in 20th and 21st perfumery from the perspective of the materials that inform them.In this class, Dana covers perfumes highlighting woody materials, focusing on cedarwood, guaiacwood, oakmoss, and sandalwood. She will explore the material provenance, aromatic aspects, and notable perfumes that make use of these woody notes in various ways. Then, as a group, the class will discuss a series of notes and perfumes that elucidate the category.Please note: this is the first of a two-part online class. <a href="https://eventbrite.oldmanhustle.net/e/tracing-perfume-woods-part-2-online-tickets-1986274046141?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://eventbrite.oldmanhustle.net/e/tracing-perfume-woods-part-2-online-tickets-1986274046141?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Woods Part 2 takes place online, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026</a>.

TOPICS COVERED<ul><li>History and cultural impact of perfume materials</li><li>Technical information about perfume materials</li><li>Overview of these materials in classic, contemporary, mass market, and niche perfumes</li></ul> Materials: There are no materials required for this class, but we will share a recommended of materials before the start of class. The information and teaching materials presented in our classes are for educational purposes only. For more information about commercial best practices and safety, consult the relevant authorities in your country of residence.

ABOUT THE TRACING PERFUMES SERIESDana El Masri's perfume history and culture classes explore the genealogy of perfumery. Each session starts with an overview of the material, after which Dana shares a brief history and the cultural impact of the covered materials, as well as technical information such as extraction methods and countries of origin. The class then examines the classic, contemporary, mass market and niche applications of these materials by looking at important perfumes.ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORDana El Masri is an Arab-Canadian perfumer &amp; interdisciplinary artist.She was trained at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery, with a BA in Communication Studies from Concordia University. The owner and creator of Jazmin Saraï, a perfume brand exploring scent, sound &amp; culture, Dana is also an interdisciplinary artist with experience in several cross-modal practices and private label collaborations. She has worked with fellow perfumers, musicians, lifestyle brands, hotels, art spaces and more.Dana has been an Art &amp; Olfaction Awards judge for several years and is a published fragrance writer, winner of a Jasmine Literary Award (UK) and a Perfumed Plume Award (US). Her most recent interdisciplinary work has revolved around multi-sensory movement and synesthetic practice in a piece called Σmotion.Her primary focus is on the importance of scent in social interaction, multicultural representation in perfumery, and public education on the world of scent.

This is an online class. The Zoom link will be sent by email 24 hours before the class. If you cannot attend live, we will share access to the recorded class for 14 days with everyone who has registered by the start of class.MEETING DATEAll times are in the Pacific Time time zone. Here is a <a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html" title="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">time zone converter.</a>Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10 AM PDT.This session takes place on Zoom, and is recorded. Recordings will be available online for 14 days after the class takes place for all registered participants.--ATTENDANCE AND REFUND POLICYThis is an online class that will take place on Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent by email approximately 24 hours before the class. Lest this email end up in your spam folder, please be sure to add hello@artandolfaction.com and noreply@order.eventbrite.com to your address book.+ Event times are listed in Pacific Time (PDT); please use a time converter for your local start time.+ Please download and install Zoom before the class starts, to avoid last minute technical issues.+ Learn more about how we teach and our community guidelines here: <a href="https://artandolfaction.com/newcomers/" title="https://artandolfaction.com/newcomers/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://artandolfaction.com/newcomers/</a><a href="https://artandolfaction.online/community-guidelines" title="https://artandolfaction.online/community-guidelines" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">.</a>+ We will upload the class recording after the end of the session, and share it for 14 days with attendees. This video is view-only, and expires at the end of the 14 day window.+ Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds or credit for this class. Note also that event tickets are non-transferable.

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Tracing Perfume: Woods, Part 1 (online)

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