Vanilla: Perfume Accords (online)

Explore fragrance categories through specific classes designed by The Institute for Art and Olfaction to help new perfumers gain sensory understanding and technical perfumery skills.

In the latest of her accords classes, Ashley leads an investigation into a complex vanilla absolute perfume accord. Learning how to assemble perfume accords leads to a greater adeptness at blending, and well-trained noses. Learn how to construct accords as you explore the individual aromatic components of these perfume accords.

Our accords series helps students of perfumery understand the molecular components of the various facets and types of the most important notes in perfumery. By attending this class, an emerging perfumer or scent artist will expand their capabilities and training, gain the materials knowledge to add a new accord to their arsenal, and leave with a deeper understanding of the artistry and science behind perfumery.

Materials Needed/Pre-Class Homework: We will send you a master document containing the materials list and formulation exercises upon signup via the confirmation email from Eventbrite. Please purchase these materials before attending class. The estimated cost of the perfume materials is between $85, not including any labware you may need to purchase. The formulation exercises must be accomplished before the class meets.

Takeaways:

• Technical knowledge about the molecular components of the material being reconstructed through the perfume accord
• A greater familiarity with aromatic components and combinations
• The capacity to reconstruct the material through its components

Important notes:

Safety Note: Some aromatic materials can have side effects when applied to skin. The information and teaching materials presented in our classes are for educational purposes only. These are not intended for commercial use and do not necessarily reflect commercial best practices or industry safety standards. For more information about commercial best practices and safety, consult the relevant authorities in your country of residence.

Please read before signing up: Materials are required for this class, and must be purchased separately, before class takes place. The materials list and the teaching formula are sent upon signup, and can be found at the bottom of the confirmation email from Eventbrite. Because the formula is provided upon signup, we do not allow cancellations for these classes. We share the recording for each class for 30 days after class takes place, and will send the recording for review via email after the class is over.

Please see our full attendance and refund policy below.

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