Intro to Perfumery: A Primer

Name: Intro to Perfumery: A Primer
Start: 2026-11-14T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-14T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Fragrance Alliance Network

Fragrance Alliance Network

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This focused course explores the natural raw materials and aroma chemicals that form the perfumer's palette. Students examine where materials come from, how they are extracted, the role of synthetic ingredients, and the systems used to classify them. The emphasis is on olfactory knowledge rather than active blending technique.

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38 West 32nd St, New York, NY
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It was so informative and fun in unexpected ways. I'm someone who really enjoys the who/what/why/where/how behind things. I deeply enjoy wearing perfume and using it as a method of self expression. The class both deepens your knowledge and also expands it; I've found myself trying new scents and looking at perfumes with a more critical eye on sourcing and price. The conversation in the class was fantastic, both due to the classmates and the instructor. You don't make perfume in this class, but if you don't take this class, making perfume if you don't understand the process would be pointless. I particularly enjoyed the section around learning how to build a scent - the base, the middle, the foreground. If you enjoy perfume and would like to expand your scent palette, take this class.

Renee C.

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Description

This focused course examines the essential components and chemical foundations of professional perfumery through the study of natural raw materials and aroma chemicals.

Plant Origins and Olfactory Characteristics: Investigate how botanical genus, species, and geographic origin influence scent profiles and aromatic properties.
Extraction and Isolation Methods: Learn diverse techniques for capturing and preserving essences from natural plant materials and animal-origin sources.
Synthetic Aroma Chemicals: Explore the expanding role of synthetically produced materials in contemporary perfume creation and composition.
Material Family Classification: Develop understanding of the various material families and subfamilies used in professional perfumery and fragrance design.
Perfumery Classification Systems: Examine the different categorization and organization methods that perfumers use to structure and develop fragrance compositions.

Important Note: This course focuses on learning about raw materials and does not include fragrance blending or composition creation.

Refund Policy

We offer to reschedule as needed 3 business days prior. There are no refunds, as we prepare ingredients and class materials beforehand.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

In the event that an instructor or the school needs to cancel at the last minute, students will receive a refund less a 5% non-refundable registration fee.

Reviews of Classes at Fragrance Alliance Network (20)

(4.7-star rating across 20 reviews)

This class: 4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews

Intro to Perfumery: A Primer

Anonymous • October 20, 2025

Fun class. The instructor was very thoughtful and nice : )
Intro to Perfumery: A Primer

Preeyonuj B. • March 12, 2025
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Anonymous • March 12, 2025
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Catherine A. • February 9, 2025

I thought it was very informative! Perfumery is a science! I think I was expecting something a little less technical, but that's not the fault of the course, more my lack of understanding of the perfumery process. The instructor was very knowledgeable and I thought he did a great job.
Intro to Perfumery: A Primer

Renee C. • October 6, 2024

It was so informative and fun in unexpected ways. I'm someone who really enjoys the who/what/why/where/how behind things. I deeply enjoy wearing perfume and using it as a method of self expression. The class both deepens your knowledge and also expands it; I've found myself trying new scents and looking at perfumes with a more critical eye on sourcing and price. The conversation in the class was fantastic, both due to the classmates and the instructor. You don't make perfume in this class, but if you don't take this class, making perfume if you don't understand the process would be pointless. I particularly enjoyed the section around learning how to build a scent - the base, the middle, the foreground. If you enjoy perfume and would like to expand your scent palette, take this class.
Intro to Perfumery: A Primer

Christel M. • March 2, 2020

This class was exceptional and it totally exceeded my expectations. The profesor is a wealth of information; a total savant in both the chemistry involved and the landscape of the industry. He will provide you with the most important tools to start your fragrance-making journey. I 100% recommend!
Intro to Perfumery: A Primer

Mariana L. • January 19, 2020
Intro to Perfumery: A Primer

Anonymous • November 24, 2019

Great class! I learned a lot, would highly recommend if interested in the art of perfume making.
Intro to Perfumery: A Primer

Coraline W. • September 22, 2019

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This class was exceptional and it totally exceeded my expectations. The profesor is a wealth of information; a total savant in both the chemistry involved and the landscape of the industry. He will provide you with the most important tools to start your fragrance-making journey. I 100% recommend!

Christel M.

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