Beginner's Perfumery

A welcome introduction by Melanie Jane 😍😍

Discover how to transform even the tiniest corner into a functional perfumery workspace.

Perfumery 101: Dive In!

This lesson equips you for your fragrant journey. We'll explore essential tools and downloadable resources to get started. Plus, discover reputable suppliers for your aromatic adventure!

This chapter explores the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) and its role in ensuring safe fragrance use through restrictions on certain ingredients and scientific risk assessment.

This lesson takes you on a fragrant journey, exploring how perfumes have captivated humanity for centuries. We'll delve into the ancient origins of perfumery, tracing its evolution through different cultures and eras.

This lesson dives into the essential techniques of weighing and dilution, the cornerstones of successful perfume creation.

Step into the precise world of perfumery with this detailed guide on pipettes and droppers, essential tools for any fragrance creator. In this riveting video, I break down everything you need to know about using pipettes in perfumery.

Dilution Done Right: A Demonstration with Melanie Jane

Join Melanie Jane for a hands-on demonstration on the art of diluting essential oils for perfumery! In this interactive session, Melanie will guide you through the precise use of a scale to ensure accurate and safe dilution of your precious ingredients.

Join Melanie Jane for a hands-on demonstration on mastering the art of weighing ingredients in perfumery! Discover the importance of precision and why ditching the guesswork with digital fine scales (like jewelry scales) is key to creating consistent and captivating fragrances. Watch Melanie guide you through the weighing process, ensuring your perfumery creations reach their full potential.

This innovative lesson bridges the gap between psychology and perfumery, empowering you to explore the world of scent with confidence and creativity.

Mastering the art of perfumery starts with understanding the language of scents: fragrance families. This lesson unveils the secrets of these classifications, just like food groups for your olfactory creations!

Think perfumers have magic noses? Think again! In this video lecture, Melanie Jane dives into the art of "nose training" – actually training your brain to identify and understand fragrance materials. Just like musicians practice daily, perfumers hone their olfactory skills to create harmonious blends.

Understanding Your Ingredients: This lesson delves into the critical concept of fragrance impact, empowering you to create balanced and captivating perfumes.

While there are newer methods, the Jean Carles Method remains an invaluable tool, especially for beginners taking their first steps into the world of fragrance creation.

This method is not just about mixing scents; it's about building confidence and foundational skills in aspiring perfumers.

Step into the art of perfumery with the Jean Carles Method, a time-tested technique for understanding the intricate interactions of perfume materials. In this video, an excerpt from my comprehensive online perfume course, I demonstrate how to effectively utilize this method to determine the best ratios and combinations of scents.

The Essence of Fragrance: Accords are the building blocks of captivating perfumes! In this insightful lecture, Melanie Jane, with her years of experience, dives deep into the various techniques for crafting these olfactory masterpieces.

Join Melanie Jane for a video lesson on crafting captivating fragrances! Discover the art of the horizontal accord, a technique for creating harmonious blends that focus on the heart notes. In this lesson, Melanie guides you through the process of building a horizontal accord using the classic pairing of rose and jasmine.

We've covered a lot of ground lately, from exploring the fascinating history of fragrance to delving into the science of weighing and dilution. I am checking in to se how it’s going so far!

The Art of the Vertical Accord: Join Melanie Jane in this video lesson where she unveils the secrets of crafting a captivating vertical accord in perfumery.

Welcome, Fragrant Fans! Today, we'll embark on a fragrant journey, recapping the fascinating world of perfumery explored in your beginner's course.