What if I told you that you can make a perfume? That the perfume you make yourself can also evoke feelings of bliss and wellbeing?
Class Level I – Saturday 23 February
Class Level II – Saturday 2 March
Here’s a clue: Our sense of smell processed the same system that drives our primal responses..
Unlike all other senses, smell is sent directly to the Olfactory bulb in the Emotional brain or Limbic system.
It is the seat of memory, emotions, sexual drives, hunger and thirst. It causes us to respond in certain ways and can drive states of anger, sorrow, revulsion, sexual attraction, love and fear.
We smell, we feel, we remember.
Learn to harness the power of aroma and dream your own fragrance with natural perfumer & aromachologist, Antoinette Goosen.
These fun, interactive perfume-making workshops, are packed with lots of info and will give you blending experience and hands-on demonstrations to satisfy your curiosity and ignite your inner perfumer.
You’ll learn the basics of natural perfumery and the effects your sense of smell has on emotions and how to prepare a perfume. You’ll also discover your unique scent personality.
Basics of Natural Perfumery
Natural Perfumery demystified and unpacked.
- History of Perfume
- Difference between natural and synthetic perfumes
- What is an essential oil?
- Smell and how it works
- How to train your nose
- Safely working with essential oils
- Scent & emotions. Use of perfumes to increase well-being and quality of life
- Intuitive perfumery – access your natural creativity
- Practical – make your own first perfume oil to take home
All perfume oils, written notes and perfumery materials are provided.
If you’re keen to bring positive change to your body mind and spirit, book your spot now.
