Applications for the session starting on 16th October 2023 are now closed. You may still join WITHOUT KIT and/or WITHOUT TUTOR SUPPORT...

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Why Study Perfumery with Us

Our Online Courses

Accredited Diploma in Art of perfumery (24 months)

The Diploma in Art of Perfumery course introduces you to the key principles for creating perfumes using such ingredients as essential oils, absolutes, waxes, tinctures, infusions and natural isolates. It includes four modules detailing how to develop your sense of smell and guides you to getting your nose acquainted to all your raw materials (The Sense of Smell) before starting the process of fragrance creation (Fragrance Creation) using various methods that have been proven and tested over the years.

Although The focus is on naturals and on unleashing the Artisan Perfumer in you, the methodology you learn will help you create perfumes with any other raw materials including synthetic aroma materials. It also takes you through the History and cultures of perfumery and covers in details formulation recording and technical requirements. It includes a comprehensive module on Regulation requirements and Selling legalities that allows you to sell your products in the UK, Europe and internationally.

DIPLOMA COURSE SYLLABUS

Accredited Certificate in Perfumery Art (12 months)

The Certificate in Perfumery Art course introduces you to the key principles for creating perfumes using such ingredients as essential oils, absolutes, waxes, tinctures, infusions and natural isolates. It includes two modules detailing how to develop your sense of smell and guides you to getting your nose acquainted to all your raw materials (The Sense of Smell) before starting the process of fragrance creation (Fragrance Creation) using various methods that have been proven and tested over the years. The focus is on naturals and on unleashing the Artisan Perfumer in you.

CERTIFICATE COURSE SYLLABUS

Cosmetic Legislation, Selling Legalities & Trading Standards (6 months)Cosmetic legislation for perfumery

NOTE: this course is part of the DIPLOMA IN ART OF PERFUMERY but can be taken as a standalone module.

This comprehensive course composed of 5 self-explanatory modules introduces you to the latest UK and EU Cosmetic Regulation, the selling legalities and the applications of the legislation in functional perfumery. IT aims at lifting up the various myths and false information related to the EU Cosmetic Directive WHILE ENABLING YOU TO LAUNCH PERFUMES OR COSMETICS WITHOUT ANY LEGAL ISSUES.

You will receive complete and comprehensive information about the procedures that need to be followed in order to register a cosmetic product and/or a perfume that can be sold within the UK AND EU countries and more widely, to many other countries in the world.a step-by-step simplified approach ILLUSTRATES EXACTLY what to do when required to register a cosmetic product and the files and documents THAT need to BE hEld in your filing systems. 

COSMETIC LEGISLATION SYLLABUS

one-on-one virtual expert sessions

Do you feel something’s missing in your perfume blending knowledge ? Would you like to learn from the experts in the same way apprentices used to learn from their perfume masters in 18th century France ?If you have already learned the principles of perfumery, you will know that perfume-blending is indeed 90% sweat and 10% inspiration.

However, it does not have to always be this way. Once you realise that you are a painter of smells, you also know that to become a Master, you need to... master some of the techniques in order to create a piece of work.

The one-on-one virtual session is your ideal opportunity to pick the brain of a perfume expert who will help you overcome any obstacle you are faced with in your journey to becoming a Master blender.

New Courses Coming in 2023...

Organic & Analytic Chemistry 101 and Extraction Processes(beginners)

most of our students do not have any qualifications in organic chemistry. tHIS IS NOT AN ISSUE. hOWEVER, WE FIND THAT UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY AND PARTICULARLY THE OLFACTORY IMPACT OF AROMATIC COMPOUNDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PERFUME DOES HELP TO CREATE UNIQUE PERFUMES.
tHIS COURSE MADE SIMPLE FOR EVERYONE'S UNDERSTANDING,  WILL ALLOW THOSE WHO WISH TO EXPLORE THE SYNERGY AND COMPOUNDS OF THE VARIOUS RAW MATERIALS USED IN PERFUMERY TO LEARN ASPECTS OF CHEMISTRY THAT CAN MAKE OR BREAK A PERFUME SUCH AS ESTERIFICATION OR ALCOHOL CONTRACTION AND GET A GRIP ON CHEMICAL TERMS SUCH AS OXIDES, CARBON ATOMS, CHEMISTRY MOLECULES ETC...

Fragrance Therapy (uNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF ODOURS)

Fragrance therapy - also commonly known as 'olfactory therapy’ is a psycho-emotional method based on using odours and the energetic vibration of some essential oils.
The aromatic molecules act on specific areas of the brain to release memories and emotions, including any emotional or psychological blocks contributing to re-balancing the psycho-emotional balance and wellbeing. Thus, unlike Aromatherapy which focuses on the therapeutic and medicinal properties of essential oils, Fragrance therapy focuses mainly on the power of scents on our subconscious mind, using the sense of smell as the main vehicle.

functional perfumery (applying scents to functional products)

creating scents is an art and many times, scents are not necessarily used as perfumes but in a range of so-called 'functional products'. The washing liquid you use or the candle you burn at home are functional perfume products. The method to allow the scent to diffuse through another support than alcohol is different to making perfumes. some raw materials just do not work so what should you do if you have created a perfume and would like the shower gel or soap to match the scent as closely as possible? which ingredients should you use?
This course will allow you to understand and apply scents to a range of functional products. it contains a great selection of formulas and recipes that will help you start applying scents to any product.
It also covers the aspect of regulation when it comes to volatile compounds and rinse off products.

branding & marketing for independent perfumers & cosmetic businesses

COMING SOON...will be available in audio version too...

anyone in the perfume industry will tell you that making perfumes is not easy and straightforward but it is by and large the least difficult part of being an independent perfumer. marketing and branding in an ever rapidly evolving industry can be challenging and a cause for giving up.
in this course, we attempt to help independent perfumers and cosmetic businesses to define and take ownership of their branding & marketing strategies by trying to minimise costs. it covers an understanding the differences between branding & marketing; brand & graphic designer and how to find the right segment of clients AND POTENTIAL DISTRIBUTORS AND RESELLERS for your products.
THE LEARNER WILL BE ASKED TO WORK ON A MOCK-UP CASE STUDY as if it was happening in real life.

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