THE CERTIFICATE IN PERFUMERY ART - COURSE SYLLABUS 


The aim of the course is to empower students with sufficient knowledge so as to be able to create their own fragrances, using traditional perfume-making methods from the House of Grasse while being able to apply the Art of Perfumery in a more modern context.

This is a unique course that is different from any perfumery course you might come across as it focuses on the ART of perfumery and not on the Chemistry of it.

The methodology we use is based on our unique S.C.E.N.T.© approach:
-Smell: Discover the main raw materials, their structure and get acquainted to your sense of smell; learn to build up accords and to harmonise notes
-Create: Learn the architecture of a perfume and the traditional methods used to create fragrances and use your knowledge in other applications
-Explore: Explore the history of perfumery throughout times and the geographical areas for the most precious botanicals;
-Nurture: Differentiate health & safety requirements in perfume-making and learn to respect and protect the environment; get acquainted to animal ingredients that are not harmful to the animals
-Translate: Next steps towards becoming a perfume expert.

Aim of the course 


To introduce the student to Art of perfumery so as to be able to create his/her own scents and apply them to other products

On completing the unit, the learner will be able to:

  • Compare and explain the various materials extraction methods;
  • Identify the major raw materials used in perfume-making;
  • Outline the fragrance families and classification;
  • Analyse the architecture of a perfume;
  • Plan and compose formulations;
  • Describe the olfactory function;
  • Understand and apply the chemistry of the aromatic compounds in perfume-making;
  • Summarise the history of fragrances throughout times;
  • Outline Health & Safety & Environmental requirements in the perfume industry
  • Apply fragrance to other products;
  • Master the methods to create their own perfume and/or aroma business

SUMMARY OF MODULES 

 
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MODULE 1: THE SENSE OF SMELL
MODULE 2: ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF PERFUMERY
MODULE 3:  FRAGRANCE CREATION
MODULE 4: HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
MODULE 5: BECOMING A PERFUME EXPERT (optional module)

NOTE: You are given access to Modules 1 & 2 together. If you chose the Smell & Create course, you will receive access to Modules 1 & 3.

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