Perfume making is both an art and a global business that spans continents and cultures, with a rich history dating back thousands of years. The global perfume industry is estimated to be worth between £20-40 billion annually, with steady growth of 3-5% expected each year for the next decade.
In this comprehensive Perfume Making Diploma Course, you’ll explore fragrance families, learn perfume formulation techniques, and gain a deep understanding of fragrance classification. The course also covers the historical and cultural significance of perfume, while helping you develop your sense of smell and the vocabulary needed to accurately describe scents.
Whether you’re an aspiring perfumer, fragrance enthusiast, or beauty professional, this course equips you with essential skills to create unique perfumes and understand the dynamics of the perfume industry.
Enrol today and start your journey into the world of perfume making and fragrance formulation!
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Discover key concepts of the perfume industry, a brief history of perfumery from antiquity to modern times, notable perfumes, and how different cultures have approached fragrance throughout history.
Explore the basics of olfaction, learn how to develop your sense of smell, and study the science behind perfume making—including traditional distillation and extraction methods as well as modern techniques.
Follow a step-by-step guide to fragrance creation, from understanding perfume formulations to how combining aromatics results in a unique perfume blend.
Explore the four fragrance families of the fragrance wheel—floral, oriental, woody, and fresh—and their sub-genres.
Learn to identify accords in perfume, develop complete perfume formulations, research and refine your blends, discover current trends, and explore creating solid and alcohol-free perfumes.
By completing this course, you will:
Understand the history of perfumery and cultural fragrance traditions
Grasp perfume classification, categorisation, families, and materials
Describe perfumes using appropriate terminology
Deepen your understanding of olfaction and enhance your sense of smell
Assess how perfume chemistry influences scent
Learn key steps in making perfumes from synthetic and natural materials
Become familiar with fragrance families and their sub-genres
Understand commercial perfume-making processes, from formulation to marketing
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