August Customer Spotlight 2023: The Natural Perfume Academy

CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY OF TALENTED MAKERS, ARTISANS & ALCHEMISTS

We love learning about the ways our organic spirits are being used, and one of our favorites is in natural perfumes. Natural perfuming omits the need for synthetics or harmful chemicals in your fragrance relying on age-old methods to naturally extract, preserve, and create perfumes.

The Natural Perfume Academy, founded in 2008, is a renowned institution that offers courses and workshops on the art of creating natural perfumes. Led by experts in the field, Justine Crane and Ane Walsh, the academy provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the science and art of perfumery, including the use of essential oils, blending techniques, and the history of natural perfumery.

The academy's courses are designed to cater to both beginners and experienced perfumers, with a range of curriculums that cover everything from the basics of natural perfumery to the advanced techniques used by professional perfumers.

Some key benefits of studying at the Natural Perfume Academy include:

• • • • Learning from experienced professionals in the field of natural perfumery
        
        
      • Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the science and art of perfumery
        
        
      • Developing the skills and knowledge needed to create your own natural perfumes
        
        
      • Access to a wide range of resources and information, including sources for essential oils, high-grade organic perfumery alcohol, and other natural ingredients
        
        
      • Joining a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for natural perfumery.

“We understand that natural botanical perfumery is a specialized field that requires a deep understanding of plant extracts, and essential oils. As such, our aim is to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to create unique and high-quality natural perfumes that capture the essence of nature.

Some of the areas that we will cover include:

• • • • The history and evolution of natural perfumery
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      • The different types of plant extracts and essential oils used in perfumery
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      • How to source, extract, and store these natural ingredients
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      • The art of formulating and creating natural fragrances
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      • The regulations and standards governing the natural perfumery industry

We believe that by providing you with this comprehensive understanding of natural perfumery, you will be able to create perfumes that not only smell amazing but also have a positive impact on the environment and the people who use them.

We are certified by the CPD Accreditation Service to issue diplomas since 2022.

With their motto "learn, create, and inspire," the academy is focused on empowering its students to learn about the art of perfumery, to put their knowledge into practice by creating their own fragrances, and to inspire others with their creations.”

Visit Natural Perfume Academy’s site to learn about the teachers, classes, and other offerings

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