Perfume Accord Classes
Ongoing, with Ashley Eden Kessler
For perfumers looking to expand their technical prowess, perfumer Ashley Eden Kessler shares her professional training as she leads students through classic accord structures.
Ashley Eden Kessler’s accords classes provide attendees with a thorough study of important perfume accords for perfumers. Learning how to construct perfumery accords is a crucial part of every practice. To that end, Ashley explains the molecular components of important accords, explaining the various facets and types of the aromatic components, and by sharing and deconstructing a formula over several trials.
Accords classes allow an emerging perfumer to expand their capabilities and training, gain the materials knowledge to add various fragrance components to their arsenal, and leave with a deeper understanding of the artistry and science behind perfumery. It’s technical blending at its best, leading to a greater adeptness at blending, and very well-trained noses.
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MORE INFORMATION
The accord classes are a recurring bi-monthly classes taught by Ashley Eden Kessler.
Good for: Advanced beginners, intermediate, advanced
Requirements: Attendees must have taken some classes at IAO or elsewhere, or have an existing perfume practice
Materials: Upon signup, you will receive a materials list and accord formulas. Please order the materials right away.
Instructor: Ashley Eden Kessler
Topics covered:
+ Introduction to formulating accords
+ Analysis and evaluation of aromatic materials (natural and synthetic)
+ Organoleptic assessments
+ Evaluating formulas
+ Construction variations on an accord
Take-Aways: Participants will leave with a greater understanding of technical blending, and a deep familiarity with a fragrance family or type.
Note: Materials must be purchased in advance and students are expected to make the all steps of the perfume accord’s formula before class starts. Students must purchase, dilute, and blend materials before the start of class. Materials lists and formulas are sent as part of the confirmation email from Eventbrite.
PAST ACCORD CLASSES
Peaches
Chypre DNA
Amber Accords
Paperwhites / Narcissus Accords
Lilac Accord
Violet Accord
Tobacco Accord
Amber / Ambergris Accords
Oud Accord
Fig Accord
Beach / Marine Accords
Gardenia Accord
Tuberose Accord
Tobacco Accord
Leather Accord
Animalic Accords
Chypre Accords
Woody Accords
Muguet Accord
We add new classes monthly, and often revisit past classes.
Questions? Email us at hello@artandolfaction.com