ONLINE PERFUME INTENSIVE
MAY 15-19, 2023
Thanks for signing up for Spyros’ intensive (online), which will take place every morning from 9:30am to 1pm (Pacific Time – here is a time converter) on May 15 – 19, 2023. The intensive provides an amazing deep dive into the field, and many past attendees have gone on to launch brands, incorporate scent into their art practices, and much much more.
You can see the breakdown of the daily sessions here:
https://artandolfaction.com/education/perfumeryintensives/
Note that after every Zoom session, attendees will be expected to prepare the formulas covered in the lectures. So, plan for afternoon homework.
A few important things!
The intensive requires materials, which you must purchase separately. To that end, we’ve created a materials kit with Perfumers Apprentice. More on that below.
You will also need some labware, if you do not have it already. Our recommendations are below, as well.
We have a video that we recommend you watch BEFORE the intensive, especially if you’re new to perfumery. It’s an introduction to lab work. We recorded it for a past intensive, so some of the details have changed, but the information is still sound. Please take the time to review it here: https://vimeo.com/562952162
KIT INFORMATION
As part of this intensive, students are required to have a list of materials.
If you are new to this, Perfumers Apprentice has helpfully created a kit with the aromatic materials needed for the class, and is offering a 30% discount for IAO students. If you already have a laboratory, please email us for the materials list that we will cover in class.
To get the kit, please:
+ make an account on perfumersapprentice.com
+ once that’s done, email travis@perfumersapprentice.com and he will apply the IAO discount to your account.
+ And then you can make your purchase, here: https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-9229-iao-intensive-perfume-kit.aspx
The kit comes with
Aromatic Materials required for the intensive
500 x pipettes
500 x scent strips
25 x 1-dram dropper bottles
DPG – 3 ounces
NOTE: If you already have a lab and don’t want to buy the kit, please refer to this list of materials to fill in materials you don’t have.
OTHER LABWARE
We also recommend getting some basic labware, if you do not have it already.
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Pipettes:
500 come with your kit, but if you require more, here are links
+ https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-6652-medium-disposable-pipettes.aspx
+ https://www.qosmedix.com/narrow-stem-pipette-29235
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Scent Strips:
500 come with your kit, but if you require more, here are links
+ https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-6651-scent-strips-pack-of-100.aspx
+ https://www.qosmedix.com/fragrance-paddle-tester-strip-24713
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Glass vials for your materials in solution + dropper tops
You need one vial or bottle per material, so get about 120 of them. You can start with the smaller ones, and when you find you want to make higher quantities of materials in solution, scale up to 1/2 ounce bottles.
+ 4ml (small quantities): https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-6834-4ml-glass-bottles-wcaps-droppers.aspx
+ OR 1/2 ounce: https://www.discountvials.com/1-2-ounce-emerald-green-boston-round-bottles-w-child-resistant-closure/ (this is green, but brown or cobalt works too!)
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Solvent:
We recommend getting some perfumers alcohol for your solutions.
+ You will need between 500 and 1500ml. You can find suppliers here: https://artandolfaction.com/suppliers/ (scroll down to the section titled “Diluents”)
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Small containers in which to make your trials:
+ little plastic salsa tubs: https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Portion-Container-Beverages-Crafts/dp/B0184763CO/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=plastic+souffle+cups+.5+ounce&qid=1587058907&s=home-garden&sr=1-4
+ or small glass vials: https://www.discountvials.com/5-8-dram-vials/
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Small labels
Note; Make sure not to get removable, as they come off glassware
+ For 4ml vials (1/2” x 1”): https://www.amazon.com/enKo-Rolls-7050-Labels-Compatible/dp/B07TSJ2DD6/ref=sr_1_57_sspa
+ For 1/2 ounce bottles (2” x 1”): https://www.amazon.com/enKo-Rolls-3900-Labels-Compatible/dp/B07TSJ26Y2?ref_=ast_bbp_dp