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SUMMARY:Introduction to Perfume Blending: Structured (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-perfume-blending-structured-in-person-tickets-1999422863608?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \nJoin us for a structured approach to perfume blending. This class is designed for newcomers and beginners of the craft as an onboarding to working with scent at the Institute for Art and Olfaction. \nIn this class\, Minetta Rogers will introduce you to the foundational terminology and techniques of perfumery as we guide you through the steps of working with aromatic materials in our labspace. The class will begin with a guided smelling session that introduces you to the world of aromatic materials. You’ll smell a selection of materials from our organ that shine light on the difference between naturals\, synthetics\, and bases; top\, middle\, and base notes; and different dilutions and odor intensities. As a group\, you’ll take part in several group blending exercises to demonstrate proper technique in writing perfume formula iterations and blending scent trials.The second portion of the class is dedicated to individual blending time\, with a selection of 5 materials chosen and decanted into blending vials by you. \nMinetta Rogers is here to assist with material selection\, formula tweaking\, and basic perfume arithmetic as you experiment\, explore\, and learn. At the end of class\, you’ll take home 5 aromatic materials\, a final spray vial of your own formulated blend\, and perfume-making knowledge!
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/introduction-to-perfume-blending-structured-in-person-5/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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SUMMARY:Eleven Week Perfume Materials Course - Module 2 (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eleven-week-perfume-materials-course-module-2-tickets-1988493959963 \n– \n\n\nAshley Eden Kessler leads module 2 of her popular online materials course\, over eleven sessions spent exploring the crucial materials in the perfumers’ organ. This slow\, steady emphasis on deep sensorial study provides an indispensable first step in learning perfumery\, and an opportunity to grow a technical familiarity with perfume materials. \nRegistration for US-based students includes a materials kit (55 materials\, scent strips). \nAll attendees are invited to join live on zoom or catch the class as a video replay: All registrations provide access to the live zoom sessions and 11 week replay access to the recorded sessions. Recording access for all sessions will end on December 28\, 2026. \nThis is Module 2 of a total of three modules. These modules are not consecutive: any student can start at any module (though modules one and two cover more commonly used materials). This module is appropriate for beginners and intermediate perfumers alike. \nClass Experience\nIn each 2-hour online session\, Ashley will lead attendees in smelling and discussing five crucial perfume materials of natural and synthetic origin. Over the eleven total sessions offered in this course\, the group will systematically go through the course material\, category by category. We thoughtfully explore the function\, aesthetics and technicalities of each material in the context of other aromatics from its fragrance family. \nEach session focuses on our unique experience with the materials. By sharing these experiences\, we work towards developing a language\, both personal and communal\, for our experience of scent. Through this course\, participants will gain fluency in the most important molecules of modern perfumery. Growing a familiarity with the materials is\, after all\, a crucial first step in practicing perfumery. \nThere is a lot to gain from this slow-paced work. For newcomers to fragrance\, this intimate knowledge of the materials is indispensable\, offering a grounding and deeply enriching practice that brings us into the present and connects us more deeply to our lived experience—and our creativity. For more experienced perfumers\, the class presents an opportunity to enrich the process and technical knowledge necessary to mastery. \n\nClasses take place on Mondays\, 10 am – 12 pm PT (Pacific Time) \nSep 28\, 2026 – Week 1 Fruity Synthetic \nOct 5\, 2026 – NO CLASS \nOct 12\, 2026 – Week 2 Fruity Aldehyde\, Violet Synthetic \nOct 19\, 2026 – Week 3 Rosy Natural \nOct 26\, 2026 – Week 4 Rosy Synthetic \nNov 2\, 2026 – Week 5 Rosy Synthetic\, Oranger Synthetic \nNov 9\, 2026 – Week 6 Oranger Natural\, Jasmine Natural \nNov 16\, 2026 – Week 7 Jasmine Synthetic \nNov 23\, 2026 –  Week 8 Marine Synthetic\, Marine Natural\, Green Aquatic \nNov 30\, 2026 –  Week 9 Floral Natural \nDec 7\, 2026 – Week 10 Ambery Synthetic \nDec 14\, 2026 – Week 11 Ambery/Sweet Natural
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/eleven-week-perfume-materials-course-module-2-online/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260928T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260928T193000
DTSTAMP:20260812T145620Z
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SUMMARY:Unconventional Perfume Blending: Petrichor Accord (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unconventional-perfume-blending-petrichor-accord-in-person-tickets-1997637326017?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \n\n\nJoin us in exploring the world of wet\, earthy petrichor and go home with your own accords of the earth after the rain. \n\n\n\n\nPetrichor. Unless you’ve been living under a rock (soon to be rained upon)\, you may have heard this word\, defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as: “a distinctive\, earthy\, usually pleasant odor that is associated with rainfall especially when following a warm\, dry period and that arises from a combination of volatile plant oils and geosmin released from the soil into the air and by ozone carried by downdrafts”. \nSo\, the scent of earth after the rain! Petrichor’s etymology is somewhat more poetic: Australian researchers Bear and Grenfell coined the term in 1964\, using the Greek root petras\, or stone\, and ichor\, or the fluid in the vein of the Gods. \nIn “Unconventional Perfume Blending: Petrichor Accord\,” led by instructor Julianne Lee\, we’ll start by enjoying some perfumes from the IAO Collections that feature the note of petrichor. Next\, we’ll smell a bevy of molecules and natural materials that evoke petrichor in its many forms: wet\, earthy\, humid\, mushroomy\, concrete. You’ll then play with those materials and practice balancing a formula. Is your petrichor rising from the sun-baked desert or from the gridlocked city streets? \nWe recommend having at least one IAO class under your belt\, but beginners are completely welcome. By the end of class\, you’ll leave with your own petrichor accord formula in hand\, along with a working understanding of accord-building that you can apply to any other fragrance notes. \n\nImage: Roman Synkevych\,  www.unsplash.com
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/unconventional-perfume-blending-petrichor-accord-in-person/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260929T100000
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SUMMARY:Alchemies of Scent: Text\, Experiment\, Replication (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alchemies-of-scent-text-experiment-replication-online-tickets-1992154458613?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \nPrague-based Sean Coughlin presents research during a five-year attempt to reconstruct five ancient Greco-Egyptian perfumes from Greek\, Latin and Egyptian recipes\, combining textual scholarship\, experimental methods\, and analytical chemistry. For this session\, Coughlin will review and explain what his team set out to do\, the methods they built (and threw out)\, and what they learned about how ancient perfumes were made. Expect myrrh\, cinnamon\, galbanum\, lily\, smoke—and a few honest failures. \nThe presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with attendees. \nOlfactory Research Notes is a lecture series presented by the Institute for Art and Olfaction that highlights important research done in the field of olfaction\, directly from the scientists\, researchers\, academics\, and artists who do it. \n– \nImage credits: Wikimedia Commons \n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/alchemies-of-scent-text-experiment-replication-online/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261003T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261003T173000
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SUMMARY:Fougère\, Raw to Refined: Natural Perfume Workshop (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fougere-raw-to-refined-a-natural-perfume-workshop-in-person-tickets-1997633975997?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \n\n\nLearn how to think and design like a natural perfumer\, using solely botanical materials. Fougère\, Raw to Refined is a sensory-driven class designed to introduce beginners to perfumery\, and to learn to work with a palette of natural materials. \n\n\n\n\nJeffrey Paul leads an immersive introduction to natural perfumery\, with a focus on the materials and composition of the fougère fragrance category. Over several hours\, participants will smell and assess beautiful natural aromatics and learn to create classic fougère structures using a palette that includes fresh lavenders\, elegant mosses\, and some unexpected surprises. \nThis class will help train your nose while sharpening your olfactory perception\, providing the tools and knowledge that will allow you to transform a handful of raw aromatics into a traditional\, structured fougère\, based on your own formula developed in class. \n– \nPhoto:  Sarah Janes on Unsplash
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/fougere-raw-to-refined-natural-perfume-workshop-in-person/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261004T160000
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SUMMARY:Monstrous Green: the Delicious Dangers of Gothic Botany (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monstrous-green-the-delicious-dangers-of-gothic-botany-in-person-tickets-1999422334024?lid=zj5izzdshlrl \n– \nDriven by “orchidelirium” and colonial plunder\, the Victorian obsession with exotic botany devolved into fears of tropical madness and revengeful flora—immortalized in tales like H. G. Wells’s vampiric The Flowering of the Strange Orchid. This lecture explores fictional femme-fatale flowers and fin-de-siècle scent decadence through the lenses of ecohorror and psychoanalysis—examining perfume’s power to trigger monstrous regressions. \nDuring the talk\, we will sample a selection of hothouse horrors—including damp jungle accords\, orchidaceous bases\, and niche jungly fragrances. \n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/monstrous-green-the-delicious-dangers-of-gothic-botany-in-person/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261005T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261005T193000
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SUMMARY:Open Session for Returning Students (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-sessions-returning-students-only-tickets-1999421908752?lid=zj5izzdshlrl \n– \nAromatic materials are not included. Bring your own materials or purchase small quantities from us. \nOur open sessions for returning students only are designed as an informal\, convivial space in which to co-work with other perfumers. Relaxed and self-directed (don’t worry\, we’re here to help)\, these sessions are a great chance to refine a formula\, work out an idea or just hang out with like-minded colleagues. Let’s learn from each other\, and make new friends. \nRelaxed and self-directed\, these informal sessions are a great chance to refine your blending techniques in the presence of other scent enthusiasts and #friendswithpipettes. Open Sessions are the IAO’s longest running program. These Open Sessions for Returning Students Only are designed precisely for newcomers who have already attended one Open Session for First Timers\, intermediate perfumers who want to explore new materials\, or advanced perfumers who want to co-work with a diverse and creative community. \nAs a returning student\, you will be able to independently tinker with materials of your choice in a casual\, social setting.We have everything you need: aromatic materials (natural\, synthetic\, and some accords)\, beakers and droppers\, scent strips and bottles… All you need to bring is a notebook\, and and open mind. Down the rabbit hole you go!
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/open-session-for-returning-students-in-person-2/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261006T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261006T190000
DTSTAMP:20260806T221320Z
CREATED:20260806T221320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T221320Z
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SUMMARY:Tinctures and Tincturing for Perfumers\, with Lakenda Wallace (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tinctures-and-tincturing-for-perfumers-with-lakenda-wallace-online-tickets-1994229896303?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \nPerfumer Lakenda Wallace explores the technicalities of creating tinctures and absolutes for perfumery\, in an online class. \nIn this online session\, Lakenda covers the how-tos and what not-to-dos of tincturing\, systematically guiding you through every step of converting enchanting aromatics into lovely tinctures for use in perfume-making. \nIn addition to a deep dive into the technical aspects of the process\, Lakenda will also discuss need-to-know topics for those making tinctures at home. These will include foraging and sustainability\, choosing plants for skin safety\, equipment set-up and recommendations\, and how to work safely. Lakenda will also briefly discuss the creation of absolutes. The online class will end with a list of resources for hands-on tincturing\, with ample time for questions and discussion. \n  \n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/tinctures-and-tincturing-for-perfumers-with-lakenda-wallace-online/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261006T200000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Perfume Blending: Structured (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-perfume-blending-structured-in-person-tickets-1999423286874?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \nJoin us for a structured approach to perfume blending. This class is designed for newcomers and beginners of the craft as an onboarding to working with scent at the Institute for Art and Olfaction. \nIn this class\, Minetta Rogers will introduce you to the foundational terminology and techniques of perfumery as we guide you through the steps of working with aromatic materials in our labspace. The class will begin with a guided smelling session that introduces you to the world of aromatic materials. You’ll smell a selection of materials from our organ that shine light on the difference between naturals\, synthetics\, and bases; top\, middle\, and base notes; and different dilutions and odor intensities. As a group\, you’ll take part in several group blending exercises to demonstrate proper technique in writing perfume formula iterations and blending scent trials.The second portion of the class is dedicated to individual blending time\, with a selection of 5 materials chosen and decanted into blending vials by you. \nMinetta Rogers is here to assist with material selection\, formula tweaking\, and basic perfume arithmetic as you experiment\, explore\, and learn. At the end of class\, you’ll take home 5 aromatic materials\, a final spray vial of your own formulated blend\, and perfume-making knowledge!
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/introduction-to-perfume-blending-structured-in-person-4/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261008T130000
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SUMMARY:Oud: Perfume Accords (online\, 3 hours)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oud-perfume-accords-online-3-hour-class-tickets-1964460155206?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \nExplore fragrance categories through specific classes designed by The Institute for Art and Olfaction to help new perfumers gain sensory understanding and technical perfumery skills. \nIn the latest of her accords classes\, Ashley leads an investigation into a complex\, deep\, oud perfume accord. Learning how to assemble perfume accords leads to a greater adeptness at blending\, and well-trained noses. Learn how to construct accords as you explore the individual aromatic components of these perfume accords. \nPlease note this class runs 3 hours\, rather than the typical 2 hours\, online. \nOur accords series helps students of perfumery understand the molecular components of the various facets and types of the most important notes in perfumery. By attending this class\, an emerging perfumer or scent artist will expand their capabilities and training\, gain the materials knowledge to add a new accord to their arsenal\, and leave with a deeper understanding of the artistry and science behind perfumery. \nMaterials Needed/Pre-Class Homework: We will send you a master document containing the materials list and formulation exercises upon signup via the confirmation email from Eventbrite. Please purchase these materials before attending class. The estimated cost of the perfume materials is $113\, not including any labware you may need to purchase. The formulation exercises must be accomplished before the class meets. \n\n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/oud-perfume-accords-online-3-hours/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261008T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261008T193000
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SUMMARY:Perfume 101: Perfumery for Beginners (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/perfume-101-perfumery-for-beginners-in-person-tickets-1999423410243 \n– \nPerfume 101 serves as an orientation session for newcomers to the field\, olfactive adventurers\, curious minds\, and budding scent enthusiasts who need a little boost. \nIn this theory-focused introduction to perfumery\, participants will learn about perfume basics such as fragrance families and classifications\, get an introduction to perfume-making in a lab\, and get an introduction to the different kinds of aromatic materials. As a group\, the class will learn the difference between top\, middle and bottom notes\, what’s in a perfume lab\, get a brief introduction to perfume math concepts\, and more. We’ll smell and look at different aromatic materials\, useful labware used in blending scents\, and more! \nParticipants will leave with the basic knowledge they need to start a journey down the rabbit hole of appreciating and even making scent. \nPlease note: This is primarily a lecture-based class\, with a smelling component. There is one group blend exercise and one individual blend exercise\, with participants taking home a small spray vial of their individual scent blend and select reference materials. If you wish to take a class with a hands-on focus\, please register for Introduction to Perfume Blending.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/perfume-101-perfumery-for-beginners-in-person-5/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260901T215115Z
CREATED:20260901T215115Z
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SUMMARY:Perfume Playbook: Scents from the Crypt (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/perfume-playbook-scents-from-the-crypt-in-person-tickets-1999420120403?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \n\n\nDaniel Krasofski presents an analytical perfume-evaluation class exploring unusual materials and strange scents from the IAO collections. \n\n\n\n\nDaniel Krasofski presents an analytical perfume-evaluation class exploring unusual raw materials and strange scents from the IAO archive\, because sometimes a perfectly nice fragrance needs a little menace. \nWhat makes a scent feel strange\, unsettling\, playful\, or just a little bit haunted? In this Halloween-season edition of Perfume Playbook: Evaluation\, an Analytical Technique\, participants will smell and evaluate an unusual selection of raw materials alongside perfumes from the IAO archive\, including scents connected to The Nightmare Before Christmas\, the Marvel Cinematic Universe\, and Disney. Rather than making a fragrance\, we will focus on close smelling\, descriptive precision\, and the useful art of turning “oh no\, what is that?” into analytical language. Together\, we will consider materials and finished perfumes through vocabulary\, structure\, association\, intensity\, and emotional effect- yes\, there will be graphs; no\, they will not bite. Participants will document their impressions using guided evaluation tools\, building a clearer understanding of how unusual scents communicate character\, atmosphere\, story\, and the occasional whiff of mischief. \n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/perfume-playbook-scents-from-the-crypt-in-person/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261014T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261014T193000
DTSTAMP:20260902T220018Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Perfume Blending: Freestyle (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-perfume-blending-freestyle-in-person-tickets-1999422939836?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \nJoin us for Introduction to Blending\, a class for beginners to perfumery that is focused on learning how to blend with aromatic materials\, and how to create (and balance) a formula. Perfume-lovers and burgeoning olfactory artists have the opportunity to jump right into making their scent dreams a reality\, with access to the hundreds of aromatic materials in the IAO lab space. \nThe class will begin with a quick primer to the world of aromatic materials: synthetics vs. naturals\, top/middle/base notes\, and dilutions. Participants will be guided through the process of setting up a workstation and how to write a perfume formula\, with proportions and balance in mind. \nThe second portion of the class will be the open exploration of the IAO Organ by all participants. After making individual selections\, we will get to blending! With Julianne Lee guiding the class\, each participant will learn to make bold changes\, subtle refinements\, and expand their final formula into a small spray vial to take home.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/introduction-to-perfume-blending-freestyle-in-person-5/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261015T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260813T143444Z
CREATED:20260813T133900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T143444Z
UID:10001137-1792085400-1792096200@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Fougère\, Raw to Refined: Natural Perfume Workshop (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fougere-raw-to-refined-a-natural-perfume-workshop-in-person-tickets-1997636448392?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \n\n\nLearn how to think and design like a natural perfumer\, using solely botanical materials. Fougère\, Raw to Refined is a sensory-driven class designed to introduce beginners to perfumery\, and to learn to work with a palette of natural materials. \n\n\n\n\nJeffrey Paul leads an immersive introduction to natural perfumery\, with a focus on the materials and composition of the fougère fragrance category. Over several hours\, participants will smell and assess beautiful natural aromatics and learn to create classic fougère structures using a palette that includes fresh lavenders\, elegant mosses\, and some unexpected surprises. \nThis class will help train your nose while sharpening your olfactory perception\, providing the tools and knowledge that will allow you to transform a handful of raw aromatics into a traditional\, structured fougère\, based on your own formula developed in class. \n– \n\nMoss photo by streetsh on Unsplash
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/fougere-raw-to-refined-natural-perfume-workshop-in-person-2/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261019T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260904T155923Z
CREATED:20260904T155923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T155923Z
UID:10001151-1792429200-1792438200@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Perfume Blending: Freestyle (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-perfume-blending-freestyle-in-person-tickets-1999423225691?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \nJoin us for Introduction to Blending\, a class for beginners to perfumery that is focused on learning how to blend with aromatic materials\, and how to create (and balance) a formula. Perfume-lovers and burgeoning olfactory artists have the opportunity to jump right into making their scent dreams a reality\, with access to the hundreds of aromatic materials in the IAO lab space. \nThe class will begin with a quick primer to the world of aromatic materials: synthetics vs. naturals\, top/middle/base notes\, and dilutions. Participants will be guided through the process of setting up a workstation and how to write a perfume formula\, with proportions and balance in mind. \nThe second portion of the class will be the open exploration of the IAO Organ by all participants. After making individual selections\, we will get to blending! With Julianne Lee guiding the class\, each participant will learn to make bold changes\, subtle refinements\, and expand their final formula into a small spray vial to take home.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/introduction-to-perfume-blending-freestyle-in-person-8/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261020T100000
DTSTAMP:20260714T212508Z
CREATED:20260714T212435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T212508Z
UID:10001109-1792486800-1792490400@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:The Margins of Good Taste: Perfume and its Producers in Ancient Greece (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-margins-of-good-taste-perfume-and-its-producers-in-ancient-greece-tickets-1992158985152?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \nSean Coughlin presents research into attitudes and positions towards perfumery in the Ancient Greek world. Ancient perfumery in the Greek world wasn’t a Greek practice\, or at least according to many in power it was not supposed to be. It was something done by women\, enslaved workers\, foreigners\, and migrants — people the literary record either erases or moralizes about. This talk reads the sources for the practitioners rather than the moralists\, and asks what we learn about a craft economy whose expertise sat with people the elite considered suspect. \nThe presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with attendees. \nOlfactory Research Notes is a lecture series presented by the Institute for Art and Olfaction that highlights important research done in the field of olfaction\, directly from the scientists\, researchers\, academics\, and artists who do it. \n– \nImage credits: George E. Koronaios\, CC BY-SA 4.0\, via Wikimedia Commons. \n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/the-margins-of-good-taste-perfume-and-its-producers-in-ancient-greece-online/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261020T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260827T154300Z
CREATED:20260827T154030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T154300Z
UID:10001141-1792515600-1792522800@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Scent + Spirituality: Pagan Practices\, with Lakenda Wallace (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scent-spirituality-pagan-practices-with-lakenda-wallace-online-tickets-1997980692034?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \nAs Samhain\, commonly known as Halloween\, approaches\, perfumer Lakenda Wallace presents an overview to the many ways in which scent is used in pagan spiritual practices. In this online talk\, Lakenda shares a multicultural appreciation of scent\, discussing using incense for cleansing\, aromatic plants used for setting boundaries\, inviting in love\, or strengthening your manifestations. She will touch on both the individual botanical materials as well as techniques and strategies for blending and using scents in a multifaith approach\, exploring the role of scent in Greek\, Norse\, Celtic and Yoruban spiritual practices. What scent softens Zeus? What is the best offering for Hecate or Loki? Does Odin even like scent? Recipes\, spells\, and divine practices for your magical practices await. \n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/scent-spirituality-pagan-practices-with-lakenda-wallace-online/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260901T215806Z
CREATED:20260901T215441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T215806Z
UID:10001143-1792519200-1792530000@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Balancing Act: Grave Matters (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/balancing-act-grave-matters-in-person-tickets-1999421155499?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \n\n\nMake one strange scent worthy of the Halloween season\, using a Jean Carles approach to perfume composition\, in person with Daniel Krasofski. \n\n\n\n\nDaniel Krasofski presents Balancing Act: Grave Matters an interpretive class exploring a Jean Carles approach to perfume composition by making one strange scent worthy of the Halloween season. \nThis Halloween-season edition of Balancing Act invites participants to create a perfume around one unusual and evocative idea: dirt – which is more atmospheric than traditionally “pretty.” Following the familiar Balancing Act format\, we will work through a softened\, interpretive approach to the Jean Carles method\, using proportion\, comparison\, and repeated trials to understand how a composition takes shape. Rather than trying to make every spooky scent at once\, a reliable way to summon chaos\, we will focus deeply on one accord and observe how individual materials affect its texture\, balance\, mood\, and recognizability. We will explore how an earthy\, metallic\, mineral\, animalic\, or decaying impression can become compelling\, nuanced\, and perhaps even unexpectedly beautiful. Participants will leave with a structured set of trials and an original fragrance sketch: proof that sometimes the monster under the bed simply needs better proportions.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/balancing-act-grave-matters-in-person/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260806T222530Z
CREATED:20260806T222504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T222530Z
UID:10001131-1792663200-1792674000@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Musk: Perfume  Accords (online\, 3 hour)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/musk-perfume-accords-online-3-hour-tickets-1990599740409?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \nExplore fragrance categories through specific classes designed by The Institute for Art and Olfaction to help new perfumers gain sensory understanding and technical perfumery skills. \nIn the latest of her accords classes\, Ashley leads an investigation into a complex\, nuzzly\, animalic musk perfume accord. Learning how to assemble perfume accords leads to a greater adeptness at blending\, and well-trained noses. Learn how to construct accords as you explore the individual aromatic components of these perfume accords. \nOur accords series helps students of perfumery understand the molecular components of the various facets and types of the most important notes in perfumery. By attending this class\, an emerging perfumer or scent artist will expand their capabilities and training\, gain the materials knowledge to add a new accord to their arsenal\, and leave with a deeper understanding of the artistry and science behind perfumery. \nMaterials Needed/Pre-Class Homework: We will send you a master document containing the materials list and formulation exercises upon signup via the confirmation email from Eventbrite. Please purchase these materials before attending class. The estimated cost of the perfume materials is between $122\, not including any labware you may need to purchase. The formulation exercises must be accomplished before the class meets. \n  \nMusk deer: 📸 Private purchase\, public domain
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/musk-perfume-accords-online-3-hour/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261022T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260902T215004Z
CREATED:20260902T215004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T215004Z
UID:10001144-1792690200-1792699200@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Perfume Blending: Structured (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-perfume-blending-structured-in-person-tickets-1999424634906?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \nJoin us for a structured approach to perfume blending. This class is designed for newcomers and beginners of the craft as an onboarding to working with scent at the Institute for Art and Olfaction. \nIn this class\, Minetta Rogers will introduce you to the foundational terminology and techniques of perfumery as we guide you through the steps of working with aromatic materials in our labspace. The class will begin with a guided smelling session that introduces you to the world of aromatic materials. You’ll smell a selection of materials from our organ that shine light on the difference between naturals\, synthetics\, and bases; top\, middle\, and base notes; and different dilutions and odor intensities. As a group\, you’ll take part in several group blending exercises to demonstrate proper technique in writing perfume formula iterations and blending scent trials.The second portion of the class is dedicated to individual blending time\, with a selection of 5 materials chosen and decanted into blending vials by you. \nMinetta Rogers is here to assist with material selection\, formula tweaking\, and basic perfume arithmetic as you experiment\, explore\, and learn. At the end of class\, you’ll take home 5 aromatic materials\, a final spray vial of your own formulated blend\, and perfume-making knowledge!
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/introduction-to-perfume-blending-structured-in-person-2/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261024T153000
DTSTAMP:20260904T160551Z
CREATED:20260904T160551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T160551Z
UID:10001152-1792846800-1792855800@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Tea and Olfaction: Deconstructing Taiwanese Oolong (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tea-and-olfaction-deconstructing-taiwanese-oolong-in-person-tickets-1998934683448?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \n\n\nJoin us for an aromatic exploration of Taiwanese oolongs\, bridging the disciplines of specialty tea tasting and experimental scent design. \n\n\n\n\nTea specialist Anna Mariani will lead this workshop with a side-by-side analysis of two contrasting Taiwanese oolong teas. Through specific exercises designed to reveal nuanced aroma notes\, we will explore the connection between how we smell and how we taste. Because our sense of smell accounts for up to 80–90% of what we experience as flavor\, the complex profile of tea serves as an ideal blueprint for building a perfume accord. \nBy translating our notes into a perfumer’s vocabulary\, we will deconstruct the olfactory architecture of each infusion—from the dry leaf to the aroma lingering in the empty cup. \nIn the second half of the class\, drawing on these insights and under the guidance of IAO instructor Julianne Lee \, we will work with a baseline tea accord to learn the structural foundations of tea in fragrance. We will then explore together how to strategically augment and modify this baseline formula using specific aromamolecules to match the distinct profiles of the two teas we evaluated. \nThe specialty oolongs featured in this class are generously provided by Tap Twice Tea (https://taptwicetea.com/ ) \n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/tea-and-olfaction-deconstructing-taiwanese-oolong-in-person/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261025T163000
DTSTAMP:20260904T161504Z
CREATED:20260904T161336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T161504Z
UID:10001153-1792936800-1792945800@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Trick or Treat Smells: Perfume-Making Workshop (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trick-or-treat-smells-perfume-making-workshop-tickets-1994234230266?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a guided blending session celebrating Halloween and perfume-making! all levels welcome. \nFor the first portion of this smelling and blending session\, we will learn about some smells of Halloween. Scent strips will be handed out by your friendly Institute for Art and Olfaction team\, and we will spend time smelling and discussing our impressions of aromatic materials associated with sweet treats and spooky tricks. \nWe will start the second portion of the session by briefly discussing blending scent\, and your individual Halloween-related scent concept. Each student will have the opportunity to blend with aromatic materials previously selected as well as those more closely fitting to their seasonal concept. We will spend the rest of the session experimenting with our own short formulas. Each attendee goes home with a small trial of their aromatic homage to the season of spirits\, and a commemorative fan (for scenting!). \n– \nImage credits: Candy Photo by Colin + Meg for Unsplash+ 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/trick-or-treat-smells-perfume-making-workshop-in-person/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261027T113000
DTSTAMP:20260904T162407Z
CREATED:20260904T161732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T162407Z
UID:10001154-1793095200-1793100600@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Tracing Perfume: Gourmands (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tracing-perfume-gourmands-online-tickets-1994985135243?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \n\n\nDana El Masri explores the history of fine fragrance through a series of classes that cover the genealogy of scent. How did aromatic materials influence perfumery? How did perfumers draw from the same source to produce such diverse expressions? Each class in this series explores the most important perfumes in 20th and 21st perfumery from the perspective of the materials that inform them. \n\n\n\n\nIn this class\, Dana covers perfumes highlighting gourmand materials\, focusing on edible\, sweet desserts. She will explore the material provenance\, aromatic aspects\, and notable perfumes that make use of these gourmand notes in various ways. Then\, as a group\, the class will discuss a series of notes and perfumes that elucidate the category. \n\n\n\n\nTOPICS COVERED: History and cultural impact of perfume materials\, Technical information about perfume materials\, Overview of these materials in classic\, contemporary\, mass market\, and niche perfumes. \nPhoto credit: Joshua Earle for Unsplash+
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/tracing-perfume-gourmands-online/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260904T163330Z
CREATED:20260904T163211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T163330Z
UID:10001155-1793124000-1793131200@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Trick or Treat Smells: Perfume-Making Workshop (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trick-or-treat-smells-perfume-making-workshop-tickets-1994233065783?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \n\nFor the first portion of this smelling and blending session\, we will learn about some smells of Halloween. Scent strips will be handed out by your friendly Institute for Art and Olfaction team\, and we will spend time smelling and discussing our impressions of aromatic materials associated with sweet treats and spooky tricks.\n\n\n\nWe will start the second portion of the session by briefly discussing blending scent\, and your individual Halloween-related scent concept. Each student will have the opportunity to blend with aromatic materials previously selected as well as those more closely fitting to their seasonal concept. We will spend the rest of the session experimenting with our own short formulas. Each attendee goes home with a small trial of their aromatic homage to the season of spirits\, and a commemorative fan (for scenting!). \n– \nImage credits: Candy photo by ContentPixie on Unsplash
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/trick-or-treat-smells-perfume-making-workshop-in-person-2/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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