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SUMMARY:Pan-American Scent Summit
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://feverup.com/m/797064 \nLearn more: https://artandolfaction.com/projects/pan-american-scent-summit/ \n– \nPan-American Scent Summit\nCumbre Panamericana de los Aromas\nNov. 11 – 12 2026 \nMuseo del Perfume MUPE\, México\nC. de Tacuba 12\nColonia Centro\, Area 2\, Cuauhtémoc\n06010 Ciudad de México\, CDMX \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the unique issues facing perfume brands\, institutions\, suppliers\, and perfumers in the Americas? How do we come together to find solutions? \nThe Pan-American Scent Summit is a two-day gathering for practitioners with scent\, whose purpose is to explore facets of perfumery\, scent culture\, perfume industry\, and olfactory art in the Americas. \nWhile talks and round tables will explore many aspects of perfume culture and industry\, the emphasis will be on identifying what makes the region unique\, and how we can come together to promote creative\, cultural and economic collaboration and expansion in Pan-American perfumery. \nThe Summit will result in a recorded series of talks\, the identification of issues facing scent practitioners in the Americas\, and a structure for future regional collaborations. \n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/pan-american-scent-summit/2026-11-11/
LOCATION:MUPE\, C. de Tacuba 12 Colonia Centro\, Area 2\, Ciudad de México\, Cuauhtémoc\, 06010
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261111T193000
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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-in-person-tickets-2003219867549?aff=oddtdtcreator \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-3/
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:20261112T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261112T180000
DTSTAMP:20261027T144216Z
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SUMMARY:Pan-American Scent Summit
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://feverup.com/m/797064 \nLearn more: https://artandolfaction.com/projects/pan-american-scent-summit/ \n– \nPan-American Scent Summit\nCumbre Panamericana de los Aromas\nNov. 11 – 12 2026 \nMuseo del Perfume MUPE\, México\nC. de Tacuba 12\nColonia Centro\, Area 2\, Cuauhtémoc\n06010 Ciudad de México\, CDMX \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the unique issues facing perfume brands\, institutions\, suppliers\, and perfumers in the Americas? How do we come together to find solutions? \nThe Pan-American Scent Summit is a two-day gathering for practitioners with scent\, whose purpose is to explore facets of perfumery\, scent culture\, perfume industry\, and olfactory art in the Americas. \nWhile talks and round tables will explore many aspects of perfume culture and industry\, the emphasis will be on identifying what makes the region unique\, and how we can come together to promote creative\, cultural and economic collaboration and expansion in Pan-American perfumery. \nThe Summit will result in a recorded series of talks\, the identification of issues facing scent practitioners in the Americas\, and a structure for future regional collaborations. \n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/pan-american-scent-summit/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:MUPE\, C. de Tacuba 12 Colonia Centro\, Area 2\, Ciudad de México\, Cuauhtémoc\, 06010
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261112T163000
DTSTAMP:20261012T075357Z
CREATED:20261012T075357Z
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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-2003088430417?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/
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:20261113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261113T170000
DTSTAMP:20261031T014223Z
CREATED:20261027T002529Z
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SUMMARY:Open Hours (See\, Smell\, Shop)
DESCRIPTION:Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-hours-see-smell-shop-tickets-1997087771284?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \nJoin us for our Open Hours at the IAO! We are open to the public every Friday from 1-5pm. Come down to the IAO: Explore the books in our extensive IAO Library\, smell the work on view at the IAO Gallery\, and shop our Student Organ full of aromatic materials.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/open-hours-see-smell-shop-3/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:IAO Collections,IAO Gallery,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261116T200000
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SUMMARY:Smelling Around the Odor Wheel (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smelling-around-the-odor-wheel-in-person-tickets-2004045442867?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \n\n\nJoin us for a guided smelling session that introduces different important materials from around the fragrance wheel. \nScent 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 these materials. \nThis class is an introduction to the materials you may encounter in your favorite perfumes\, or that you may use as a perfumer or olfactory artist. The session will assist you in your familiarity with fragrance materials as you enter your journey into the world of scent. \nScent Families covered (subject to change) \nCitrus\nFruity\nGreen\nAldehyde\nWoody\nSpicy\nAnd more! \nTake-Aways:\nParticipants will leave with a sense of the basics of aromatic materials and their categories\, as well as an informational odor wheel (included in the cost of registration). Small vials of aromatic materials from the session or our public organ may be purchased a la carte after class. \n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/smelling-around-the-odor-wheel-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:20261117T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261117T183000
DTSTAMP:20260915T222033Z
CREATED:20260915T221922Z
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SUMMARY:Tracing Perfume: Animalics/Musks (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tracing-perfume-animalicsmusks-in-person-tickets-1994984319804\n\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. \nIn this class\, Dana covers perfumes highlighting animalics and musks. She will explore the material provenance\, aromatic aspects\, and notable perfumes that make use of these animalic and musky notes in various ways. Then\, as a group\, the class will smell and discuss a series of notes and perfumes that elucidate the category. \n\n\nTOPICS COVERED \n\nHistory and cultural impact of perfume materials\nTechnical information about perfume materials\nOverview of these materials in classic\, contemporary\, mass market\, and niche perfumes\n\nMaterials: There are no materials required for this class. The information and teaching materials presented in our classes are for educational purposes only. For more information about commercial best practices and safety\, consult the relevant authorities in your country of residence. \nPlease read our cancellation policy (lower down on this page) before signing up! \n\n\nABOUT THE TRACING PERFUMES SERIES \nDana El Masri’s perfume history and culture classes explore the genealogy of perfumery\, and present a chance to explore perfume history through direct experience: Smelling the trajectory of a category in fine fragrance. Each session starts with an overview of the material\, after which Dana shares a brief history and the cultural impact of the covered materials\, as well as technical information such as extraction methods and countries of origin. The class then examines the classic\, contemporary\, mass market and niche applications of these materials by looking at (and smelling) important perfumes. \n  \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR \nDana El Masri is an Arab-Canadian perfumer & interdisciplinary artist. \nShe was trained at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery\, with a BA in Communication Studies from Concordia University. The owner and creator of Jazmin Saraï\, a perfume brand exploring scent\, sound & culture\, Dana is also an interdisciplinary artist with experience in several cross-modal practices and private label collaborations. She has worked with fellow perfumers\, musicians\, lifestyle brands\, hotels\, art spaces and more. \nDana has been an Art & Olfaction Awards judge for several years and is a published fragrance writer\, winner of a Jasmine Literary Award (UK) and a Perfumed Plume Award (US). Her most recent interdisciplinary work has revolved around multi-sensory movement and synesthetic practice in a piece called Σmotion. \nHer primary focus is on the importance of scent in social interaction\, multicultural representation in perfumery\, and public education on the world of scent. \n\n\nIMPORTANT INFORMATION \nLocation: The IAO is wheelchair accessible. Note there is a small 1″ lip at the threshold of the space. See how to find us and where to park here: http://artandolfaction.com/visit \nCancellation Policy \nWhen we host a class or workshop\, we often order the materials to be used in the class well in advance\, based on how many people have signed up (and padding a bit for safety). We also use class proceeds to pay our teachers. Although we realize that life has a funny way of getting in the way of the best laid plans\, as a small non-profit we cannot afford to carry the burden of lost proceeds and materials. With all that said\, here’s our refund policy for this class: \n– Cancellation with refund or credit requests made 1 week or more (7 days) before the scheduled session will be honored with gusto! We’ll miss you\, but will 100% refund your spot. \n– Refunds or class credits requested less than 48 hours before the class\, on the day of the class or after the class has happened will not be granted. \n– Cancellations or refund requests must be made by email. \nNote also that event tickets are non-transferable. \n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/tracing-perfume-animalics-musks-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:20261118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261118T210000
DTSTAMP:20261027T213100Z
CREATED:20260917T015212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T213100Z
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SUMMARY:'The Cultures of Perfume' at Philosophical Research Society\, Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-cultures-of-perfume-scents-that-shaped-history-tickets-1998401947019?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n– \nThis is an external event\, and is not being produced by the IAO.  \nIn celebration of the release of her book The Cultures of Perfume: Scents That Shaped History (published by Artbook | D.A.P.)\, Saskia Wilson-Brown returns to the Philosophical Research Society for a scent-enlivened exploration of perfume’s impact on human culture. Over the course of 1.5 hours\, she will demonstrate how perfume has helped us understand our place in the world. Expect anecdotes\, plenty of smells\, and generous time set aside for questions (and insights) from the attendees. \n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/the-cultures-of-perfume-talk-2/
LOCATION:Philosophical Research Society\, 3910 Los Feliz Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90027\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261119T203000
DTSTAMP:20261027T213135Z
CREATED:20261017T070929Z
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SUMMARY:'The Cultures of Perfume' at Book Soup\, Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:More info: https://booksoup.com/event/2026-11-19/saskia-wilson-brown \n– \nThis is an external event\, and is not being produced by the IAO.  \nArtbook | D.A.P. presents ‘The Cultures of Perfume: Scents That Shaped History’ at West Hollywood’s Book Soup. Join us for a conversation between Steven Gontarski and Saskia Wilson-Brown\, followed by a signing.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/the-cultures-of-perfume-at-book-soup-los-angeles/
LOCATION:Book Soup\, 8818 Sunset Boulevard\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90069\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261120T130000
DTSTAMP:20261022T230103Z
CREATED:20261006T094127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T230103Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Perfume Seminar: Pyrazines and Furanones (in person | online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-perfume-seminar-pyrazines-in-person-tickets-2002991102306?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \nPyrazines are crucial in many perfume notes\, mostly in gourmand scents. They can be used to enhance bready\, nutty\, and roasted effects\, and adding notes of coffee\, popcorn\, butter\, rice\, and matcha\, among others. Furanones\, for their part\, can add a caramelly\, malted\, fruited and even savory effects. As useful as they are\, these materials are potent\, and can be hard to work with. \nIn this class\, Spyros Drosopoulos leads an exploration of these difficult materials in a theory-oriented class. We will start the session by smelling a selection of pyrazines and furanones\, learning how they can be deployed in perfumery to create important effects and impressions. We will also examine and explain several formulas that make use of these materials\, demonstrating through practical knowledge how to cleverly use these notes in fine fragrance. \nThree hours\, in person\, with online viewing option. Must have previous experience blending. \nIn person cost: $215.00 | Online cost: $150.00 \nTake-aways: \n\nA better understanding of how to work with pyrazine and furanone materials to create perfume notes and effects\nAn overview of perfume materials in the pyrazine category\nSeveral formulas to work from\n\n  \nPhoto credit \nBread: Photo by Vicky Ng on Unsplash
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/advanced-perfume-seminar-pyrazines-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:20261120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261120T170000
DTSTAMP:20261031T014312Z
CREATED:20261031T014011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T014312Z
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SUMMARY:Open Hours (See\, Smell\, Shop)
DESCRIPTION:Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-hours-see-smell-shop-tickets-1997087771284?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \nJoin us for our Open Hours at the IAO! We are open to the public every Friday from 1-5pm. Come down to the IAO: Explore the books in our extensive IAO Library\, smell the work on view at the IAO Gallery\, and shop our Student Organ full of aromatic materials.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/open-hours-see-smell-shop-5/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:IAO Collections,IAO Gallery,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261120T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261120T200000
DTSTAMP:20261022T230229Z
CREATED:20261006T094315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T230229Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Perfume Seminar: Sulfur and thiazoles (in person | online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-perfume-seminar-sulfurous-notes-in-person-tickets-2002991428281?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \nSulfur and thiazole notes are crucial in certain fruity accords\, but can also be used to add industrial effects and smoky notes—and can enhance the contrast between other olfactory notes. Deployed incorrectly\, however\, some of these notes can lend a urinous\, kitty litter effect. \nSpyros Drosopoulos leads an exploration of difficult materials in a theory-oriented class about sulfurous notes and thiazoles. In this seminar\, students will smell materials—including but not limited to several mercaptans— learning how they can be deployed in perfumery to create important effects and impressions. We will also examine and explain several formulas that make use of sulfur notes\, demonstrating through practical knowledge how to cleverly use these notes in fine fragrance. \nThree hours\, in person\, with online viewing option. Must have previous experience blending. \nIn person cost: $215.00 | Online cost: $150.00 \nTake-aways: \n\nA better understanding of how to work with sulfurous notes and thiazoles\, and their effects\nAn overview of sulfurous and thiazole perfume materials\nSeveral formulas to work with\n\n– \nPhoto credit – Yellow smoke: Photo by Jonathan Chan on Unsplash
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/advanced-perfume-seminar-sulfurous-notes-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:20261121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261121T153000
DTSTAMP:20261027T212705Z
CREATED:20260915T221054Z
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UID:10001165-1795266000-1795275000@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-1999728302183\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. In 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\n\n\nTOPICS COVERED \n\nGuided side-by-side tasting and sensory analysis of two distinct Taiwanese oolongs.\n\n\nPractical techniques to engage both nose and palate during a tea tasting.\n\n\nThe essential building blocks and structure of a baseline tea accord in perfumery.\n\n\nFormulation strategies to adapt a standard tea accord to reflect specific aromatic tea profiles.\n\n  \nKEY TAKEAWAYS \n\nHands-on tools to identify and describe subtle aroma notes in specialty tea.\n\n\nA clear understanding of how our sense of smell directly shapes the experience of taste and flavor.\n\n\nThe foundational skills to adapt a preexisting perfume accord formula to mimic specific\, real-world tea aromatic profiles.\n\n\n\n\nABOUT ANNA MARIANI  \nAnna Mariani is a tea specialist\, published writer\, and photographer with over a decade of experience. Through her curated platform\, The Tea Squirrel (https://teasquirrel.com/ )\, she explores the intersection of specialty tea\, culture\, and a sensorial lifestyle. Committed to making high-quality tea accessible\, Anna has immersed herself in the tea cultures of Japan\, South Korea\, and Taiwan\, using tea as a compass for her travels. Alongside her passion for tea\, a lifelong fascination with scent led her to study perfumery at the IAO\, driving her focus on the sensory overlap between tea and experimental fragrance. \nBringing a tea sommelier’s nose and palate and a photographer’s eye to her practice\, Anna celebrates authenticity\, craftsmanship\, and visual storytelling. Her Curated Routes series maps out itineraries that weave exceptional tea rituals with art\, architecture\, and design. By creating elevated sensory experiences\, Anna invites her students to slow down\, practice undivided attention\, and discover how a beautifully crafted cup of tea serves not only as an uplifting ritual for contemplation and meaningful connection\, but also as a powerful practice in olfactory refinement.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/tea-and-olfaction-deconstructing-taiwanese-oolong-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:20261123T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261123T193000
DTSTAMP:20261031T013752Z
CREATED:20261031T013752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T013752Z
UID:10001209-1795455000-1795462200@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Unconventional Perfume Blending: Old Books Accord (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unconventional-perfume-blending-old-books-accord-in-person-tickets-2004046551182?keep_tld=true \n– \n\n\nGather\, ye bibliophiles! Who hasn’t walked into a library with vaulted ceilings and inhaled the cozy\, somewhat musty smell of old books? The nostalgia\, the sweetness\, the mysteries promised by the faded words on yellowed pages… \n\n\n\n\nIn “Unconventional Perfume Blending: Old Books\,” led by instructor Julianne Lee\, we’ll start by enjoying some perfumes from the IAO Collections that feature the note of old books. Next\, we’ll smell a bevy of molecules and natural materials that evoke old books in their many forms: dusty\, sweet\, warm\, woody\, leathery\, inky. We’ll play with those materials and practice balancing a formula. Is your old book a pristine first-edition preserved in a collector’s sleeve\, or a tome unearthed from an elven dwelling? \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 formula for an old book accord in hand\, along with a working understanding of accord-building that you can apply to any other fragrance notes. \nTopics covered: \n+ A breakdown of the scent of old books in the language of aromamolecules \n+ An opportunity to smell perfumes from the IAO Collections that feature old books \n+ Accord-creation: ratios\, proportions\, evaluation \nTake-Aways: \n+ Your own working formula of an old-book accord to take home \n+ Small 5/8 dram vials of your experimental trials \n+ A greater understanding of the nuances of the scent of old books \n+ A foundational method for building accords \n+ Hands-on experience with blending techniques \n\n\n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/unconventional-perfume-blending-old-books-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261201T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261201T200000
DTSTAMP:20261027T011524Z
CREATED:20261027T002530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T011524Z
UID:10001192-1796146200-1796155200@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-2003276022510?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\n\n–\n\n\nJoin us for Introduction to Perfume Blending: Structured. 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. We’ll introduce you to the foundational terminology and techniques of perfumery as we guide you through the steps of working with aromatic materials in our lab space. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. Minetta 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! \nTopics covered: \n+ Institute for Art and Olfaction onboarding of terminology: naturals\, synthetics\, bases; top/middle/base notes; dilutions; odor intensities+ Introduction to the IAO’s organ and where to locate specific materials in our 300+ selection+ Guided group smelling session of important categories and types of materials \n+ Guided group blending exercises demonstrating IAO technique in hands-on blending and writing a formula \n+ Blending scent and expanding a formula \nTake-Aways: \n+ 5 chosen materials in (⅝ dram vials) \n+ Spray vial of chosen formula blend \n+ Knowledge of working with scent \n\n\n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/introduction-to-perfume-blending-structured-in-person-6/
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:20261202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261202T200000
DTSTAMP:20261027T213003Z
CREATED:20261009T101641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T213003Z
UID:10001183-1796232600-1796241600@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Make your own perfume: Cultures of Seduction (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-your-own-perfume-cultures-of-seduction-in-person-tickets-2003193913921?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \n\n\nSaskia Wilson-Brown shares research for her recent book— The Cultures of Perfume: Scents That Shaped History—with an emphasis on materials historically used to express culture in discrete areas of activity. \nThis in-person session will focus on seduction\, exploring four materials that have been historically used to express or explain desire. The class starts with a smelling session\, focusing on jasmine\, honey\, civet and leather\, with other aromatic notes included as appropriate. After smelling the materials and discussing their historic use\, the class will engage in a blending exercise\, making a perfume as a group while we explore how to formulate. Finally\, each attendee will make their own composition using the materials from class\, leaving with a 15ml spray vial. \nTwo and half hours\, in person. No previous experience blending needed. \nTake-aways\n– Information about the historical use of perfume materials in seduction\n– Sensorial experience of topical materials\, including honey notes\, jasmine notes\, civet notes and leather notes\, as well as appropriate other materials.\n– Learning how to formulate and compose an experimental perfume\n– A 15ml spray bottle of your custom perfume \n\n\n\nImage credit: Photo by Micke Lindström on Unsplash
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/make-your-own-perfume-cultures-of-seduction-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:20261206T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261206T173000
DTSTAMP:20261027T011212Z
CREATED:20261027T002531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T011212Z
UID:10001193-1796567400-1796578200@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Chypre\, Raw to Refined: A Natural Perfume Workshop (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chypre-raw-to-refined-a-natural-perfume-workshop-in-person-tickets-2003632481689?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\n\n–\n\n\nLearn how to think and design like a natural perfumer\, using solely botanical materials. Chypre\, 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. \nCLASS PROGRAM \nPerfumer Jeffrey Paul leads an immersive introduction to natural perfumery\, with a focus on the materials and composition of the chypre fragrance category. Over several hours\, participants will smell and assess beautiful natural aromatics and learn to create classic chypre structures using a palette that includes bright citrus\, glowing labdanum\, earthy oakmoss\, 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 chypre\, based on your own formula developed in class. \nABOUT THE RAW TO REFINED CLASSES \nInspired by the methodology of Jean Carles\, the Raw to the Refined classes are rooted in materiality. Each class begins with a smelling session\, where participants will discover a group of curated materials chosen to support the olfactory topic of the day. Over repeated scent evaluations\, students learn to sharpen their olfactory perception\, a crucial tool in learning to blend perfumery. Students will then be guided through the process of building a blend on top of a foundational chypre accord to create a fragrance that is rooted in a strong concept and specific fragrance family. \nIn these classes\, perfumer Jeffrey Paul will teach you how to transform olfactory instinct into blending based on a foundation of critical evaluation and an appreciation for the complexity of natural materials. The classes aim to provide a foundation of knowledge about material extraction and fragrance families\, and techniques for blind smelling and formulation\, resulting in a clear\, repeatable method for perfume creation. \nSpecific class themes will progress seasonally\, with citrus in the summer\, woods and resins in the fall\, gourmand compositions in the winter\, and florals in the spring. While each class can be taken as a stand-alone experience\, the full series helps build skills\, over time. \nTOPICS COVERED: \n+ Odor evaluation: How to smell and appreciate perfume materials (and reset your senses!) \n+ Guided reflection: Documenting smell experiences and ideating for perfumemaking \n+ Material understanding: Learning about the qualities and extraction of the chosen ingredients \n+ Structural accord construction: Construction of a group accord with an emphasis on formulation techniques \n+ Sensory brief creation: The development of a sensory brief in class\, with the knowledge required to further refine it\, after class \n  \nTAKE-AWAYS: \n+ Your formulated scent in a small spray vial \n+ Your sensory brief \n+ Your individual perfume formula \n+ Blending and materials evaluation strategies \n\n\n  \n\n\nPhoto of moss from Unsplash.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/chypre-raw-to-refined-a-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:20261208T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261208T193000
DTSTAMP:20261027T011022Z
CREATED:20261027T002533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T011022Z
UID:10001194-1796751000-1796758200@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Perfume 101: Perfumery for  Beginners (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/perfume-101-perfumery-for-beginners-in-person-tickets-2003276601241?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\n\n–\n\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! \nTake-Aways: \n\nParticipants will leave with the basic knowledge they need to start a journey down the rabbit hole of appreciating and even making scent.\n\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 composed from select reference materials. If you wish to take a class with a hands-on focus\, please register for Introduction to Perfume Blending. \n\n\nRegistration Required: \nPlease note that you must reserve your space in advance. If you just show up without reserving a spot\, there is no guarantee we will be able to accommodate you. \nAll levels are welcome\, but this session is 18 and up (or 14+\, with adult supervision). \nPlease review our cancellation policy before signing up. \nMaterials: \nMaterials are included in the sign-up cost\, and provided by the IAO during class. \n\n\n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/perfume-101-perfumery-for-beginners-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:20261215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261215T191500
DTSTAMP:20261027T010747Z
CREATED:20261027T002534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T010747Z
UID:10001195-1797354000-1797362100@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Tracing Perfume: Amber/Balsamic (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tracing-perfume-amberbalsamic-in-person-tickets-2003636960084?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n– \n\n\nPerfumer Dana El Masri explores amber and balsamic materials and their scents in fine fragrance\, in a perfume genealogy class. \n\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. \nIn this class\, Dana covers perfumes highlighting amber and balsamic materials. She will explore the material provenance\, aromatic aspects\, and notable perfumes that make use of these amber and balsamic notes in various ways. Then\, as a group\, the class will smell and discuss a series of notes and perfumes that elucidate the category. \nPlease note this is a special 2 hour 15 minute class combining the previously offered 2-part Amber & Balsamic class. \n\n\n\n\nTOPICS COVERED \n\nHistory and cultural impact of perfume materials\nTechnical information about perfume materials\nOverview of these materials in classic\, contemporary\, mass market\, and niche perfumes\n\nMaterials: There are no materials required for this class. The information and teaching materials presented in our classes are for educational purposes only. For more information about commercial best practices and safety\, consult the relevant authorities in your country of residence.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/tracing-perfume-amber-balsamic-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:20261216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261216T200000
DTSTAMP:20261027T212945Z
CREATED:20261009T101317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T212945Z
UID:10001182-1797442200-1797451200@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Make your own perfume: Cultures of Trade (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-your-own-perfume-cultures-of-trade-in-person-tickets-2003194042305?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \n\n\n\n\n\nSaskia Wilson-Brown shares research for her recent book—The Cultures of Perfume: Scents That Shaped History—with an emphasis on materials historically used to express culture in discrete areas of activity. \nThis two and a half hour session will focus on historic trade routes\, exploring four materials that have been traded and valued across the ancient world. The class starts with a smelling session\, focusing on sandalwood\, nutmeg and clove\, saffron and vetiver\, with other aromatic notes included as appropriate. After smelling the materials and discussing their historic use\, the class will engage in a blending exercise\, making a perfume as a group while we explore how to formulate. Finally\, each attendee will make their own composition using the materials from class\, leaving with a 15ml spray vial. \nTake-aways\n– Information about the historical use of perfume materials in trade\n– Sensorial experience of topical materials\, including sandalwood notes\, nutmeg and clove notes\, saffron notes\, and vetiver notes\, as well as appropriate other materials.\n– Learning how to formulate and compose an experimental perfume\n– A 15ml spray bottle of your custom perfume \n\n\n\nImage credit: The Trustees of the British Museum. Shared under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) licence.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/make-your-own-perfume-cultures-of-trade-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:20261217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261217T204500
DTSTAMP:20261027T010419Z
CREATED:20261027T002535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T010419Z
UID:10001196-1797528600-1797540300@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Chypre\, Raw to Refined: A Natural Perfume Workshop (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chypre-raw-to-refined-a-natural-perfume-workshop-in-person-tickets-2002970594968?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\n\n–\n\n\nLearn how to think and design like a natural perfumer\, using solely botanical materials. Chypre\, 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. \nCLASS PROGRAM \nPerfumer Jeffrey Paul leads an immersive introduction to natural perfumery\, with a focus on the materials and composition of the chypre fragrance category. Over several hours\, participants will smell and assess beautiful natural aromatics and learn to create classic chypre structures using a palette that includes bright citrus\, glowing labdanum\, earthy oakmoss\, 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 chypre\, based on your own formula developed in class. \nABOUT THE RAW TO REFINED CLASSES \nInspired by the methodology of Jean Carles\, the Raw to the Refined classes are rooted in materiality. Each class begins with a smelling session\, where participants will discover a group of curated materials chosen to support the olfactory topic of the day. Over repeated scent evaluations\, students learn to sharpen their olfactory perception\, a crucial tool in learning to blend perfumery. Students will then be guided through the process of building a blend on top of a foundational chypre accord to create a fragrance that is rooted in a strong concept and specific fragrance family. \nIn these classes\, perfumer Jeffrey Paul will teach you how to transform olfactory instinct into blending based on a foundation of critical evaluation and an appreciation for the complexity of natural materials. The classes aim to provide a foundation of knowledge about material extraction and fragrance families\, and techniques for blind smelling and formulation\, resulting in a clear\, repeatable method for perfume creation. \nSpecific class themes will progress seasonally\, with citrus in the summer\, woods and resins in the fall\, gourmand compositions in the winter\, and florals in the spring. While each class can be taken as a stand-alone experience\, the full series helps build skills\, over time. \nTOPICS COVERED: \n+ Odor evaluation: How to smell and appreciate perfume materials (and reset your senses!) \n+ Guided reflection: Documenting smell experiences and ideating for perfumemaking \n+ Material understanding: Learning about the qualities and extraction of the chosen ingredients \n+ Structural accord construction: Construction of a group accord with an emphasis on formulation techniques \n+ Sensory brief creation: The development of a sensory brief in class\, with the knowledge required to further refine it\, after class \n  \nTAKE-AWAYS: \n+ Your formulated scent in a small spray vial \n+ Your sensory brief \n+ Your individual perfume formula \n+ Blending and materials evaluation strategies \n– \n\n\nMoss photo by streetsh on Unsplash
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/chypre-raw-to-refined-a-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:20270216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20270216T183000
DTSTAMP:20261027T005013Z
CREATED:20261027T002539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T005013Z
UID:10001202-1802797200-1802802600@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Tracing Perfume: Rose (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tracing-perfume-rose-in-person-tickets-2003633433536?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\n\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. \nIn this class\, Dana covers perfumes highlighting rose. She will explore the material provenance\, aromatic aspects\, and notable perfumes that make use of these rose notes in various ways. Then\, as a group\, the class will smell and discuss a series of notes and perfumes that elucidate the category. \n\n\nTOPICS COVERED \n\nHistory and cultural impact of perfume materials\nTechnical information about perfume materials\nOverview of these materials in classic\, contemporary\, mass market\, and niche perfumes\n\nMaterials: There are no materials required for this class. The information and teaching materials presented in our classes are for educational purposes only. For more information about commercial best practices and safety\, consult the relevant authorities in your country of residence. \nPlease read our cancellation policy (lower down on this page) before signing up! \n\n\nABOUT THE TRACING PERFUMES SERIES \nDana El Masri’s perfume history and culture classes explore the genealogy of perfumery\, and present a chance to explore perfume history through direct experience: Smelling the trajectory of a category in fine fragrance. Each session starts with an overview of the material\, after which Dana shares a brief history and the cultural impact of the covered materials\, as well as technical information such as extraction methods and countries of origin. The class then examines the classic\, contemporary\, mass market and niche applications of these materials by looking at (and smelling) important perfumes. \n\n\n– \nPhotos of rose: Anita Austvika For Unsplash+; engin akyurt For Unsplash+.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/tracing-perfume-rose-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:20270223T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20270223T183000
DTSTAMP:20261027T004737Z
CREATED:20261027T002540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T004737Z
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SUMMARY:Tracing Perfume: White Petals (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tracing-perfume-white-petals-in-person-tickets-2003635227903\n\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. \nIn this class\, Dana covers perfumes highlighting white petals\, focusing on jasmine and orange blossom. She will explore the material provenance\, aromatic aspects\, and notable perfumes that make use of these orange blossom and jasmine notes in various ways. Then\, as a group\, the class will smell and discuss a series of notes and perfumes that elucidate the category. \n\n\nTOPICS COVERED \n\nHistory and cultural impact of perfume materials\nTechnical information about perfume materials\nOverview of these materials in classic\, contemporary\, mass market\, and niche perfumes\n\nMaterials: There are no materials required for this class. The information and teaching materials presented in our classes are for educational purposes only. For more information about commercial best practices and safety\, consult the relevant authorities in your country of residence. \nPlease read our cancellation policy (lower down on this page) before signing up! \n\n\nABOUT THE TRACING PERFUMES SERIES \nDana El Masri’s perfume history and culture classes explore the genealogy of perfumery\, and present a chance to explore perfume history through direct experience: Smelling the trajectory of a category in fine fragrance. Each session starts with an overview of the material\, after which Dana shares a brief history and the cultural impact of the covered materials\, as well as technical information such as extraction methods and countries of origin. The class then examines the classic\, contemporary\, mass market and niche applications of these materials by looking at (and smelling) important perfumes. \n\n\n– \nPhotos of white petals: chandra sekhar and Eddy Edwin on Unsplash.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/tracing-perfume-white-petals-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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SUMMARY:Tracing Perfume: Creamy Florals (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tracing-perfume-creamy-florals-in-person-tickets-2003636529797?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\n\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. \nIn this class\, Dana covers perfumes highlighting creamy florals\, focusing on tuberose\, gardenia\, and tiare. She will explore the material provenance\, aromatic aspects\, and notable perfumes that make use of these creamy floral notes in various ways. Then\, as a group\, the class will smell and discuss a series of notes and perfumes that elucidate the category. \n\n\nTOPICS COVERED \n\nHistory and cultural impact of perfume materials\nTechnical information about perfume materials\nOverview of these materials in classic\, contemporary\, mass market\, and niche perfumes\n\n  \nMaterials: There are no materials required for this class. The information and teaching materials presented in our classes are for educational purposes only. For more information about commercial best practices and safety\, consult the relevant authorities in your country of residence. \nPlease read our cancellation policy (lower down on this page) before signing up! \n\n\nABOUT THE TRACING PERFUMES SERIES \nDana El Masri’s perfume history and culture classes explore the genealogy of perfumery\, and present a chance to explore perfume history through direct experience: Smelling the trajectory of a category in fine fragrance. Each session starts with an overview of the material\, after which Dana shares a brief history and the cultural impact of the covered materials\, as well as technical information such as extraction methods and countries of origin. The class then examines the classic\, contemporary\, mass market and niche applications of these materials by looking at (and smelling) important perfumes. \n– \n\n\nPhoto: gardenia by Parker Sturdivant on Unsplash.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/tracing-perfume-creamy-florals-in-person/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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