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SUMMARY:Introduction to Perfume Blending\, with Julianne Lee (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-perfume-blending-with-julianne-lee-in-person-tickets-1979564021276?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \nJoin us for Introduction to Blending\, a class for beginners of the craft\, focused on learning how to blend with aromatic materials and balance a formula. Perfume-lovers and burgeoning olfactory artists have the opportunity to jump right into making their desired scent-dreams into reality with access to the hundreds of aromatic materials in the IAO labspace. \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. \nTopics covered: \n+ A quick primer on perfumery and aromatic materials: synthetics vs. naturals\, top/middle/base notes\, dilutions \n+ Exploring the IAO’s full organ of 300+ materials \n+ Selecting and working with 5 materials of your choice \n+ Introduction to setting up your blending workstation \n+ Introduction to composing and refining a perfume formula
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/introduction-to-perfume-blending-in-person/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sorry, this event is sold out.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260219T203000
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SUMMARY:Smelling the Odor Wheel (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smelling-the-odor-wheel-with-minetta-rogers-in-person-tickets-1979554158777?aff=oddtdtcreator&lid=ipmjzd9i2ysd \n– \n\nTrain your nose by smelling important aromatic materials of the scent families in this in-person introduction to perfume materials.\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\nMusky\nEarthy\nWoody\nSpicy \nAnd more! \nTake-Aways: Participants 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.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/smelling-the-odor-wheel-in-person/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sorry, this event is sold out.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260218T173000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Perfume Blending\, with Julianne Lee (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-perfume-blending-with-julianne-lee-in-person-tickets-1977678785485?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \nJoin us for Introduction to Blending\, a class for beginners of the craft\, focused on learning how to blend with aromatic materials and balance a formula. Perfume-lovers and burgeoning olfactory artists have the opportunity to jump right into making their desired scent-dreams into reality with access to the hundreds of aromatic materials in the IAO labspace. \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. \nTopics covered: \n+ A quick primer on perfumery and aromatic materials: synthetics vs. naturals\, top/middle/base notes\, dilutions \n+ Exploring the IAO’s full organ of 300+ materials \n+ Selecting and working with 5 materials of your choice \n+ Introduction to setting up your blending workstation \n+ Introduction to composing and refining a perfume formula
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/introduction-to-perfume-blending-with-julianne-lee-in-person-8/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sorry, this event is sold out.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260215T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260215T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T090058
CREATED:20260105T201939Z
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SUMMARY:Perfume Exploration: The Floral Aldehyde (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/perfume-exploration-the-floral-aldehyde-with-minetta-rogers-in-person-tickets-1979562137642?aff=oddtdtcreator&lid=0mz72f0w7r5x \n– \n\n\nFrom No. 5 to more modern interpretations\, the aldehydic floral has captured the hearts and wallets of generations of perfume enthusiasists. What do these perfumes smell like and why were they so beloved? \nOver three session at the Institute for Art and Olfaction\, the course will provide an overview of the perfume style as we smell through key floral aldehydic perfumes\, read about and discuss their cultural meanings\, and attempt to make our own! \nSessions: \nClass 1: Sunday\, February 15: Introductions and smelling through the category \nIn this class\, we will review the syllabus and dive in by smelling historically important aldehydic floral perfume category with fine fragrances shared from the Institute for Art and Olfaction perfume library collection. \nClass 2: Sunday\, February 22: No. 5\, revisited \nIn this class\, we’ll smell through one of the defining aldehydic florals while examining it through various critical lenses and historical moments. During this class\, we’ll review its importance through the words of its contemporaries\, current perfume critics and writers\, and even investigate some of its more outrageous off-label uses. \nClass 3: Sunday\, March 1: Experimental Perfume Design – Blending Challenge \nIn this class\, we’ll return to some of the key aromatic materials we’ve smelled previously\, now in a more hands-on manner as we’re introduced to the basics of perfume-blending. In a playful but educational setting\, we’ll experiment with and compose individual short formulas paying homage to the aldehydic floral. Finally\, each participant will expand their favorite formula to take one a spray vial containing their experimental blend paying tribute to the aldehydic floral perfume category. \nBetween classes: There is homework between each class that is required. This involves both reading and smelling and will take between 1 and 2 hours. \nTopics covered: \n+ Introduction to the perfume category – smelling and discussion\n+ Introduction to key perfume materials – smelling\n+ Introduction to perfume blending \nTake-Aways:\n+ Reading + smelling materials (included in the cost of registration)\n+ Short formulas and spray vial of scent blend
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/perfume-exploration-the-floral-aldehyde-in-person/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sorry, this event is sold out.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260211T200000
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SUMMARY:Love Smells: Perfume-Making Workshop (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-smells-perfume-making-workshop-with-minetta-rogers-in-person-tickets-1979551979258?aff=oddtdtcreator\n\n\n–\n\n\nJoin Minetta Rogers for a guided blending session celebrating the season of love — and\, of course\, perfume-making! For beginners\, but all levels welcome. \nFor the first portion of this smelling and blending session\, we will learn about some smells in the historical palettes of love. 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 the season. \nWe will start the second portion of the session by briefly discussing and practicing blending scent. Each student will have the opportunity to blend with aromatic materials from the session’s selected palette. We will spend the rest of the session experimenting with our own short formulas. \nEach attendee goes home with a small trial of their aromatic blend. \nTopics covered: \n– introduction to aromatic materials and scent evaluation \n– introduction to blending and composing scent \n– introduction to expanding formulas \nTake-Aways: A spray vial of chosen scent blend \n\n\n\n\nSafety Note: Some aromatic materials can have side effects when applied to skin. The information and teaching materials presented in our classes are for educational purposes only. These are not intended for commercial use and do not necessarily reflect commercial best practices or industry safety standards. For more information about commercial best practices and safety\, consult the relevant authorities in your country of residence.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/love-smells-perfume-making-workshop-in-person/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sorry, this event is sold out.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T090058
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Perfume Blending\, with Julianne Lee (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-perfume-blending-with-julianne-lee-in-person-tickets-1977678871743?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \nJoin us for Introduction to Blending\, a class for beginners of the craft\, focused on learning how to blend with aromatic materials and balance a formula. Perfume-lovers and burgeoning olfactory artists have the opportunity to jump right into making their desired scent-dreams into reality with access to the hundreds of aromatic materials in the IAO labspace. \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. \nTopics covered: \n+ A quick primer on perfumery and aromatic materials: synthetics vs. naturals\, top/middle/base notes\, dilutions \n+ Exploring the IAO’s full organ of 300+ materials \n+ Selecting and working with 5 materials of your choice \n+ Introduction to setting up your blending workstation \n+ Introduction to composing and refining a perfume formula
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/introduction-to-perfume-blending-with-julianne-lee-in-person-7/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sorry, this event is sold out.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260208T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260208T170000
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SUMMARY:Open Sessions: First Timers Only (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-sessions-first-timers-only-tickets-1981595640905?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \nBlending aromatic molecules together into a composed perfume is not only fun\, but creative\, challenging and – sometimes – kinda relaxing. We can’t promise you that you’ll make the next Chanel No. 5\, but we can guarantee that you’ll come away with a healthy respect for the art\, science\, materials\, and skill it takes to make perfume. Open Sessions are the IAO’s longest running program. This onboarding experience is designed precisely for beginners who learn best by diving in. \nThese guided sessions are a great chance to get your first experiences with scent blending! \nAfter getting a one-hour introduction to the session’s curated materials\, you will be able to independently tinker with materials from the chosen palette in a casual setting. We have everything you need: aromatic materials (natural\, synthetic\, accords)\, vials and droppers\, scent strips and travel sprays… All you need to bring is an open mind. Down the rabbit hole you go!
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/open-sessions-first-timers-only-in-person-2/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sorry, this event is sold out.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260203T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T090058
CREATED:20260121T001214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T232128Z
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SUMMARY:Make your own perfume: Love edition. (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-your-own-perfume-love-edition-in-person-tickets-1981067314667?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \nIAO founder Saskia Wilson-Brown leads attendees through the basics of perfume composition\, with a very simple goal in mind: To make a new perfume for yourself or for your special person. \nThe class will begin with a quick primer on aromatic materials\, as we smell a curated selection of materials rooted in historic love spells\, practices and stories.The second portion of the class will consist of making: Each participant will be invited to work with the curated materials to create an original composition\, which they will expand on site and decant into a 30ml bottle: A shiny new perfume to celebrate amore. \nImportant notes to manage our expectations:\nThe instructor will be on hand to help you create your own blend\, working with the range of pre-selected materials. If you have a special reques for a material\, please email us before class\, but note that we may not have the material in stock. Note that it is always a possibility that you will not love what you have created! However\, you will have the formula and\, most importantly\, the knowledge you need to tweak it\, on your own\, down the line. \nTopics covered:\n+ An overview of perfume creation\, and aromatic materials.\n+ Smelling and discussing a curated selection of perfume materials\, chosen by the instructor.\n+ Writing a formula.\n+ Compounding a perfume oil at 100%\, putting it in solution\, and decanting. \nTake-Aways:\n+ Participants will leave with a knowledge of the basics of perfume blending\n+ Participants will leave with their formula\n+ Participants will leave with a 30ml bottles of their final scent\, at 10% solution.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/make-your-own-perfume-love-edition-in-person/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sorry, this event is sold out.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260131T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260131T170000
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SUMMARY:The Sacred Wood: An Olfactory Journey Through Aloeswood (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-sacred-wood-an-olfactory-journey-through-aloeswood-in-person-tickets-1978743373697?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \nFor over two thousand years\, aloeswood—known as oud\, agarwood\, gaharu\, jinkō—has been burned in Buddhist temples\, Sufi gatherings\, and traditional healing practices across Asia and the Middle East for centuries. This session offers direct encounter with one of the world’s rarest aromatic materials\, exploring its cultural histories\, spiritual significance\, and contemporary challenges. \nParticipants will experience carefully curated specimens including wild and cultivated woods\, oils\, incense materials\, and traditional burning implements. Through guided comparison and traditional burning demonstrations\, the session will trace how aloeswood has functioned as medicine\, meditation aid\, sacred offering\, and cultural medium across multiple wisdom traditions. \nWhat Participants Will Experience: \n– Olfactory exploration of wild and cultivated aloeswood from different regions\, understanding grades\, origins\, and processing methods\n– Traditional burning techniques using authentic implements\, discovering how heat and preparation transform raw material into experience\n– Cultural and historical context tracing aloeswood’s role in Buddhist\, Islamic\, and medical traditions from the Silk Road to contemporary perfumery\n– Contemporary realities including sustainability\, authentication\, and the tension between traditional use and luxury markets
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/the-sacred-wood-an-olfactory-journey-through-aloeswood-in-person/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sorry, this event is sold out.
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