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To meet the needs of our 9-5 community, we are introducing a monthly Open Session from 6:00 to 8:30 PM.

Blending 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.

Relaxed and self-directed, these informal sessions are a great chance to get your first experiences, or refine your blending techniques. Open Sessions are the IAO’s longest running program, and are designed precisely for beginners who learn best by diving in, intermediate perfumers who want to explore new materials, or advanced perfumers who want to co-work with a diverse and creative community.

After getting a one-hour introduction to the evening’s curated materials, 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), perfumer’s alcohol, 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!

WHAT TO EXPECT

Upon first arrival, there is a one hour smelling session with the evening’s attendees. You will be prompted to talk about and – eventually – select materials. When you’ve decided which scents you’d like to work with, we’ll make your vials and set you up at a work station. You can take the vials home, of course, as well as anything you make during your session. At the end of the session, we help you make a small spray vial of your favorite formula.