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Tracing Perfume: A Genealogy of Dark Woods, part 2 (in person)
October 30 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm PDT
$49.87
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Dana 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.
In Woods Part 2, Dana covers dark woods such as patchouli, oud, and vetiver, exploring the materials provenance, aromatic aspects, and notable perfumes that make use of these materials. As a group, the class will also smell and discuss a series of notes and perfumes that elucidate the category.
TOPICS COVERED
+ History and cultural impact of perfume materials
+ Technical information about perfume materials
+ Knowledge and experience with perfumery exercises
+ Overview of these materials in classic, contemporary, mass market, and niche perfumes
Materials: 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 residenc
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