Saskia Wilson-Brown leads a deep dive of a historical Eau de Cologne formula. Explore the materials used in a classic version of the perfume, and recreate your own. In person.
Historical Perfume Formula: Analyzing & Assembling Cologne (in person)
Unveiling the Essence: A Journey into Perfumery Formulas
This exhibition aims to showcase perfume formulas as cultural and aesthetic artifacts. Join us for an exhibition walk-through and talk led by co-curators Professor Urs Stäheli and IAO founder Saskia Wilson-Brown.
Experimental Work with Scent (online)
Learn the basics of perfumery, explore aromatic materials, and create your first short perfume formulas in a three-part seminar. (online)
Field Notes from Virginia: The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
IAO Board Member Rubia Chaudri and director Saskia Wilson-Brown recently visited Alexandria, Virginia, and went on a tour of a beautiful (and definitely haunted) historic apothecary. In this post, Saskia shares what they learned during their tour of the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum.
Our very first video
Back in 2012, we recorded our very first video: a wide-eyed plea for help to launch the IAO. We recently found it in our old hard drives, and share it here, with you!
WPC TALK
In June 2018, IAO founder Saskia Wilson-Brown gave a talk at the World Perfumery Congress about a new initiative exploring alternatives for current IP structures as they relate to historic and independent perfumery. Here are the slides and Saskia’s presenter notes, shared under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License