Balsam & Resins Amber Basenote Perfume Class : ONLINE February 2021

 Beginner level class

  Intermediate level online class 

FEBRUARY 26th, 2021 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST 

This online class will focus on exploring natural resinous base notes and building accords using the essences included in the student materials kit. These essences are tricky to work with as they are sticky and/or solid materials at room temperature but are worth the work as they are the cornerstone of many styles of fragrances and have been used for centuries to create perfumes.  Students will learn how to dilute these materials to render them workable and how to use these ancient resins and balsams for longevity and effect in fragrance formulation.  In addition we will also focus on the distinguishing characteristics of these materials, such as why we might choose to use benzoin absolute in formulating a fragrance instead of benzoin essential oil.

Each attendee will create four base note accords: incense, amber, gourmand, woody/forest.

Your materials kit is valued at over $100.00 and included in the price of the course. Materials will be mailed to students prior to class date. The materials kit contains the following ten botanical essences in 2.75 ml. vials:

- opoponax absolute 25%

- copaiba balsam essential oil

- fir balsam absolute 25%

- benzoin absolute (6 g. bag)

- benzoin essential oil 30%

- frankincense essential oil

- labdanum absolute 50%

- white cedar wood absolute 25%

- myrrh essential oil

-vanillin 50%

Also Included in your kit:

- 1 small jar for dissolving resin

- 10 qty. pipettes

- 4 qty. wide mouth vials with labels for storing mods

- course syllabus

The retail value of this perfumery kit is over $100.00 and is included in the price of the class.

Please note all classes are non refundable and non transferable. Students must create a free zoom account prior to class to participate.  Students must have access to perfumers alcohol for class activities, as well as a small 30 ml-50 ml. size beaker as these are the only components of class that are not provided. Early registration pricing is currently in effect, pricing subject to change.