Aromatic plants have been used in many forms since antiquity in devotional rituals and celebrations, to fragrance the air, anoint, cleanse, heal, beautify and to stir the senses. Discover the origins and the remarkable role of aromatic plants in this immersive workshop, where you will enjoy a hands-on, interactive time embracing the theory and creative art of botanical perfumery. With this new knowledge, plus sampling and discussion, you will be guided on basic perfumery composition and blending in order to create your personal 10ml natural perfume rollerball blend to take home.

We’ll be covering:

• The origins and history of perfume

• Understand perfume vocabulary – the art of smelling and training the nose

• Perfume structure – Top, Middle, Base notes

• Difference between oil and perfume alcohol based fragrance blending

• Fragrance classifications

• Secrets of blending & dilutions

• Safety and storage

Price: £85/ Free for Southwark residents

Fee includes all equipment and materials, sampling, workshop notes and your take-home bespoke perfume rollerball.

To find out more and book your place, please visit Walworth Garden

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