10 week course
Natural oil perfume accord Creation
With Meleg Perfumes
WANT TO JOIN JUNE 2023 CLASS?
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next class begins june 2023
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10 week course LIVE ON ZOOM
*if you miss a live lesson do not worry, all lessons are recorded - you can watch it later
2 hours saturday 10am
(CALGARY TIME)
2 hours sunday 10am
(CALGARY TIME)
40 hours total
$15 dollars per hour
$600 for 10 weeks
you need these materials
agarwood/oud - basil sweet - bergamot
birch tar - benzoin - cardamom - cedarwood virginia - cinammon bark - cocoa absolute
coffee bean co2 - coriander seed - cypriol
davana - frankincense - fir balsam absolute
geranium absolute - geranium rose - jasmine absolute grandiflorum - labdanum absolute - lavender - lavender absolute - lemon - myrrh -
oakmoss absolute - orange sweet - orris butter -patchouli - petitgrain sur fluer - pink pepper - rose absolute - rose otto - sandalwood - star anise - tobacco absolute - tonka bean absolute - vetiver - violet leaf absolute - ylang ylang extra vanilla bean absolute
bottle suppliers
Week 1
Introduction to Perfume Accord Creation
Overview history and evolution of accord creation.
Including top, middle, and base notes and how they interact.
Week 2
Citrus Accords
Lemon, bergamot, orange, grapefruit, and mandarin.
Week 3
Floral Accords
Rose, jasmine, lily of the valley, ylang-ylang, and iris.
Week 4
Chypre Accords
Bergamot, oakmoss, patchouli, labdanum, and musk.
Week 5
Fougère Accords
Lavender, coumarin, oakmoss, geranium, and bergamot.
Week 6
Oriental Accords
Vanilla, amber, patchouli, benzoin, and cinnamon.
Week 7
Leather Accords
Birch tar, castoreum, styrax, and leather.
Week 8
Gourmand Accords
Vanilla, caramel, chocolate, coffee, and honey.
Week 9
Aquatic Accords
Calone, seaweed, salt, and ozone.
Week 10
Green Accords
Galbanum, petitgrain, basil, and tomato leaf.
question and answer
Q: will I study with matthew live?
Yes! matthew is the only teacher.
all lessons are live, online with perfumer matthew meleg. period.
Q: will I learn to make beautiful smelling perfumes?
Yes! you will learn to make a variety of beautiful smelling perfumes!
Q: what kinds of perfumes will i learn to make?
you will learn to make FLORALS; rose, jasmine & YLang ylang perfumes.you will make fresh colognes, fougere and soft green fresh florals. matthew will teach you how to make deep ambers, spicy perfumes and beautiful floriental perfumes. at the end of 10 weeks, the number of perfumes and combination you will make can be endless!
Q: what happens if i miss a lesson?
all lessons are recorded on zoom. if you miss a lesson, it's not a problem! matthew will send you a link to all 20 lessons.
Q: will matthew help find the materials and tools I need?
Yes! matthew will help you connect with great, natural perfume material suppliers. whether you live in america, europe, asia or the Middle East, matthew will help you purchase great natural materials!
Q: are material costs included?
No! unfortunately they are not.
the $600 course fee is only for live, online lessons.
after 10 weeks, what will i accomplish?
- You will know how to identify fresh, excellent quality natural materials from poor quality materials.
- You will connect with the very best essential oil suppliers in the world.
- You will understand, very clearly, the differences between top, middle and base notes.
- You will MEMORIZE the scent and character of several dozen essential oils. you will know what they smell like, how long they last and you will be able to speak about these oils with confidence, in a professional manner.
- You will know how to smell and write about a scent profile. Matthew will teach you how to "think like a perfumer."
- You will know how to create Mellis accords, fougere accords, amber accords, floriental accords
- You will learn all about scales, bottles, pipettes and the various tools that perfumers use in their laboratory
- YOU WILL HAVE BEAUTIFUL PERFUMES TO SHARE WITH LOVED ONES.
- YOU WILL UNDERSTAND HOW TO USE TECHNICAL, PERFUME LANGUAGE.
- YOU WILL learn to USE SPREADSHEETS TO CREATE PERFUME FORMULAS
- YOU WILL KNOW WHERE and how TO BUY PERFUME BOTTLES AND PACKAGING
- YOU WILL LEARN TO OPEN YOUR ONLINE PERFUME STORE
- YOU WILL LEARN A LOT ABOUT LIVING A CREATIVE LIFE
- YOU WILL KNOW MORE ABOUT MARKETING AND BRANDING.
10 Tips for Making Natural Perfumes At Home
Making your own natural perfumes at home can be a fun and rewarding experience. Not only can you create fragrances that are unique to your personal taste, but you can also avoid the harmful chemicals that are often found in commercial perfumes. However, if you are new to the art of natural perfume making, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. To help you get started, we’ve compiled 10 tips for making natural perfumes at home.
- Choose high-quality ingredients: When making natural perfumes, it’s important to use high-quality ingredients. Look for essential oils and carrier oils that are pure and organic, and avoid using synthetic fragrances.
- Invest in a good set of essential oils: Essential oils are the foundation of natural perfume making. Invest in a set of high-quality essential oils that includes a variety of scents, such as lavender, jasmine, rose, and sandalwood.
- Understand the different scent notes: Perfumes are made up of different scent notes, including top notes, middle notes, and base notes. Understanding these notes and how they interact with each other is key to creating a well-balanced fragrance.
- Start with simple recipes: If you are new to natural perfume making, start with simple recipes that use just a few essential oils. As you become more comfortable with the process, you can start experimenting with more complex blends.
- Use a carrier oil: Essential oils are highly concentrated and can be irritating to the skin if applied directly. Use a carrier oil, such as jojoba oil or sweet almond oil, to dilute the essential oils and create a safe and gentle perfume.
- Let the perfume age: Natural perfumes need time to mature and develop their full scent. Allow your perfume to age for at least two weeks before using it.
- Keep a record of your recipes: Keeping a record of your recipes is important so that you can replicate your favorite scents in the future. Keep notes on the types and amounts of essential oils used, as well as the carrier oil and aging time.
- Experiment with different scents: Natural perfume making is all about experimentation. Don’t be afraid to try out different scents and combinations until you find your perfect fragrance.
- Consider the season: Some scents are more suitable for certain seasons than others. For example, floral scents are perfect for spring, while woody scents are better for winter.
- Have fun with it: Making natural perfumes at home should be a fun and enjoyable experience. Don’t worry too much about getting everything perfect – just let your creativity flow and have fun with it!
Experiment with different scents: Natural perfume making is all about experimentation. Don’t be afraid to try out different scents and combinations until you find your perfect fragrance. Consider the season: Some scents are more suitable for certain seasons than others. For example, floral scents are perfect for spring, while woody scents are better for winter. Have fun with it: Making natural perfumes at home should be a fun and enjoyable experience. Don’t worry too much about getting everything perfect – just let your creativity flow and have fun with it!