Now that you understand a bit of the history of natural perfumery and of the genre of Citrus and Eau de Cologne, it’s time to actually make one! In this final lesson you’ll learn the concept of accords as we follow a classic Eau de Cologne formula, and learn how to modify and personalize it…

In this lesson we’ll visit the Citrus orchard to explore some of the key components for making natural fragrances in the forms of essential oils, hydrosols and absolutes. You’ll also learn how to make your own tinctures and how to express essential oil from the zest of citrus fruits to use in your own perfumes.

This lesson is an introduction to natural perfumery though the genre of Citrus and Eaux de Cologne. In this lesson, we’ll go back in time to the Medieval era, to learn about the scientific advancements that enabled the first alcohol-based perfumes in Europe. You’ll learn about the history of distillation and the discovery of alcohol…

Welcome to the Natural Perfumery Mini-Course, by Ayala Moriel! In this introduction to natural perfumery you’ll learn the foundations of this ancient art, starting with it’s rich history as medicine and age-old luxury, and the many types of extracts and perfumes. You’ll then learn all about the raw botanical materials of natural perfumery, from resins to…