Natural Perfumery Intensive — June 9–13, 2025
Location: 1000 Flowers Academy, Grasse, France
 
Throughout the five-day program, we will explore:
Overview of natural perfumery raw materials: essential oils, absolutes, CO₂ extracts, resins
Comparison between essential oils and absolutes
Extraction methods and sourcing principles
Quality control and evaluation of natural ingredients
Olfactive families: Chypre, Fougère, Amber, Floral, etc.
Building and modifying accords
Understanding  the Jean Carles Method 
Fundamentals of formulation structure and integrating bases (ethanol, carrier oils)
Filtering techniques for natural perfumes
IFRA safety regulations and allergen calculations
Integrating marketing and communication strategies for natural perfume brands
Students will practise through structured olfactive exercises, work daily on creating accords, and formulate complete natural perfumes by the end of the week.
Schedule:
Classes will run daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break.
Lunch is included each day.
Course Fee: €1250 per participant
(Payment confirms your place. Full course details, including what to bring and local accommodation suggestions, will be sent upon registration.)
Details:  
Lunch provided (please provide dietary requirements in advance, but in general, all will be vegetarian).
Price per student for includes 5 days of study: 9am to 5pm with 1 hour for lunch:  Maximum 7 students. 
*One field trip will be organised and during the week to either visit the International Perfumery Gardens, or a local flower producer. We will also have the option to visit the International Perfumery Museum for a guided tour if time allows.