Over the next two weeks, Karen is taking a deep dive into the materials that are used in perfumery and how to get started. This week Karen will be focusing on classic ingredients,   Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Looking at their history, usage and famous fragrances that use these ingredients, Karen gives you everything you need to start your journey into mastering these classic ingredients.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Karen gives a brief history of each of the classic ingredients and shares some surprising facts about each one.  Karen discusses the individual scent profiles of each ingredient and their roles in perfume compositions, including their strength and compliance with regulations. Karen gives examples of well known fragrances that contain the classic ingredients and explains how they are used to maximize effect.  Karen talks about the recent trend in perfume making of using fewer ingredients for greater impact and how this is bringing out the nuance in classic ingredients.  BEST MOMENTS  “Each ingredient is a character in the story of your fragrance.” “understanding the application of materials is going to give you an insight into how you can use them in your formulations.” “Whilst the essence of these ingredients is timeless, their potential in scent creation is limitless.”   Material Mastery VALUABLE RESOURCES Getting Started Guide Artisan Perfumery Mastermind   ABOUT THE HOST Fragrance expert, author, teacher and speaker; Karen Gilbert runs courses in the UK and online which demystify the secretive world of perfumery in a fun and interactive way.  Karen has inspired thousands of students to explore their olfactory sense and create their own personalised fragrances. With extensive product development experience in both the commercial perfumery and the organic skincare industry, Karen is able to offer a unique insight into creating natural and mixed media fragrances for fine fragrance, room scents and skincare/bodycare products using commercial perfumery techniques. Karen is also a certified meditation teacher and has a passion for helping people to create daily rituals that integrate scent with other modalities to shift state and increase your sense of wellbeing. CONTACT DETAILS Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Email