Discover how to make perfumes from scratch in this hands-on course in Florence.
Florence has been a center of perfume craftsmanship since the Renaissance. Famous for its connection to Caterina de’ Medici and its historic perfumeries, the city is a perfect place to explore the roots and future of perfumery. With visits to botanical gardens, artisan perfume studios, and ancient pharmacies, you’ll experience fragrance creation where it all began.
Learn the art of fragrance creation using natural ingredients, sustainable methods, and expert blending techniques.
This Perfume Making Course in Florence, Italy is designed for beginners and aspiring perfumers who want to learn about fragrance design, essential oils, and the history of scent.
The program combines practical training, olfactory development, and natural perfumery techniques in the heart of Tuscany.
Perfume Course
The course is divided into weekly themes, combining:
- Easy-to-follow theory lessons
- Hands-on scent creation and product making
- Visits to Florentine perfume ateliers and gardens
You’ll explore both traditional and modern approaches to natural fragrance formulation and create products like perfume oils, soaps, and candles.
By the end of this perfume course, you will:
- Gain a complete introduction to fragrance creation
- Develop skills to craft original perfume formulas
- Understand natural vs. synthetic ingredients
- Train your nose and improve your ability to describe scent
- Learn the basics of perfume branding and market positioning
- Build a strong foundation in artisanal and sustainable perfumery
- Learn how to use botanical raw materials and essential oils
- Practice extraction techniques like distillation, enfleurage, and maceration
- Understand how to blend top, heart, and base notes for balanced perfumes
- Study the history of perfumery and Florence’s legacy in scent making
- Develop your sense of smell with guided olfactory training
- Design and present your own signature fragrance in a final project
Perfume Course Program Overview
- Botanical Ingredients & Natural Scent Sources
Study aromatic plants and how they are used in perfumes. Learn about eco-friendly harvesting and ingredient conservation. - Essential Oil Extraction Techniques
Get hands-on experience with steam distillation, maceration, and enfleurage—traditional methods to extract natural scent. - Perfume & Aromatic Product Formulation
Create perfumes, candles, and soaps while understanding how to balance scent layers and choose the right ingredients. - History of Perfume & Florence’s Role
Explore the cultural journey of perfume from ancient civilizations to modern perfumery, with a focus on Florence’s influence. - Scent Training & Emotional Fragrance Design
Improve your olfactory recognition and discover how to use fragrance for storytelling, memory, and emotion. - Final Project – Signature Scent Creation
Design your own custom fragrance, demonstrating your creative and technical knowledge.
Discover how to make perfumes from scratch in this hands-on course in Florence.
Florence has been a center of perfume craftsmanship since the Renaissance. Famous for its connection to Caterina de’ Medici and its historic perfumeries, the city is a perfect place to explore the roots and future of perfumery. With visits to botanical gardens, artisan perfume studios, and ancient pharmacies, you’ll experience fragrance creation where it all began.
Learn the art of fragrance creation using natural ingredients, sustainable methods, and expert blending techniques.
This Perfume Making Course in Florence, Italy is designed for beginners and aspiring perfumers who want to learn about fragrance design, essential oils, and the history of scent.
The program combines practical training, olfactory development, and natural perfumery techniques in the heart of Tuscany.
Perfume Course
The course is divided into weekly themes, combining:
- Easy-to-follow theory lessons
- Hands-on scent creation and product making
- Visits to Florentine perfume ateliers and gardens
You’ll explore both traditional and modern approaches to natural fragrance formulation and create products like perfume oils, soaps, and candles.
By the end of this perfume course, you will:
- Gain a complete introduction to fragrance creation
- Develop skills to craft original perfume formulas
- Understand natural vs. synthetic ingredients
- Train your nose and improve your ability to describe scent
- Learn the basics of perfume branding and market positioning
- Build a strong foundation in artisanal and sustainable perfumery
- Learn how to use botanical raw materials and essential oils
- Practice extraction techniques like distillation, enfleurage, and maceration
- Understand how to blend top, heart, and base notes for balanced perfumes
- Study the history of perfumery and Florence’s legacy in scent making
- Develop your sense of smell with guided olfactory training
- Design and present your own signature fragrance in a final project
Perfume Course Program Overview
- Botanical Ingredients & Natural Scent Sources
Study aromatic plants and how they are used in perfumes. Learn about eco-friendly harvesting and ingredient conservation. - Essential Oil Extraction Techniques
Get hands-on experience with steam distillation, maceration, and enfleurage—traditional methods to extract natural scent. - Perfume & Aromatic Product Formulation
Create perfumes, candles, and soaps while understanding how to balance scent layers and choose the right ingredients. - History of Perfume & Florence’s Role
Explore the cultural journey of perfume from ancient civilizations to modern perfumery, with a focus on Florence’s influence. - Scent Training & Emotional Fragrance Design
Improve your olfactory recognition and discover how to use fragrance for storytelling, memory, and emotion. - Final Project – Signature Scent Creation
Design your own custom fragrance, demonstrating your creative and technical knowledge.
Cost: 6800 €
Duration: 10 weeks
Location: Florence
Dates: September