Scented Symphony: Balancing Art and Science in Perfume Making
About this episode
Perfume making is a perfect balance between science and art. With that in mind, this week's show is all about balancing theoretical knowledge with practical skills when creating fragrances. Karen lays out which rules are set in stone, which are open to interpretation and how you can harness this knowledge to create stunning scents and further your career.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- One of the questions new perfume makers ask themselves is; “Is this the correct ingredient for my fragrance?” Karen explains how this is not as simple a question as it first appears.
- Karen talks about the safety regulations attached to the perfume industry and the importance of following them.
- How do you know if a certain ingredient is suitable for your fragrance? Karen breaks down the factors involved in making that decision.
- You don’t learn unless you do…and make mistakes. Karen discusses this theory and talks about the importance of hands-on practical learning.
BEST MOMENTS
“Mastering the art of perfumery is not just about learning the rules it’s also about when and where to adjust them.”
“In the art of perfumery the lines are often blurred and the answer is not a simple black or white.”
“Perfume making is where creativity meets science.”
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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.
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