A quick note: There is a difference between aromatherapy and botanical perfume!
While they are related fields, they are not the same . . . .
Aromatherapy utilizes essential oils for their *therapeutic* properties.
Botanical perfume focuses soley on the beauty of the scent.
I want to add as much beauty and loveliness to my aromatherapy blends as possible, so I was really excited to attend this workshop in Providence, RI . . . .
While they are related fields, they are not the same . . . .
Aromatherapy utilizes essential oils for their *therapeutic* properties.
Botanical perfume focuses soley on the beauty of the scent.
I want to add as much beauty and loveliness to my aromatherapy blends as possible, so I was really excited to attend this workshop in Providence, RI . . . .
Here's a peek inside the boutique where the workshop was held:
The fragrance color wheel . . . .
And my favorite part of the workshop . . . .
Creating our own solid creme perfumes!
Creating our own solid creme perfumes!
A few interesting things I learned:
- Jasmine and Rose are considered the "King and Queen" of perfumery.
- Botanical perfumes need to be aged at least a month before evaluating. Patience is key! Most blends become smoother and richer over time.
- Oud (also known as Agarwood) is one of the most expensive natural perfume ingredients; It can cost $24,000 an ounce!
- Essence and Alchemy by Mandy Aftel is a great book to learn more.
Do you have a favorite natural perfume? I'd love to hear about it in the comments below.