Botanical Perfumery Courses and Retreats

Create your own perfume with essential oils.

Botanical perfumery is a branch of perfumery that uses essential oils as raw materials.
The creation of a botanical perfume is a fascinating ritual, combining art and nature in a unique dialogue.

When composing a botanical perfume, you work with plants in terms of both aesthetics and benefits.

Botanical perfumery is a branch of perfumery that uses essential oils as raw materials. Creating a botanical perfume is a fascinating ritual, combining art and nature in a unique dialogue.

COURSE CONTENTS:



  • What an essential oil really is. How to extract it from the plant in accordance with nature and its balsamic period.


  • The process of creating a natural perfume, starting from its origin, the history of perfume, all the way to botanical perfumery.


  • How aromatherapy works. What happens in the brain when we come into contact with a scent.


  • We will study a selection of essential oils, discovering their characteristics and uses.


  • We will discuss the olfactory pyramid, fixatives, bonds, and accords.


  • How to select raw materials, store them, and treat them optimally.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I don't know anything about essential oils and perfumes, can I still participate?

Absolutely! Our courses are open to everyone, from those who want to take their first steps into the world of aromatherapy and botanical perfumery, to those who have been involved for a long time.

Do you offer online courses?

Currently, our courses are only available in-person, but we hope to offer them online soon.

Is a certificate issued upon completion of the courses?

Upon completion of the Botanical Perfumery and Aromatherapy courses, we issue a certificate of attendance. As not all our events include this, you will always find this information specified in the program for individual events.