For some, it’s enough to look up and purchase fragrances based on recommendations and reviews. For others, AKA the curious ones, it’s not. This doesn’t just apply to fragrances. It applies to almost everything we have an interest in.
We want to know how the world works and how things are made, and we are willing to see things fall apart to learn how to put them together. We want to know the ingredients in our favorite snacks, the material in our coats, and the notes in our perfumes.
Now, back to perfumes. Have you ever thought to yourself: what’s in this fragrance, and how did it come to be? Well, it’s not that complicated. You just have to know where to look to find the information you need to understand the art of perfume-making.
1. Read More
The first step into understanding how perfume is made is through research. You can find a lot of information online. You can read many blogs for information about perfumes that will help you understand the essential layers of a perfume.
You can also read books and magazines about the topic. A book I always like to recommend is The Secret of Scent: Adventures in Perfume and the Science of Smell. Not only is this book informative, it will satisfy your curiosity. It is also entertaining.
2. Join Communities
There are plenty of perfume communities online and offline that you can join. These could include Facebook or Whatsapp groups (I know they are old-fashioned, but they still work) or Instagram channels.
In such groups, you can find people with similar passions and can help you exchange information more easily with these individuals, which will aid in your learning process. Fragrance Lovers UAE – Perfume Enthusiast – Swaps & Splits is a Facebook group you can join if you live in the UAE.
3. Join a Workshop
If you’re looking to get hands-on, join a workshop. This way would be the best way for you to learn from experts all you need to know about perfume making.
You will learn about the different types of perfumes, what affects their performance, and their composition from A to Z. Oo La Lab offers workshops on fragrance design and mixology in Dubai that you can participate in.
4. Create your perfume at home
If you can’t afford to join a workshop, you can always make a custom-made fragrance from your home‘s kitchen (lab). The process is simple, and many guides, including our easy-to-follow step-by-step guide, are available online on how to create your signature scent at home.
This process is easy to follow, affordable, and will help you learn many things about fragrance creation and mixing.
Visit V Perfumes and explore a vast collection of fragrances. You can also discover more perfume brands and fragrance profiles in person or online.
