Into the Woods: Creating Forest Perfumes

In this beginner's perfume class we will be discovering the Woody category of perfumery and all of it’s variations. A selection of precious woods will be available to work with including Australian Sandalwood, Atlas Cedar, English Oak, Magnolia and Linden Blossom to name a few. We’ll have an array of perfume samples from vintage classics and niche gems to explore the many applications for wood in natural perfumes.

The scent profile of woods ranges wildly across the different trees. Some are more reminiscent of a case of new pencils: think cedarwood. Others still are creamy, milky, nuzzling and deeply soft, like sandalwood. And there are those wood notes which are so individual that they can characterize the whole composition such as English Oak. Or think how pine or fir reminds us of specific seasons, thanks to their associations.

Some woods fragrances smell like the outdoors while others smell like an antique treasure chest, and still more use wood as background support.

This beginner's class will be a real exploration of the wood materials and their versatility as well as a basic understanding about how a perfume is structured and formulated.

About Your Tour Guide

Julianne Zaleta is an Herbalist, Aromatherapist and Natural Perfumer in Brooklyn, NY. She teaches courses in Natural Perfumery at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Old Stone House and Green-Wood Cemetery as well as her studio atelier in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Visit her website at Alchemologie.com of follow her on Instagram.

A Few Guidelines

No refunds once the ticket is purchased.

Class starts at 1pm. Please try to be on time so that we're not rushing to finish at the end. The MTA does a lot of track work on the weekends so it's a good idea to check the MTA schedule and plan accordingly. http://www.mta.info/nyct

I'm asking that everyone make sure you're feeling well and not bringing anything contagious with you to class. Perfume making involves the respiratory system rather intimately so I think it's best if we're all healthy so that we can comfortably make perfume together. This is a possibility I will require a rapid test for Covid the morning of class.

It's best not to wear a fragrance that day so that you can smell what you're working on. All the materials will be provided so just bring your lovely selves.

I have some materials for sale after class, cash only. Please email [email protected] for a pdf of the price list.

My neighborhood is adorable and there are lots of cafes and restaurants nearby, you might want to plan to have a bite after class. I can give you recommendations if you like.

Host or Publisher Julianne Zaleta of Alchemologie Natural Perfumes