Australian Botanicals Perfume Masterclass

Australian botanicals are making waves in the global perfume industry. West Australian sandalwood and Tasmanian boronia are amongst the most expensive raw materials available.

In this class guests will learn how to write a basic perfume formula and be able to create their own fragrance using a mini perfumer’s organ with accords as well as Australian botanicals.

The workshop covers:
- Psychology of scent
- Origin of the word perfume
- History of perfume
- Who wore perfume throughout history
- Perfumers training and how they create perfume
- Fragrance families

This class is hosted by Samantha Taylor of The Powder Room. Samantha has worked in the beauty industry for nearly 30 years and for the past 20 years has specialised in artisan perfume. As well as creating fragrance and beauty products for international brands, Samantha travels Australia hosting perfume master classes to educate people about the art of perfumery.